Electromagnetic and Bioresonant Therapies In Integrative Oncology Plausibility, Impact and Current State of Knowledge Cancer medicine is making progress, but side effects and stresses remain. This is why many patients are interested in non-invasive procedures. This article classifies electromagnetic and bioresonant methods – as a supplement, not as a substitute for standard therapy. Bioelectrical Basics: Membrane Potential, Fields and Tissue Organization Living systems generate electrical potentials and currents. Burr described "L-fields" as ordering field structures of biological development and health[1]. Becker [...]

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, [...]

Revolutionary! June Commentary and Links June 2026 Dear friends, colleagues and supporters, In the early spring of 2015 as I began developing my lectures on balance and resonance, it was pretty clear that it would take a paradigm shift in perception for the methods and procedures that are so well known to us as energy medicine practitioners to become part of standard medical practice. That shift from chemistry to physics, or from defeating a symptom allopathically to balancing the energetic household seemed far too esoteric – or perhaps too [...]

Rethinking the Heart: Resonance Medicine As A Bridge Between Evidence And Experience Part 2: Psychological, Social, Cultural and Transversal Resonance Summary In the concept of resonance medicine, the heart is not only understood as a physiological organ, but also as a central resonance organ for emotional, social, cultural and spiritual processes. Psychological resonance manifests itself in the interplay of feelings, empathy and neuronal feedbacks and influences well-being and health. Social relationships, communal rhythms and ways of life also have an effect on the heart via [...]

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 [...]