PATHOGENESIS CHRONIC DISEASE

Thanks to the diagnostics of Functional Medicine (F.M.), it has been possible to gain insight into pathogenetic connections such as causal chains, or pathogenetic patterns. Such discoveries guide our thoughts to the origin and progress of disease processes.

The patterns to be discussed have been discovered step by step in more than twenty years of laborious clinical, conventional and functional research by researcher such as Dr Schimmel, one of the proponents of Vegetative Reflex Testing (VRT) and developed the VEGA Bioresonance Diagnostic device.

Accordingly, all of us were born with certain weaknesses and defects. Such faults may or may not manifest later on as a disease. This varies in severity, depending upon our inherited constitution and our compensatory capacity. When young or even at a more advanced age, these inborn faults could remain asymptomatic if we were endowed with a strong constitution.

However, these faults could also turn into preclinical functional disturbances through the impact of stressful factors like malnutrition, exposure to environmental toxins, abnormal electromagnetic forces, emotional traumas, etc.

This phase of pathology is the legitimate and primary domain of F.M. At this stage the F.M. examination turns out to be most beneficial because the original health can still be regained with inexpensive, harmless means.

If our health care system concentrated appropriately on prevention at this stage, we would face fewer financial health insurance problems. Unfortunately, this concept has yet to penetrate into the awareness of the majority of conventional doctors and patients.

Orthodox, academic medicine remains treatment-targeted rather than prevention-oriented. It remains preoccupied with the morphological phase of disease. Conventional doctors still eagerly diagnose with more and more sophisticated and costly techniques and equipment, but morphological damage only.

That is acceptable to the segment of the population who can afford it. However, it is beyond the financial means of the majority.

It is even more regrettable that through the suffering and economic struggle of millions of our patients, we are becoming aware of the progressing alterations. If this is allowed to continue in the western industrialised countries, we shall anticipate the following:

· Premature ageing

· Escalating incidence of chronic illnesses with onset at a gradually younger age

· A society of partial cripples, relying on prosthetic devices, hearing aids, spectacles, contact lenses, artificial joints, implants, transplants, and synthetic substitutes for hormones and enzymes

· Loss of the awareness of a natural, healthy condition

There are, however, powerful, established business interests that benefit from the previously mentioned situation. They alter diagnostic criteria for their convenience and benefit. With the help of advertisements and propaganda they do their best to convince the public that as long as their products are being used, there is nothing to worry about.

A review of the history of humanity and history of medicine should teach us that nature cannot be fooled; that natural laws cannot be violated with impunity indefinitely. A biological disaster would be inevitable. Why should humans succeed in replacing nature's creations with tricks and industrial products?

Such manipulations of nature as the disease industry keeps offering at an ever accelerating pace, cannot go on forever. They are rectified from time to time by smaller or larger catastrophes.

It appears that we have reached a dead end from which we could still extricate ourselves scientifically if we reversed our direction in a timely fashion. We don't seem to have much time any more.

Presumably, considerable environmental and personal catastrophes will force us to think about it and to act accordingly.

The "revolution", as usual, will have to start from the grass roots; namely from the people. The experts and the politicians would be forced to make decisions that do not depend on industrial interests, but on natural laws that have withstood the test of time. Such development would be humane and of a higher order.

Is today's scientific knowledge adequate to explain all the phenomena of F.M? The ecological conditions today teach that many of the scientific concepts of the 1950's and 1960's have suffered a ship wreck. Who could have thought then that minor environmental transgressions might cause such a tremendous environmental damage later on? Today, we have the scientific know-how and armament for the repair of that damage. It is only the economic and power interests that keep delaying an effective action.

In medicine, we experience frequently that lasting, hidden intoxications, or similar detriments, manifest later on as syndromes previously unknown. While dealing with disturbing material phenomena (physical or chemical) we can successfully intervene if they can be assessed and measured energetically (V.R.T.). In regard to the psychological background, we are still groping in darkness. Some of the B.E.R. procedures offer interesting possibilities for research in this fascinating field.

Etiology of Chronic Diseases

Chronic diseases develop in the following several ways:

1. Transition into a chronic phase from an acute inflammatory response.

(a) Re-toxification due to enzyme inhibiting chemotherapy.

(b) Consequence of inadequate resistance of the organism, in which the immune system is too feeble for mounting a strong defence.

(Any acute disease that has failed to heal after the usual length of time based on experience, should be considered chronic thereafter.)

2. Poisoning with insecticides, pesticides, medicaments, industrial toxins, (mercury, arsenic, lead, etc.) without an initial acute inflammatory phase. It happens as the result of exposure to small amounts of toxic substances over a prolonged period of time.

3. Result of focal infections. Long acting foci of infection can lead to blockage of the mesenchymal and enzymatic regulatory systems.

4. Result of inborn metabolic errors (genetic, metabolic disorders, such as Folling Disease, Mongolism, Maple-syrup Disease, etc.)

5. Irreparable tissue damage due to traumatic injuries, accidents or surgery.

6. Iatrogenic insults. Diagnostic or therapeutic errors, like medication overdose, administration of incompatible drugs, improper or badly performed surgical procedures, radiation therapies overdosed or not indicated.

7. Geopathic or similar excessive electromagnetic stresses.

8. Psychogenic overstress such as prolonged emotional conflicts, depressions, psychosomatic disorders, etc.

9. Nutritional disorders (malnutrition, overeating, nutritional deficiencies).

10. Drug addictions (alcohol,tobacco, medicaments, etc.).

11. Chronic viral infections.

12. Chronic systemic fungal infections.

It is the opinion of many practitioners the the causes 1, 2, 3, 7, 9, 11 and 12 occur most frequently. To a critical observer it must be obvious that the incidence of chronic diseases has increased considerably in recent years. There are several reasons for this development:

General Causes

· People live longer. Older organisms are more susceptible to disease.

· With increasing medical knowledge and improved diagnostic technology, more chronic diseases are being recognized.

· Proliferation of suppressive therapies for acute diseases leaves more opportunities for development of chronic ailments.

· More and more patients are being treated. Hence an increase of diagnostic and therapeutic errors occurs.

Special Causes

· Rapid proliferation of ecological problems, particularly environmental toxins.

· New synthetic drugs are being introduced at an accelerating tempo before the long range effect is known.

· Relatively quick spreading of immune deficiencies. AIDS, among them deserves special attention. A great number of other immune deficiencies remains unrecognized, or inadequately explored, such as Dysbacteria, Dysbiosis, allergies, premalignant and malignant diseases.

· Whenever an organism can no longer maintain its resistive and adaptive capacities due to regulatory disturbances for various reasons, all kinds of allergies, malignant and premalignant diseases develop.

· Mass consumption of junk foods (dystrophic food). These include industrially concocted foods treated chemically, thermally, or irradiated. In this category are all industrially prepared food products, grown with chemical fertilizers, overfertilized, subjected to prolonged storage.

· Faulty, popular eating habits. People act as if they would starve without high-caloric foodstuffs. Hence, we see overconsumption of meat, dairy products, etc.

• Diseases caused by fields of disturbance (rapidly spreading).

An organism with a diminished immune capacity is not in a position to replace cells and repair damaged tissues.

Foci and fields of disturbance are, by definition, any particles of matter within the connective tissue that are poorly tolerated, that cannot be metabolized, destroyed, and eliminated by the organism. It could be foreign objects (pieces of metal, asbestos implants, toxins, etc.). They can also be fragments of the body's own, degenerated tissue and endogenic toxins.

In summary, fields of disturbance are present whenever the organism no longer compensates for an adverse impact from anything within the tissues. These can range from foreign bodies to exogenic abnormal frequencies(oscillations).

With the diagnostic Comp. S.E.G. we can easily observe the correlation between a lower energy level in the organism and the stronger disturbance. The level of defensive energy can be compared to other defence mechanisms like the humoral and cellular potential of the immune system.

This simply means that in our highly civilized times many people pay for the adverse environmental impact of industrialisation with some loss of defensive capacity. They no longer regulate and adequately compensate for environmental insults.

· We also encounter viral and, fungal infections, not easily identifiable. These are mostly diseases insidiously running an atypical course. A breakthrough first occurred thanks to the Vegetative Reflex Test (VRT) in the autumn of 1990, when diagnostic and therapeutic successes were achieved in dealing with such diseases.

· The question of geopathologic stress still remains controversial. In a number of cases, just moving out of the geopathic field of disturbance was enough to bring about spontaneous healing. This worked particularly well with children. Such experiences went well beyond the conventional concept of spontaneous healing. There is no doubt that geopathic fields of disturbance exist, but what exactly causes them and what their impact on health may be has yet to be agreed upon universally. So far,we must satisfy ourselves with theories and with pragmatic solutions.

Many health disturbances are caused by improper nutrition. Ostensibly, the eating standards have shifted through propaganda and faulty thinking. Indeed, we eat too much and too many wrong things. It appears that a lot is being generalized. Special diets cannot be good foreverybody. Primarily, we can think of the drastic diets that offer one-sided nutrients for rapid weight reduction. Eating and drinking has a lot to do with self-discipline. Many people are self-indulgent rather than disciplined.

"Why do I eat so much? Why do I eat so much of this particular food(chocolate, pastry, etc.)?" People should consider this. In most cases they will find some lingering or suppressed emotional conflicts. The best rule would be self-examination leading to conflict resolution.

Such causal aspects of disease do not negate the merits of F.M., while disclosing its relativity. This is a point commonly missed from discussions about B.E.R. procedures.

Many people live with subconscious conflicts. These are often relieved by psychotherapy, with or without hypnosis. Subconscious conflicts which are brought into awareness can get ameliorated or resolved.

The presence of disturbing emotional conflicts can be revealed by F.M. diagnostics without returning them to the patient's awareness. They can be painlessly eliminated. Employing natural remedies, monitored for tolerance and effectiveness, can lead to avoidance of psycho-active, potentially toxic pharmaceuticals.

With prior consent, past conflicts can be restored to the patient's awareness. However, dealing with psychological repressions demands psychotherapeutic know-how and experience. Repressions almost always accompany somatic symptoms. This indicates that the energy of unresolved emotional conflicts chooses to attack specific organs and tissues, thus calling our attention to a possible resolution. Initially, these can be just functional disturbances that later on, if unattended, could turn into full-blown, morphological diseases.

Chronic Intoxications

Introduction

Poisonings are as old as humanity. In early times people were endangered by toxins (poisons) originating from plants, animals, or minerals. Today, in addition, people have to be aware of a myriad of man-made toxins. Originally, people themselves were struggling with microbial toxins (salmonella, plague, botulism, tetanus, etc.). Intoxicated people had to rely exclusively on their own defence capacity. Doctoring was secondary.

Over the centuries, the human immune system managed to develop antibodies and other natural, protective devices to guard against common microorganisms. The average lifespan was short. The birthrate was high. The healthiest survived, i.e.individuals with a strong constitution. Even then, of course, there were probably chronically sick individuals who lived long lives.

Actual Intoxications

Modern medicine today is in a position to deal effectively with most of the acute intoxications. However, chronic recurrence is quite commonplace. The insidious, chronic intoxications with minuscule amounts of a poisonous substance represent even more of a problem.

They are so gradual over a long stretch of time that people fail to notice the change for quite a while. Even when symptoms are already apparent, conventional medicine has no effective means for dealing with them. Diagnostic tests are not sufficiently sensitive. The toxin penetrates deep into the organism. It is detected neither in blood nor in urine.

It is difficult today to assess the immense spread of chronic intoxications. There are no appropriate public health statistics. We have no sufficiently sensitive investigative methods; no ongoing large scale research projects.

Approximately 70-80% of patients suffer from chronic intoxications and their sequelae. After detoxification and restorative therapy, the patient's condition starts improving right away. Thorough detoxification, by whatever means, is the essential part of therapy. Without it, prognosis for recovery would be unfavorable.

Chronic Intoxications

Intoxications, whether known or not yet recognized, represent today the biggest pathogenic factor. An intoxicated organism offers a favorable growth medium to pathogens, a breeding ground for bacteria, viruses, fungi. Thriving and proliferating, they cause secondary diseases.

An average victim of chronic intoxication can expect little or no help from conventional medicine. It is because we are now in a transition period before effective diagnostic and therapeutic methods will become available to everybody.

Whenever intoxication occurs in spite of all these precautions, it strikes like a mallet. In most cases they are the same, common intoxicants, such as:

· Salmonella - from food

· Heavy metals - from food, or from dental fillings

· Insecticides, pesticides - from food

· Viral toxins - from virus infections

· Fungal toxins - from fungus infestations

· Bacilli, coli, proteus, clostridia, or other intestinal microorganisms - from food.

It has been shown that some people have individual affinities to certain poisons. Furthermore, we know that during periods of excessive stress, emotional or physical, people inadvertently absorb toxins they had previously resisted.

Many years of diagnosing and treating chronic diseases brought revelations, some of which would have been unthinkable fifteen years previously. Example: life in a sterile, toxin-free environment, would not be optimal. It would increase susceptibility to intoxication. Occasional exposure to minute amounts of toxic substances develops resistance that protects from more powerful poisons. For those individuals who had been brought up in a relatively poison free environment, exposure to potent poisons becomes rapidly painful and extremely unpleasant.

It is also interesting to note that after several months of apparent freedom from toxins, a poisoning can suddenly manifest itself despite preventive remedies. It appears that the latter can somehow become intolerable, opening the flood gates to intoxication. Regrettably, we don't yet know enough about this mechanism.

The most troubling aspect of treating chronic intoxications has been the experience that sometimes, after running a convoluted course, the disease suddenly turns malignant.

Numerous intoxicated patients are seen by many natural health practitioners daily, after seeing conventional doctors. When they come to natural health practitioners, the nature of intoxication had not been recognized in most cases. Treatment had been symptomatic only and dragging out much too long making it very expensive. Patients were treated as statistics, instead of being evaluated as individuals.

Finally, when the course of disease, influenced by the nature of the poison as well as by therapy, became chronic, the ailment was called genetic, psychosomatic, or classified as exhaustion. Such were the self-righteous ministrations and the attitudes of academicians.

Discussion of a chronic intoxication case with conventional doctors is useless and frustrating because they know so little about it. The gap between the truth and self-deception is too wide. Honesty is called for, not denial. When their former patients improve or recover, the conventional doctor rarely knows about it. Patients are too timid to tell them; the doctors are not eager to hear about it. Occasionally, out of kindness, a patient tells those doctors that his improvement must be the result of past ministrations which, of course, is a white lie.

