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 [...]

Energy Vampires In Practice How To Preserve Your Energy in Everyday Practice In everyday life, we repeatedly encounter situations and people that rob us of energy. Whether in the office, in meetings or in the private sphere – "energy vampires" cost us strength, concentration and a good mood. But how do you recognize the energy guzzlers in everyday practice, why do they seem so exhausting and what can we do about them? In this article, I shed light on typical energy vampires, show practical examples [...]

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

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 [...]

16 February 2026 Dear friends, colleagues and supporters, “In the bleak midwinter”, as one of our Christian hymns begins, we often turn to gray thoughts during the gray days of February. Over the past 4 to 5 years, I’ve struggled to keep up with all the advancing technology. Learning about websites with categories and tags and uploading vs downloading along with correct ways to format for digital presentation instead of on printed paper. During this time of “supposed to be retired” (in my ‘70s) I’ve felt compelled to preserve [...]

Moving Forward into The New Year 2026 16 January 2026 My dear friends, colleagues and supporters, It is my wish and my prayer that each of you have experienced a time of family, faith and renewal during the holiday season. For me personally, I was blessed to share a time of joy with a family Christmas that will remain a lifelong memory. May the New Year bring hope, joy and a time of great optimism for natural and complementary medicine methods. I return to my desk with a sense [...]

accidental cure3 AI vs Ancient Intelligence By Simon Yu, MD “AI vs. Ancient Intelligence: Artificial Intelligence is applied to the domain of modern medicine. Acupuncture Intelligence is applied to the domain of the whole body.” My new book, Accidental Cure 3: AI vs Ancient Intelligence, provides a road map and guidance for physicians, dentists, health practitioners, patients seeking better answers, and those open to innovative approaches on how to use Acupuncture Meridian Assessment (AMA) in clinical practice. It gives step by step clues on how to plan, navigate, and [...]

Resonance Medicine As A Bridge Between Evidence And Experience Part 1: Resonance as a Regulative Principle Summary How can we explain resonance phenomena, how do they work, and what promotes them? In which areas does resonance have an effect? This article explores these questions and develops a comprehensive and multidimensional resonance model using heart health as an example. Especially in medicine, where objectively verifiable knowledge (disease) intersects with the body's subjective experience of crisis (being ill), resonance gains particular relevance as a regulatory principle. Resonance [...]

Tradition and Innovation Recognizing and Resolving Energetic Blockages An Interview with Dr. med. Reimar Banis The Founder of Psychosomatic Energetics How can emotional conflicts be made visible that the patient himself is not even aware of? How can you track down energetic blockages, which can often be the cause of chronic complaints? Answers to these questions are provided by Psychosomatic Energetics (PSE) – a complementary medical procedure that combines traditional healing knowledge with modern diagnostics. General practitioner Dr. med. Reimar Banis [...]

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