THE LÖSEN APPROACH: Solving Systems vs. Chasing Symptoms

the lösen method

READ TIME: 4.5 mins • AUTHOR: Dr Hasenbank

LÖSEN • What Does It Mean?

LÖSEN is the German word for "solve," but like many words in other languages, it carries more depth. It conveys the message of unraveling, unwinding, unlocking, resolution, and ultimately, freedom. I took a simple yet powerful concept and molded it into a philosophy. LÖSEN:

"Solve the Source."

But why focus on solving the source vs chasing symptoms? Simply put, solving the source leads to lasting clarity, empowerment, and transformation. Chasing symptoms keeps you stuck in a cycle of temporary relief, confusion, and ongoing frustration without finding a solution for your issue.

THE LÖSEN APPROACH: Finding & Fixing Systems vs. Chasing Symptoms

When it comes to healthcare, you can take two distinct paths: the traditional Legacy Healthcare System or the proactive, solutions-based LÖSEN Method. One path focuses on naming conditions and treating symptoms—the equivalent of putting electrical tape over the warning light on your car's dashboard. The other focuses on digging deeper, understanding the intricate systems of your body, and fixing the root cause of the issue. Let's unpack the differences between these approaches and explore why one leads to frustration and the other to transformation.

LEGACY HEALTHCARE: Naming Conditions & Chasing Symptoms

Imagine you're experiencing regular back pain. You visit your doctor, and after a quick examination, you walk out with a diagnosis—maybe something like "muscle strain" or "sciatica." The doctor prescribes medication or recommends physical therapy. For a while, the pain subsides, but then it returns. So you try something else: a new specialist, another medication, or even a procedure. Yet, the cycle of pain persists.

This legacy system is designed to label your condition and treat its symptoms, not necessarily to uncover and address what's causing it. While a diagnosis can bring some level of temporary relief or validation that you are not making this up ("Finally, I have a name for what's wrong!"), it doesn't answer the more critical question: Why is this occurring?

The Warning Light on the Dashboard: Treating symptoms is like putting tape over that annoying warning light in your car. Sure, you don't see it anymore, but the problem is still there, slowly wreaking havoc under the surface.
The Outcome of This Approach: For many, this leads to confusion, frustration, and eventually hopelessness. The endless pursuit of relief without resolution feels like a hamster on a treadmill—no matter how hard you try, you're not moving forward. This approach leads to a problem or repair in the end.

THE LÖSEN METHOD: Proactive, Systems-Based Healthcare

Now, imagine another approach. Instead of simply naming your issue or prescribing a temporary fix, the LÖSEN Method asks: What's causing this? What's happening inside your body that's creating these symptoms? What can be done to keep this from reoccurring?

At LÖSEN, the focus is on finding and fixing the root cause. By understanding how the interconnected systems of your body work together—or, in some cases, don't. Back pain isn't "just back pain." It's a signal from your body that something deeper is not functioning as it should. By looking for culprits from both the Outside-In (movement, posture, and daily habits) and the Inside-Out (internal factors like digestion, hormones, and mindset), the LÖSEN Method uncovers the underlying source of your symptoms. It offers lasting solutions to truly resolve your issue for good.

Popping the Hood: This is the equivalent of lifting the hood of your car, diagnosing the issue, and fixing it for good. No tape, no quick fixes—just clarity and resolution.
The Outcome of This Approach: Instead of confusion, you gain clarity. Instead of frustration, you feel empowered. And instead of hopelessness, you experience transformation. With the LÖSEN Method, you don't just survive—you thrive.

Two Patients, Two Paths

Let's explore what happens when two individuals—let's call them Anna and Mark—choose different approaches to their health challenges.

ANNA: She Took the Legacy Approach

Anna begins experiencing chronic fatigue, lack of motivation, and muscle pain. She visits several doctors and eventually receives a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. She's prescribed medications to manage her symptoms, but over time, the fatigue worsens, and the pain spreads. She feels trapped in a cycle of doctor visits, tests, and treatments that offer little relief. Overwhelmed and disheartened, Anna begins to accept that this is her "new normal."

