German Electro-Acupuncture (“Voll”/”EAV”/EAP/GEA/EDS) Here is the standard information for this program. But what’s changed? A three year project by OIRF staff meticulously worked through every part of this manual. Every page, point and detail has been carefully scanned, reviewed, edited and revised. Newer and better diagrams have been prepared so that points are shown more clearly and precisely. Everything has been reformatted into 21st century data files (no more trying to replace old typewritten and hand-prepared paper masters!). All of these files are now available in digital format, which

The “MASTER OF ACUPUNCTURE” Program is a self-study program for advanced acupuncture practitioners, based on translations of three classical Chinese acupuncture texts (namely the Su Wen, Ling Shu and Nan Ching). These materials assume extensive background in energetical acupuncture and work at master’s level. Two thousand years ago, a group of outstanding physicians in China felt the need to record for posterity the experience and knowledge of acupuncture and Chinese medicine that had accumulated up to that time. The format of their record was a book (The Nei Ching

Over twelve hundred pages of printed materials incorporating applicable materials from the supplementary textbook (An Outline of Chinese Acupuncture) and set of four charts (by China Cultural Corp.). Starts off assuming you know nothing about acupuncture (a good place to start even if only as a thorough review of the basics) and takes you right through to the most heavy-duty advanced aspects of true, ‘energetical’ acupuncture. The finest and most comprehensive material in the English language, covers all seventy-one meridians of traditional acupuncture; that ‘missing sixty percent’ of acupuncture

Expert Forum Painful Blisters Herpes Zoster in Traditional European Naturopathy For those in a hurry Herpes zoster is caused by a reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus in a weakened immune system. In addition to anti-viral therapy, naturopathy focuses on strengthening the lymphatic system, constitution and milieu. The goal is to accompany acute processes and prevent post-herpetic neuralgia. Herpes zoster is more than just a painful rash: the resurgence of the varicella-zoster virus can cause long-lasting nerve pain. Friedemann Garvelmann explains the naturopathic connections and therapy

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Focus The Phenomenon of Post-Viral Fatigue A Sought After Field of Work in Naturopathic Practice For those in a hurry Post-viral fatigue can cause a significant reduction in quality of life for those affected. Naturopathic approaches such as herbs, Schuessler salts and homeopathy can be combined with mental techniques such as hypnosis or lifestyle measures, towards new energy. For those affected, post-viral fatigue often leads to fainting, a long examination odyssey and the feeling of not being taken seriously. Philipp Feichtinger explains how this field

Post-Viral Fatigue Back to Your Strength with Naturopathy It is only since the Corona pandemic that post-viral phenomena have clearly moved into public and scientific considerations. A significant phenomenon here is post-viral fatigue, which should by no means be trivialized, as it can mean that some of those affected have to spend most of the day lying down. Even though science and medicine have not yet been able to fully uncover the exact causes and processes in the body, complementary approaches can offer promising assistance. The aim was

accidental cure 3 AI vs Ancient Intelligence By Simon Yu, MD “AI vs. Ancient Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence is applied to the domain of modern medicine. Acupuncture Intelligence is applied to the domain of the whole body.” My new book, Accidental Cure 3: AI vs Ancient Intelligence, provides a road map and guidance for physicians, dentists, health practitioners, patients seeking better answers, and those open to innovative approaches on how to use Acupuncture Meridian Assessment (AMA) in clinical practice. It gives step by step clues on how to plan,

Infections Parasitoses The Invisible Danger To Our Health Parasitoses are infectious diseases that arise from infestation with parasites. These organisms live on or in a host from which they deprive nutrients or damage through tissue destruction. While viruses and bacteria are often the focus of public attention, parasites are often neglected – yet they represent a serious health problem worldwide [1]. According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), around two billion people are affected by parasitic infections [2]. Especially in tropical and subtropical regions, but increasingly

Infections Infections and Infectious Diseases News from Science In recent years, our understanding of infectious diseases and the body's defenses has grown rapidly. New studies show how early and sophisticated our immune system reacts – often long before we feel the first symptoms. At the same time, new pathogens, global supply chains and resistant germs make it clear how complex and vulnerable our protection system is. News On The Basics In The Research How our body is prepared for the worst even with harmless infections Even in the