German New Medicine (GNM) is based on five biological laws that describe the relationship between emotional trauma, brain activity, and physical health.
Here are the 5 Biological Laws:
 
1. The First Biological Law
(The Iron Rule of Cancer):
Every disease originates from a significant biological conflict or shock experience, referred to as a DHS (Dirk Hamer Syndrome).
This DHS is a sudden, unexpected, and emotionally distressing event that the individual is not prepared for.
The specific type of conflict determines where the corresponding disease will manifest in the body.
For instance, a conflict related to self-devaluation might impact the skeletal system, while a separation conflict could affect the skin.
 
2. The Second Biological Law
(The Two-Phased Nature of Disease):
Every disease progresses through two distinct phases:
The conflict-active phase and the healing phase.
Conflict-active phase:
This phase begins immediately after the DHS and is characterized by stress, increased activity of the sympathetic nervous system, and specific biological changes in the affected organ or tissue.
Healing phase:
This phase begins once the conflict is resolved.

It is marked by the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and the body initiating repair processes, which may be accompanied by inflammation, pain, or other symptoms.
 
3. The Third Biological Law
(The Ontogenetic System of Tumors and Cancer-Equivalent Diseases):
This law describes how different types of tissues and organs respond to conflicts based on the embryonic germ layer they originated from.
Organs derived from the same germ layer (endoderm, mesoderm, ectoderm) will generally respond to conflicts with similar biological programs.
This means the location and nature of tissue changes (cell proliferation, tissue loss, or functional impairment) during both the conflict-active and healing phases are dictated by the germ layer of the affected organ and its corresponding brain relay.
 
4. The Fourth Biological Law
(The Ontogenetic System of Microbes):
Microbes (bacteria, fungi, viruses) are not the primary cause of diseases but rather play a supportive role during the healing phase.
Microbes assist in tissue repair and the restoration of normal function after a conflict has been resolved.
Different types of microbes are associated with the healing phases of organs derived from different germ layers.
 
5. The Fifth Biological Law
(The Quintessence):
Diseases are not malfunctions or errors but rather part of the body's natural biological response to unexpected, emotionally distressing situations.
These responses are "Significant Biological Special Programs of Nature," designed to help the organism adapt and survive.
Understanding these biological programs allows individuals to better grasp the nature of their symptoms and work towards resolving the underlying emotional conflict that triggered the disease process.
In summary, German New Medicine proposes that diseases are not arbitrary events but rather the body's attempt to cope with emotional shocks and regain balance.