Thinking About Cancer Therapy Holistically Integrative Oncology As a Bridge Between Hope And Evidence A cancer diagnosis hits many people like a bolt of lightning. From one moment to the next, it's about survival, necessary therapies and expected side effects. At the same time, many patients are growing in their desire for more than just apparatus medicine. Many want to regain control over their lives, actively improve their quality of life and, above all, draw hope for recovery. This is exactly where integrative oncology comes [...]

Palliative Support With Complementary Approaches Giving Well-being, Trust and Security People in palliative care usually want to be able to spend their remaining time in the highest possible well-being and to experience support for body, mind and spirit in this way. Although the possibilities for patients in this phase have developed significantly in recent decades, there are still many reservations – also among therapists, naturopaths and the personal environment. With this article, I would like to advocate involving more naturopaths in palliative support and care, [...]

15 May 2026 Dear friends, colleagues and supporters, It has been a busy few months since I last had the opportunity to setup a commentary or forward some of the interesting current links from the English-language journals and research. But, busy it has been. One of my major projects since OIRF.com went live last September has been completed (for now). The newly revised, reformatted and updated version of the Praxis2Practice website has now also gone live. As you look over this month’s translated articles and information, I invite you [...]

Diseases of Civilization Gout Alarm The Best Therapies Against the Endemic Disease Gout – a term that sounds to many like a disease from past centuries. But the reality is different: More and more people in modern societies are affected. Gout is now considered a disease of civilization – triggered by excess, lack of exercise and an unbalanced diet. What is behind this painful joint disease, and how can naturopathy help? This article gives an overview of causes, symptoms and holistic therapeutic approaches for gout. [...]

In Memoriam Peter Mandel 1941 – 2026 We say goodbye to Peter Mandel, an extraordinary person who shaped naturopathy for decades: Born in Breslau in 1941, his path led him early into the healing professions: in 1959 he began his training as a nurse, followed by qualifications as a medical lifeguard, chiropractor, acupuncturist and reflexology therapist. In 1970 he passed the naturopathic examination – a step that laid the foundation for a life's work that radiates far beyond the boundaries of the profession. With inexhaustible curiosity, a spirit of [...]

Accountability? 16 March 2026 Dear friends, colleagues and supporters, As winter lasts, and lasts there are finally at least glimmers of spring to come. Activities and conferences are once again winding up and there are a flurry events coming up as the days lengthen and warm up. Here are the links for this month’s articles, translations and commentaries with reminders of a few recent ones as well: New: HPV – Human Papillomaviruses; Main Cause of Cervical Cancer, by Sandra Riesenhuber, RN. Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are among the most important [...]

Gynecology HPV - Human Papillomaviruses Main Cause of Cervical Cancer Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are among the most important pathogens in gynecological oncology. Worldwide, they are the main cause of the development of cervical cancer. The aim of this article is to present the current status of HPV in gynecology, to shed light on prevention and diagnostic strategies and to point out gaps in care. Women's Health and Gynecology Women's health encompasses much more than the treatment of gynecological diseases – it [...]

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

Integrative Multimodal Treatment Concepts For Polyneuropathy From Three Specialized Institutions Summary In relation to conventional pain therapy, the concepts presented by the three renowned institutions show new and comprehensive ways of treating and coping with polyneuropathy, which is often very restrictive and painfully experienced. These facilities place the person at the center of therapy – not just the affected extremity(s) – and motivate and enable them to their highest possible self-control. Some therapeutic methods have been used in all three clinics for a long time, [...]

Energy and Exhaustion Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Possibilities and Opportunities of Complementary Procedures Especially since the emergence of Long- and Post-COVID syndromes, chronic fatigue syndrome has stepped into public awareness much more clearly. For those affected, this clinical picture can mean a significant restriction of their previous life. Like a chameleon, it is very difficult to assess and can be associated with a wide variety of symptoms. Those affected are often very desperate and feel left alone because research here is still [...]