Using reflex mechanisms for self-treatment is a very good idea. And it can be used for treatment of nearly all diseases. As any irritation is transmitted in our body in the form of nerve (electrical) impulses, it should be possible to make a universal “electrical” pill, why not? That is what Alexander Karasev was thinking about in 1972…
“The fascinating perfection of the highly sophisticated functional system, such as a human being, assumes a presence of powerful mechanisms of self-correction and natural healing - and I strongly believe that medicine of the future will have a great respect for these mechanisms. This medicine in the most natural and delicate ways will help us restore the harmony of our being, returning people the Art to see, to understand, to realize themselves as intrinsic and precious parts of a much bigger whole.”
Male patient, born in 1956. He suffers from varicosity of the lower limbs for many years. The patient has inherited predisposition to this condition. He has to spend many hours in the standing position as he is a priest. He has undergone two operations on the veins of the left lower limb. Two years ago he had trophic ulcer in the region of medial malleolus of his left limb. He has tried various methods of conservative treatment in clinics of Kiev, including hirudotherapy. These methods of treatment could not provide stable effect… …