Physical therapy

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Brainlight

"Brainlight" is a good method for relaxation and self-influencing. The best effect with the Brainlight is achieved in a lying, comfortable posture and in a pleasant, quiet environment. As before meditation or similar relaxation exercises, first take a few moments to breathe deeply and evenly. Close your eyes after you have put on the light goggles and perceive the light impulses through your closed eyelids. Observe every inner movement carefully, but do not judge it. Let your thoughts flow.

Many patients notice that after a Brainlight session, they are able to carry out everyday activities with much more calm and care than they would have been used to. During this exercise, they have access to images, ideas and symbols that come directly from the subconscious. This is why the Brainlight is particularly suitable for visualizing (creating pictorial images) and for positive self-programming. The subconscious mind does not differentiate between reality and the fantasy world.

You can imagine, for example, how your source(s) of illness are flooded by the healing light impulses that you perceive and thus normalized or eliminated; there are no limits to your imagination. In this way, you learn to understand the symbols and messages of your soul and, on the other hand, to give the soul healing impulses that have a beneficial effect on the whole body and on pathological changes.

When is a Brainlight application unfortunately not possible? with a tendency to epileptic seizures

• with migraines

• after brain surgery

• with sensitivity to light

• with severe malaise

• with hyperthyroidism or very severe nervousness

Autohormone therapy according to Prof. E. Schliephake

Autohormone therapy was developed by Erwin Schliephake, a renowned professor of physical therapy at the University of Würzburg. Schliephake, who had completed additional studies in electronics and colloid chemistry alongside his medical studies, discovered that short-wave flooding of the diencephalon leads to measurable changes in the blood.

When he first succeeded in curing a patient with a brain tumor using short-wave flooding in 1934, this method was further investigated and refined. He described his method and numerous cases of successful cancer treatment in publications

What is autohormone therapy?

AHT does not use currents, but electrical oscillations that follow special laws and almost take on the properties of optical waves. The oscillations are generated between 2 capacitor plates (the so-called "Schliephake electrodes"). Depending on the dose, the tissue in the capacitor field is heated due to biophysical interactions in the molecular range and is therefore better supplied with blood.

The vegetative centers of the diencephalon (pituitary gland, hypothalamus) are flooded with vibrations of this kind, which are, however, dosed in such a way that no stronger heat sensation occurs, as these are responsible for regulating the entire hormone balance, among other things.

The flooding apparently causes an improvement or normalization of the autonomic regulatory system, which is severely disturbed in many patients. This in turn has close links to the body's immune system, which is also positively influenced by this treatment.

Colored light therapy

Color - an island for the soul

"In general, (...) color is a means of exerting a direct influence on the soul."
W. Kandinsky

For some patients, we prescribe color therapy. We would like to give you some information so that you know what the purpose of this treatment is. How do you feel when everything outside is gray in gray, the sky is overcast with rain clouds and thick fog obscures your view? How do you feel when, for example, the sun is shining in spring and nature is resplendent in all its colors? Even the thought of a colorful spring landscape can free the soul.

Without a doubt, colors and light have special powers for us humans that can influence our moods. We often don't even notice how we are influenced by light and color - just think of advertising, which knows how to use them brilliantly.

"Colours can repair the potholes in the soul that have been torn by excessive demands or stress," says Prof. Brost, a recognized expert in this field. So let your soul be caressed for once and enjoy the healing effect of color, light and meditative music.

HiToP® 182

We use the pain therapy device from gbo Medizintechnik AG for the local application of innovative high-tone therapy. The HiToP® 182 uses two channels so that pain therapy and whole-body vitalization are possible in separate treatments.

We have had good experiences with it for various indications, especially as supportive pain therapy, for vitalization and mobilization as well as in whole-body treatment to release blockages and eliminate regulatory rigidity. The treatment has no side effects.

Kneipp therapy

After Pastor Kneipp visited Bad Mergentheim several times at the end of the 19th century and treated patients in the old front building of our clinic together with his close friend at the time, Dr. Stützle, it is a pleasure and an honour for us to be able to continue this historical tradition, at least in part.