The above is not merely an accusation but primarily a sincere desire and hope for improvement which could only take place after a comprehensive and truly academic discussion of Functional Medicine. A decisive change of attitude is needed at the highest levels of the establishment. It is presently in progress.

Chronic Infections and Other Intoxications

Infectious diseases are a vast topic. They cannot be described here exhaustively. Voluminous literature is available. We shall therefore generalize. What is offered here is just a summary review in order to convey some of the information not yet in the toxicological literature. Chronic infections named below are drawn from general practices from a variety of colleagues.

Bacterial Infections Salmonella, Shigella, Cholera,Streptococcus Staphylococcus, E. Coli, Enterococcus, Tetanus, Clostridium.

Viral Infections Hepatitis, different strains Influenza, various strains of herpes,different strains Measles, Chickenpox, Cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr, Coxsackie.

Heavy metals: Lead, Mercury,Cadmium, chromium, nickel, arsenic, aluminium.

Vaccine Infections: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Small pox

Fungal Infections: Aflatoxins - ochratoxins and others, Ergot alkaloids

Special Environmental Toxins: Insecticides,Pesticides, Fungicides, Herbicides, Growth Retardants, Dyes, Preservatives, Petrochemical, radioactive substances (Fukishima, depleted uranium missles),

Iatrogenic Intoxicants: Antibiotics/Sulphonamides, Corticosteroids, Gold, Hormones, Psychotherapeutics, Neuroleptics, Thyrotherapeutics, Anthelmintics, etc.

Most intoxications are coincidental. They happen in the work place. They come from food or from drink. Outcome hinges on our constitution, weak or strong. The only natural defence that we have depends on the condition of our immune system, of our defence mechanism, of our detoxification capacity.

What happens then, will be determined by the skill and knowledge of our physician or other health provider. Knowledgeable doctors are reluctant to prescribe toxic pharmaceuticals. Lucky is the patient who has a strong constitution and is examined regularly, 3-4 times a year by a doctor practicing both, the Morphological and the Functional Medicine; who prescribes or administers non-toxic and effective remedies only.

It should be clear by now why it is so important to offer instruction in F.M. in all medical schools and universities. Only then will people enjoy the pleasure of truly preventive, genuine health care. This is the political aspect.

Affinity Between an Individual and a Toxin

People exposed to known toxins at work are obviously running the risk of intoxication. Why is it then that sometimes an individual in a cloud of insecticides, inhaling them, doesn't get ill? Yet, the same person can get deadly sick from a dental amalgam filling with lesser mercury content?

One hypothesis is that a specific resonance between organs and organ meridians and toxins is present. This pathological resonance from a variety of toxins can grossly imbalance the meridians and stress the autonomic nervous system, creating organs and physiological systems to malfunction.

Such resonance correspondences, although hereditary, can be influenced by emotions, like depression. Such weakness, whether innate or acquired, can be rectified with homeopathics, so-called constitutional remedies.

In addition we must consider the secondary impact on other organs and organ systems, particularly the impact on the connective tissues and on the lymphatic system.

Salmonella intoxication of intra hepatic bile ducts, for instance, can trigger the following symptoms:

· Migraine

· Depression

· Diarrhea

· Deficiency of minerals, vitamins, trace elements

· Hypotension

· Cardiac distress

· Perianaleczema

· Dysbacteria

· Visual problems

· Hip joint degeneration

· Fungus attack

· Eczemas

Diagnosis and Therapy of Chronic Intoxications

The techniques of conventional medicine are not suitable for diagnosing chronic intoxications. In the 1950s, the late Reinhold Voll from Plochingen was the first doctor who diagnosed and successfully treated chronic intoxications using his electroacupuncture method (E.A.V.). The Bioelectronic Functions Diagnostics (B.F.D.) further developed from (E.A.V.) is equally capable.

Later on,these were surpassed by the Vegetative Reflex Test, or Vega Test which allowed experienced doctors to diagnose and to therapeutically address chronic intoxications much faster.

The three diagnostic systems above allow us to evaluate intoxications by measurement of skin resistance on specific acupuncture test points. The resistance can change with homeopathically potentized toxins (Nosodes) inserted into the measurement circuit.

The above diagnostic systems are admittedly subjective, but in the hands of experienced clinicians they yield excellent therapeutic results. With no other similarly sensitive diagnostic tests they must suffice for the time being.

Nosodes are the classical substances for diagnosis and therapy. They are homeopathically potentized poisons or other harmful substances, such as:

· Diphtheria 10X

· Salmonella 8X

· Hepatitis 10X

· Tetanus 10X, etc.

Nosodes, single and Nosode complexes are prepared in Germany by a reliable, rich intradition, pharmaceutical industry. Among them:

 StaufenPharma in Goppingen

 Pascoe in Giessen

 Heel in Baden-Baden

 DHU in Karlsruhe

 FM-Pharma in Baden-Baden

A refined, intoxication-targeted diagnostic search would be impossible to conduct at present without such Nosodes. The test ampule with the suspected Nosode is inserted into the measurement circuit, When the resulting reading shifts toward the normal, it indicates that the patient is afflicted either with exactly the same toxin (Iso Nosode), or with a similar poison (Homeo-Nosode).

This Nosode would exert a therapeutic effect in either case. The V.R.T. is also capable of differentiating between Iso- and Homeo-Nosodes.

Resonance Homeopathy was discovered thanks to the ingenious introduction of the Schimmel Absorber ampoule into the research and into the diagnostic protocol. The Absorber Ampoule helps to eliminate background "interference" from the environment so that the energetic Vega Testing can become a lot more sensitive.

Having eliminated frequency interferences, resonance relationships were discovered between organ and cellular structures and microorganisms, like fungi, spores, viruses and bacteria. Remedies were then prepared to resonate with the afflicted organs and tissues.

In clinical practice, the Resonance Remedies have been shown to be three to five times more effective than standard homeopathics. In many cases Resonance Remedies can effectively replace Nosodes.

Both groups of remedies, Nosodes and Resonance Homeopathics, perfectly complement and reinforce each other, while each one alone is not always sufficiently effective. The Nosode should be employed whenever the toxin is known. When unknown, or in doubt, treatment should be initiated with Resonance Remedies.

In either case, these remedies alone don't represent the entire therapeutic regime. The neutralized toxins must be eliminated through the kidneys, the bile ducts, and the skin with the help of appropriate homeopathic complexes of low potency, or with phytotherapeutics. In addition, the patient should drink daily at least one gallon of pure water, the necessary solvent. Inquiries about therapeutic protocols should be directed to any of the above mentioned companies.

The usual administration of Nosodes is through the oral mucous membranes. They can also be administered by injection, or they can be rubbed into the skin. In the E.A.V. diagnostic protocol, many Nosodes must be tested. This consumes time and money.

The Key Toxin is the one that blocks metabolic processes. It is primarily responsible for the patient's present symptoms. Other toxins, less significant at the moment, remain deposited in the connective and fatty tissues. It is only during the detoxification process, like fasting, etc., that these toxins are released into the lymph and blood circulation, becoming significant while transient retoxification occurs. Key Toxins can be revealed easily with the V.R.T.

The detoxification therapy, with Nosodes for instance, must be administered like a search in an archaeological dig, i.e. layer by layer, in proper sequence. The less significant toxins are released from the cellular organ structures and the inherited toxic information begins to emerge after the elimination of the Key Toxin.

It is interesting that during such, "Layer by Layer Therapy", regressions take place, i.e. symptoms of diseases that had been over come in the past briefly flareup and vanish quickly thereafter. This is according to the Herring's Law of Cure, after Dr Herring the homeopathic doctor who observed this phenomenon last century.

Such, movie-like play-backs, familiar to homeopathy, have been considered as signs of natural healing. They should be monitored by an experienced therapist, so that they do not get out of hand, possibly causing damage to sensitive organs, like brain, eyes, ears.

Instead of administering homeopathics, other intensive measures can be employed in order to eliminate intoxicants, such as fasting, hyperthermia, sauna, perspiration, physical exercise,etc.

Fasting can be helpful. There are two kinds of fasting. Intensive fasting over a prolonged time should only be attempted under a doctor's supervision. Otherwise, fasting one or one and a half days, can take place easily without supervision. During fasting the elimination of toxins is intensified. The metabolism is gradually unstressed; the immune system is fortified. Copious intake of pure water is advisable.

F.M. Recognizes Several Kinds of Intoxications

Intox 1.

= Substantive poisoning, with lead for instance.

Intox 2.

= Acquired poisoning. When intoxication is of long duration, it can leave behind in the organism Toxic Information that cannot be eliminated by usual means. It can elicit symptoms similar to substantial poisoning. To eradicate this, high potency homeopathics must be administered, like Plumbum 12X, or 30X.

Intox 3

= If not eliminated, Toxic Information can be inherited by future generations. In homeopathy such inherited Toxic Information is called Miasms. For instance: Luesinum, Tuberculinum, Medorrhinum (Gonococcinum).

These can be eliminated with even higher potency Nosodes like Luesinum 400X or 800X. Toxic Information cannot be eliminated with Substance Remedies, but only with anti-information Nosodes of the same or a similar type.

Persisting Miasms can cause Neurodermatitis, impaired hearing, defective vision, or other weaknesses inherited from either parent, or both.

The hereditary Toxic Information (Intox 3) is inherited from parents with acquired Toxic Information (Intox 2) which is the result of long-lasting substantial intoxications. The young generation today is highly exposed to the dangers of hereditary damages. Such hereditary hazards are not even mentioned in conventional genetics. Orthodox geneticists seem interested in substantial chromosomal damages only.

Allergies, on the increase presently, can be traced back to latent fungal or viral infections, or to inherited Toxic Information. Envision the future of children who, having inherited from parents massive Toxic Information, must cope additionally with so many environmental toxins. It is outright tragic that these facts remain unrecognized and proper diagnostic methods are not being taught yet in all medical schools.

High potency homeopathics brought astonishing therapeutic successes to the treatment of chronic intoxications. Yet, this knowledge is not taught in academic medicine.

Observations on specific basic pathogenetic patterns in medicine

General background

By definition, basic pathogenetic patterns are organ disorders which regularly occur in chronic disease and can be readily diagnosed using special test methods. It is not only modern naturo-pathic literature that describes disorders, mainly of the liver, kidneys and intestine, in cases of chronic disease, but medieval and ancient sources also refer to these disorders and connections.

Experience has shown senior practitioners that the chances of treatment succeeding with chronic disease are poor if disorders affecting the liver, kidneys and intestine are not taken into consideration. Some believe that the liver should always be treated, whereas others say that the intestine is the most important organ in treatment. Yet others are convinced that treatment of the kidneys is essential. Many holistic therapists over the last couple of decades have found that chronic disease nearly always involves pancreatic disturbances. There must be some truth in all of these observations, but where is the overriding, defining principle?

Following the discovery of electroacupuncture and related methods (B.F.D., VEGA test, etc.) it was easier to investigate such questions by looking at relevant acupuncture measurements, all the more so because many of these disorders happen in the pre clinical sphere and generally cannot be detected by clinical methods.

Based on holistic practitioners experience with the above measuring techniques, they have found that in about 90% of patients with chronic disease the following organs are either disturbed or diseased:

 liver with intrahepatic biliary tracts pancreas

 small and large intestine kidneys

 paranasal sinuses

Explanation of basic pathogenetic patterns

The loading on the biliary tract system might be explained by toxins, an accumulation of which in the bile leads to irritation. This in turn can be caused by medication, diet, environmental influences and insufficient biliary metabolism. As a result of the close excretory and incretory interlinking of liver and pancreatic functions, one organ reacts to the other, regardless of which is afflicted first or most.

As a rule we find combined loading, and single organ loading is rare. If the left lobe of the liver is evident in the left abdominal quadrant by these measuring techniques, this might be due to a shift of toxin from the left part of the transverse colon and the complete ascending colon via the vena mesenterica caudalis. In computerised segmental electrography, in the left abdomen this may also simulate pancreatic irritation.

Chronic liver and pancreatic disorders imply excretory insufficiency, dysfermentia and occasionally incretory disturbances (pre-diabetes, diabetes and disturbances in the balance of sex hormones). It is therefore easy to understand why these excretory disorders of the pancreas and liver often induce disturbances of the small and large intestine.

These in turn can become manifest as motility disturbances with spasms, mucosal irritation, dysfermentia, constipation, episodes of diarrhoea and, above all dysbiosis. Given that the intestinal surface area is approx. 300 m2, substantial amounts of toxins are absorbed as a result of the increase in non-physiological gut flora which occurs in dysbiosis. In a vicious circle, this in turn can afflict the liver and pancreas, which may be explained by the known functions of the enterohepatic circulation. However, the disturbances discussed above have other consequences as well.

Disturbances affecting the liver, pancreas and intestine frequently lead to irritation of the diaphragm. This can happen mechanically as a result of gas formation (Roemheld's syndrome) or via the lymph tracts. The liver and pancreas are connected with the diaphragm by multiple ligaments and thereby increase the disturbances of the diaphragm.

This pattern of disturbances in turn affects the heart and circulation. This includes elevation of the diaphragm with displacement of the cardiac axis and arrhythmias as well as impairment of abdominal breathing. Furthermore, the peripheral blood flow in the extremities and brain depends on cardiac and diaphragmatic function. Disorders of the diaphragm may account for a number of peripheral circulatory syndromes.

In addition, there are energetic links between the liver, stomach and intestine on the one hand and the mucosa of the head on the other, via the acupuncture meridians of the liver, stomach and small and large intestine. The pancreas also appears to use these energy lines via collaterals.

The paranasal sinuses have the largest surface area of all the mucous membranes in the head, followed by the oral cavity with the pharyngeal mucosa, the tonsils and the nose as well as the mucosa of the eye and the serous membranes of the middle ear. A humoral interpretation of the connections between the abdomen and pelvis on the one hand and the mucosa of the head on the other is difficult to apply from the anatomic-physiological point of view.

The stated connections between abdomen, pelvis and head were recognised by the Chinese more than 2,000 years ago and they can be easily confirmed today by the measuring methods described above. It is believed that excessive or inferior "energy forms" are shifted via these acupuncture lines from the liver, pancreas and intestine to the mucosa of the head, where they initially cause irritation and later inflammation. Oddly enough, the right half of the head appears to be the preferred side.