Anna's Outcome: Confusion about the cause, frustration with temporary relief, and resignation to "surviving" her symptoms without fully understanding or addressing their source.

MARK: He Took the Proactive Approach

Mark also experiences fatigue, lack of motivation, and muscle pain, but instead of chasing symptom relief, he turns to the LÖSEN Method. Through a systems-based assessment, he discovered that his symptoms are connected to a lack of restorative sleep (low melatonin), a history of chronic stress (low cortisol and dopamine), and an underlying sensitivity to certain foods (antibody-driven inflammation). By addressing these root causes—improving his melatonin production, boosting his cortisol and dopamine production from the adrenal glands, and eliminating foods certain foods from his diet —Mark began to feel and function better within days and continues to see improvements every week. Over time, his energy, focus, and motivation returned, and his pain disappeared.

Mark's Outcome: Clarity about the cause, empowerment through targeted solutions, and transformation in how he feels and functions. Mark doesn't just feel better; he has the tools and knowledge to boost his health and also thrive in life.

Why the Legacy Approach Fails

The legacy healthcare system is reactive. It's designed to respond to symptoms rather than prevent or resolve them. While this approach has its place (e.g., emergencies or acute conditions), it often falls short when it comes to chronic issues. The focus on treating symptoms in isolation ignores the interconnectedness of the body's systems, leaving patients stuck in a cycle of temporary fixes and recurring problems.

Why the LÖSEN Approach Works

The LÖSEN Method is proactive. It views the body as a complex, interconnected system where every symptom is a clue. Instead of asking, "What's wrong with you?" we ask, "Why is this happening?" This shift in perspective allows us to move beyond symptom management and focus on true healing.

CLARITY: By identifying the root cause, you eliminate confusion and gain a clear understanding of your health challenges.
EMPOWERMENT: With the knowledge and tools to address the source of your symptoms, you take control of your health journey.
TRANSFORMATION: Solving the source leads to lasting change, helping you move from merely surviving to truly thriving.

THE END GOAL: Survive vs. Thrive

The legacy approach helps you survive. Sometimes, that is critical and needed in the short term. It provides temporary relief and keeps you afloat, but it doesn't address the underlying cause nor empower you to take control of your health.

The LÖSEN Method helps you thrive. Understanding and addressing the root cause of your symptoms gives you the freedom to be in control of how you feel and function, as well as live fully with energy, motivation, focus, and freedom.

Your Journey to Clarity Starts Here

You don't have to stay stuck in the cycle of confusion and frustration. The LÖSEN Method offers a new way forward—a way to unlock the maze of your symptoms and regain control of your health. Are you ready to stop chasing symptoms and start solving the source?

Visit SolveTheSource.com to get started on your journey from confusion to clarity.

About Dr. Hasenbank

Dr. Hasenbank is the founder of LÖSEN Academy, a revolutionary platform dedicated to helping individuals uncover and solve the root causes of their chronic symptoms. With over 20 years of experience in private practice, Dr. Hasenbank has worked with countless patients who felt dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck in cycles of symptom management. Inspired by their stories, he developed the LÖSEN Method, which combines a systems-based approach with actionable strategies to empower people to take control of their health.

Dr. Hasenbank's mission is simple yet profound: to bring clarity to the confused, hope to the hopeless, and a path forward for those ready to reclaim their well-being. Whether addressing sleep issues, stress, fatigue, or chronic pain, he focuses on inside-out and outside-in connections to deliver rapid relief and lasting transformation.

When he's not helping patients unravel the root causes of their discomfort, you can find Dr. Hasenbank pursuing his passions for lifelong learning, food, travel and outdoor adventures. Connect with him at SolveTheSource.com or reach out directly at [email protected].