Muscle Testing
based on the concept of internal energy, which is fundamental to traditional
Chinese medicine. Muscle testing is a noninvasive method used to evaluate the
body's imbalances and assessing its needs.
Testing the
muscles are all about testing the body's responses when slight pressure is
applied to the large muscles one at a time. The idea is that this testing
provides information about the body's energy blockages, nutritional
deficiencies, and food sensitivities. So, you can imagine it's use in testing
the body's responses to herbs and herbal remedies.
When muscle
testing, the person being tested is given a herb to hold or a food, if testing
for an allergy. They are then asked to hold their arms out to each side away
from their body. With the herb in one of their hands, the practitioner then
pulls down on the person's other arm with equal pressure for balance. If the
person needs the herb or is not allergic to the food, the arm will remain
strong against the pressure. If allergic or not in need of the herb, the arm
will go weak and the person won't be able to hold their arm in place against
the pressure.
Muscle testing
can also be used to determine how often each herb should be taken and how much
each time.
Although not the
same, sometimes muscle testing is referred to as Applied Kinesiology.
Kinesiology is more the study of all human movement. Muscle testing is focused
on the large muscles, usually but not limited to the arms.
Although muscle
testing is simple, responses may be inconclusive if the person's energy is
blocked. Muscle testing requires a check of the body's polarity, which reveals
whether energy in the central meridian is flowing in the right direction. If
not, it must be corrected before proceeding. Polarity checks are used with each
product tested, to make sure the product does not interfere with a person's
polarity. The selected herbs are also tested as a group, because a herb may
test well individually, but combining it with other herbs may produce a
synergistic effect that reduces or eliminates the need for it.
As you can
imagine, muscle testing is a wonderful way to help diagnose herbal remedies.
This
article is presented solely as an example and is not meant to replace medical
treatment. If you need help please seek qualified medical assistance.
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