His fundamental ideas are still an integral part of our clinic's naturopathic treatment concept today. Pastor Kneipp's holistic approach, which aims to harmonize body, mind and soul, is more modern today than ever before.

Today, Kneipp therapy is considered a classic naturopathic treatment that aims to achieve self-healing powers by strengthening resilience and inner balance.

The 5 pillars of Kneipp therapy

While the water cure is the best known, it is only one part of the overall concept developed by Pastor Kneipp, which consists of the following 5 pillars that belong together:

• Hydrotherapy ("water cure")

• Exercise therapy

• Phytotherapy (treatment with medicinal plants)

• Nutritional therapy

• Order therapy

We will only deal with hydrotherapy here. Here, water serves as a mediator of temperature stimuli that stimulate the nerves of the autonomic nervous system, the blood and lymph vessels, the muscles and the metabolism and improve their function. There are almost always local and general effects. The local effect consists of a stimulation of the circulation in the treated area. Internal organs, the circulatory system, the autonomic nervous system and the immune system can also be positively influenced via reflexes.

This makes the whole organism more responsive, improves circulation and metabolism and "purifies" the whole body. The applications developed by Pastor Kneipp (washes, casts, baths, wraps, packs) are particularly characterized by the fact that they can be individually adapted to the condition and well-being of a patient.

In all Kneipp treatments, it is important to observe the principle that washing or other cold applications must be avoided as long as the body is cold and when the patient is shivering or even freezing! Kneipp therapy as a whole must also be based on the patient's condition. The weaker the patient, the milder the application must be, because: "Weak stimuli stimulate, strong stimuli can block!"

Magnetic field therapy

This is a treatment with constant (static) or pulsating magnetic fields using magnets or magnetic aids (mats etc.) powered by electricity. Sick cells have a reduced voltage compared to healthy cells. Magnetic field therapy induces electricity, which stimulates blood circulation and increases the amount of oxygen released from the blood to the cells. This gives them a boost that can accelerate healing processes and increase the body's defenses. In addition, magnetic fields have a relaxing effect on part of the autonomic nervous system, which controls the functions of the internal organs, and raise its stimulation threshold. This can reduce pain, for example.

History of magnetic field therapy

The magnet probably got its name from the town of Magnesia in what is now western Turkey, where natural magnetic ores were found. Even in ancient China and Egypt, natural magnets were used to cure illnesses. Cleopatra is said to have constantly worn a magnetic headband - as is assumed today to treat her headaches. Hippocrates also described cures with magnets. Around 600 BC, magnets were recommended in traditional Indian medicine, Ayurveda, for removing arrowheads.

Paracelsus (1493 / 1541) is considered one of the founders of modern magnetic field therapy. He used magnets to treat various illnesses - from diarrhea to bleeding - and attributed to magnets the ability to recharge the human life force. The first scientific work on magnetism and the human body dates back to 1600 and was published by Sir William Gilbert, personal physician to Queen Elizabeth I of England. Today, probes are directed from the outside to the desired location inside the body and diagnoses are made with the help of magnetic fields (magnetic resonance imaging). The influence of electric current and magnetism on bone density was scientifically proven at the beginning of the 20th century. As early as 1830, the Italian Luigi Galvani wrote about the interaction between bone structure and biomechanical-electrical phenomena.

Treatment

Magnetic field therapy uses magnetic coils, magnetic field devices, magnetic cushions, magnetic foils, magnetic rods and other magnetic objects for treatment. The magnetic field itself cannot be felt, but the stimulation of blood circulation can cause tingling, a feeling of warmth or palpitations.

Whole-body treatments with devices that generate a pulsating magnetic field usually last between 8 and 30 minutes and can also be carried out several times a day. However, they should not be used for more than one hour a day, recommends the World Health Organization (WHO). For localized pain, cushions or magnetic rods are also used once to three times a day for 10 to 24 minutes. Local applications can be used in addition to whole-body treatment.

Risks and dangers

Magnetic field therapy should not be used on patients with electrical implants such as pacemakers or insulin pumps, or only under medical supervision. Caution is also advised in the case of hyperthyroidism, cardiac arrhythmia, the use of blood-thinning medication and fever (especially in older people).

