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| '''Bioresonance therapy''' (including '''MORA therapy''') is a ] medical practice in which it is proposed that ]s can be used to diagnose and treat human illness.<ref name=ernst>{{cite journal |author=Ernst E |title=Bioresonance, a study of pseudo-scientific language |journal=Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd |volume=11 |issue=3 |pages=171–3 |date=June 2004 |pmid=15249751 |doi=10.1159/000079446}}</ref> | |||
| '''Bioresonance or Electromagnetic Field Treatment''' is an alternative medical method that has been officially recognized in many countries and by internationally recognized scientific bodies such as the Mayo Clinic Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (Mayo Clinical Book of Alternative Medicine, 2007) | |||
| ⚫ | ==History and method== | ||
| Bioresonance, is a natural, harmless and painless alternative, holistic medical method of treatment which uses the patient's own frequency based on the principles of ]. (Chen, G., et al., 2008) According to Liu (2013) and Herrmann and Galle (2011), bioresonance as a treatment has no side effects and shows high rates of success. (Liu L. et al., 2013), (Herrmann, E., and Galle, 2011) | |||
| Bioresonance therapy was invented in ] in ] by Franz Morell and his son-in-law, ] Erich Rasche. Initially they marketed it as "MORA-Therapie", for MOrell and RAsche. Some of the machines contain an electronic circuit measuring skin-resistance, akin to the ] used by ], which the bioresonance creators sought to improve; Franz Morell had links with Scientology.<ref>{{cite web|title=FAQ|url=http://www.bioenergeticmedicine.org/CoRe-System/Main/FAQ.htm|website=www.bioenergeticmedicine.org|accessdate=27 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{unreliable source?|date=February 2014}}{{cite web | |||
| | url = http://www.abi-ev.de/pdf/in141103.pdf | |||
| Bioresonance therapy is a medical practice in which it is proposed that ]s can be used to diagnose and treat human illness. | |||
| | title = Scientology und die Bioresonanztherapie | |||
| | date = 2003-11-14 | |||
| ==Method== | |||
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| According to Sağlam (2017), the bioresonance method achieves the following: | |||
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| * Detection of all latent frequencies | |||
| | location = Stuttgart | |||
| * Detection of all pathogenic microorganisms from their own unique eigenfrequency | |||
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| * Resetting the wrong frequencies to normal values | |||
| | language = German | |||
| * Provoking the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms | |||
| | trans_title = Scientology and the theory of bioresonance | |||
| The molecules of each living organism emit and receive electromagnetic signals. This means that the organs create an electromagnetic field by emitting energy expressed by oscillating oscillations. (De-ze, J., and Gang, L., 2010) The vibrations of each instrument are linked to the others, creating a single set, the total frequency spectrum of the organism. (Sağlam, H., 2017) | |||
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| When a parasite enters the body, the entire electromagnetic field of the body is disturbed, since the vibrations of a healthy organism differ from the vibrations of a patient. (Endler, et al., 1995) Using bioresonance devices that perform bio-energy measurements, the frequencies of pathogenic micro-organisms are detected and then frequencies exactly the opposite are generated. This process causes the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms. (Klotter, J., 2006) The body reacts directly to these electromagnetic vibrations by initiating a self-healing process, regaining control over the mechanisms of control, self-healing and detoxification, resulting in its return to the ideal frequency. It is an integrated alternative medical method<ref>{{Cite book|title=Bioresonance: a new view of medicine|last=Hennecke|first=Jürgen|publisher=Norderstedr|year=2012|isbn=978-3-8448-2375-2|location=German|pages=53}}</ref> focusing on the exact causes of the problem and not just on the treatment of symptoms. (Schöni, M. H. et al., 1997) | |||
| | quote = Die Bioresonanztherapie geht auf eine angebliche Entdeckung des im Jahr 1990 verstorbenen Frankfurter Arztes und hochrangigen Scientologen Dr. Franz Morell zurück. | |||
| }}</ref> | |||
| Clinical research that have been published in scientific articles and international medical conferences demonstrate the efficacy of bioresonance therapy. | |||
| ⚫ | ==History== | ||
