title: Albert Heim (1849-1937): The Multifaceted Geologist Who Influenced Research Into Near-death Experiences and Suggestion Therapy.
abstract: Swiss geologist Albert Heim is well known for his pioneering contributions to several aspects of geology, and for his role in establishing the breeding of different kinds of Swiss mountain dogs. In the field of near-death research, it is also recognized that he performed a pioneering study into near-death states of falling mountaineers. It seems hardly known, however, that Heim also influenced suggestion therapy significantly-in particular, the treatment of warts by suggestion. This article provides an overview of Heim's contribution in the latter field of study.
authors.affiliation: Ida Kerkovius-Street, Freiburg 979100, Germany. Electronic address: michaelnahm@web.de.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Nahm
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000266:history / Q000401:mortality; D000818:Animals; D001947:Breeding / Q000266:history; D003643:Death; D004285:Dogs; D005844:Geology / Q000266:history; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D026441:Mind-Body Therapies / Q000266:history*; D009051:Mountaineering; D010268:Parapsychology / Q000266:history*; D011603:Psychophysiology / Q000266:history*; D012106:Research / Q000266:history; D012586:Science / Q000266:history*; D013404:Suggestion; D013557:Switzerland; D014860:Warts / Q000266:history / Q000628:therapy
keywords: Albert Heim; Geologist; Near-death experiences; Suggestion therapy; Warts