As the clinical end result we then see sinusitis, recurrent tonsillitis, gingivitis, stomatitis and otitis media and diseases of the mucosa of the eye with or without bacterial or viral infection. In such cases the mucosal environment is so altered that bacterial or viral infections are able to develop. In the dental system, this connection can lead to diseases of the teeth-retaining apparatus and pocketing. Existing diseased processes affecting devitalised teeth with and without root fillings can suddenly become areas of disturbance, or displaced and impacted teeth (especially wisdom teeth) experience painful activation via the meridians of the small and large intestine.

However, analgesia of dentogenic processes is often observed, if the activating energies from the abdomen and pelvis are brought under control by appropriate therapeutic measures and diet. This concept readily explains the immunological interaction between sources of dental trouble and the body, especially in cases where there is some discussion as to whether radical tooth cleansing needs to be done immediately or therapeutic compensation of other disorders in the abdomen and pelvis should be attempted first. These experiences would provide a reasonable explanation for the following basic pathogenetic patterns:

 epigastrium left and right (pancreas and liver)

 pelvis left and right (intestine)

 thorax left and right (diaphragm with heart)

 head left and right (mucosa of the head)

Various causal chains may emanate from these basic patterns and in turn might help to explain syndromes that otherwise appear complex. For instance, chronic affliction of the pancreas and liver can cause chronic sinusitis which in turn leads to focal stress on the prostate and this in turn induces migraine (energic disturbance of the bladder meridian) or lumbosacral syndrome (segmental).

Irritation of the pancreas, via energetic links with the prostate not yet identified, may cause non-specific prostatitis and this in turn may cause an eye disease via energetic disorders of the bladder meridian. Sometimes these sequelae can be so interlinked that the original trigger point is difficult to find. The following diagrams should help to explain these basic patterns of pathogenesis and the therapeutic opportunities they offer.

Basic pathogenetic pattern I

Disturbances in the intrahepatic biliary tract system lead to pancreatic irritation or vice versa. Between the intrahepatic biliary tract system and the ureters there are energetic links which can be detected by means of organ-specific acupuncture measurements. Functional disturbances affecting the kidneys are often a consequence. In clinical usage, there is some discussion about a so-called hepato-renal syndrome (Nonnenbruch's syndrome).

Irritation and inflammation affecting the mucosa in the head, particularly paranasal sinuses, will in turn often afflict the genito-urinary system. This basic pattern has been found with all chronic epigastric diseases. The numbering indicates the most commonly observed chronological sequence of pathogenesis. The remedies can be taken separately or as a mixture.

A dosage of 10 drops 3 times a day has produced some good results. If signs of intolerance develop after a while, this is usually due to the liver remedy. Pascophepan drops can then be replaced by Lycopodium Spl., for instance. Patients appear to react very sensitively to liver remedies when the effectiveness of a liver remedy is exhausted and a follow-up remedy is required.

Fig. 1: Basic pathogenetic pattern I

Treatment recommendation I for children and sensitive patients:

PHASEOLUS SPL.

CANTHARIS SPL.

PASCOHEPAN

LYMPHDIARAL

Treatment recommendation II for adults:

LEGAPAS®

PASCOPANKR~AT®

PASCOPANKREAT

PASCOHEPAN :

3 x 10-20 drops before meals

JUNIPERUS SPL.

KAL. CHLORAT.

3 x 10 drops after meals

Basic pathogenetic pattern II

Basic pathogenetic pattern II comprises basic pattern I plus disturbances of the small and large intestine. Large intestinal disturbances often occur as dysbiosis. This leads to additional toxic liver affliction and irritation of the head mucosa via the acupuncture meridians of the small and large intestine. Treatment of basic pattern II comprises the remedies for pattern I plus preparations which have proved useful in dysbiosis therapy. In every case MARKALAKT can be taken to enhance the therapeutic effect, together with Hylak forte or the Symbioflor preparations.

Fig. 2: Basic pathogenetic pattern II

Treatment recommendation I for children and sensitive patients:

PHASEOLUS SPL.

CANTHARIS SPL.

PASCOHEPAN

LYMPHDIARAL

MARKALAKT

Treatment recommendation II for adults:

LEGAPAS

PASCOPANKREAT

PASCOHEPAN

JUNIPERUS SPL.

KAL. CHLORAT.

MARKALAKT

Basic pathogenetic pattern III

Basic pathogenetic pattern III comprises basic pattern I plus disturbances to the genito-urinary system. Basic pattern I is mainly extended by the energetic links of pancreas prostate or pancreas ovary and focological afflictions of the paranasal sinuses prostate or paranasal sinuses adnexa/ovary.

Fig. 3: Basic pathogenetic pattern

recommendation I for children and sensitive patients:

PHASEOLUS SPL.

CANTHARIS SP

PASCOHEPAN

LYMPHDIARAL

for male patients:

POPULUS

PASCOSABAL

for female patients:

ALETRIS SPL.

APIS SPL.

Treatment recommendation II for adults:

LEGAPAS®

PASCOPANKREAT®

PASCOHEPAN

JUNIPERUS SPL.

KAL. CHLORAT.

Dosage as in Treatment recommendation I

In elderly men with prostatitis and enlargement of the prostate, POPULUS SPL, has proved successful. Younger men with prostatitis without hardening can be readily treated with PASCOSABAL. In both cases the dosage is 10 drops 3 times a day after meals.

Women with malposition of the uterus in their preclimacteric and climacteric phases respond well to ALETRIS SPL., whilst APIS SPL. has proved effective in younger women with adnexitis. In both cases the dosage should be 10 drops 3 times a day after meals.

Basic pathogenetic pattern IV

Basic pathogenetic pattern IV is a combination of patterns, li and III. The additional stresses on the genital system resulting from dysbiosis (recurrent infections and fungal infections) are a noticeable feature. Treatment involves a combination of the therapeutic guidelines for patterns I, II and Ill discussed above.

Basic pattern IV

SI/LI = small intestine/large intestine

Bil = biliary tracts

Liv = liver

Pa = pancreas

PNS = paranasal sinuses

H.Mu = head mucosa

Fig. 4: Basic pathogenic pattern IV

Treatment recommendation I for children and sensitive patients:

PHASEOLUS SPL

CANTHARIS SP

PASCOHEPAN

LYMPHDIARAL

MARKALAICT

for female patients:

ALETRIS SPL.

APIS SPL.

for male patients:

POPULUS SPL

PASCOSABALO

Treatment recommendation II for adults: see treatment for basic patterns II and III.

CARDIAQ M I - Pascoe R S

CARDIAC JM II - Pascoe S

VISCORAPAS® Tabs

Basic pathogenetic pattern V

Basic pathogenetic pattern V comprises pattern IV plus diaphragminduced cardiovascular disturbances. As a result of diaphragmatic irritation, cervical spine syndromes affecting C3/C4 are triggered via the phrenic nerve on both sides, which may in turn cause circulatory disorders affecting the vertebral artery.

Basic pattern V

Treatment recommendation I for children and sensitive patients:

PHASEOLUS SPL.

CANTHARIS SPL.

PASCOHEPAN

LYMPHDIARAL

MARKALAKT

Myocardium + peripheral arterioles

Myocardium and pulmonary circulation

Myocardium + peripheral arterioles and pulmonary circulation

Treatment recommendation II for adults: see treatment for basic pattern I.

Reduced cardiac and diaphragmatic function ultimately results in disturbed peripheral and cerebral blood flow which also involves the kidneys.

The cardiovascular remedies CARDIACUM I-PASCOE drops and CARDIACUM II-PASCOE drops as well as VISCORAPAS are added in order to treat basic pattern V. CARDIACUM I-PASCOE has proved effective especially in myocardial deficiency with peripheral circulatory disorders (cold hands, cold feet, paraesthesia).

The usual dosage is 10 drops 3 times a day after meals. CARDIACUM II-PASCOE drops can be given successfully for myocardial deficiency with disturbances of pulmonary circulation

The usual dosage is 10 drops 3 times a day after meals.

VISCORAPAS tablets

CARDIACUM

PASCOE

CARDIACUM

PASCOE

if tablets are preferred.

The usual dosage, depending on the symptoms and the case, is 1 to 2 tablets 3 times a day after meals.

The basic pathogenetic patterns described above seem always to have existed, success can be achieved with many chronic diseases when classic, orthodox methods fail. Basic pathogenetic patterns I to V may serve as simple conceptual models for basic therapy of chronic illnesses. They also provide a reasonable explanation of pathogenetic connections in many separate observations and separate experiences from the sphere of chronic disease.

References

(1) Schimmel, H.W.: Pathogenetische Grundmuster in der Medizin. Hufeland-Journal 1/1987, K.F. Haug Verlag, Heidelberg.

(2) Aschner, B.: Technik der Konstitutionstherapie. 6th edition, K.F. Haug Verlag, Heidelberg 1984.

(3) Honegger, H.: Die antidyskratische Behandlung als Basistherapie chronischer Krankheiten. K.F. Haug Verlag, Ulm 1959.

(4) Voll, R.: Elektroakupunktur, anderthalb Jahrzehnte Forschung and Erfahrung in der Diagnostik and Therapie. M.L. Verlag, Uelzen 1971.

(5) Fehrenbach, J., Noil, H., Holte, H.G., Schimmel, H.W.: Kurzes Lehrbuch der VEGA-Testmethode, 2nd revised edition. VEGAGrieshaber KG, Schiltach 1986.

(6) Heim, G., Schimmel, H.W.: Handbuch der computerisierten Segmentelektrographie, 1st edition. VEGA-Grieshaber KG, Schiltach 1987.

(7) Heim, G., Schimmel, H.W.: Handbuch filr die computerisierte Segmentelektrographie. 2nd edition. VEGA-Grieshaber KG, Schiltach 1989.

(8) Schimmel, H.W.: Kausalketten and ihre Bedeutung in der energetischen Medizin (Regulationsmedizin). Acta Biologica 2/1985 and 1/1986. Pascoe Pharm. Praparate GmbH, Giessen.

(1) Basic pathogenetic patterns in medicine.

(2) Methodology of constitutional therapy.

(3) Antidyscratic treatment as basic therapy of chronic disease.

(4) Electroacupuncture, a decade and a half of research and experience in diagnosis and treatment.

(5) Short guide to the VEGA test method.

(6) Handbook of computerised segmental electrography.

(7) Handbook of computerised segmental electrography.

(8) Causal chains and their significance in energic medicine (regulatory medicine.

Pathogenetic causal chains in functional medicine

General Comments on Causal Chains

A causal chain in the energetic sense is maintained by the energy known as "CHI" in traditional acupuncture.

We are also familiar with energetic rhythms from the Chinese clock, whereby this energy circles through the body's organs according to principles not yet known to us. Diagnostic and therapeutic benefit is drawn from this in traditional acupuncture. In this connection pay attention to a set of laws :

1. Provided an organ or an organ system is not yet morphologically/clinically diseased, when there are functional disorders a type of "disturbed energy" is pushed away from the affected organ to other organs. This may happen via the classic acupuncture meridians or via so-called inner secondary vessels or collaterals about which we know little. If the functionally impaired organ is no longer able to shift the disturbed energy for any reason, this is generally evident as a slowly developing clinical disease.

2. The displacement of "disturbed energy" to other organs appears to be a compensatory mechanism intended to maintain homoeostasis and forming part of a healthy regulatory system.

3. In the stage of functional disorder, clinicodiagnostic methods are of little value, whereas computerised segmental electrography and acupuncture measuring techniques (B.F.D., VEGA test), for instance, yield good results.

4. If we intervene therapeutically during this preclinical stage, the chances of a clinicomorphological pathogenesis are reduced.

This is the domain of functional medicine.

5. The symptoms of a massive clinical condition, e.g. a malignant tumour, only appear after this regulatory mechanism has broken down. After this breakdown the prognosis for functional medicine is less favourable. If one succeeds in re-establishing this regulation in an early clinical stage, the onset of clinical diseases can be reversed. It is up to the experienced physician to decide when he prefers surgical and allopathic medicine and when functional methods.

In the case of functional disorders, the body still tries to achieve some level of compensation by shifting the "disturbed energy" and it is only when it can no longer do so that the "disturbed energy" becomes concentrated at another site in order to protect the rest of body in turn against an excess of "disturbed energy". It is conceivable that a benign or malignant tumour would be shunted into a regulative siding as an "energy concentration", in order to protect the rest of the body against it. This only ceases to be a protective measure when unchecked growth occurs with metastasis. At this point functional and clinical medicine could well work hand in hand.

Causal chains and their significance in functional and regulative medicine (regulation medicine)

Organs and organ systems can be physiologically and pathophysiologically linked to each other by chains (see Tab. 1). The causal chain links listed in Table 1 basically relate to known pathophysiological energetic and morphological connections, as found in medical textbooks. Causal chain links of a newer type are those which can only be explained energetically by means of acupuncture meridians, as known to the Chinese more than 2,000 years ago. Recently neural therapy and the mesenchymal theory of Pischinger

(1) taught us that all cells are linked via the so-called mesenchymal system (mesenchyme + lymph + terminal reticulum). More recent studies by Popp (2) also identify links between cells and cell groups via different frequencies (photon emissions).

Possible causal chain connections:

1. Neural (C.N.S. - P.N.S. - autonomic)

2. Endocrine

3. Exocrine

4. Lymphatic

5. Haemodynamic (cardiovascular)

6. Energic (AP meridian)

7. Mesenchymal (mesenchyme + lymph + terminal reticulum)

8. Mechanical (e.g. Roemheld)

9. Metabolic - metastatic

10. Frequencies (e.g. electromagnetic)

Tab. 1

The term "causal chain" is not very common in the medical literature, but years of experience with bioelectronic measuring techniques mainly involving the VEGA test method (3) brought this term into greater prominence. Test results provided repeated evidence of specific maximum stressed organs or focal organs, from which various kinds of pathogenetic influences on other organs originated.

It was noticeable that these causal chains reappeared in different diseases, giving rise to the idea that a variety of diseases could be caused by a single causal chain. A very clear distinction often emerged between a cause, in the form of a maximum stressed organ, and the consequences of a symptomatology that was generally very varied. This is why it was first suggested that a maximum stressed organ or a focal organ, depending on genetic weakness and disruptive environmental factors, could have repercussions for various other organs and result in a variety of symptoms.

