In his July 19, 2012 Wheelchair Kamikaze Blog Post Marc Stecker discusses herbal remedies which I find of definite interest. I'm going to ask my Kinesiologist to "Muscle Test" them for me to see if they suit me, what dosage, how to best obtain them. (I had already heard that Turmeric -source of Curcumin- was effective to prevent or treat Alzheimers, and knew as well of the benefits in drinking Green Tea. I've relied on my Kinesiologist/Naturopath since 1984. Actually, I'm most concerned about the well being of a close friend in terms of Alzheimers, and might need a boost myself in the memory department. Marc's Naturopath recommends 1) Curcumin (500 mg 3 X day) 2) Milk Thistle (250 mg 2 X day) 3) Green Tea Extract (250 mg 2 X day) 4) Bacopa (200 mg 2 X day). A fifth ingredient Ashwagandha (500 mg 2 X at bedtime) was eliminated owing to Marc's excess fatigue. Someone in a commentary mentioned Astaxanthin as an effective anti-oxidant. (Check out his site for more info.) I may be obtaining the beneficial ingredients found in these herbs in another form. I don't take any MS medications and my blood tests reveal stellar health so clearly my diet/supplement regimens have been effective. So why do I have problems walking? I believe it's the blood reflux which I now have learned to control (more or less). Too bad I only heard of Dr. Zamboni and CCSVI two years ago.
Here I need to explain the basic principles of Muscle Testing which were derived from Chinese Medicine theory and practice. I received a diploma as an Acupressure Massage Therapist in 1987 from the Berkeley Acupressure Institute, and though I only practiced on myself, family and friends. I know what I’m writing about. (I also took several workshops from Dr. Jimmy Scott on his “Health Kinesiology” therapy.)
The foundation course is based on Chiropractor John F. Thie’s book Touch For Health, (Copyright 1973) a course anyone can take. It is founded on the American do-it-yourself principle and intended to train people to help themselves and their loved ones.
There are 12 Organ Meridians and 2 supplementary meridians (Central and Governing.) Each Meridian corresponds to one or several muscles. For instance, the main thigh Quadriceps muscle corresponds to the Small Intestines Meridian. When the Meridian is “balanced”, the muscle is strong. When the Meridian is “blocked or unbalanced”, the muscle is weak. This can be demonstrated, you can learn to do it yourself. One can strengthen the Meridian by deep massage of Neurolymphatic points, or by holding specific acupuncture points, all shown in the book. (One can also brush the meridian from it’s source point to its ending point.) In the course, to teach muscle testing, a meridan is chosen and strengthened and then a corresponding muscle is tested for strength. Then the Meridan is weakened and one tests the corresponding muscle which indeed loses strength. (The only meridian which should never be weakened is the heart meridian.) At first you are taught to strengthen all the meridians, testing corresponding muscles to confirm they are “balanced”,and only after all the meridians have been strengthened can it be
said that the person has been “balanced”.
A Kinesiologist shortens the process of meridian balancing by working on points around the navel to test how all the meridians are functioning and then “balances” only those in need of it. Then begins a process of ”ask the body”
what issue needs to be addressed using the arm alone for muscle testing. If the answer is yes, the arm muscle is strong, if no, the muscle is weak.
That is how food intolerances are determined as well as the individualized diet. I'll now ask my Kinesiologist how these "herbs" test for me as well as for my friend. I theoretically could test them myself, but I stopped practicing and don't have enough confidence in my own skills.
Remember, stress of any kind can throw a meridian out of balance, which explains why stress can actually weaken the muscles and the body in general. Therefore consider that in MS loss of muscle strength can occur for 2 major reasons. 1) damage to the nervous system and 2) “unbalanced”acupuncture meridians. Diet that “balances”the meridians can go a long way to strengthen the muscular system which can well precede healing in the nervous system.
(This Muscle Testing discussion was taken from the Paleo-Macrobiotic Diet page)
Here I need to explain the basic principles of Muscle Testing which were derived from Chinese Medicine theory and practice. I received a diploma as an Acupressure Massage Therapist in 1987 from the Berkeley Acupressure Institute, and though I only practiced on myself, family and friends. I know what I’m writing about. (I also took several workshops from Dr. Jimmy Scott on his “Health Kinesiology” therapy.)
The foundation course is based on Chiropractor John F. Thie’s book Touch For Health, (Copyright 1973) a course anyone can take. It is founded on the American do-it-yourself principle and intended to train people to help themselves and their loved ones.
There are 12 Organ Meridians and 2 supplementary meridians (Central and Governing.) Each Meridian corresponds to one or several muscles. For instance, the main thigh Quadriceps muscle corresponds to the Small Intestines Meridian. When the Meridian is “balanced”, the muscle is strong. When the Meridian is “blocked or unbalanced”, the muscle is weak. This can be demonstrated, you can learn to do it yourself. One can strengthen the Meridian by deep massage of Neurolymphatic points, or by holding specific acupuncture points, all shown in the book. (One can also brush the meridian from it’s source point to its ending point.) In the course, to teach muscle testing, a meridan is chosen and strengthened and then a corresponding muscle is tested for strength. Then the Meridan is weakened and one tests the corresponding muscle which indeed loses strength. (The only meridian which should never be weakened is the heart meridian.) At first you are taught to strengthen all the meridians, testing corresponding muscles to confirm they are “balanced”,and only after all the meridians have been strengthened can it be
said that the person has been “balanced”.
A Kinesiologist shortens the process of meridian balancing by working on points around the navel to test how all the meridians are functioning and then “balances” only those in need of it. Then begins a process of ”ask the body”
what issue needs to be addressed using the arm alone for muscle testing. If the answer is yes, the arm muscle is strong, if no, the muscle is weak.
That is how food intolerances are determined as well as the individualized diet. I'll now ask my Kinesiologist how these "herbs" test for me as well as for my friend. I theoretically could test them myself, but I stopped practicing and don't have enough confidence in my own skills.
Remember, stress of any kind can throw a meridian out of balance, which explains why stress can actually weaken the muscles and the body in general. Therefore consider that in MS loss of muscle strength can occur for 2 major reasons. 1) damage to the nervous system and 2) “unbalanced”acupuncture meridians. Diet that “balances”the meridians can go a long way to strengthen the muscular system which can well precede healing in the nervous system.
(This Muscle Testing discussion was taken from the Paleo-Macrobiotic Diet page)
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