INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON LONGEVITY

Traditional and Innovative Concepts in the Atmosphere of a Blue Zone from February 27th to March 1st, 2025, in Montezuma (Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica)

Meet our international speakers

Welcome to the conference page on our International Symposium on Longevity.  

Staying Healthy and Youthful with Holistic Biological Medicine

The successful Netflix series by Dan Buettner, „How to Live to 100: The Secrets of the Blue Zones,“ took viewers to five places around the world where the local population shows remarkable longevity. The factors highlighted are diverse and range from concepts of nutrition, physical and mental activity, social integration, and religion to the use of specific natural remedies. At the symposium, some of these aspects will be explored in practice on-site and linked with evidence-based concepts of bioregulatory medicine.

Discover more: Unlocking the Secrets of Blue Zones: A Blueprint for Longevity and Health

Speakers
Programme
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Speakers

Dr. med. Ralf Oettmeier
Gais, Switzerland 

Orthopaedic specialist. Homeopathy, neural therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic therapy, naturopathy, radiology of the skeleton, integrative-biological cancer medicine, partial and full-body hyperthermia, psychosomatic medicine
Dr. Oettmeier is currently Head Physician of the Alpstein Clinic in Gais, Switzerland.  He has been head physician at both the “im Leben” Clinic in Greiz (the first certified hospital for biological medicine in Germany) and the Comprehensive Center for Biologic-Integrative Medicine and Dentistry at the Paracelsus Clinic in Lustmühle, Switzerland.
Therapy focus: biological cancer medicine and preventative medicine, further development of systemic procaine therapy, darkfield microscopy, quality management in biological medicine, integration of organ cell and stem cell treatment, and worldwide interdisciplinary cooperation.

 

Geroprotector No. 1: Procaine – The ASLAN Concept
The use of Procaine for neural therapeutic applications is well known and widespread. We differentiate between local, loco-regional (segmental), ganglia techniques and finally the treatment of interfering fields. Also dysbalances, malfunctions and blockades of inner organs like thyroid gland, adrenal gland, liver, spleen and pancreas as well as lymphatic system can be improved by using neural therapy. It is possible to increase the therapeutic success by the combination of Procain, approved natural remedies and healing affirmations. In detail there are being used ampoules of homeopathic, homotoxicologic, isopathic, anthroposophical and orthomolecular medicine as additives appropriate to the organ and indication. Finally, the neural therapeutic session will be completed by individual chosen psycho-somatic affirmations belonging to the organ as well as problems from the patient. This combination brings the appreciated neural therapy together with two „IN“s which means INgredients and INformation. During the workshop the background of the method will be presented and the main techniques will be demonstrated and trained with the participants.
Sanum Therapy for Microbial Balance
The human body consists of approx. 30x 1012 cells and there are at least ten times more bacteria and other microorganism. The highes concentration we have in the gut. The balance between symbiotic and protective bacteria and pathogens is very important for health and longevity. Using microbiome analysis we are able to understand and diagnose the intestinal situation. With the help of healthy nutrition, eating culture , pre- as well as probiotics we can correct dysbiosis and digestive dysfunctions. In this scope the use of SANUM remedies from fungi and bacteria it is possible to reach a sustainable and optimal balance in the gut. The Elements of the SANUM Therapy are System Regulation (supports regulatory capacity of individual body systems), Base Regulation (corrects milieu shifts) and Immune Regulation (of a disturbed or weakened immune system). We will discuss the approved strategies and health-promoting regulary functions.
Dr. med. Martin Landenberger
Munich, Germany
Specialist in General Medicine (Natural Medicine, Homeopathy, Certified Trainer for Natural Medicine, Sport Medicine, Chiro Theraphy, Neuraltherapy, Detox- Chelat complementary Cancer Therapie). Chairman of Gesellschaft für Bioimmuntherapie und Mikronutrition e.V. and Medical DIrector of Academy of Bioimmunetherapy in Munich.
Hormone loss as an age characteristic and hormone replacement therapy with bioidentical human hormone sources, as well as the interaction with increasing toxic burdens (heavy metals, chemicals, pesticides) and their detoxification
Strategy change in oncology: individual adaptation of conventional and complementary therapy strategies based on tumor gene expression and sensitivity of circulating tumor cells
Heinz Huber

Horb, Germany
Clinical training in internal medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, psychosomatics, more than 15 years as an emergency physician. Additional expertise in psychotherapy, homeopathy, neural therapy and palloative medicine.
Therapy Focus: Specialized in healing through homeopathy in combination with psychological care, full nutrition and an optimization of the personal environment.
Studied medicine at the University of Freiburg. Foundation and management of the „Ärztliches Zentrum für Klassische Homöopathie“ (ZKH) in Stuttgart, the Hahnemann-Klinik Bad Imnau. Published „Heinz Huber: Datenammlung in der homöopathischen Praxis. In: AHZ 03/2008, S. 132-138“ .