E.g.

pancreas - prostate -> ureter -> kidney - hypertension

pancreas - thyroid - hyperthyroidism - tachyarrhythmias

pancreas - gallbladder & biliary tracts -a liver -> dysbiosis - skin diseases

pancreas -liver -i stomach - paranasal sinuses -polyarthritis (rheumatoid arthritis)

In view of the possible causal chain links originating from just one afflicted organ, it is clear that the aetiological background to widely varying and terminologically disparate syndromes can often be one and the same and that treatment is greatly alleviated by using such models. Other doctors, who knew the test method but had not mastered it, enjoyed very good diagnostic and therapeutic success when they incorporated these conceptual models into their daily practice, provided these were confirmed by case history as well as simple clinical examination and specific tests.

This marked a breakthrough, shedding some light and giving an overall view of the variety of syndrome-like diseases currently encountered. The causal chains still to be described do not always follow a linear course but form a diversity of network-like connections, so the term "causal networks" might be more appropriate. However, the term "causal chains" has already been adopted and it would now be virtually impossible to replace it with any other.

Experts in bioelectronic measuring techniques found, to a certain extent, that they made substantial savings in time and energy when, aware of the causal chain, they simply performed focal measurements. This also reduced the amount of medication prescribed without efficacy suffering. If one thinks through the basic principles of regulative medicine, as set down by Pischinger (1), the described causal chains are actually just logical consequences which can easily be classified here. In order to gain a better overview, the large multiple-stage causal chains in Figures 1-4 should be presented as they appear on computerised segmental electrogram (S.E.G.) (4).

Causal Chain Number 1

Fig.1 - Causal Chain No. 1

Notes on Fig. 1 - causal chain I

Figures 1 - 4 show the multiple-stage causal chains higher than the organs, which are denoted with Roman numerals, whereas the organ-related causal chains have Arabic numerals.

As years of experience have shown, the early stages of most causal chains lie in the abdomen and pelvis. Disorders and diseases affecting the liver, biliary tract system, pancreas, stomach and intestine as well as the kidneys can lead to a diversity of other disorders and diseases via diverse autonomic, but also enzymatic, hormonal and ultimately energetic links with other organs and organ systems. If the other stages of the body are classified according to their incidence of abdomen-dependent symptoms, the first to be listed would be the head, then the thorax and finally the pelvis and the extremities.

Causal chain No. II

Fig. 2 - Causal Chain No. 2

Notes on Fig. 2 - causal chain II

The head is seldom the origin of primary causes, apart from inherited and traumatic damage and dental causes. In most cases it is disturbances and foci originating from the abdomen and pelvis which become manifest in the head region. Such secondary diseases in turn affect the thorax, pelvis, abdomen and extremities, the sequence corresponding to the degree of frequency.

Causal chain No. III

Fig. 3 - Causal Chain No. 3

Notes on Fig. 3 - causal chain III

If we move the intestine into the abdomen stage for didactic purposes, even though this does not entirely correspond to topographical reality, we would find mainly the genito-urinary organs in the pelvis.

It is rare for these to be primarily diseased, except for congenital abnormalities, the sequelae of trauma and specific infections. The major causes of diseases affecting the genito-urinary organs are to be found in the abdomen and head. As they are mainly bacterial infections of some kind, intestinal dysbiosis and head foci are of particular significance. Pelvic diseases in turn affect the head, thorax and finally the extremities, in order of their degree of frequency.

Causal chain No. IV

Fig. 4 - Causal Chain No. 4

Notes on Fig. 4 - causal chain IV

With regard to the aetiology of thoracic diseases, some readers may disagree that they are generally of a secondary nature. Nevertheless, excluding deformities, trauma and occupational diseases, they are mainly infections and sequelae of hypertension which manifest as cardiac, pulmonary and bronchial diseases. Among the head foci it is chronic sinusitis and dental disease which induce or directly cause heart and lung diseases. From the abdomen and pelvis outwards, many hepatic, pancreatic, gallbladder and intestinal diseases affect the thorax via energetic disturbances of meridians.

For instance, chronic bronchitis, which only subsides after pyelonephritis has been cured, is not necessarily rare. On a computerised segmental electrogram areas of regulatory rigidity in the thorax frequently indicate chronic and, above all, malignant diseases sited elsewhere, although at present we know very little about this, unless we take regulatory rigidity of the diaphragm into account, which occurs almost automatically in disorders affecting the abdominal organs. In relation to the possible local repercussions of thoracic diseases, we need to think about the pelvis, head, abdomen and extremities, the sequence again reflecting the degree of frequency.

We sometimes find that causal chains form a vicious circle which can be difficult to break with therapy. For instance, chronic pancreatic irritation can cause chronic sinusitis and in turn chronic prostatitis, which can in turn be the cause of a pancreatic affliction. In such cases, single organ treatment is totally unsatisfactory and should be supplemented by multiple pragmatic measures, i.e. we have to treat pancreas, prostate and paranasal sinuses together and ensure that the body's excretory capability via the intestine and kidneys remains intact.

Vicious circle

Fig. 5 - Vicious Cycle Difficult to Break

With the aid of the VEGA test method, individual organ causal chains can be investigated in detail.

The next few figures illustrate all the important causal chains. The consecutive numbering is arbitrary.

Proven therapeutic options with Pascoe remedies are also discussed.

The golden rule for all doctors who work with naturopathic methods: first make an accurate diagnosis and then decide whether to use naturopathic methods or classic, orthodox treatment methods. In many cases, and again this depends entirely on the doctor’s experience and opinion, a combination of natural remedies with other medication can be used.

Causal chain No. 1

Gallbladder - intra- and extrahepatic biliary tract system

The gallbladder meridian has a very long pathway in the body and joins together all the stages of the body.

To clarify causal chain No. 1 and the notes given beneath Tab. 1 and 3, it is important to note that energetic disturbances of the gallbladder meridian are generally caused by disorders of the intrahepatic biliary tract system. The extrahepatic biliary tract system generally plays a less significant role. This is not necessarily detectable by clinical means and can occur as a functional disorder, e.g. in mental stress, toxic overloading of the biliary tract system but also in the case of calculi, auto-aggressive (auto-immune) inflammation, tumours and postoperatively. The energetic disturbance might be described as too much or too little energy but also as disturbed energy. In order to maintain homoeostasis, the disturbed biliary tract system pushes the energy away via the relevant meridian into another part of the body where it "hangs around" at a congenital or acquired site of weakness and may trigger a variety of complaints. There are always two factors which cause the complaints:

1. "disturbed bile energy"

2. the point of lowest resistance

From this point of view, infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses class as secondary because an energetically disturbed environment is needed to make infection possible. For instance, retinal detachment, retinal haemorrhages, cerebral circulatory disorders with ischaemic attacks, otitis media, tinnitus and disorders of balance can be caused by disturbed bile energy. The organ connections presented in Fig. 6 are only one-way energetic pathways (arrows in one direction) but they do interact as well (double arrows). To clarify this, studying a table of acupuncture meridians because the organ connections are mainly determined by the course of the gallbladder meridian. The organs are even more tightly interlinked by the gallbladder meridian than shown in Fig. 6. Suggested treatments for the connections shown in Figure 6 are discussed in tables 2 and 3, in order to introduce beginners to functional treatment.

It makes more sense for beginner’s to start with chronic diseases when using natural remedies, especially with patients who can no longer be helped by orthodox medicine.

Later, as they gain experience, practitioners may treat acute diseases with natural remedies as well. This is not to say that naturopathic remedies are basically unsuitable for acute illness, but merely that more experience and certainty are needed for forensic reasons.

Causal chain No. 1

Gallbladder - intra- and extrahepatic biliary tract system

Fig. 6 - Causal Chain No. 1

It is important to realise that, where there are no longer any powers of resistance left, natural remedies often fail. The same applies to states of deficiency that require substitution. Naturopathic methods are generally methods of stimulation which only work when sufficient resistance and regulatory capacity are still present. Initially one may well have to carry out substitutive and specific allopathic treatment for desperate, exhausted patients in order to maintain a residue of vitality, then continue treatment with natural remedies after the patient's regulatory function has been restored. The sequence or combination of these two methods used by doctors depends largely on their experience and training.

As shown by the success and experience gained by numerous doctors in a large number of countries in the world, naturopathic remedies can be readily integrated into existing medical knowledge.

Tab 1

Connections between the gallbladder and biliary tract system and other organs via meridian links (bile-liver-and accessory vessels-incl. interior pathway) (5). In accordance with causal chain No. 1

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the organs named under II.

Years of VEGA tests indicate close links between biliary tracts and ureters, the formation of which has not yet been satisfactorily explained. Presumably this also applies to the gallbladder and urinary bladder.

Tab. 3

Basic therapy for diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tracts in accordance with causal chain No. 1

1. In relation to mild constipation:

HEPATICUM-PASCOE R tabs.

dosage, depending on the case, 2-3 tabs. once or twice daily before meals

2. In relation to severe constipation:

LEGAPASj DROPS

dosage 5-20 drops in hot water 1-3 times daily before meals

3. Acute diseases:

CARDUUS MARIANUS SIMILIAPLEX® (Choi 1)

dosage 5 drops on the tongue 0 to 1-hourly alternated with COLOCYNTHIS SIMILIAPLEX R (Choi 2) dosage 1 tab. perlingually to 1-hourly

4. Chronic diseases:

CHOLESTERINUM SIMILIAPLEX® (Choi 4)

dosage, depending on the case, 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times per day alternated day to day with

LYCOPODIUM SIMILIAPLEX (Choi 6)

dosage 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times per day

The connections between the biliary tract system and efferent urinary tracts may perhaps be due to toxic overloading with bile fluid and urine in many chronic diseases. Experience shows that the additional prescription of a suitable kidney remedy such as CANTHARIS SIMILIAPLEX (Sc 6) is extremely effective in biliary tract diseases. CANTHARIS SIMILIAPLEXR can be prescribed as a mixture with CARDUUS MARIANUS SPL. (Choi 1) or CHOLESTERIN SPL.

(Choi 4) or LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6), for instance. The separate administration of 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times daily is also indicated in such cases.

Tab. 4

Combination therapy of diseases affecting the gallbladder and biliary tracts with other organs in accordance with causal chain No. 1 and Tab. 1 and 2

I

1. In relation to cerebral circulatory disorders

In male patients: RUTIN SPL. (Ek 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

In female patients: ASPERULA SPL. (Ek 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to parotid diseases:

APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to diseases of the oral mucosa:

a) intern: MERCURIUS CYANATUS SPL. (C 8 internal) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

b) extern: MYRRHA SPL. (C 8 external)

dos. 20-40 drops in half a glass of warm water as a mouth-wash

4. In relation to dental diseases:

a) for periodontitis and to absorb inflammatory processes: internally: MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS SPL. (C 4) dos. 1-2 tabs. to be sucked 1-3 times daily

b) postoperatively to promote wound healing:

SYMPHYTUM SPL. (c 10), dos. 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times daily

c) postoperatively:

internally: to control seeping haemorrhages MILLEFOLIUM SPL. (Ek 3), dos. 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily

d) In all inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa and the tooth-retaining apparatus, the following have also proved successful as mucosal therapy: N®YRRHA SPL. for external use (C 8) and LYMPHDIARAL a ointment to accelerate lymph outflow and counter oedema.

5. In relation to tonsillitis:

MERCURIUS CYANATUS SPL. (C 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

For mucosal therapy: MYRRHA SPL. (C 84externally. For percutaneous lymph therapy LYMPHDIARAL R ointment

6. In relation to mandibular diseases:

BRYONIA SPL. (Febris 1), dos. 10 dr s 1-3 times daily for percutaneous therapy, LYMPHDIARAL ointment

7. In relation to spasms of the cervical muscles: LYMPHDIARALR ointment

8. In relation to cervical spine problems:

LYMPHDIARAL ointment, plus chiropractic therapy, if necessary

9, In relation to cardiac problems:

SPIGELIA SPL. (Cor 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

10. In relation to pulmonary and bronchial diseases:

CETRARIA ISLANDICA SPL. (Pect 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

11. In relation to shoulder and wrist diseases: LYMPHDIARALR ointment

12. In relation to liver diseases:

HEPAR-PASCR tabs., dos. 1 tab. 1-3 times daily

or LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

13. In relation to diseases of the spleen:

CHINA SPL. (Febris 7), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

14. In relation to diseases of the hip joint:

LEDUM SPL. (110 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily LYMPHDIARALR ointment percutaneously

15. In relation to complaints affecting the tip of the coccyx: LYMPHDIARAL ointment

16. In relation to diseases of the external genitalia male patients: APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily female patients: APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

17. In relation to diseases of the knee joint and ankle joint: LEDUM SPL. (IT 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

II

1. In relation to disease of the pancreas:

PASCOPANKREAT R drops and tabs., dos. 5-10 drops or 1 red and 1 yellow tablet 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to diseases of the stomach:

hypo acid: AMARA DROPS PASCOE® S, dos. 5-10 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

hyperacid: ARGENTUM NITRICUM SPL. (Ga 3), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to diseases of the small and large intestine, e.g. as dysbiosis:

MARKALAT 1-3 times daily 1 tsp. powder in a glass of hot water together with 10 drops CHAMOMILLA SPL. (Ga 5)

4. In relation to diseases of the kidneys and ureters: CANTHARIS SPL. (Sc 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

5. In relation to skin diseases:

VIOLA TRICOLOR SPL. (A 3), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

References:

(1) Pischinger A.: Das System der Grundregulation, K.F. Haug Verlag Heidelberg 1976

(2) Popp F.A., Ruth B., Bahr W., Bohm J., Grass P., Grolig G., Rattemeyer M., Schmidt H.G., Wulle P.: Emission of Visible Ultraviolet Radiation by Active Biological Systems. Collective Phenomena 1981, Vol. 3, pp. 187-214

(3) Fehrenbach J., Noll H., Nolte H.G., Schimmel H.W.: Kurzes Lehrbuch der VEGA-Testmethode, 2nd revised edition, Science Department, Bioenergic Regulation Methods, VEGA-Grieshaber GmbH & Co., 7622 Schiltach (1981)

(4) Heim G., Schimmel H.W.: Kurze Einfi hrung in die Segmentelektrographie and computerisierte Segmentelektrographie. VEGAGrieshaber GmbH & Co., Science Dept., 7622 Schiltach (1985)

(5) Fisch G.:"Akupunktur", Deutsche Verlagsanstalt, Stuttgart 1973

(1) The system of fundamental regulation.

