An Introductory Commentary Dear Colleagues and Readers, Barely three years have passed since we first heard of a new virus (with the name SARS-CoV-2) and from its consequences somewhere in China people were seriously ill and in some instances died. At that time, hardly anyone here in Germany and Europe thought too much about it. Above all no one at that time would have believed what happened worldwide a few months later: The entire public life ground to a halt. As unprepared as our health care system was, the [...]

Abstract At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the acute infection was the focus of interest, but since then the perspective has changed. After the infection, impairments may persist in those affected, at both the physical as well as the mental level – the so-called “Long-Covid Syndrome” or “Post-Covid Syndrome”. The healthcare system is doing research on causes and treatment options. In practice it has been shown that previously well-established naturopathic procedures make a positive contribution to the therapy of patients with Long-Covid. Especially the combination of orthodox medicine [...]

Interim Results of the Ongoing Long-/Post-Covid Study From the Hospital for Naturopathic Medicine in Munich. Abstract In December 2021, we started an in-house observational study at the Krankenhaus für Naturheilweisen (Clinic for Internal Medicine, Naturopathy and Homeopathy) on the topic of “Effectiveness of our Naturopathic Complex Treatment for Long-/Post-Covid Syndrome”. While the first, initially small numbers of patients with Long-/Post-Covid came to us in the second half of 2020, these patients developed into one of our largest patient groups during 2021, in some cases with [...]

Basic Countermeasures, Part II In the last issue of Raum&Zeit Florian Schilling explained why the C-vaccines so dramatically weaken the immune system based on various scientific findings. In the meantime fortunately he can already look back on some therapeutic experience with these disease incidents and introduces his “first aid” package here. Complications that can appear in a variety of ways frequently occur because of the Corona vaccination, especially the mRNA preparations. Acute and Chronic Effects of the Vaccination Phenomena like endothelitis [...]

When Drugs Lead to Biofactor Deficiency For those in a hurry Besides side effects and interactions, drugs can have a negative effect on the biofactor household. Seniors are particularly affected, they more easily exhibit malnutrition and frequently take drugs. Thiazide and loop diuretics, metformin, acid blockers and SSRIs are particularly problematic. Many active ingredients in drugs can interfere with the absorption and excretion of vitamins, minerals or trace elements. The result is a biofactor deficit and an increased risk of further  health disorders. In particular [...]

Passages, Links and Points of Interest October 2022 Catharine Isabell Winsor April 8, 1921* - Sept. 28, 2022† Since closing OIRF in June 2018, my employment status and work has been described as “supposed-to-be-retired” and I have happily continued regular – if shortened – working hours in my tiny home office as Praxis2Practice. Those of you who had met and knew my Mom Catharine can appreciate the deep bond that we shared on many levels (roommates for the last 18 years, mentor, proof [...]

How Well Do Antihistamines and Mast Cell Stabilizers Help with COVID-19? With severe COVID-19 courses there is an overreaction of the immune system with an uncontrolled over production of inflammation mediators, a so called cytokine storm.[1] At the same time mast cells play a central role. Mast cells belong to the white blood cells and are of particular importance for non-specific immune defence. Mast cells become active as a reaction to contact with disease-causing agents like viruses, bacteria or parasites as [...]

Some Quotes and Links Summer 2022 Since closing OIRF in June 2018, my employment status and work has been described as “supposed-to-be-retired” and I have happily continued regular – if shortened – working hours in my tiny home office. For now, I offer my sincere apologies for the delay in responding to your recent emails and phone calls. My 101 year old mother is approaching the end of her life and although she is now in a care home I remain her primary care giver. [...]

An Alternative Medicine Perspective For once, let’s look at the current virus epidemic from the perspective of alternative medicine. Even if we set aside some peculiarities in connection with the new virus and/or its variants in this consideration, then there are still some things which stand out that should make you think. At the beginning of the outbreak, the public around the world was warned about a new pathogen primarily life threatening for people over 80 years of age or with [...]

Nutrient Essences Against the Dangers of the Corona Vaccines There are many different reasons why people are injected with the novel genetic-based mRNA and vector based vaccines. However the fact is: So far their risks and (long-term) side effects are only very insufficiently known. A small glimmer of hope for people who are worried as a result: Studies show that certain nutrient essences can at least curtail some of the potential dangers. We have been vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2 since the 27th [...]