10 Steps to Wellness
		1. Remove Nerve Interference and Correct Structural Problems
		2. Rebalance Electromagnetics
		3. Reset the Adreneal Glands and the General Adaptive System
		4. Repair Nutrition for Organ or System Weakness
		5. Remove Infective Organisms
		6. Replace Enzymes and/or Hydrochloric Acid
		7. Re-inoculate the Bowel Flora
		8. Remove Heavy Metals
		9. Eliminate Allergies and Sensitivities
		10. Remove Abnormal Emotional Patterns

Spinal and extremity adjustments are used to realign the spine and remove nerve interference. In my office I mostly use instruments to make adjustments. Hands on adjustments are needed occasionally in the neck and drop adjustments are often used for the sacroiliac joints. Cranio-sacral therapy involves normalizing the movement of the 24 bones and fluid (CSF) in the skull and spinal cord. The brain and the spinal cord control all functions of the body. The brain is the main computer of the body. And the nerves and spinal cord are the phone system or "Internet" of the body. If there is a disruption in the “information flow” along this pathway, then that part of the body will not receive or transmit the necessary information to maintain proper function. This is a significant cause of decreased function in the body. The fascia is like cellophane, which connects all the muscles and organs, from the bottom of the feet to the top of the head. Like putting a twist into a taut sheet of cellophane, lines of stress will form, which travel throughout the body. These contractions reduce the flow blood, lymph fluid, and nerve impulses. To release the cranium and fascia and mobilize the organs I mostly use a Percussor instrument. This instrument resembles a massage tool, but works more like a “piston,” working in one plane of motion to very effectively break up scar tissue and unwind adhesions in the tissue. It is not painful, and it greatly speeds up the therapeutic process.

2. Rebalance Electromagnetics
The body is also an electrical system, and works analogous to a direct current, like how a battery runs a toy. There are, however, many alternating current systems in our environment, such as anything plugged into a wall socket. Such currents create electro-magnetic frequencies (EMFs) which are destructive to the body.  Muscle response testing is used to determine if electromagnetic fields make the patient's body weak. A significant amount of research has shown that electromagnetic fields are involved or implicated in many of the chronic health conditions seen in our modern world. One inexpensive and effective way to resolve this is to carry a multi-polar magnet in one’s pocket to balance the body's own field and to protect it from electromagnetic fields in our environment.

3. Reset the Adrenal Glands and the General Adaptive Syndrome
The adrenal glands support and control many functions of the body. Many people have heard of adrenaline and cortisol, which are produced by the adrenal glands. Hans Selye M.D. discovered that chronic stress (physical, chemical or emotional) causes the adrenal glands to hypertrophy (enlarge), the thymus gland and lymph nodes to shrink, and also causes gastrointestinal irritation and ulceration. This is known as the General Adaptative Syndrome. Because the adrenal glands "drive" many of the body's function, restoration is essential. Testing of adrenal glands is performed via muscle response testing. There are several adrenal tests which can be performed in an office visit in this manner. These include taking one’s blood pressure in several positions, checking for papillary (eye) contractions to light stimulation, checking for a ligament stretch syndrome, and muscle testing the adrenal reflex points. In addition, lab testing can be utilized to further objectify adrenal stress.

4. Repair Nutrition for Organ or System Weakness
When a person is chronically in a state of “fight or flight,” blood is shunted from the gut to the arms and legs. The body can’t be in this state AND heal & digest. In this chronic state over time, the heart, liver, lungs, small and large intestine stomach etc. can experience stresses which effect their abilities to function optimally. Each individual organ's dysfunction can cause a number of problems and symptoms. Testing using either muscle response testing or lab studies gives us an idea where the weaknesses are. We find that muscle testing will show organ stress even before it shows up on a lab. The most effective way to reverse such dysfunction is to help restore any “information flow” to or from the organ and the central nervous system. Additionally, we use whole food supplements, which give the body what it needs to heal the specific areas in need of repair. These supplements contain specific minerals, herbs, glandular extracts, and natural substances in synergistic formulas.