(3) Short guide to the VEGA test method.

(4) Short introduction to segmental electrography and computerised segmental electrography.

(5) Acupuncture.

Causal chain No. 2 pancreas - spleen

In acupuncture the pancreas and spleen form a functional unit but in traditional medicine this unit has no morphological substrate. These diagrams relate specifically to this functional unit. According to experience, they are found in classical acupuncture and by means of B.E.R. measurements (e.g. VEGA test).

In functional medicine the pancreas plays a very important role because even in the preclinical phase diagnostic signs can be obtained using bioenergetic regulatory methods (B.E.R.). In orthodox medicine this is unfortunately not the case, which is why many people have to suffer a long period of pain before pancreopathy can be clinically diagnosed. Then the condition often proves irreversible and chronic, leading to considerable medical expenses for the patient and medical insurers.

The pancreas is sited in the centre of the glandular chain (see Fig. 7). Many of these connections may have a neuro-hormonal explanation, whereas others can only be explained by energetic communication of the outer and inner meridian pathways. One of the major findings in this sphere was the close linkage of the pancreas with the prostate or ovary, as well as with the heart and the joints. The pancreas can be a "heart killer" and ought to be held responsible for a large number of heart attacks.

After specific treatment of a disturbed pancreas, most cardiac pains disappear spontaneously. It is also conceivable that a disturbed pancreas transmits a type of "disturbed energy" to the myocardium and to the coronary arteries, which in turn triggers coronary spasms, infarctions, arrhythmias and several other cardiac complaints. Another pathophysiological and energetic interaction exists between the pancreas and prostate/ovary. There is no chronic disease of one organ without the other being involved. Whereas prostate disorders can be identified quite early, pancreatic disorders are often masked by extremely non-specific symptoms and are not taken seriously for years.

In view of what is known about the basic pathogenetic patterns, most people today must have some disturbance of the pancreas. If this is not discovered by the above methods, it is just a matter of time before the disturbance affects another weak point, e.g. prostate/ovary and ultimately the joints. Many cases of auto-aggressive (auto-immune) joint inflammation are controlled by a chronically disturbed pancreas. Although this finding is very recent, it should be taken seriously and investigated further. In all cases of chronic polyarthritis (rheumatoid arthritis) the possibility of a chronic pancreatic disorder must be excluded. Unfortunately, clinical exclusion is unreliable. Note should finally be taken of the interaction between the pancreas and intestine.

Many cases of dysbacteria and dysbiosis are attributable to an enzymatic pancreatic disorder and only remit when this disorder is eliminated. It is not surprising that so-called anti-dysbacteria treatments prove unsuccessful if the intestine only is treated. The pancreas likes to use the gallbladder and liver meridian as a "bypass" and may then cause severe disorders of the eyes or the mucosa of the head, e.g. paranasal sinuses, gingiva and ears. The pancreas is a large "mystery organ" the function of which is still largely unknown. The importance of the spleen in this respect is not entirely clear. However, it does play a major part in the immune system. People without a spleen generally have reduced immune resistance

GLANDULAR CHAIN

PITUITARY

THYROID – PARATHYROID

ADRENALS

PANCREAS – Mammary

PROSTATE OVARIES – Mammary

TESTES

Fig. 7 - Neurohormonal and autonomic connections

Causal chain No. 2 pancreas - spleen

Fig. 8 - Causal chain No. 2 pancreas - spleen

In acupuncture the pancreas and spleen form a functional unit but this unit has no morphological substrate in orthodox medicine. These diagrams relate specifically to this functional unit. They are found by experience in classical acupuncture and by means of B.E.R. measurements (e.g. VEGA test).

Tab. 5

1

Connections between the pancreas and spleen and other organs via meridian links (pancreas - liver - stomach meridian and their accessory vessels, including interior pathway) (5) in accordance with causal chain No. 2 (5)

Tab 6

II

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the pancreas and other organs

1. Pancreas - liver (bile, Oddi's sphincter, secretin, cholecystokinin)

2. Pancreas - adrenals (adrenaline, cortisol)

3. Pancreas- pituitary (A.C.T.H., S.T.H.)

4. Pancreas - parotid (glandular chain)

5. Pancreas - skin (especially palms of the hands)

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the organs named under II.

Years of VEGA test studies indicate close connections between:

pancreas - mammary glands

pancreas - prostate - ovary - testes - epididymis pancreas - thyroid

pancreas - hypothalamus/pituitary

The background to these connections is not fully understood. For the time being the connections have been described as the "glandular chain", see Fig. 7.

In clinical practice, diseases with symptoms and complications in common are known collectively as the clinical picture of, for example, parotitis.

Note the connections between the pancreas and the joint system which presumably pass via the immune system.

Tab. 7

Basic therapy for diseases of the pancreas/spleen in accordance with causal chain No. 2

1. pancreatic diseases with enzyme weakness:

PASCOPANKREAT R drops and tablets, dos. 10 drops or 1 red and 1 yellow tablet 1-3 times daily before meals

2. for disorders of the pancreas affecting lymphatic drainage:

PHASEOLUS SPL. (Sc 12), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. for diseases of the spleen:

CHINA SPL. or LYMPHDIARAL° drops, dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Tab. 8

Combination therapy of diseases affecting the pancreas and spleen together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain 2 and Tab. 5 and 6

I

1. In relation to disorders of the hypothalamus and pituitary: ASPERULA SPL. (Ek 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to diseases of the trigeminal nerve: ACONITUM SPL. (N 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily GELSEMIUM SP. (Febris 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to diseases of the oral mucosa:

a) internally: MERCURIUS CYANATUS SPL. (C 8 internal) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

b) externally: MYRRHA SPL. (C 8 external) dos. 20-40 drops in half a glass of warm water as a mouth-wash

4. In relation to dental diseases:

a) for periodontitis and to absorb inflammatory processes: internally: MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS SPL. (C 4) dos. 1-2 tabs. 1-3 times daily to be sucked

b) postoperatively to promote wound healing: SYMPHYTUM SPL. (C 10), dos. 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times daily

c) postoperatively: internaly to control seeping haemorrhages MILLEFOLIUM SPL. (Ek 3)), dos. 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily

d) In all inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa and the tooth-retaining apparatus, the following have also proved effective in mucosal therapy: MYRRHA SPL. external (C 8) and LYMPHDIARAL R ointment to accelerate lymphatic drainage and counter oedema.

5. In relation to diseases of the paranasal sinuses:

KALIUM CHLORATUM I SPL. (C 6) drops or KALIUM CHLORATUM II SPL. (C 7) tabs., dos. 10 drops or 2 tabs. 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to spasms of the anterolateral cervical muscles: LYMPHDIARAL ointment

7. In relation to diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid:

VESPA SPL. (C 11) or FUCUS SPL. (C 12), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

8. In relation to cardiac problems:

SPIGELIA SPL. (Cor 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

9. In relation to pulmonary and bronchial diseases:

CETRARIA ISLANDICA SPL. (Pect 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

10. In relation to diseases of the mammary gland: APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

11. In relation to diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tracts: CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

HEPATICUM-Pascoe tabs, dos. 1-2 tabs. 1-3 times daily

12. In relation to diseases of the stomach:

hypo acid: AMARA drops Pascoe® S, dos. 5-10 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

hyperacid: ARGENTUM NITRICUM SPL. (Ga 3), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

13. In relation to diseases of the spleen:

CHINA SPL. (Febris 7), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

14. In relation to diseases of the small and large intestine, e.g. as dysbiosis:®

MARKALAKT 1 tsp. powder in a glass of hot water together with 10 drops CHAMOMILLA SPL. (Ga 5) 1-3 times daily

15. In relation to diseases affecting the prostate, ovary, testes and epididymis:

Prostate: POPULUS SPL. (C 5), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Ovary: APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily Diseases of the testes and epididymis: APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

16. and 19. In relation to diseases of the knee joint and ankle joint:

LEDUM SPL. (IT 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily LYMPHDIARALR ointment percutaneously

II

1. In relation to liver diseases: HEPAR-PASC® tabs., dos. tabs. 1-3 times daily or

LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to pituitary diseases:

ASPERULA SPL. (Ek 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to diseases of the parotid:

APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to skin diseases:

VIOLA TRICOLOR SPL. (A 3), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Causal chain No. 3 small intestine/large intestine

Having combined the causal chains of the small and large intestine in one causal chain as there are many common features. The most common disease affecting both organs is dysbacteria with dysfermentia and dyspepsia and heavy toxin production by non-physiological intestinal flora.

Dysbacteria is a functional disorder which has major repercussions for other organs via known lymph and blood connections, but also via interior (deep) and exterior (superficial) acupuncture meridians. One might also say that most diseases of the small and large intestine are associated with dysbacteria. If one remembers that the total intestinal surface area is 250-300 m2, tackling the flood of toxins arising, no matter what the concomitant intestinal disease, is a real therapeutic challenge. Via causal chain links, diseases of the small and large intestine with dysbacteria mainly cause the following diseases:

1. disorders of the liver and biliary tract system

2. cardiac problems

3. inflammation of the paranasal sinuses and the oral mucosa with foetor

4. eczema

Treatment may prove more successful if these facts are taken into account.

Causal chain No. 3 small intestine/large intestine

The following discussion relates particularly to the clinical picture of dysbiosis which mainly affects the small and large intestine jointly. These two organs and their connections with other organs are therefore dealt with.

Tab. 10

II Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the small intestine and large intestine, on the one hand, and other organs, on the other

1. Small/large intestine -liver (portal vein)

2. Small/large intestine -gallbladder and biliary tracts (portal vein and duodenum)

3. Small/large intestine -pancreas (duodenum, pancreatic enzymes)

4. Small/large intestine -stomach (gastric enzymes, HCI, duode num)

5. Small/large intestine -spleen (portal vein, lymphatic system)

6. Small/large intestine -skin

7. Small/large intestine -kidneys (anus, urethra, lymph tracts)

8. Small/large intestine - prostate/uterus (anus, urethra, vagina, lymph tracts)

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the above-named organs. Dysbiosis may present a severe clinical picture as a result of massive absorption of toxins from a large intestinal surface area (approx. 300 m ). It is generally associated with impaired symbiosis affecting the mouth, airways, vagina and skin.

Dysbiosis can result in severe affliction of the immune and lymphatic system.

Tab. 11

Basic therapy for diseases of the small intestine and large intestine, for example dysbiosis, in accordance with causal chain No. 3

1. In relation to dysbiosis of the small intestine detected, for instance, by elevated indole in urine or the VEGA test method or faecal samples.

MARKALAKT powder

dos. 1 tsp. in warm water 1-3 times daily before meals together with Acidophilus preparations

2. In relation to dysbiosis of the large intestine detected, for instance, by elevated skatole in urine, the VEGA test method or faecal samples.

Hylak drops and Hylak forte drops

dos. 10-40 drops in water 1-3 times daily or Omniflora caps,

dos. 1 capsule 1-3 times daily

3. For babies and infants:

Eugalan forte, dos. as prescribed

Tab. 12

Combination therapy of dysbiosis of the small and large intestine together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 3 and Tab. 9 and 10

1. In relation to diseases of the paranasal sinuses: KALIUM CHLORATUM I SPL. (C 6) drops 10 drops dos. 1-3 times daily or KALIUM CHLORATUM II SPL. (C 7) tabs. dos. 2 tabs. to be sucked 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to tonsillitis:

MERCURIUS CYANATUS SPL. (C 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily for mucosal therapy

MYRRHA SPL. External (C 8)

LYMPHDIARAL R ointment

3. in relation to dental diseases:

a) for periodontitis and to absorb inflammatory processes: internally: MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS SPL. (C 4)

dos. 1-2 tabs. to be sucked 1-3 times daily

b) postoperatively to promote wound healing: SYMPHYTUM SPL. (C 10), dos. 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times daily

c) postoperatively: internally: to control seeping haemorrhages MILLEFOLIUM SPL. (Ek 3), dos. 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily

d) In all inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa and the tooth-retaining apparatus, the following have proved effective as additional mucosal therapy: MYRRHA SPL. external (C 8) and LYMPHDIARALR ointment to accelerate lymphatic drainage and counter oedema.

4. In relation to neuritis of the trigeminal nerve: ACONITUM SPL. (N 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily GELSEMIUM SPL. (Febris 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

5. In relation to cervical spine problems: LYMPHDIARALR ointment, plus chiropractic therapy, if necessary

6. In relation to diseases of the shoulder, brachial and elbow joints: LYMPHDIARAL® ointment

7. In relation to cardiac problems: SPIGELIA SPL. (Cor 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

8. In relation to pulmonary and bronchial diseases: CETRARIA ISLANDICA SPL. (Pect 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

9. In relation to diseases of the stomach: hypo acid: AMARA DROPS PASCOE® S, dos. 5-10 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

hyperacid: ARGENTUM NITRICUM SPL. (Ga 3), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

10. In relation to diseases of the bladder: SOLIDAGO SPL. (Sc 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily In relation to diseases of the prostate: POPULUS SPL. (C 5), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily In relation to diseases of the uterus: ALETRIS SPL. (Ek 16), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

II

1. In relation to liver diseases: PASCOVENOL drops and coated tablets, dos. 10 drops or 1 coated tablet 1-3 times daily together with LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tracts: PASCOVENOL R drops and coated tablets, dos. 10 drops or 1 tablet

1-3 times daily together with

CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to diseass of the pancreas: PASCOPANKREAT R drops and tablets, dos. 10 drops or 1 red and 1 yellow tablet 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to diseases of the stomach: see 19

5. In relation to diseases of the spleen: PASCOVENOLR drops and coated tablets, dos. 10 drops or 1 tablet 1-3 times daily together with CHINA SPL. (Febris 7), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to skin diseases: VIOLA TRICOLOR SPL. (A 3), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

7. In relation to diseases of the kidneys: CANTHARIS SPL. (Sc 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Causal chain No. 4 liver

The liver and biliary tracts form a "functional unit" which is also interpreted as such in classical acupuncture. The liver cell has to fulfil important, known metabolic functions whilst the biliary tract system is responsible for excretion. The liver is functionally integrated into the primary pathogenetic pattern I, so that the functions of the pancreas, biliary tracts, small and large intestine, paranasal sinuses and kidneys depend on the liver. However, the reverse is also true.

