Description
Despite new scientific possibilities in diagnostics and therapy, chronic diseases – including cancer – continue to increase dramatically. This is not only a threat to peoples’ health, but also a financial problem. A new perspective is necessary: instead of treating symptoms, more causal research needs to be conducted, taking into account environmental causes for these diseases. Citing numerous examples, the study makes a strong case for therapy beyond classic academic medicine and encourages those affected by environmental stress to take their health into their own hands. Walter Wortberg was a medical practitioner for general, environmental and tropical medicine, as well as acupuncture and neuropathic treatment until 2003. He is particularly interested in occupational politics, gerontology (Max-Brger-Preis 1986) and environmental medicine. Contents: Consequences of the exploitation of nature – Environmental medicine – Healing and prevention – Case studies from environmental medicine – Practical environmental medical studies – New diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities – Healthy lifestyle – Practical approach when suspecting an environmental disease.