Classical Homeopathy and Healthy Aging
Homeopathic and integrative treatment options Cancer patients often fall into a state of despair, dread, and hopelessness following cancer diagnosis. Added to this is the massive pressure from doctors, relatives and friends to initiate treatment as soon as possible. Decisions under this enormous psychological pressure situation are often not easy. It makes sense to catch the patient first in his fear and despair, to offer him correct information from all sides about his illness and the therapeutic possibilities.Especially after or concomitant with a severely onerous acute conventional medical cancer therapy, it often makes sense to start a classical homeopathic treatment, which takes into account the mental level as well as specifically affects the tumor and the body’s own defense.In addition, under the homeopathic treatment side effects of necessary conventional medical measures such as surgery, chemotherapy and radiation are often tolerated better and less side effects. After 15 years of clinical work with cancer patients, homeopathy has established itself as the most central support in the treatment concept. Using case studies, the homeopathic possibilities and limitations are shown.
Prognosis improvement with classical homeopathy
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Andrea Klein-Huber

Horb, Germany
Alternative practitioner for psychotherapy and body therapy, Behavioral therapy,
Oberondiagnostician, Nutritional advice for cancer, MitoBiom Cell Therapie
Meditation leader and Relaxation techniques, Transformation – Quantum Healing
Dance therapist – focus oncology

Dr. med. Gesine Petereit M.A.
Dresden, Germany
Dr. Gesine Petereit, a physician dedicated to both body and soul, was born on February 23, 1969, in Leipzig. She studied medicine in Rostock, Nancy (France), and Dresden, earning her doctorate and receiving clinical and scientific training in Dresden and Nijmegen (Netherlands). Early in her career, she developed a strong interest in complementary medicine and was among the first to introduce a „Naturopathy“ lecture series at a university in newly unified Germany. She completed her medical training with distinction, specializing in General Medicine. After working at a clinic for biological tumor therapy in Greiz, she established her private practice in 2002, focusing on holistic, patient-centered care. She integrates the F.X. Mayr Therapy with mindfulness principles and applies established medical and psychotherapeutic treatments. Additionally, she has been a speaker at international conferences, offering insights into gut health through engaging lectures and workshops.
Longevity in the history of natural medicine
The presentation provides an overview of the analogies in various healing methodologies across different historical periods concerning the five pillars of naturopathy. Humanity, truthfulness, holism, and individual competencies form the fundamental basis of medical and therapeutic practice. This holistic perspective allows us, as complementary medicine practitioners, to implement a genuine and well-founded approach to medicine, both in specialized and socially competent areas. Since Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr’s groundbreaking focus on gut health, the therapy he developed—centered on the main pillars of sparing, training, cleansing, and substitution—has been incorporated into numerous healing concepts. In the modern healthcare system, the therapy according to F. X. Mayr is still being further established among treatment methods. By expanding this proven therapy with the principles of mindfulness through the Mindfulness-Mayr R approach, it integrates and enhances established medical and psychotherapeutic treatments. Combined with practical tips on dietetics and the practice and application of medical manual abdominal treatment, the therapy according to Dr. F. X. Mayr becomes a key aspect of complementary medical treatment concepts for chronic diseases. The shift towards a holistic, resource-oriented approach in combination with the principles of mindfulness is one of the main aspects of this treatment methodology, whose approaches are easily applicable for everyone..

