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Autohaemotherapy
The self-blood therapy is to stop allergies, relieve skin diseases and ward off infections - is our own blood really a panacea? The procedure of self-blood therapy is not new - as early as the 19th century, doctors used the self-healing power of blood. Recently, the old naturopathic procedure is now being used again. How it works, what it does and what it costs - we answer the most important questions.
Worth knowing about the autologous blood therapy
When does the self-blood therapy help?
Diseases like asthma and osteoarthritis are often treated with this alternative cure. Also in atopic dermatitis studies have proven its effectiveness. People with recurrent infections who have long been treated with antibiotics have also been successfully treated with autologous blood. Even as an adjunctive therapy for severe diseases such as cancer, the self-blood therapy is successful.
How does the therapy work?
The goal is to boost the body's own defense through the injected blood and thereby activate the immune system. Doctors and Naturopaths assume that the proteins in the blood change slightly by the removal. Back in the body these proteins are supposed to cause an immune reaction.
How does the self-blood therapy work?
Patients are drawn 1-10 milliliters of blood, which is then injected into the humerus or gluteal muscle . In some cases, the blood is also enriched with vegetable or distilled water before injecting. To achieve treatment success, several sessions over several weeks are usually necessary.
Who offers the method?
Many naturopaths, but also general practitioners, dermatologists, orthopedists and allergists apply the natural healing process now.
How much is the treatment?
Per injection, the patient must count on 15 to 50 euros. The prices vary depending on the preparation of the blood. The health insurance companies do not pay the costs.
Are there risks?
Experiences of self-blood therapy show that in some patients for two to three days to a slight increase in temperature and feeling sick. But that is rather positive: it shows that the body reacts. Caution is advised for coagulation disorders, venous problems or the use of anticoagulant drugs.
GOOD TO KNOW
Blood poisoning is the third most frequent cause of death in Germany, with about half leading to death. Recognize the symptoms of blood poisoning in good time.