People with low blood pressure sometimes react to the therapy in the initial phase with a feeling of dizziness (especially in the morning). Sensitive people may experience initial reactions - a temporary worsening of symptoms - which show that the body is responding to the treatment. They either only occur after the first treatment or disappear again after two to six weeks. This reaction can be reduced or avoided by "creeping in" - slowly increasing the magnetic dose. The older a person is, the weaker the magnetic field used for treatment should be. Children up to the age of three are treated with a third of the adult dose, older children with half the adult dose.

Effects of magnetic field therapy

Magnetic field therapy is not a panacea, but the experience gained in clinics and practices has so far shown the following positive effects:

• Activation of the metabolism

• Promotion of blood circulation

• Better supply of oxygen to the cells

• Increased resistance

• Stimulation of self-healing powers

This primarily means basic purification and detoxification, regeneration of biochemical processes in the body, accelerated healing of injuries, wounds, scarring after operations. Rheumatic diseases can also be improved. Further therapeutic possibilities lie in the alleviation of acute and chronic pain, breathing difficulties and cramps. The effects described extend to harmonizing the nervous system and mental state.

In general, magnetic field treatment is well suited to being combined with other naturopathic measures such as our immunobiological therapy, which is why - apart from the aforementioned exclusion criteria - it has become another fixed component of our program.

Pneumatic pulsation therapy

Pulsation therapy, also known as cupping massage, is used to intensify blood circulation in the tissue and promote lymph flow. This has positive effects on the metabolism (detoxification) and the immune system. This is caused, among other things, by the pulsating interaction of negative pressure and atmospheric pressure, which causes the tissue to vibrate and activates the cells with the help of the increased capillary blood volume (oxygen quantity!).

Glass bells are mainly used as they glide well on the skin, but silicone bells (for longer punctual applications) or permanent vacuum bells (for classic cupping with variable suction strength) are also used less frequently.

In addition, a very good deep effect leads to deep relaxation of the muscles, especially at the muscle insertions, which is hardly possible with manual techniques in this intensity.

The programmed oxygen multi-step therapy (SMT) With oxygen multi-step therapy, we aim to improve the oxygen supply to the body, reduce the rate of metastasis and recurrence of cancer and generally strengthen all of the body's own defense systems.

Multi-step therapy consists of 3 important steps:

• Ingestion of medication that helps to improve the oxygen supply and immune system. One of these medications is taken about 1/2 hour before the start of inhalation. Patients at the Hufeland Clinic are already provided with plenty of such medication as part of their therapy, so it is not necessary to take any additional medication.

• Continuous inhalation of oxygen for 2 hours at approx. 3/4 liter per minute. Please note that inhalation for less than 2 hours will not have the desired effect! Also avoid longer interruptions (more than approx. 7 minutes).

• Physical and mental work.

During inhalation, you should do as much strenuous mental work as possible, e.g. solving puzzles or reading a book, sleeping or relaxation exercises reduce the effect of inhalation. After inhalation, you should not lie down under any circumstances, but should be physically active for about 30 minutes (take a strenuous walk, climb stairs, etc.), as far as your physical condition allows. Your pulse rate should increase significantly.

Respiratory biofeedback

Translated, the term "respiratory biofeedback" means that life processes - in this case breathing (Latin: respiratio = breathing; English: biofeedback = feedback of life processes) - which normally take place unconsciously in us, are made consciously perceptible using a technical aid. Your own breathing movements are made visible and audible by a non-contact sensor located above your chest. The signals from the sensor are amplified and sent to a lamp and headphones. Even with your eyes closed, you can see that the lamp brightens and darkens to the rhythm of your breathing and at the same time you can hear the breathing rhythm in the headphones because a pleasant organ tone changes accordingly. Important: Do not do any breathing exercises, but remain completely passive and allow your breathing to vibrate freely; for example, concentrate on the autogenic training formula: "It breathes me."

What does respiratory biofeedback do?

You may have already noticed that many symptoms of illness are related to inner tension and anxiety. In order to be able to help you, it is particularly important to reduce such internal tensions that cause illness. We can achieve this with a variety of methods, one of which is respiratory biofeedback.