| Although bioresonance therapy has been officially recognized as an alternative medical method over the past 40 years and developed using modern technologies, it has its roots thousands of years ago in various ancient cultures. (Evangelatos, NG, and Vaiopoulos, AG, 2008) About 3000 years ago, Chinese medicine has been known to support the holistic nature of man and the theory that energy routes (meridians) direct the activity of organs and that these activities are subject in rhythmic vibrations. (Griffiths, V, 1999) In addition, scientists such as Demokritos and Leukippos argued that matter is composed of atoms. (Kirk, G. S., 1990) It is also known that in ancient Greece, Aristotle and Plutarch had recognized the benefits of the electrical reactions in the organism, produced by live eels, to relieve pain. An example is the ancient Asclepies, which were the first organized hospital in ancient times. | |||
| == Bioresonance over the centuries == | |||
| Centuries later, many doctors from Dioscorrides to Benjamin Franklin documented the beneficial effects of treating various problems in the human body by using electrical charges. Indeed, the Russian researcher N.E. Vedensky, in 1889, conducted an investigation into the electrical effect on human body systems by experimentally documenting the optimum rate (Fopt) that occurs in the operation of a cell under the influence of electrical irritation or certain frequencies. (Vvedensky, N.E., 1889) In the early 20th century, Alexander Gavrilovich Gurwitsch found that each multicellular organism has an electromagnetic field created by individual cells. This leads to a total electromagnetic field in a living organism, which is necessary for several physiological processes. (Gurvich, A. G., 1945) Thus, by 1910, a large proportion of doctors used electromagnetic medicine to deal with various problems. | |||
| == Bioresonance in modern times == | |||
| In the new era, the idea of bioresonance was developed by Dr. Royal Raymond Rife, who created a microscope and by using frequencies, has achieved great accomplishments. He was the first scientist to see a live virus in the microscope and determined the frequency of electromagnetic radiation of the patient's molecules. (Seidel, R.E., 1944) Increasing the frequency of microbial radiation through physical oscillation caused the destruction of pathogenic microorganisms. Rife called this frequency "Deadly Degustation" (MOR). This radiation was not harmful to surrounding tissues. Rife frequencies are used until todate to address various pathogenic micro-organisms and diseases and are considered to be among the major frequency bases. (Lynes B., 1987), (McMakin, C., 2017) | |||
| Then there was an extensive research on bioactive therpay by approved scientists including Tesla and Miller. (Trock, H.D., 2000) In the period 1935-1945 at the University of Yale Professor Harrold Burr<ref>{{Cite journal|last=|first=|date=1932|title=An Electro-Dynamic Theory of Development|url=|journal=Journal of Comparative Neurology|volume=|pages=|via=}}</ref>, in collaboration with other scientists, conducted a survey demonstrating that all living organisms had an electric and a magnetic field that is quite complex.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Burr|first=H. S.|last2=Lane|first2=C. T.|date=1935-10|title=Electrical Characteristics of Living Systems|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2601305/|journal=The Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine|volume=8|issue=1|pages=31–35|issn=0044-0086|pmc=PMC2601305|pmid=21433663}}</ref> (Burr, H. S., and Northrop, F. S. C., 1935) Reinhold Voll then discovered that human skin had certain signs that had higher electrical potential and a greater number of neural receptors than usual. These discoveries led the German natural Popp in 1975 to conclude that all the biological processes in the body were created due to the electromagnetic interaction of the cells. (Popp, F.A., et al., 2000). Indeed, they have demonstrated that the highly developed interaction system of an organism consists of electromagnetic waves and photons that act on the body. (Galle M., 2009) | |||
| Then Brugermann, who was Morell's assistant, modified this device. The new device he built offered the possibility of reducing or increasing the frequency emission for greater efficiency in therapies. Becker then, with his research, contributed to a deeper understanding of the healing process of electricity and its role of life's vital importance. Voll also experimented with the detection and application of electrical charges to the body for therapeutic purposes, and in 1988 he constructed an active medical acupuncture device approved by the ] (FDA). During the same period, a large number of doctors and researchers conducted studies on the effect of electromagnetic charges on the human body in different countries. | |||
| In the middle of the next decade in Russia, under the auspices of the Russian Academy of Physical Sciences, the construction of portable devices for bioresonance therapy began. These devices were used in the army and clinics for research purposes, where their effectiveness was proven. It has been patented thanks to its amazing results and its innovative design. | |||
