Introduction to Bioregulatory Medicine 1st Edition

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Written by international experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and clinical practice of bioregulatory medicine. It opens with an overview of core concepts in homotoxicology, including the human body's defense and regulation systems, followed by a chapter on the development and evolution of illness. The authors cover the different preparation groups and discuss in detail the basic principles of antihomotoxic therapy: drainage and detoxification, immunomodulation, and cell and organ support. The final chapter focuses on the practical aspects of bioregulatory treatment, including the selection and availability of medications, indications, contraindications, and therapeutic strategies for a variety of common diseases. Highlights Insights from renowned experts in homotoxicology Poster-size version of the Disease Evolution Table (DET), a key tool in daily practice Plant-, mineral-, and organ-based medications--how they work Practical information on various treatment methods, such as ointment dressings, injection therapies, and biopuncture 80 high-quality illustrations and diagrams that demonstrate key concepts Introduction to Bioregulatory Medicine is a valuable textbook for medical students, medical doctors, naturopathic physicians, homeopaths, and other health care professionals who wish to expand their knowledge in this field. Table of Contents 1 Introduction to Bioregulatory Medicine Autoregulating Systems Definition of an Autoregulating System Set Point Objective and Fluctuating Reality Homeostasis Cybernetics: Negative, Positive, and Bipolar Feedback Systems Open and Closed Systems Wave Pattern within the Set Point Margins Examples of Autoregulating Systems The Ground Regulation System of Alfred Pischinger Confirmation in Modern Histology Different Terminology, Same Topic Detoxification of the Extracellular Matrix Inflammation as an Autoregulating System Biological Objectives of Inflammation Mediators in Microdosages and Nanodosages Effects of Conventional Anti-inflammatory Medications The Arndt–Schulz Rule Inflammation-regulating Drugs and Other Immunomodulators The Greater Defense System The Reticuloendothelial System (RES), or the Mononuclear Phagocyte System The Hypothalamus–Hypophysis–Suprarenal Cortex System The Neural Reflex System Detoxification in the Liver The Matrix and the Mucosal Membranes The Merging of the Six Subsystems of the Greater Defense System to Reach a Synergetic Concept 2 Disease Development The Term Homotoxin The Homotoxicological Definition of Disease The Disease Evolution Table (DET) as a Practical Instrument in Daily Practice The Embryonic Differentiation of Tissues (DET Vertical Axis) The Six Phases of Disease Evolution (DET Horizontal Axis) Classification on the Table Decision Tree for Classification Consequences for Therapy Disease Evolution Health Evolution 3 Preparation Groups in Antihomotoxic Medicine Plant Preparation Groups (PPGs) Mineral Preparation Groups Organ Preparation Groups (Organ Regulators; ORGs) Catalyst Preparation Groups (CPGs) Architecture of an Antihomotoxic Medication The Bürgi Principle Complementarity The Synergy of Components 4 The Three Pillars of Antihomotoxic Treatment Drainage and Detoxification Effects of Toxins in General Measurement of Toxicity Classes of Toxins The Physiology of Detoxification The Organs of Detoxification and Elimination Why Does a Person Need to Detoxify and Eliminate? Immunomodulation Basic Actors of the Adaptive Immune System Applied Homotoxicology and Immunomodulation Using Complexity in the Immune System Cell and Organ Support Cell Support Organ Support 5 Bioregulatory Medicine and Homotoxicology in Practice Introduction Names of Preparations Availability of Medications Selection of Medications Dosage Forms Case History Treatment Planning Dosage Special Treatment Methods Ointment Dressings Injection Therapies Biopuncture Tried and Tested Indications and Special Treatment Strategies Respiratory Diseases Autoimmune Diseases Diseases of the Locomotor System Vascular Diseases Skin Diseases Heart Diseases Liver Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Urogenital Diseases Prospects Index