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Dr. Homer Lim
Manila, Philippines
Dr. Homer Lim is Manila based allopathically trained doctor who earlier worked on geriatrics, but has become one the pioneers of integrative medicine in Philippines. Like Lenny DaCosta in Goa, India, he came to realize how pill popping of elderly people has gone out of proportion and it inspired him to seek other, less invasive modalities like integrative oncology and anti-aging treatments in order to maintain health and quality of life. Nowadays he works at Akesis Holistic Health, a center specialized in holistic wellness and alternative cancer treatments in Manila, being probably the best alternative cancer treatment center Philippines offers, or one of the best at least. Formerly he used to operate in three different places, one of them being Belle Cosmetic Surgery & Wellness center in San Juan city where I had my visit in 2014. I had to update this article a bit after my visit due to changes in his working arrangements, but in this review I focus on my personal experience that time despite being now somewhat outdated location wise. He is giving the same treatments in the new location as well.
James PM Odell, OMD, ND, L.Ac.
Louisville, KY
Dr. James Odell is the Executive and Medical Director of the Bioregulatory Medicine Institute (BRMI). BRMI is an international nonprofit, noncommercial institute for the promotion of Biological Regulatory Medicine. Dr. Odell is a Certified Traditional Naturopath with the American Naturopathic Certification Board. He is certified in acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Valuable Anti-Aging Asian Herbs and Products (Part 1 & 2)
Since ancient times traditional Asian medicine has been interested in preventing and keeping the mind and body youthful and healthy. Over 2000 years ago the ancient text Huangdi Neijing first described concepts of health preservation (antiaging). Recent studies have shown that certain traditional Asian herbs and substances are effective in intervention or prevention of aging-associated disorders. Common aging
characteristics include reduced somatic stem cell number, susceptibility to cardiovascular injuries, metabolic imbalances, neurodegenerative diseases, and increased risk for oncogenesis. 
Many of these aging characteristics can be mitigated with lifestyle, dietary, detoxification, and herbal strategies. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the kidney organ system holds the energetic blueprint “Jing” or “vital essence”. Its finite nature governs our growth, development, and reproductive capabilities – health and longevity. Thus, the adage “we are as old as our kidneys” Although the
Jing is finite because of environmental and biological influences, smart lifestyle choices and specific herbs and natural substances may help preserve it and promote health and longevity. Under the guidance of TCM theory, herbal medicines have long been used effectively to

combat disease and save lives. Several TCM herbal prescriptions, and health-promoting food substances have been used in antiaging treatment as Jing and Kidney tonics, and their antiaging properties have been demonstrated to be effective based on pharmacological experiments and clinical applications. Many traditional herbs have been shown to improve heart function, and ameliorate age-related reductions in brain performance, including memory, cognitive, and motor functions, via the preservation of redox homeostasis, telomere integrity, and inhibition of apoptosis. Additionally, certain traditional herbal preparations have been shown to delay intestinal aging 

through three pathways: anti-inflammatory, improving intestinal-metabolites and balancing the intestinal microbiome.
This presentation is in two parts and will outline the basics of traditional Chinese medicine antiaging physiology and describe
12 unique Asian herbs and products that promote health and longevity potential. The feature Asian herbs and unique natural
substances to be discussed are: Shilajit, Royal Jelly, Goji berries or wolf berries, Codonopsis pilosula, Cordyceps sinensis,
Curcumae longae, Formula Si Wu Tang, Astragalus (Huang Qi), Rhodiola rosea, Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge (Dang Shen), Ginseng, and Centella asiatica. Their beneficial properties, current clinical research, common usage, dosage, and culinary applications will
be presented.
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through three pathways: anti-inflammatory, improving intestinal
metabolites and balancing the intestinal microbiome.
This presentation is in two parts and will outline the
basics of
traditional Chinese medicine antiaging physiology and describe
12 unique Asian herbs and products that promote health and
longevity potential. The feature Asian herbs and unique natural
substances to be discussed are: Shilajit, Royal Jelly, Goji berries
or wolf berries,
Codonopsis pilosula, Cordyceps sinensis
,
Curcumae longae,
Formula Si Wu Tang
, Astragalus (Huang Qi),
Rhodiola rosea, Salvia
miltiorrhiza Bunge
(Dang Shen), Ginseng,
and Centella asiatica.
Their beneficial properties, current clinical
research, common usage, dosage, and culinary applications will
be presented.
Dr. David Contreras

Bogota, Columbia
Dr. David Contreras is currently one of the most recognized medical professionals in Colombia and other countries in the management of regeneration treatments and biomolecular therapy.

He graduated from Nueva Granda Military University as a Surgeon and General Doctor and he is currently carrying out a social program in Colombia with his Da Vida Foundation where biomolecular theraphy is being donated to patients of limited resources with various types of degenerative diseases and paralysis.

Moreover, he recently conducted research in the molecular biology, reprogramming, and differentiation of induced pluripotent- stem cells (iPSCs) at the Hormel Institute at the Mayo Clinic, Univesity of Minnesota.

He also participated in the publication of the book „VitOrgan Cellular Molecular Therapy“ in Hong Kong.

During all these years of experience working with biomolecular therapy, Dr. Contreas has had the opportunity not only to improve the qualtiy of life of a large number of patients but also he has achieved great personal and medical success.