What the liver cannot deal with in terms of detoxification it pushes on to the mucosa of the head, including the eyes, if the person is well regulated. According to S. Zoll also, the liver has close links with the function of the eyes. Other compensatory, excretory organs for the liver are the small and large intestine as well as the skin. Bearing this in mind, disorders of these excretory organs should be reconsidered in terms of diagnosis and therapy. I appreciate that such a rethink is alien to many clinicians; it might appear inconceivable and meet with some opposition. However, such intellectual disagreements are normal in science and need to be discussed thoroughly.

Fig. 10

Tab.13

Connections between the liver and other organs via meridian links (liver, stomach, gallbladder meridian and accessory vessels - incl. interior pathway) see causal chain No. 4 - (Ref. 5)

Head:

1. liver – paranasal sinuses

2. liver – teeth

3. liver – trigeminal nerve

4. liver – oral mucosa and tongue

5. liver – eyes

Neck/Thorax:

6. liver – thryroid/parathyroid

7. liver – heart

8. liver – lungs/bronchi

9. liver – mammary gland

Abdomen:

10. liver – gallbladder

11. liver – stomach

12. liver – pancreas/spleen

Pelvis:

13. liver – external genitales

Lower extremity:

14. liver – inner surface of the thigh and lower leg with great saphenous vein

Tab. 14

Il.

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the liver and other organs

1. Liver- small intestine (bile - portal vein)

2. Liver - large intestine (bile - portal vein)

3. Liver- kidneys (bilirubin, urine and creatinine metabolism)

4. Liver- stomach (secretin, gastrin, HCL, pepsin)

5. Liver- pancreas (Oddi's sphincter, pancreozymin, secretin)

6. Liver - prostate/uterus (lymph tracts)

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the organs named under II.

Tab. 15

Basic therapy for diseases of the liver in accordance with causal chain No. 4

1. In relation to liver cell diseases (parenchymal diseases): LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to diseases of the biliary tracts: CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily alternated with

LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to congestion of the portal venous circulation: PASCOVENOL drops and coated tabs., dos. 10 drops or 1 tab. 1-3 times daily

Tab. 16

Combination therapy of diseases affecting the liver together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 4, and a list of possible combinations in accordance with Tab. 13 and 14

I

1. In relation to diseases of the paranasal sinuses:

KALIUM CHLORATUM I SPL. (C 6) drops, dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily or

II

SPL. (C 7) tablets, dos. 2 tablets 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to dental diseases:

a) for periodontitis and to absorb inflammatory processes internally: MERCURIUS SOL. SPL. (C 4), dos. 1-2 tablets to be sucked

1-3 times daily

b) postoperatively to promote wound healing: SYMPHYTUM SPL. (C 10), dos. 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times daily

c) postoperatively: internally: to control seeping haemorrhages MILLEFOLIUM SPL. (EK 3), dos. 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily

d) In all inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa and the tooth-retaining apparatus, the following have also proved effective in mucosal therapy: MYRRHA SPL. external (C 8) and LYMPHDIARALR OINTMENT to accelerate lymphatic drainage and counter oedema.

3. In relation to neuritis of the trigeminal nerve: ACONITUM SPL. (N 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily GELSEMIUM SPL. (Febris 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to diseases of the oral mucosa: a) Internally: MERCURIUS CYANAT. SPL. (C 8) internal dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

b) externally: MYRRHA SPL. (C 8) external dos. 20-40 drops in half a glass of warm water as a mouth-wash

5. In relation to diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid: VESPA SPL. (C 11) or FUCUS SPL. (C 12), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to breast diseases: APIS SPL. (SC 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

7. In relation to diseases of the gallbladder and biliary tracts: CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

8. In relation to diseases of the stomach: hypo acid: AMARA drops, dos. 5-10 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

hyperacid: ARGENTUM NITRICUM SPL. (Ga 3), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

9. In relation to diseases of the pancreas: PASCOPANKREAT R drops and tablets, dos. 10 drops or 1 red and 1 yellow tablet 1-3 times daily In relation to diseases of the spleen: CHINA SPL. (Febris 7), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

10. In relation to diseases of the external genitalia in male and female patients APIS SPL. (EK 2): dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

11. In relation to diseases affecting the inner surface of the upper and lower leg, e.g. GREAT SAPHENOUS VEIN: AESCULUS SPL. (EK 14), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily together with LYMPHDIARAL OINTMENT percutaneously If

1. In relation to diseases of the small intestine ACIDOPHILUS PREPARATIONS as prescribed

2. In relation to diseases of the large intestine: HYLAK drops and HYLAK FORTE drops, dos. as prescribed

3. In relation to diseases of the kidneys: CANTHARIS SPL. (SC 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to diseases of the stomach: see 18

5. In relation to diseases of the pancreas: see 19

6. In relation to diseases of the prostate: POPULUS SPL. (C 5), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily In relation to diseases of the uterus:

ALETRIS SPL. (EK 16), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

References:

(5)Fisch, G.: "Akupunktur", Deutsche Verlagsanstalt, Stuttgart 1973.

Causal chain No. 5 stomach

Strange to say, the stomach appears to be strained less commonly in acupuncture methods. It might be conjectured that this is a robust organ which shifts disturbed energy promptly in order to protect itself against clinical disease. The stomach is rarely the primary source of disease as well. Usually there has been several years' history of disorders affecting the pancreas, liver and biliary tracts.

It has been found repeatedly that specific pancreas, liver and gallbladder treatment rapidly alleviates stomach disorders. However, once the stomach is clinically diseased, it is not easy to make the condition disappear by functional methods. Owing to its functional interaction with the pancreas, liver and biliary tracts, Multiple pragmatic treatment is always appropriate. The most important target organs to be irritated in subclinical stomach illnesses are:

1. the top of the head with headaches

2. maxillary sinuses

3. trigeminal neuralgia in the 2nd branch

4. the nipples

Tab. 17

I

Connections between the stomach and other organs via meridian links (stomach meridian and accessory vessels - incl. interior pathway) in accordance with causal chain No.5 (5)

Head:

1. Stomach – paranasal sinuses

2. Stomach – teeth

3. Stomach – trigeminal nerve

4. Stomach – facial nerve

5. Stomach - eyes

Neck/thorax:

6. Stomach – thyroid/parathyroid

7. Stomach – supraclavicular region

8. Stomach - mammary gland

9. Stomach - heart

Abdomen:

10. Stomach - pancreas/spleen

Pelvis :

11. Stomach - groin

Lower extremity:

12. Stomach - anterior aspect of the upper and lower leg

13. Stomach - knee joint and ankle joint

Tab. 18

II

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the stomach and other organs

1. Stomach - liver

2. Stomach - gallbladder

3. Stomach - pancreas (secretion, pancreozymin, HCI, Oddi's sphincter)

4. Stomach - small intestine (enterogastrone, HCI, secretion)

5. Stomach - large intestie (enterogastrone, HCI, secretion)

6. Stomach - kidneys (H+ ion pool)

(secretion, gastrin, & biliary tracts HCL, pepsin and Odi's Sphincter).

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the organs named under II.

Tab. 19

Basic therapy for diseases of the stomach in accordance with causal chain No. 5

1. In relation to anacidic secretory disorders: AMARA drops Pascoe S, dos. 10-20 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily before meals

2. In relation to subacid disorders of gastric secretion:THYMUS SPL. (Ga 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily before meals

3. In relation to hyperacid disorders of gastric secretion: ARGENTUM NITRICUM SPL. (Ga 3), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily before meals

Connections between the kidneys and gastric mucosa via the H+ ion pool are less commonly referred to in orthodox clinical literature. When excretion of H+ ions in the form of hydrochloric acid via the gastric mucosa is elevated, H + ion excretion via the kidneys is restricted and, in the presence of hypo acid gastric acid conditions, increased outflow of acid via the kidneys may be noted. These facts can be put to therapeutic use in the treatment of the stomach and kidneys, e.g. in cases of hyperacid gastritis by additional prescribing of CANTHARIS SPL. (Sc 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily, singly or as a mixture with ARGENTUM NITRICUM SPL. (Ga 3).

Tab. 20

Combination therapy of diseases affecting the stomach together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 5 and Tab. 17 and 18

I

1. In relation to diseases affecting the paranasal sinuses: KALIUM CHLORATUM I SPL. (C 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

KALIUM CHLORATUM II SPL. (C 7), dos. 2 tablets 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to dental diseases:

a) for periodontitis and to absorb inflammatory processes: internally: MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS SPL. dos. 1-2 tabs. to be sucked 1-3 times daily

b) postoperatively to promote wound healing: SYMPHYTUM SPL. (C 10), dos. 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times daily

c) postoperatively: internally to control seeping haemorrhages MILLEFOLIUM SPL. (Ek 3), dos. 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily

d) In all inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa and the tooth-retaining apparatus, the following have also proved effective in mucosal therapy: MYRRHA SPL. external (C 8) and LYMPHDIARAL ointment to accelerate lymphatic drainage and counter oedema.

3. In relation to diseases of the trigeminal nerve: ACONITUM SPL. (N 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily GELSEMIUM SPL.

(Febris 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to diseases of the facial nerve: see Therapeutic Guidelines under 13 trigeminal nerve

5. In relation to diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid:VESPA SPL. (C 11) or FUCUS SPL. (C 12), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to diseases in the supra/infraclavicular region (e.g. Virchow's gland):

Caution: tests to exclude stomach carcinoma essential

7. In relation to breast diseases:APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily and CONIUM SPL. (C 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

8. In relation to cardiac problems:SPIGELIA SPL. (Cor 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

9. In relation to diseass of the pancreas: PASCOPANKREAT drops and tabs., dos. 5-10 drops or 1 red and 1 yellow tablet 1-3 times daily

10. In relation to diseases of the spleen: CHINA SPL. (Febris 7), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

11. In relation to diaeases of the lymphatic glands in the groin: LYMPHDIARALR ointment

12. In relation to diseases affecting the anterior aspect of the upper and lower leg Varices: AESCULUS SPL. (Ek 14), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Disorders of lymphatic drainage: LYMPHDIARAL® ointment

13. In relation to diseases affecting the knee and ankle joints: LEDUM SPL. (IT 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily LYMPHDIARALR ointment percutaneously

II

1. In relation to liver diseases: LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to diseases of the gallbladder and cholangiopathy: CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. see 1 10 for diseases of the pancreas

4. In relation to diseases of the small intestine: Acidophilus preparations, dosage as prescribed

5. In relation to diseases of the large intestine: Hylak and Hylak forte drops, 10-40 drops in warm water 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to renal diseases: CANTHARIS SPL. (Sc 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Causal chain No. 6 prostate/uterus/ovary/testes

The organs prostate/ovary/uterus/testes and epididymis are treated as a functional unit because energetically they are mainly connected to the bladder meridian. This greatly simplifies diagnosis and therapy. The shared developmental origin of these organs also helps us to understand the energetic connections. The great significance of this meridian lies not merely with the organ of the urinary bladder, The most important sources of disturbance affecting this meridian are:

1. the eyes, particularly the retina and choroid

2. brain with cerebral vessels (ischaemic attacks, tumours)

3. areas of the head along the course of the bladder meridian (headaches and migraine)

4. frontal sinuses

5. pancreas

6. the entire spinal column

It is fair to say that this meridian, together with its associated organs, is always disturbed in cases of chronic disease.

Causal chain No. 6 prostate/uterus/ovary/testes

Fig. 12 - Causal Chain No. 6

Tab. 21

I

Connections between the prostate/uterus/ovary/testes/epididymis, on the one hand, and other organs, on the other, via meridian links (bladder meridian and accessory vessels - incl. interior pathway) in accordance with causal chain No. 6 (5)

In the table below the above organs are abbreviated to P.U.O.T.

Head:

1. P.U.O.T. ------- head

2. P.U.O.T. ---- eye

3. P.U.O.T. ---- frontal sinus

Neck/thorax:

4. P.U.O.T. ---- cervical spine

5. P.U.O.T. ---- thoracic spine

Abdomen:

6. P.U.O.T. ---- kidneys/adrenals

7. P.U.O.T. ---- lumbar spine

PELVIS:

8. P.U.O.T. ---- sacral spine

9. P.U.O.T. ---- ileosacral joint

10. P.U.O.T. ---- bladder

11. P.U.O.T. ---- sciatic nerve

LOWER EXTREMITY:

12. P.U.O.T. ---- knee joint lateral

13 .P.U.O.T. ---- tibial nerve

14. P.U.O.T. ---- Achilles tendon

Tab. 22

II

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the prostate/uterus/ovary/testes/epididymis, on the one hand, and other organs on the other

1. P.U.O.T. - pituitary

2. P.U.O.T. - thyroid/parathyroid

3. P.U.O.T. - pancreas

4. P.U.O.T. - colon - (if in the same segment) and vice versa (anus - perineum - ascending urinary tracts)

Tab. 23

Basic therapy for diseases of the prostate, uterus, ovary, testes and epididymis, in accordance with causal chain No. 6

1. In relation to prostate diseases: acute: PASCOSABALR drops, dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily chronic: POPULUS SPL.° (C 5), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to uterine diseases: acute: APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily chronic: ALETRIS SPL. (Ek 16), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to diseases affecting the adnexa: acute: APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily chronic: ALETRIS SPL. (Ek 16), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to diseases of the testes and epididymis: acute: APIS SPL. (Sc V, dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily chronic: LYMPHDIARAL drops, dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Rectal administration of LYMPHDIARAL° ointment but also percutaneous application to the lymph glands in the groin area, as well as sacral administration, have proved effective

Tab. 24

Combination therapy of diseases affecting the prostate, uterus, ovary, testes and epididymis together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 6 and Tab. 21 and 22

I

1. In relation to disorders of cerebral blood flow:

2. For male patients: RUTIN. SPL: (EK 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

For female patients: ASPERULA SPL. (Ek 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to diseases affecting the frontal sinus(es): KALIUM CHLORATUM I SPL. (C 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

or KALIUM CHLORATUM II SPL. (C 7), dos. 2 tabs. to be sucked 1-3 times daily

LYMPHDIARALR ointment percutaneously

4. In relation to diseases affecting the cervical spinal and thoracic. spine: LYMPHDIARAL® ointment percutaneously

5. In relation to renal diseases: CANTHARIS SPL. (Sc 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to complaints affecting the lumbar spine:LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

7. In relation to complaints affecting the sacral spine:LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

8. In relation to complaints affecting the ileosacral joint:LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

9.In relation to bladder diseases:SOLIDAGO SPL. (Sc 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

10. In relation to diseases affecting the sciatic nerve:ACONITUM SPL. (N 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily alternated with GELSEMIUM SPL. (Febris 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

11. In relation to complaints in the region of the lateral knee joint: LYMPHDIARAL° ointment percutaneously

12. In relation to diseases of the tibial nerve:see 1 10 under diseases of the sciatic nerve

13. In relation to complaints affecting the Achilles tendon: LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

II

1. In relation to pituitary disorders: ASPERULA SPL. (Ek 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to disorders of the thyroid and parathyroid: VESPA SPL. (C 11) or FUCUS SPL. (C 12), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to disease of the pancreas: PASCOPANKREAT R drops and tabs., dos. 10 drops or 1 red and 1 yellow tablet 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to diseases of the colon (e.g. dysbiosis): Hylak and Hylak forte drops, dos. 10-40 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

References:

(5) Fisch, G.: "Akupunktur", Deutsche Verlagsanstalt, Stuttgart 1973.