| Since then, extensive research has been carried out on bioresonance treatment in various countries in the US, Europe and Asia with Russia being the leading country, where bioresonance is applied to hospitals, army and major university laboratories. Each year, the most modern bioresonance therapy devices with sophisticated features and capabilities are produced so as to increase their effectiveness. | |||
| Practitioners claim to be able to detect a variety of ]s and addictions. Some practitioners also claim they can treat diseases using this therapy without drugs, by stimulating a change of "bioresonance" in the cells, and reversing the change caused by the disease. The devices would need to be able to isolate and pinpoint pathogens' responses from the mixture of responses the device receives via the electrodes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Efficacy Study into Bioresonance Therapy|url=https://bioresonance.com/efficacy-study-into-bioresonance-therapy-slides/|publisher=Bioresonance.com|accessdate=27 November 2016|date=26 November 2016}}</ref> Transmitting these transformed signals over the same electrodes is claimed by practitioners to generate healing signals that have the curative effect.<ref name=qw /> | |||
| Many universities and corporations worldwide, through long-term research, have made technological advances in the field of electromagnetic therapy - bioresonance. In fact, hundreds of studies have been conducted in a wide range of countries. In particular, studies have been published that have shown the beneficial effect of therapy with the use of electromagnetic fields in various diseases. | |||
| ==Effectiveness== | |||
| Currently in bioresonance, portable devices of the seventh generation are used to treat and restore energy balance and base devices for bioenergy measurement and treatment via BRT. | |||
| One placebo-controlled study of the effects of bioresonance therapy showed that "MORA bioresonance therapy can markedly improve non-organic gastro-intestinal complaints."<ref>{{cite journal |vauthors=Nienhaus J, Galle M |title= |language=German |journal=Forsch Komplementmed |volume=13 |issue=1 |pages=28–34 |year=2006 |doi=10.1159/000090134 |pmid=16582548}}</ref> This research study, however, was conducted with a relatively small sample size of 20 people and published by a journal that exclusively publishes "alternative medicine" procedures. The bioresonance diagnosis was complemented by the practitioner's dietary suggestions, making for an uncontrolled experiment with no analytical methods. The only measuring methods present were the subjective analysis of the practitioner pre and post diagnosis. | |||
| ==Scientific criticism== | ==Scientific criticism== | ||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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Bioresonance therapy (including MORA therapy) is a pseudoscientific medical practice in which it is proposed that electromagnetic waves can be used to diagnose and treat human illness.
History and method
Bioresonance therapy was invented in Germany in 1977 by Franz Morell and his son-in-law, engineer Erich Rasche. Initially they marketed it as "MORA-Therapie", for MOrell and RAsche. Some of the machines contain an electronic circuit measuring skin-resistance, akin to the E-meter used by Scientology, which the bioresonance creators sought to improve; Franz Morell had links with Scientology.
Practitioners claim to be able to detect a variety of diseases and addictions. Some practitioners also claim they can treat diseases using this therapy without drugs, by stimulating a change of "bioresonance" in the cells, and reversing the change caused by the disease. The devices would need to be able to isolate and pinpoint pathogens' responses from the mixture of responses the device receives via the electrodes. Transmitting these transformed signals over the same electrodes is claimed by practitioners to generate healing signals that have the curative effect.
Effectiveness
One placebo-controlled study of the effects of bioresonance therapy showed that "MORA bioresonance therapy can markedly improve non-organic gastro-intestinal complaints." This research study, however, was conducted with a relatively small sample size of 20 people and published by a journal that exclusively publishes "alternative medicine" procedures. The bioresonance diagnosis was complemented by the practitioner's dietary suggestions, making for an uncontrolled experiment with no analytical methods. The only measuring methods present were the subjective analysis of the practitioner pre and post diagnosis.
Scientific criticism
Lacking any scientific explanation of how bioresonance therapy might work, researchers have classified bioresonance therapy as pseudoscience. Some scientific studies did not show effects above that of the placebo effect.
WebMD states: "There is no reliable scientific evidence that bioresonance is an accurate indicator of medical conditions or disease or an effective treatment for any condition."