Immuno modulation, Cell activation and Neuroplasticity : The Secret to Longevity vitOrgan Biomolecular Therapy

vitOrgan Biomolecular Therapy is the alternative treatment of the 21st Century. It stimulates and activates the body’s own healing and revitalizing powers „You can recapture the radiance of life“

VitOrgan biomolecular therapy is known as the world finest anti-aging technology developed in Stuttgart, Germany and has been the number one success story for over 70 years.
This therapy reactivates the synthesis power of cells, stimulating processes of cell regeneration and reactivation of cellular components that induce a renewal in the functioning of the organs and consequently the reactivation of cellular healing events.

The benefits of vitOrgan Biomolecular therapy are innumerable for revitalizing and strengthening our body’s immune and defense mechanisms.

Damaged organs and cells can benefit from the regenerative healing process.
The desire effects of Biomolecular Therapy are experienced within the first few weeks of the treatment.
You feel regenerated, revitalized and energized.
You have an enhanced metabolism.
Improved blood circulation.
You have an improvement of mental power, a sharper and better memory.
You can even achieve an improvement of health and quality of life.

„Awaken the power of your cells“

Thomas Aksnes

Bergen, Norway

Thomas Aksnes is the Founder & Head of Innovation at Health Optimizing. He is the father of the Health Optimizing concept and methodologies, and has led their amazing team of scientists and medical specialists over two decades with a commitment to evolving the concept, technologies, and clinics.

He is largely considered one of the world authorities in technology-based medicine (seen as the future of medicine among many specialists) and has been a frontier in the development of this emerging field. His expertise is widely sought-after and he has been the featured keynote speaker at more than 100 health conferences globally.

Thomas has dedicated his life to redefining the medical paradigm. With proof of concept from hundreds of thousands of clients globally having achieved invaluable help with their health through his innovative methodologies, his main priority is now creating global accessibility to leading-edge health solutions. He is an idealist on a mission!

Redefining the medical paradigm
The current medical paradigm was developed before technologies existed for mapping out health challenges by the roots.

Symptom reduction naturally be came the main focus, not considering that most symptoms are consequential to important intrinsic responses to the problem. By interfering with the intrinsic healing processes, health challenges more easily develop to be come chronic. That, combined with the negative development of dietary factors, have resulted in more than half the population in the western world developing chronic health problems, and the statistics are getting worse every year. 

The situation today is that technologies exist for assessing health in a much more comprehensive way, including mapping out trigger factors and underlying causations. Technologies also exist for fixing problems by the roots and restoring necessary self-regulating and self-healing mechanisms. And furthermore, the proof of concept and medical approvals already exist. What prevents the paradigm shift today is the enormous lag in implementation of new methodologies that don’t fit the current health care system. Scalability has also been lacking due to the intensive educational requirements for the new methodologies.

The presentation will cover these topics and paint the picture of what potential the redefined medical paradigm offers for detecting, solving, and preventing health challenges and optimizing health and longevity. The trend of the statistics for chronic illness must be turned around,
and the presentation will outline how it can be done through a new direction in medicine and vast implementation of technology-based methodologies.
Dr. med. Kurt Mosetter

Konstanz, Germany

Dr. Kurt Mosetter is a physician, naturopath, and author, born in 1964 in southern Germany, in the Black Forest. He studied human medicine at the Albert Ludwigs University in Freiburg im Breisgau and specialized in the physics of the neuromuscular system concerning musculoskeletal pain.

For many years, Dr. Kurt Mosetter gathered extensive knowledge in various medical disciplines, both in clinics and through exchanges with medical professionals from around the world. He gained valuable experience with Dr. Tilman Goerttler, Dr. Otto Bergsmann, and Dr. Walter Packi, which served as a foundation for his therapy method. He also worked repeatedly over many years in the neurosurgery department at the government hospital Bir Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal.

 

Extra activities

Evenings on the beach

Evenings on the beach

Morning Qi Gong

Morning Qi Gong

Cocoa ceremony

Cocoa ceremony

Amazing sunrise

Amazing sunrise

Bird watching

Bird watching

Discover the wildlife

Discover the wildlife

Calming waves

Calming waves

Calming waves

Beautiful landscape

Beautiful landscape

Morning Yoga

Morning Yoga

Forest walks

Forest walks

Forest walks

Programme

Wednesday, 26.2.25:

 

Getting there, small get-together meeting in the evening (from 7 pm)

Thursday, 27.2.25:

 

09.00 AM: Welcoming of the participants. Introduction of the accompanying team

09.30 AM: Longevity in the history of natural medicine (G. Petereit, Dresden, Germany) 

10.30 AM: From Nobel Prizes and Natural Substances to the “Methusalem Healthspan” (K. Mosetter, Konstanz, Germany)

 