Causal chain No. 7

Head mucosa - paranasal sinuses - tonsils - teeth

Background information:

In the same way as there are caudo-cranial interrelations between organs via meridian links, there are also some connections of a cranio-caudal type. Experience shows, however, that the connections between large mucosal areas of the gastrointestinal tract and the large abdominal glands, particularly with the mucous membranes of the head, are more likely to follow a "one-way" direction, i.e. caudo-cranial. The direction in which excess or even "disturbing" energy is released always depends on the size of the "energy push" on the part of a diseased organ. In the initial stage, for instance, paranasal sinuses, tonsils or teeth may receive increased energy from the abdominal and pelvic cavity so that the flow equilibrium of the body is maintained in an outward direction via purging inflammation.

If, however, this energy is unable to flow out through what are known as "valve organs" for whatever reason, it is possible for a focus to develop and the process to be reversed, i.e. the energy will either be returned in a caudal direction to the original organs or will be passed on to other organs. This applies particularly to the teeth. This is how a vicious circle is set up which can only be broken therapeutically after precise diagnosis of the causal chain with dominant foci. These unfortunate patients suffer chronic illnesses with total or partial break-down of their regulatory function. In these cases the best morphological and clinical organ diagnosis is of little use if the interrelations are not known.

In the notes given below, the meridian links between the head and the rest of the body, which have previously been discussed, will not be re-examined but only the connections and influences will be discussed that have proved significant during the course of several years' clinical observation, experience and bioenergic investigations (VEGA test and S.E.G.).

Even though some of these observations may be impossible to classify according to conventional theories, the value of experience, which still plays a part in modern medicine, should not be underestimated and should at least be afforded some positive appraisal. Future research may well provide the explanation eventually.

The group comprising head mucosa - paranasal sinuses - tonsils and teeth is abbreviated below as follows: H.P.T.T.

Causal chain No. 7

Head mucosa - paranasal sinuses - tonsils - teeth

Tab. 25

Connections between the head mucosa - paranasal sinuses - tonsils, on the one hand, and other organs via various possible links (meridians, lymph vessels, blood vessels, nerves, muscles and tendons) - see causal chain No. 7

Head:

1. H.P.T.T. - cerebrum and cranial nerves

2. H.P.T.T. - ear

3. H.P.T.T. - eye

4. H.P.T.T. - hair

Neck/thorax:

5. H.P.T.T. - cervical spine

6. H.P.T.T. - thyroid/parathyroid

7. H.P.T.T. - thoracic spine

8. H.P.T.T. - heart

9. H.P.T.T. - lungs/bronchi

10. H.P.T.T. - shoulder and wrist joints of the upper limb

Abdomen:

11. H.P.T.T. - kidneys - ureters

12. H.P.T.T. - lumbar spine

Pelvis:

13. H.P.T.T. - prostate/uterus

14. H.P.T.T. - ovary/testes/epididymis

15. H.P.T.T. - bladder

16. H.P.T.T. - sacral spine

17. H.P.T.T. - hip joint

18. H.P.T.T. - ileosacral joint

Lower extremity:

19. H.P.T.T. - joints, ligaments, muscles, mucosa, extremity: nerves of the lower extremity

The preferred "target organs" of foci in the head, in the sense of disease or affliction, are as follows:

1. joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves, particularly the spinal column (fibrositis, polyarthritis/rheumatoid arthritis, spondylarthritis)

2. genito-urinary system (pyelitis, prostatitis, adnexitis, cystitis)

3. heart and respiratory organs (myocarditis, bronchitis - sinubronchitis)

It is therefore advisable to exclude or treat possible foci before carrying out treatment of isolated organs or systems of organs of the above type.

Tab. 26

Basic therapy for diseases affecting the mucosa of the head - paranasal sinuses, tonsils and teeth, in accordance with causal

chain No. 7

1. In relation to diseases of the oral mucosa:

a) internally: MERCURIUS CYANATUS SPL. (C 8 internal) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

b) externally: MYRRHA SPL. (C 8 external) dos. 20-40 drops in half a glass of water as a mouth-wash

2. In relation to diseases affecting the paranasal sinuses: KALIUM CHLOR. I SPL. (C 6) drops or KALIUM CHLOR. II tablets

SPL. (C 7), dos. 10 drops or 2 tablets 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to tonsillitis: MERCURIUS CYANATUS SPL. (C 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to dental diseases:

a) for periodontitis and to absorb inflammatory processes: internally: MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS SPL. (C 4)

dos. 1-2 tabs. to be sucked 1-3 times daily

b) postoperatively to promote wound healing: SYMPHYTUM SPL. (C 10), dos. 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times daily

c) postoperatively: internally to control seeping haemorrhages MILLEFOLIUM SPL. (Ek 3), dos. 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily

d) In all inflammatory diseases of the oral mucosa and the tooth-retaining apparatus, the following have also proved effective as mucosal therapy: MYRRHA SPL. external (C 8) and LYMPHDIARALR ointment to accelerate lymphatic drainage and counter oedema.

Tab. 27

Combination therapy of diseases affecting the mucosa of the head, the paranasal sinuses, tonsils and teeth together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 7 and Tab. 25

I

1. In relation to disorders of cerebral blood flow:

2. RUTI RUTIN SPL. (EK 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily for male patients and for female patients ASPERULA SPL. (EK 2),

dos. dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3.a) In relation to diseases affecting the cranial nerves: ACO ACONITUM SPL. (N 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

GEL GELSEEMIUM SPL. (Febris 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

b) In relation to diseases affecting the hair: MUL MULTIVITAMIN coated tabs. PascoeR, dos. 2-4 tabs. 1-3 times daily

4. For complaints effecting the cervical spine: LYMPHDIARAL" ointment

5. In relation to diseases of the thyroid and parathyroid: VESPA SPL. (C 11) or FUCUS SPL. (C 12), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to complaints affecting the thoracic spine: LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

7. In relation to cardiac diseases: SPIGELIA SPL. (Cor 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

8. In relation to diseases of the lungs and bronchi: CETRARIA ISL. SPL. (Pect 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

9, In relation to complaints of the shoulder and brachial joint, joints of the upper extremities: LYMPHDIARAL" ointment percutaneously

10. In relation to diseases of the kidneys and ureters: CANTHARIS SPL. (Sc 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

11. In relation to complaints affecting the lumbar spine: LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

12. In relation to diseases of the prostate: POPULUS SPL. (C 5), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

13. In relation to diseases affecting the uterus: ALETRIS SPL. (Ek 16), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

14. In relation to functional disorders of the ovary, testes and epididymis: APIS SPL. (Sc 2), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

15. In relation to bladder diseases: SOLIDAGO SPL. (Sc 8), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

16. In relation to complaints in the region of the sacral spine: LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

17. In relation to complaints in the region of the hip joint: LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

18. In relation to complaints in the region of the ileosacral joint: LYMPHDIARAL ointment percutaneously

19. In relation to complaints affecting joints, ligaments, muscles, mucous membranes, nerves of the lower extremities: LYMPHDIARAL" ointment percutaneously

II

1. In relation to complaints affecting the joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves, particularly of the spinal column: LYMPHDIARAL" ointment percutaneously

2. In relation to diseases of the genito-urinary system: CANTHARIS SPL. (Sc 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to cardiac problems and diseases of the respiratory organs: SPIGELIA SPL. (Cor 6), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily CETRARIA ISL. SPL. (Pect 1), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Causal chain No. 8 kidney

Among the connections shown in Fig. 14, the following are of particular importance:

1. Kidneys - lungs with bronchi.

In a large number of protracted colds and infections, the kidneys are often so afflicted by bacterial and medicinal toxins that their detoxifying function is impaired. The clinical evidence is meagre, apart from renal beds tender on percussion. This delays recovery from pulmonary and bronchial illnesses, presumably as a result of the water balance. A good kidney remedy then provides rapid relief.

The kidneys and stomach are linked via the H+ ion pool. In cases of hyperacid gastritis, increased quantities of H + ions are excreted via the kidneys. Conversely, "over-acidified" kidneys can be relieved in cases of anacidic gastritis.

When the major change in Nature takes place in Spring and Autumn, many people complain of joint problems. This can often be helped effectively by irrigation of the kidneys. The joint system is linked to the kidneys via the pool of uric acid.

Tab. 28

1

Connections between the kidneys and other organs via meridian links (kidney meridians and accessory vessels - incl. interior pathway) - see causal chain No. 8 (5)

Head:

1. Kidneys - head - no major connections known except with the root of the tongue (5)

Neck/thorax:

2. Kidneys- larynx

3. Kidneys - heart

4. Kidneys - lungs/bronchi

5. Kidneys- sterno-clavicular joints

6. Kidneys - sternal rib attachments

Abdomen:

7. Kidneys - stomach

8. Kidneys - ureters - biliary tract system

Pelvis:

9. Kidneys - bladder

10. Kidneys- genital and inguinal region

Lower extremity:

11. Kidneys - knee joints

12. Kidneys - ankle joints

13. Kidneys - entire joint system

Tab. 29

II

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the kidneys and other organs

1. Kidneys - skin (water balance)

2. Kidneys - joints (metabolism of uric acid)

3. Kidneys - bladder - prostate (canalicular)

4. Kidneys - lumbosacral spine (segmental)

5. Kidneys - small and large intestine (water balance/excretion)

6. Kidneys - lungs (water balance, respiration and expiration)

7. Kidneys - BP - circulation (e.g. renal hypertension)

8. Kidneys - stomach (H + ion metabolism and excretion)

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the organs named under II.

Years of VEGA testing indicate close links between the biliary tract system and ureters and hence, indirectly, connections between the kidneys and biliary tracts.

Tab. 30

Basic therapy for diseases of the kidney in accordance with causal chain No. 8

1. For children under the age of 6: RUBIA SPL. (SC 3)

Dosage, depending on the case, 1-5 drops 1-3 times daily after meals

2. For adults: PASCORENAL® drops

Dosage, depending on the case, 3-8 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily after meals

3. Acute illness: CANTHARIS SPL. (SC 6)

Dosage, 3-5 drops on the tongue every hour together with at least 1 litre diuretic tea daily or good clear water

4. Chronic disease: JUNIPERUS SPL. (SC 7)

Dosage, depending on the case, 10 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily together with at least 1 litre diuretic tea daily or good clear water

As years of VEGA test results have shown, there are close functional links between the biliary tracts and ureters and hence indirectly with the kidneys, although the background to these links is not yet scientifically explained. Experience shows that additional prescribing of a suitable remedy, such as CARDUUS MAR. SPL., CHOLESTERINUM SPL. or LYCOPODIUM SPL., is excellent in renal diseases. The said liver/gallbladder remedies may also be prescribed as a mixture. Separate administration of 10 drops perlingually 1-3 times daily may be indicated in such cases.

Tab. 31

Combination therapy for diseases affecting the kidneys together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 8 and Tab. 28 and 29

I

1. In relation to diseases affecting the larynx: AR ARUM SPL. (Pect 8) Dosage 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to cardiac deficiencies: VIS VISCORAPASaR tabs. Dosage 1-2 tabs. 3 times daily

3. In relation to pulmonary and bronchial diseases: DR DROSERA SPL. (Pect 4) Dosage 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to complaints in the region of the sterno-clavicular joints: LY LYMPHDIARAL® ointment

5. In relation to complaints in the region of the sternal rib attachments: LYMPHDIARAL° ointment

6. In relation to diseases of the stomach: hypo acid: AMARA drops Pascoe' S dos. 5-10 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily hyperacid: ARGENTUM NITRICUM SPL. (Ga 3) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

7. In relation to diseases of the biliary tract system: CARDUUS MAR. SPL. (Choi 1) or CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4) or LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6) Dosage 10 drops 1-3 times daily

8. In relation to diseases of the bladder:

acute: SOLIDAGO SPL. (SC 8), dos. 10 drops 3-5 times daily

chronic: CLEMATIS SPL. (SC 9), dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

9. For lymph node, enlargement in the inguinal region: LYMPHDIARAL ointment For milder forms of eczema in the inguinal region: VIRGAMELIS cream

10. In relation to complaints in the region of the knee and ankle joints: COLCHICUM SPL. (Rh 3), dos. 10 drops 3 times daily and LYMPHDIARALR ointment

II

1. In relation to excessive sweating: JABORANDI SPL. (Febris 3) dos. 10 drops once/twice daily

2. In relation to joint complaints accompanied by impairment of uric acid metabolism: COLCHICUM SPL. (Rh 3)

dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to complaints affecting the prostate: PASCOSABALR drops and POPULUS SPL (C 5) singly or combined 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to complaints in the region of the lumbar and sacral spine: LYMPHDIARAL ointment

5. In relation to diseases of the small and large intestine, e.g. as dysbiosis: MARKALAKT® powder dos. 1 tsp. powder in a glass of hot water together with 10 drops CHAMOMILLA SPL. (Ga 5) 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to lung diseases: PHOSPHORUS SPL. (Pect 3) dos. 10 drops 3 times daily

7. In relation to hypertensive circulatory problems: ARNICA SPL. (Cor 1) dos. 10 drops 3 times daily

8. In relation to diseases of the stomach: hypo acid: AMARA drops Pascoe a S dos. 5-10 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

9. hyperacid: ARGENTUM NITRICUM SPL. (Ga 3) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Causal chain No. 9 lung

Fig. 15 - The Causal Chain No. 9 Lung

The connections between the small/large intestine and the lung are important. In many cases the cause is a disorder in the intestinal area, as the lungs "burn off poisonous gases" so to speak.