5. Remove Infective Organisms
Many chronic health problems are associated with the body's harboring infective organisms, which tend to be opportunistic in nature. That is, when imbalance persists in the internal environment, these naturally occurring organisms take over. Viruses, bacteria, yeast, and parasites can all linger in the body and reek havoc with the different systems. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS), Fibromyalgia, arthritis, auto-immune diseases and cancer are some of the conditions associated with infective organisms in the body.  Testing with muscle response testing and/or lab studies often reveals  what organisms are out of balance in your system. Once identified, we can use several methods, including supplementation, to help rebalance the body’s internal environment.

6. Replace Enzymes and/or Hydrochloric Acid
Enzymes are naturally occurring substances which are found both in raw food as well as produced by the body. Digestive enzymes are essential for proper digestion. Enzymes also catalyze (enable or promote) all chemical reactions in the body. With our modern diet, most people are deficient in the enzymes needed to be sufficiently healthy. This is one of the main reasons why many people have digestive disorders today. Because all the body's chemical reactions have been slowed down, it can cause people to feel sluggish.  We use natural plant enzymes to help restore proper digestive function. Hydrochloric acid (HCL) produced by the stomach lining is also necessary for proper digestion. Lab, muscle response testing and oral pH testing, can help to determine whether you are producing sufficient HCL.

7. Re-inoculate the Bowel Flora
The large and small intestines normally harbor millions of good bacteria. The "good guys" help to both control and fight off invading organisms. They also aid the digestive process and protect the lining of the intestines. They also produce certain vitamins as part of their metabolism process. Many digestive and other conditions are caused by an increased ratio of bad bacteria to good bacteria. We use probiotics (“good bacteria”) to help rebalance and bring law and order to the digestive “neighborhood.” The probiotics we recommend contain 400 different strains of good bacteria.

8. Remove Heavy Metals
Heavy metal toxicity (lead, mercury, barium, arsenic, etc.) is becoming more and more recognized by the general public. Unfortunately our modern industrialized society has polluted almost everywhere in our environment. We even have mercury in our mouths. Heavy metals have been implicated in Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, Autism, Anemia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Hypoglycemia, ADHD, ADD, allergies, hormonal imbalances, and many more. As you can see heavy metal accumulation affects many systems of the body. Removal is essential. Muscle response testing and/or lab testing is used to discover any accumulation. In this office we use homeopathic tinctures to stimulate a release of the metal and essential fatty acids (ex. flax seed oil) to carry it out.

9. Eliminate Allergies and Sensitivities
Many chronic health problems involve allergies or sensitivities. Usually most people are unaware that they are allergic or sensitive to something. The reactions people have to different substances come in many forms. They run from the most common runny nose and itchy eyes to headaches, fatigue and "brain fog," to Irritable Bowel Syndrome and dermatitis. People can also be sensitive to their own tissues. What this means is that the body is not processing or recognizing part of their body properly and starts to attack itself.  Dr. Nambudripad discovered a way to desensitize and eliminate allergies and sensitivities (NAET).  We use a variation of this technique developed by Dr. John Brimhall called Allergy and Sensitivity Elimination and reprogramming technique (A.S.E.R.T.). ). It involves determining a person's allergies and sensitivities to the frequencies of certain allergens, foods, etc. by using muscle response testing. Then while the person holds the substance in their hand the doctor stimulates acupuncture points with electrical stimulation, cold laser or pressure. This technique has been used successfully with thousands of people.

10. Remove Abnormal Emotional Patterns
Scientific research is showing more and more the powerful connection between our emotional physiology and our health. Neuropeptides, known as “molecules of emotions,” are found throughout every body system, and we are starting to be able to explain in scientific terms that mind/body connection which we have all heard of. Every health problem has an emotional or stress component. Often it isn't obvious that there is an emotional aspect to a particular health problem, but nevertheless it is there. Emotional stress is stored in the nervous system, in our muscles and fascia, and throughout the body. To achieve good health, unlocking the stored emotional stress is essential. We use several effective techniques to help balance the body from usually chronic conditions, which often have an emotional origins.

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