11.30 AM: joint lunch, relaxing by the pool and aqua jogging

2.00 PM: The thymus gland and its relationship to anti-aging  (Dr. James Odell, Louisville, USA) 

3.00 PM: Classical homeopathy and healthy aging (H. Huber, Horb, Germany)

 

4.00 PM: Coffee break

 

4.30 PM: Bioenergetic approaches for healthy aging – the “health optimizing” concept (Thomas Aksned, Bergen, Norway) 

5.30 PM: Hormone loss as an age characteristic and hormone replacement therapy with bioidentical human hormone sources, as well as the interaction with increasing toxic burdens (heavy metals, chemicals, pesticides) and their detoxification (M. Landenberger, Munich, Germany)

 

6.30 PM: End of the first day

 

Optional from 8 pm: Experience the fluorescent algae in the sea

 

Friday, 28.2.25:

 

09.00 AM:  Relaxation exercises by the sea (A. Huber, Horb, Germany)
09.30 AM:  SANUM therapy for microbial balance  (R. Oettmeier, Gais, Switzerland)

10.30 AM:  Immunomodulation, Cell Activation and Neuroplasticity through biomolecular Therapy  (D. Contreras, Bogota, Colombia)

11.30 AM: joint lunch, relaxing by the pool and aqua jogging

 

2.00 PM: Immunometabolism and DNA-repair: the rules for genetic reprogramming (K. Mosetter, Konstanz, Germany)
3.00 PM: Valuable Anti-Aging Asian Herbs and Products (Dr. James Odell, BRMI USA)
4.30 PM: Expansion and harmonization of consciousness: Introduction to the most important psychoactive substances of Latin America (Kristof Czartoryski, Costa Rica)
5.00 PM: Nutrition for a healthier and longer life (A. Huber, Horb, Germany)

 

6.30 PM: End of second day

 

Optional from 8 pm: Discussion with the speakers on the topic of longevity

 

Saturday, 1.3.25:

 

09:00 AM: Qi Gong (A. Huber, Horb, Germany)
09:30 AM: Strategy change in oncology: individual adaptation of conventional and complementary therapy strategies based on tumor gene expression and sensitivity of circulating tumor cells (M. Landenberger, Munich, Germany)

10:45 AM: Methods of blood purification by using apheresis – an overview (R. Oettmeier, Gais, Switzerland)

 

11:30 AM: joint lunch, relaxing by the pool, and aqua jogging

 

2:00 PM: Prognosis improvement of cancer patients through classical homeopathy (H. Huber, Horb, Germany)

3:00 PM: Geroprotector No. 1 Procaine – the ASLAN concept (R. Oettmeier, Gais, Switzerland)

 

4:00 PM: Break

 

4:30 PM: Mushrooms, their healing and life-extending effects (Roti, Costa Rica)

5.15 PM: Senolytics: A key to longevity (H. Lim, Manila Philippines)

 

6:30 PM: Closing of the symposium, presentation of diplomas

 

from 8.00 PM: join final evening with dancing on the beach

Sunday, 2.3.25: optional additional program (I)

A day in the jungle paradise

 

9.00 AM: Qi Gong and warm-up exercises for the day  (Andrea Klein-Huber)

9.30 AM: Jungle hike and explanation of local plants and medicinal plants with Marcony Lacayo from the Maleku tribe. Making and enjoying fresh fruit juices and smoothies

1.30 PM: A healthy local meal
3.00 PM: Centenarian tells his story
3.45 PM: What life is like in Costa Rica with Heinz Huber and Andrea Klein-Huber
4.00 PM: A typical cocoa ceremony

5.00 PM: Short meditation session

optional additional program (2) – self experience

 

5.30 PM: Self-experience with healing mushrooms (Roti, Costa Rica)
6.30 PM: end of program

 

Relax in short breaks in the pool, please bring swimwear

Seminar Details

Venue:
The conference hotel arrangements as well as a list of recommended accommodations in and around the area are currently being finalized
Seminar Fee:
USD 1,200 (registration by 31.11.24 -> USD 900), including script,
break refreshments, lunch and a get-together party with music on the last evening
Additional Program Fee:

USD 250 (registration by 31.11.24 -> USD 200)

Participants:

Doctors, alternative practitioners, and pharmacists (limited to 25 participants)

Sponsorship:

(company materials will be presented): USD 500

Organizer:
Akademie für Bioimmuntherapie München,
Barer Straße 1a, 80333 München

Tel. +49 8951403744
E-Mail: akademie@landenbergers.de

 

Program for accompanying persons or in the evening:
• Visit to the waterfalls in Montezuma and a delicious breakfast at Amor di Mar
• Zipline
• Visit at a seaside brewery
• Market in Montezuma on Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM
• Live music and dancing

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