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…
“As I said before I have been very pleased with your devices and so have my patients. When I arrived home today there was a message on my answerphone from one of my patients, who was waiting for surgery on his shoulder and also having treatment from me. His message was, that his surgeon had found so much improvement that there was now no need for surgery. This is not surprising to me.”
Doctor is a conservative profession. It really IS!
“Do no harm” principle determines doctor’s strict following to the rules developed throughout the whole history of medicine. On the other hand, scientific and technological advance brings in new achievements: new methods of treatment employing physics, chemistry, and electronics provide great possibilities which should not be ignored and lost. …