Proven cases of online fraud have occurred, with a practitioner making false claims that he had the ability to cure cancer, and that his clients did not need to follow the chemotherapy or surgery recommended by medical doctors, which can be life-saving. Ben Goldacre ridiculed the BBC when it reported as fact a clinic's claim that the treatment had the ability to stop 70% of clients smoking, a better result than any conventional therapy.
In the United States of America the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies "devices that use resistance measurements to diagnose and treat various diseases" as Class III devices, which require FDA approval prior to marketing. The FDA has banned some of these devices from the US market, and has prosecuted many sellers of electrical devices for making false claims of health benefits.
According to Quackwatch the therapy is completely senseless and the proposed mechanism of action impossible.
See also
References
- Ernst E (June 2004). "Bioresonance, a study of pseudo-scientific language". Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd. 11 (3): 171–3. doi:10.1159/000079446. PMID 15249751.
- "FAQ". www.bioenergeticmedicine.org. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- "Scientology und die Bioresonanztherapie" (PDF). ABI INFO (in German). Stuttgart: Aktion Bildungsinformation e.V. 2003-11-14. p. 1. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
Die Bioresonanztherapie geht auf eine angebliche Entdeckung des im Jahr 1990 verstorbenen Frankfurter Arztes und hochrangigen Scientologen Dr. Franz Morell zurück.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|trans_title=ignored (|trans-title=suggested) (help) - "Efficacy Study into Bioresonance Therapy". Bioresonance.com. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
- ^ Stephen Barrett, M.D. (6 November 2004). "BioResonance Tumor Therapy". Quackwatch. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
- Nienhaus J, Galle M (2006). "". Forsch Komplementmed (in German). 13 (1): 28–34. doi:10.1159/000090134. PMID 16582548.
- Galle M (Oct 2004). "". Forsch Komplementärmed Klass Naturheilkd (in German). 11 (5): 306, author reply 306. doi:10.1159/000082152. PMID 15580708.
- Wüthrich B (2005). "Unproven techniques in allergy diagnosis" (PDF). J Investig Allergol Clin Immunol. 15 (2): 86–90. PMID 16047707. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-05-12.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - Schöni MH, Nikolaizik WH, Schöni-Affolter F (Mar 1997). "Efficacy trial of bioresonance in children with atopic dermatitis". Int Arch Allergy Immunol. 112 (3): 238–46. doi:10.1159/000237460. PMID 9066509.
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"BIORESONANCE Overview Information". WeMD. WebMD, LLC. 2014. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
There is no reliable scientific evidence that bioresonance is an accurate indicator of medical conditions or disease or an effective treatment for any condition.
- "BioResonance" Promoter Settles Charges
- Who's holding a smoking gun to bioresonance?
- Alan E. Smith (2007). "Bioresonance Therapy (BRT)". UnBreak Your Health: The Complete Guide to Complementary & Alternative Therapies. Loving Healing Press. p. 29. ISBN 1-932690-36-0.
{{cite book}}: External link in|chapterurl=|chapterurl=ignored (|chapter-url=suggested) (help) - "BioResonance Therapy". Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. 29 May 2012. Retrieved 10 August 2013.
Further reading
- "Your Friday Dose of Woo: MORA the same ol' same ol' woo". ScienceBlogs. 16 May 2008. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- Wandtke F, Biorensonanz-Allergietest versus pricktest und RAST, Allergologie 1993, 16, p. 144
- Wille A, Bioresonance therapy (biophysical information therapy) in stuttering children, Forsch Komplementärmed, 1999 Feb; 6 Suppl 1:50-2
- Hörner M, Bioresonanz: Anspruch einer Methode und Ergebnis einer technischen Überprüfung, Allergologie, 1995, 18 S. 302
- Kofler H, Bioresonanz bei Pollinose. Eine vergleichende Untersuchung zur diagnostischen und therapeutischen Wertigkeit, Allergologie 1996, 19, p. 114
- Niggemann B, Unkonventionelle Verfahren in der Allergologie. Kontroverse oder Alternative? Allergologie 2002, 25, p. 34
- Schultze-Werninghaus, paramedizinische Verfahren: Bioresonanzdiagnostik und -Therapie, Allergo J, 1993, 2, pp. 40–2
External links
- An overview of the pseudoscience behind "bioresonance therapy": "Electrodiagnostic" Devices