Bloodletting

Classic bleeding procedure. Rheological measure for isovolaemic dilution.

The extracted volume is replaced by reabsorption from the tissue. This decongestion improves the microcirculation.

Conventional medicine indicated for porphyria cutanea tarda and polycythemia vera. Naturopathically also in overfed patients, metabolic diseases such as obesity, gout, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, diseases with a Hct > 40% and a Hb of > 145 g/l, hemochromatosis. Hypertension. Also in cardiovascular diseases, respiratory problems, shortness of breath, dizziness, sweating and circulatory disorders of the brain. Venous stasis corresponding to chronic venous insufficiency Venous insufficiency, chronic.

Collection of up to 100-300 ml of blood 1-2 times/week from the arm vein, control of the crit. For porphyria cutanea tarda and polycythaemia vera up to 500 ml/week.

vasovagal reaction - Caution: Lie patient down! Headache, shingling, haematoma locally at the blood collection site, infection of the puncture site.

Anemia, dehydration, acute diarrhea, hypotension. Physically debilitated patients.age > 80 yearscoronary heart disease, during mensturation.

Notice. Bloodletting therapy is indicated for full types, not for empty types.