There may also be underlying disorders of the liver, biliary tracts and pancreas. Problems with the teeth, jaw and paranasal sinuses must obviously be excluded first.

Tab. 32

I

Connections between the lungs and other organs via meridian links (lungs and accessory vessels - incl. interior pathway) see causal chain No. 9

Interactions between the kidneys and lungs have already been dealt with under the kidney causal chain.

Head:

1. Lungs - head - there are no known connections between the lung meridian and the head, even via deep pathways

Thorax/neck:

2. Lungs - heart Abdomen:

3. Lungs - stomach

Pelvis:

4. Lungs - small intestine

Upper extremity:

5. Lungs - arms (anterolateral)

Tab 33

II

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the lungs and other organs

1. Lung heart (cardiopulmonary circulation)

2. Lung diaphragm - stomach - liver/gallbladder - pancreas - small intestine/large intestine (diaphragmatic movement and respiration)

3. Lung - kidneys, via diaphragmatic movement and water balance, respiration and expiration

4. Lung - large intestine (water balance - respiration and expiration)

Tab. 34

Basic therapy for diseases of the lung in accordance with causal chain No. 9

1. For constitutional pulmonary deficiency: CETRARIA ISL. SPL. (Pect 1) dos., depending on the case, 10 drops 1-3 times daily before meals

2. For predisposition to tuberculosis: PHOSPHORUS SPL. (Pect 3) dos., depending on the case, 5-10 drops 1-3 times daily

3. For illnesses involving bronchospasm: DROSERA SPL. (Pect 4) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

4. For asthma-type complaints: HYOSCYAMUS SPL. (Pect 6) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Tab. 35

Combination therapy for diseases of the lungs together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 9 and Tab. 32 and 33

I

1. In relation to cardiac deficiency: VISCORAPAS" tabs. dos. 1-2 tabs. 3 times daily

2. In relation to gastric disorders: CARBO VEGET. SPL. (Ga 4) dos. 5-10 drops 3 times daily

3. In relation to disorders of the large intestine: MARKALAKT powder dos. 1 tsp. powder in a glass of hot water 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to complaints along the pathway of the lung meridian affecting the arm with impaired lymphatic drainage: LYMPHDIARAL ointment

II

1. In relation to cardiac deficiency: VISCORAPAS A tabs. dos. 1-2 tabs. 3 times daily

2. In relation to diaphragmatic and respiratory disorders: EUCALYPTUS "EXTERN" SPL. (Pect 2) dos: 1-2 drops on the tongue and inhale the ether vapours 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to renal diseases and for diaphragmatic and respiratory disorders: EUCALYPTUS "EXTERN" SPL. (Pect 2) dos: 1-2 drops on the tongue and inhale the ether vapours 1-3 times daily together with PASCORENAL® drops dos: 3-8 drops in a little water 3 times daily

4. In relation to disorders of the large intestine and for dia-phragmatic and respiratory disorders: EUCALYPTUS "EXTERN" SPL. (Pect 2) dos. see under 2. together with MARKALAKT® powder dos: 1 tsp. powder in a glass of hot water 1-3 times daily

Causal chain No. 10 bladder

Causal chain 10 is functionally identical to causal chain 5. Since the term "bladder meridian" from classical acupuncture texts has been widely adopted, it will be referred to again here. Presumably the ancient Chinese 2000 years ago did not know about the functional and developmental relationships between prostate/ovary/uterus/testes/epididymis and bladder and merely attributed this important meridian to the urinary bladder with which they were familiar.

Tab. 36

Connections between the bladder and other organs via meridian links (bladder meridian and accessory vessels - incl. interior pathway) see causal chain No. 10

I

Head:

1. Bladder - eye - - cerebrum

2. Bladder- frontal sinus

Neck/thorax:

3. Bladder- cervical spine

4. Bladder- thoracic spine

Abdomen:

5. Bladder- kidney

6. Bladder- lumbar spine

Pelvis:

7. Bladder- prostate

8. Bladder - lumbosacral plexus and ileosacral joint

Lower extremity:

9. Bladder - sciatic nerve

10. Bladder- knee and ankle joint

Tab. 37

II

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the bladder and other organs

1. Bladder -prostate (canalicular)

2. Bladder - ureters - kidney (canalicular)

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the organs named under II.

Tab. 38

Basic therapy for diseases of the bladder in accordance with causal chain No. 10

1. Acute illnesses: SOLIDAGO SPL. (SC 3) Dosage: 10 drops several times a day

2. Chronic disease: CLEMATIS SPL. (SC 9) Dosage: 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Years of investigations using the VEGA test method have shown that there is a close functional connection between the gallbladder and the urinary bladder. For reasons discussed above, additional prescribing of a gallbladder remedy has proved effective in diseases of the urinary bladder.

e.g. CARDUUS MARIANUS SPL. (Choi 1) or LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6) or CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4)

Remedies for the bladder can also be prescribed as a mixture with the above-named Choi remedies.

Tab. 39

Combination therapy for diseases affecting the bladder together with other organ chains, in accordance with causal chain No. 10 and Tab. 36 and 37

I

1. In relation to disorders of cerebral blood flow:

for male patients: RUTIN. SPL. (EK 1) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

for female patients: ASPERULA SPL. (Ek 2) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to diseases affecting the frontal sinuses: KALIUM CHLORAT. II SPL. (C 7) dos. 1-2 tabs. to be sucked 1-3 times daily

3. In relation to complaints of the cervical spine and thoracic spine: LYMPHDIARAL® ointment plus chiropractic therapy under certain circumstances

4. In relation to renal diseases:

for children: RUBIA SPL. (SC 3) dos. 3-5 drops 1-3 times daily

for adults: PASCORENAL drops dos. 4-8 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

5. In relation to complaints affecting the lumbar spine: LYMPHDIARAL ointment plus chiropractic therapy under certain circumstances

6. In relation to prostate problems: PASCOSABAL drops and POPULUS SPL. (C 5) dos. 10 drops of each 3 times daily

7. In relation to complaints in the region of the ileosacral joint: LYMPHDIARAL ointment plus chiropractic therapy under certain circumstances

8. In relation to diseases of the sciatic nerve: DIOSCOREA SPL. (Rh 4) dos. 10 drops 1-3 times daily and neural therapy with PASCONEURAL Injektopas®

9. In relation to complaints in the region of the knee and ankle joint: LEDUM SPL. (Rh 2) dos. 10 drops 3®times daily and LYMPHDIARAL ointment topically

II

1. and 2. The treatment required for bladder/prostate and bladder/ureters or kidneys can be taken from the therapeutic guidelines given under 1.4 and 6.

Causal chain No. 11 skin

The internal organs can be relieved or even stimulated by excretory therapeutic measures relating to the skin, e.~ b sweating, menopausal flushes, baunscheidtism and cantharidin pasters.

Segmental neural therapy as well as segment-related massage and acupressure also help in the treatment of internal organs. Conversely the skin is greatly relieved by the excretory processes of the intestinal, renal and biliary tract system.

Fig. 17 - Causal Chain No. 11 Skin

Tab. 40

I

Connections between the skin and other organs via meridian links - see causal chain No. 11

The idea of connections within the skin's own meridian and other organs is not found in current literature. However, all the acupuncture meridians run through the skin in their superficial pathways and thereby connect the skin to the most important organs (see topography of the 12 acupuncture meridians).

Tab. 41

II

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the skin and other organs

1. Skin - kidneys (water balance and detoxification)

2. Skin - small intestine and large intestine (blood and lymphatic system - excretion and detoxification)

3. Skin - pancreas (blood and lymphatic system - excretion and detoxification)

4. Skin - liver/gallbladder (blood and lymphatic system - excretion and detoxification)

5. Skin - ovary/testes (hormone balance) pituitary

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the organs named under II.

Tab. 42

Basic therapy for diseases of the skin in accordance with causal chain No. 11

The skin is a reflex organ for many important organs and systems of organs. This is why skin therapy should always take into account aetiological treatment of other diseased organs. The lymphatic system provides a major mediating pathway between organs and the skin.

For lymph therapy in skin diseases: LYMPHDIARAL drops dos. 10 drops 3 times daily

Tab. 43

Combination therapy of diseases affecting the skin together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 11 and Tab. 40 and 41

I

In this respect the same guidelines apply as those given under basic therapy.

II

1. In relation to disorders of renal excretion:

for children: RUBIA SPL. (Sc 3) 3-5 drops 1-3 tines daily

for adults: PASCORENAL drops dos: 4-8 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

2. In relation to diseases of the small and large intestine, e.g. as dysbiosis:® MARKALAKT powder dos: 1 tsp. powder in a glass of hot water 1-3 times daily together with 10 drops CHAMOMILLA SPL. (Ga)

3. In relation to pancreatic diseases: PASCOPANKREAT drops and tabs. dos: 5-10 drops or 1 red and 1 yellow tab. 1-3 times daily

4. In relation to liver and gallbladder diseases: CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4) and LYCOPODIUM SPL. (Choi 6) dos: 10 drops 3 times daily

5. In relation to diseases of the ovary or testis: APIS SPL. (Sc 2) dos: 10 drops 1-3 times daily

6. In relation to thyroid diseases: VESPA SPL. (C 11) or FUCUS SPL. (C 12) dos: 10 drops 1-3 times daily

Causal chain No. 12 The central nervous system (C.N.S.)

The central nervous system is the central control point for all peripheral processes in the body. This is where a vicious circle may be closed in psychosomatic diseases. Based on very recent findings derived from the VEGA test method, precise distinctions can be made between psychosomatic and somato-psychic disorders. In the first case an attempt should be made to reduce the disruptive information in the CNS with appropriate medication (e.g. Bach flower remedies or homoeopathic high potencies) or provide general sedation. In the second case it is possible to suppress or remove the dominant irritating or an disorder (nosodes, homoeopathic re-medies, herbal treatments.

Every consultation intended to create confidence acts first on the CNS, as if providing curative information.

Tab. 44

I

Connections between the central nervous system (C.N.S.) and other organs via meridian links - see causal chain No. 12

The idea of connections within the meridian of the C.N.S. itself and other organs does not appear in current literature. However, there are meridian links between other organs and the C.N.S. which have been described previously (e.g. bladder and gallbladder on the one hand and C.N.S. on the other).

Tab. 45

II

Anatomical and physiological functional connections between the C.N.S. another organs

1. C.N.S. - P.N.S. (known neuro-anatomical links)

2. C.N.S. - autonomic nervous system - all organs and parts of the body (known neuro-anatomical links)

3. C.N.S. - kidneys (water balance)

4. C.N.S. - liver/gallbladder (blood and lymphatic system) pancreas/stomach

5. C.N.S. - small intestine/large intestine (blood and lymphatic system)

6. C.N.S. - pituitary/ovary/testes/thyroid/parathyroid/adrenals/pancreas (endocrine) (hormone balance)

There are additional autonomic nervous connections between the organs named under II where these are not expressly mentioned.

Tab. 46

Basic therapy for diseases of the C.N.S. in accordance with causal chain No. 12

The C.N.S. is linked directly and indirectly to the entire body and its organs and can be therapeutically affected by them.

Furthermore, certain situations often require direct sedation or stimulation of the central nervous system.

1. For sedation in states of agitation:

children under the age of 6 years: ZINCUM SPL. (N 10) dos: 3-8 drops 3 times daily

adults: SEDA-PASC N® tabs. dos: 1-3 tabs. 3 times daily

2. For depressive tendencies: NEURAPAS tabs. dos: 1-3 tabs. 3 times daily

3. To stimulate the C.N.S.: for women: PLATINUM SPL. (Ek 6) dos: 10 drops 3 times daily for men: TESTICULUS SPL. (Ek 15)

dos: 10 drops 3 times daily

Tab. 47

Combination therapy of diseases of the C.N.S. together with other organs, in accordance with causal chain No. 12 and Tab. 44 and 45

I

1 In addition to the basic therapy listed above, the therapeutic guidelines for causal chains 1 (gallbladder) and 10 (bladder) under I 1 are recommended for combination therapy.

II

1. In relation to neuralgia and neuritis: ACONITUM SPL. (N 2) dos: 10 drops several times a day, max. hourly

2, In relation to autonomic nervous disorders: VALERIANA SPL. (N 7) alternated or together with ZINCUM SPL. (N 10)

dos: 10 drops several times a day

3. In relation to excretory disorders of the kidneys:

for children: RUBIA SPL. (SC 3) dos: 3-5 drops 1-3 times daily

for adults: PASCORENAL drops dos: 4-8 drops in a little water 1-3 times daily

Care should be taken to ensure that the body receives sufficient fluid (good clear water or diuretic tea).

4. In relation to Iiver disorders: HEPAR-PASO R tabs. dos: 1-2 tabs. 3 times daily

5. In relation to disorders of the biliary tracts and the gallbladder: HEPATICUM-Pascoe° tablets dos: 1-2 tabs. 1-3 times daily alternated or together with CHOLESTERINUM SPL. (Choi 4) dos: 10 drops 3 times daily

6. In relation to pancreatic disorders (exocrine): PASCOPANKREATe drops and tablets dos: 10-15 drops or 1 yellow and 1 red tablet 3 times daily

7. In relation to gastric disorders: THYMUS SPL. (Ga 2) dos: 10 drops 3 times daily

8. In relation to disorders of the large intestine, e.g. as dysbiosis: MARKALAKT powder, dos: 1 tsp. in a glass of hot water together with 10 drops CHAMOMILLA SPL. (Ga 5) 1-3 times daily

9. In relation to pituitary disorders: ASPERULA SPL. (EK 2), 10 drops 1-3 times daily

10. In relation to ovarian and testicular diseases: APIS SPL. (SC 2), 10 drops 3 times daily

11. In relation to thyroid disorders (hyperfunction): THYREO-PASCR tabs., 1-2 tabs. 3 times daily

12. In relation to endocrine pancreatic disorders: PHASEOLUS SPL. (SC 12) alternated or together with INSULIN SPL. (SC 13)

dos: 10 drops 3 times daily