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Nutritional Testing with Kinesiology

by <A HREF= " aol://4344:1679.AUTH_022.13636669.525466620 " >Chris Holderman </A>

 

Do you have days that you wake up in a " fog " for no apparent reason? Do you

have a food or beverage that you think might be causing a problem for you?

Here is a simple way to determine how your body reacts to food, beverages, or

nutritional supplements (such as vitamins, minerals, or herbs).

 

Based on a simple kinesiology belief that your body knows everything about

itself, this technique will show what may create negative effects. This has

been referred to as Muscle Response Testing, Muscle Testing, Nutritional

Testing -- it really doesn't matter what you call it. When it is done

correctly, it is very reliable and accurate.

 

The first thing you need to do is find a " clear " indicator muscle. There are

two muscles commonly used as indicator muscles for this sort of testing: the

anterior deltoid and the medial deltoid. The anterior deltoid is the muscle

over the joint of the shoulder and the arm, on the front side of the body

(anterior means front). Its origin (primary attachment to the skeleton) is

the third of the collar bone nearest the shoulder, and its insertion

(secondary attachment to the skeleton) is to the humerus, just inside of the

bicep muscle of the upper arm, about one-third of the way down the upper arm.

 

The direction of the muscle fibers runs between the origin and insertion

points. The motion of the anterior deltoid is to raise the arm up toward

shoulder height in front of the body. In order to use this muscle for

nutritional testing, you must first make sure that it is functioning

correctly. To test this, raise your arm to a 45 degree angle straight in

front of your body, with the elbow straight and the palm facing down. Have a

friend or family member (the tester) gently push down on the arm, using two

fingers, at a point above the wrist. The muscle should hold against this

gentle pressure, and the arm should stay in place. Lightly squeeze the fibers

of this muscle together with your thumb and forefinger three or four times.

 

Now have the tester re-test the muscle, and you will find the muscle has been

" turned off, " and the arm is easily pushed down toward the body. In order to

return the muscle to its normal condition, simply push the fibers of the

muscle apart three or four times with your thumbs, in the same place you

originally squeezed them together. Now when you retest the muscle, you will

find it is working as it did when you first tested it. This shows this muscle

is ready to use as an indicator muscle.

 

The medial deltoid is the muscle over the center of the shoulder. Its origin

is from the ridge of the shoulder blade to the top of the shoulder on the

front, and its insertion is the side of the upper arm, to the humerus. The

direction of the muscle fibers runs between the origin and insertion points.

The motion of the medial deltoid is to raise the arm straight out to the side

of the body by drawing the arm away from the body, lifting the elbow. To make

sure this muscle is functioning correctly, raise your arm to a 90 degree

angle straight out to the side of your body, with the elbow straight and the

palm facing down.

 

Follow the same procedure as listed above for the anterior deltoid. When you

have gone through all the steps and have the muscle functioning as it did

when you first tested it, it is then ready to use as an indicator muscle.

 

The testing procedure is as follows: simply place any food, beverage, or

supplement on your tongue, and have the tester test the indicator muscle. If

the muscle stays strong, the substance being tested has no negative effect on

your body. If the muscle goes weak, the substance being tested has a negative

effect for your body and should not be taken in any form.

 

If you do not wish to place the item on your tongue, you can simply hold it

to the area of the thymus, just above the center of the chest, where the

heart is located. Then test the indicator muscle. The results will be

accurate; the same as if you had put the substance on your tongue.

 

There are several things to understand when using this technique --

 

* First, if you test something that current knowledge says is bad for the

body (such as caffeine or refined sugar), and the indicator muscle stays

strong, the body being tested is probably addicted to that substance. To find

out, try to weaken the muscle using the spindle cell technique (See <A

HREF= " aol://4344:1679.KIN_005.13647514.537901304 " >Quick

Relief from Muscle Cramps</A>). If the muscle cannot be weakened using that

technique while the substance is held to the thymus or on the tongue, then

the body is addicted to that substance.

 

* Second, keep in mind that your body is a fluid thing, constantly changing.

It is influenced by emotional stress, the amount of water in the body, the

types of foods eaten, and many other factors. Because a certain food,

beverage or supplement shows a negative effect on one day does not mean that

it will always be that way. After a relatively short time of being removed

from the diet (sometimes as little as a week), the substance may no longer be

a problem, as long as it is not used in the manner it was previously. I

recommend re-testing on a periodic basis.

 

* Third, and most importantly, do not use this method of testing for any

prescribed medication. If you are on a prescription medication, it is because

your body was in crisis at the time of the prescription. You and the doctor

who prescribed the medication should determine together whether or not you

should stop taking that medication. Do not take responsibility for that on

your own.

 

This technique can help you determine which foods, beverages, and supplements

can potentially be a problem for your body. If you get results with which you

are uncomfortable, and wish to pursue it further, get blood tests or skin

scratch tests to ease your mind. Always trust your instincts and do what you

feel is the best thing for you.

 

Nutritional Testing with Kinesiology

Part 2

by <A HREF= " aol://4344:1679.HOL_000.13636669.525466620 " >Chris Holderman</A>

(AltM Chris)

 

Kinesiology techniques can be an extremely reliable tool in determining how

your body reacts to any food, beverage, supplement or substance, but it is

necessary to fully understand what the muscles are telling you. When doing

nutritional testing, you must be aware that there are four possible

responses:

 

* First -- there is no change in the indicator muscle (IM), but it can be

weakened by spindle cell technique. The substance being tested has no

negative effect on your body. For example, when the anterior deltoid muscle

is tested while a small amount of honey is on the tongue, it stays strong

when initially tested, but can be weakened by spindle cell technique.

 

* Second -- the IM goes weak when initially tested, but then returns to a

strong condition as the substance being tested is held on the tongue or next

to the thymus. This generally indicates a sensitivity to the substance being

tested. This is the body's way of saying, " I don't like this, but I'll be OK

if you don't give me too much of it. " Many people see this response with

something they don't normally have in their diet, but which they consider

" bad " for them (e.g., giving a small amount of refined sugar to someone who

normally doesn't eat products containing refined sugar).

 

* Third -- the IM goes weak and stays weak, no matter how long the substance

being tested is held on the tongue or next to the thymus. Kinesiologists

consider this an " allergy " response; the body's way of saying, " This stuff is

just plain bad for me. Get it away from me now! " (e.g., when refined sugar is

given to someone regularly uses refined sugar).

 

* Fourth -- the IM remains strong and cannot be weakened with spindle cell

technique or any other means, as long as the substance being tested is on the

tongue or next to the person's thymus. This indicates an addiction, either

physical or emotional, to the substance being tested (e.g., if a person has

to have caffeine, nicotine, or any other drug or substance on a daily basis

in order to function).

 

Some good news -- these responses can change if you listen to your body and

avoid those things that weaken the indicator muscle. Both allergy and

addiction responses can be eliminated by removing from your diet the

substances that cause those responses. After a certain amount of time -- this

varies depending on the substance, and whether the produced response is

allergic or addictive -- those same substances that had a negative effect on

your body will become a sensitivity, simply by removing them from your diet.

You can then have them in small amounts on an irregular basis with little

harm to your body. For example, I recommend this for many people who eat

dairy foods.

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Quick Relief From Muscle Cramps

by <A HREF= " aol://4344:1679.HOL_000.13636669.525466620 " >Chris Holderman</A>

(AltM Chris)

 

Do you suffer from muscle cramps? There is a kinesiology technique that

works quickly and easily on any muscle that you can get to. This technique is

used to alleviate cramping muscles, whether in an athletic situation or home

in bed in the middle of the night.

 

Spindle Cell Technique

Spindle cell technique involves a sensory feedback system -- the spindle

cell mechanism. For the most benefit, it is helpful to have a basic knowledge

of muscle structure (i.e., in which direction the muscle fibers run). Muscle

fibers generally run between the primary attachment point of the muscle to

the skeleton (called the origin) and the secondary attachment point of the

muscle to the skeleton (called the insertion).

 

The spindle cell mechanism is in the center of the muscle, and it senses the

relative length of the muscle fibers. If a muscle is cramping, the fibers are

contracted, or shortened. The electrical impulses sent by the nervous system

(which cause the fibers to contract) need to be " turned off. " In order to

relieve the cramping situation, squeeze the muscle fibers together in the

center of the muscle. This tells the spindle cell mechanism that the muscle

fibers are too short. When this message is carried to the brain, the brain

responds by sending electrical impulses that will cause the muscle fibers to

lengthen, thereby relieving the cramping.

 

Test the Technique for Yourself

You can do a simple test on the anterior (front) deltoid muscle. It is the

muscle over the joint of the shoulder and the arm, on the front side. Its

origin is the third of the collar bone nearest the shoulder, and its

insertion is to the humerus, just inside of the bicep muscle of the upper arm

about one-third of the way down the upper arm. The motion of the anterior

deltoid is to raise the arm up toward shoulder height in front of the body.

 

Have a friend raise his arm to a 45-degree angle straight in front of the

body, with the elbow straight and the palm facing down. Gently push down on

the arm with two fingers at a point above the wrist. The muscle should hold

against this gentle pressure, and the arm should stay in place. Lightly

squeeze the fibers of this muscle together with your thumb and forefinger

three or four times. Now retest the muscle and you will find that the muscle

has been " turned off, " and the arm is easily pushed down toward the body. In

order to return the muscle to its normal condition, simply push the fibers of

the muscle apart three or four times with your thumbs, in the same place that

you originally squeezed them together. When you retest the muscle, you will

find that it is working as it did when you first tested it.

 

Practical Application

You can use this technique on any cramping muscle on the surface of the body.

People who have stressful jobs use this technique to quickly relieve muscle

tension pain in the shoulders and neck (generally the upper trapezius muscle

is involved). Simply squeeze the fibers together in the center of the muscle

to relieve the cramp. Relief will come within seconds of using this

technique.

 

A Word of Caution About Persistent Cramping

If you have a muscle or muscles that regularly cause pain from cramping, you

should consult a trusted health care professional to make sure you are

getting proper nutrition. Persistent muscle cramps are one indication of a

possible lack of vital minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, or potassium.