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- The Dangers to your Spine in Daily Living: Washing the Kitchen Floor - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Gail McGonigalHousework is one of the main ways that many people injure their backs, by simply not using the correct muscles or joints in the movements required for accomplishing the task. The main option for cleaning the floor is to use a kitchen mop. If your kitchen is large, then you are more likely to ...
Views: 2935(4 votes) - The Dangers to your Spine in Daily Living: Picking up a Feather - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Gail McGonigalWhether you are picking up a feather or a sack of potatoes; the principles of bending over and reaching to the floor are the same. Always remember that your spine is not designed to bend into a 90 degree angle. There is no flexibility in the spine. It is your legs that need the movement and not ...
Views: 2551(1 vote) - Decisions, Decisions and more Decisions - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2010 from Josephine ForresterSo many decisions to be made every day !! How do we choose what is right for us personally? There is an overabundance of information available. There seems to be an equal amount of pros and cons on any given subject. Which vitamins & supplements are really necessary? Do we move on or ...
Views: 2812(3 votes) - 5 Reasons Why Athletes Should Do Yoga - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Kreg WeissYoga offers tremendous health and wellness benefits for everyone. As a means of therapy, Yoga is becoming increasingly popular among athletes and sports enthusiasts. Here are 5 key reasons why Yoga can be beneficial for those involved in sports and athletic training programs. 1) Yoga ...
Views: 5758(1 vote) - That Pain in Your Left Knee Might Be Caused By Your Right Shoulder - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Stephanie PowersThe amazement and wonder of the human body has been the single most analyzed and scrutinized topic since the inception of thought. How do we work? How do we break? What were humans like 10,000 years ago and what will we be like 10,000 years from now? These questions have promoted amazing ...
Views: 8888(3 votes) - Discovering What You Truly Want: The Definitive Steps - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Joanne RoibuClose your eyes for a moment. Think back to when you were five or six years old, and playing with your favorite toy. Perhaps it was a doll, or perhaps a hot wheels racer. Or maybe it was a simple cardboard box. Whatever it was, chances are you were able to build an entire world around that one ...
Views: 3088(4 votes) - Ergonomic Office Chairs: Part 2 -Postural Practice for Prolonged Sitting - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalIn Part 1, a method of pelvic movement was described that helps sustain prolonged sitting in an Ergonomic chair, for users who need to sit all day in productive employment. An exercise was shown that helps improve this movement, as well as its purpose. It was also explained why postural ...
Views: 2643(3 votes) - Deep Breathing in Prolonged Sitting for Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalBreathing is a natural occurring movement in our body for gaining much needed oxygen to remain alive. We can use diaphragmatic breathing to activate additional oxygen in our bodies, when we need to calm our body or increase motivation in our activity. It will help change a lethargic, inactive ...
Views: 3384(2 votes) - Ergonomic Sitting - Skeletal Health for Your Back - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalErgonomic sitting is the term that I have created for performing work-based activities throughout the day for comfort in prolonged sitting. The term was created by me after finding I had overcome the postural scoliosis in my spine, caused from one leg being longer than the other; which is common ...
Views: 3115(3 votes) - Back Pain. Why Not Think Ergonomic Solutions? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalBack pain is one of the main reasons why people take time off work and why? It is because we spend too much time in sedentary, sloppy positions, doing very little movement and letting our muscles become lax and under-used. We have become a society that drives around in cars – to the shops, to ...
Views: 2860 - Cranial Sacral Therapy in Applied Kinesiology - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoCranial Sacral Therapy is a technique taught in Applied Kinesiology based on Cranial Osteopathy which was discovered by osteopath Dr. William Sutherland after he had a remarkable insight while examining the specialized articulations of cranial bones. Contrary to popular belief Dr Sutherland ...
Views: 5867(4 votes) - It’s not a Food Allergy; maybe it’s a Food Intolerance - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoSo you have severe bloating, and belching, problems w/ elimination and general abdominal discomfort and growing fatigue and other vague medical symptoms. Or you may have been diagnosed w/ either Crohn’s disease or Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the standard procedures are not working for you. You ...
Views: 2986(3 votes) - The Third Side of the Triangle - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from John DiamondThe following is taken from The Work of John Diamond, M.D. and Applied Kinesiology, printed with permission © John Diamond, M.D., 2001 I first became aware of Dr. Goodheart’s work, Applied Kinesiology, back in 1973 after I had already been practicing as a psychiatrist for many years. From the ...
Views: 4443(2 votes) - The Anguish of Pain - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Gertrude LawlerMany people suffer from Pain…from their head to their toes and all the different areas in between!! Pain can cause you to feel constant discomfort and can make life very miserable affecting your sleep, your work, and every other aspect of your life. Many come for kinesiology treatments ...
Views: 1874(1 vote) - What YOU Need to Get Fit and Stay Fit - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2010 from Linda CampbellHave you always wanted to get fit but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you are already fit, but feeling like you’ve hit a plateau and you are bored with your current exercise program? Not to worry, you are not alone, this is very common in gyms and within the fitness industry across the ...
Views: 2353(3 votes) - The Correct Use of Muscle Testing in Nutritional Evaluation in Applied Kinesiology - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoWhen I’m meeting new people at a social or a networking event, I introduce myself as a Doctor of Chiropractic and an Applied Kinesiologist. Sometimes they have no idea what AK is and I fill them in. But most of the time, they will say something like “I had someone touch a spot on me and then ...
Views: 2506(2 votes) - What is an Ileo-Cecal Valve and how is it related to your digestive health? - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoProblems w/ constipation? Diarrhea? Dark circles under your eyes? Sudden low back pain after bending over to pick up a dime on the floor? Joint pains? Weakness of the Psoas, Iliacus or Quadriceps muscles – muscles involved in posture and locomotion Could it be your Ileo-Cecal Valve? The ...
Views: 8783(4 votes) - Make a Difference in Your Life with Personal DNA Testing - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Ashley FordIn this day and age we have witnessed both medical technology and DNA testing take us in a whole new direction that we were once only capable of dreaming about. Through advancements in genetic analysis criminals can almost effortlessly be identified, the innocent exonerated and illness and ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - Using Energy Medicine to Find the Hidden Causes of Disease - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseWestern medicine has names for thousands of different diseases and more are being discovered, named or invented all the time. But in my lifetime of studying what causes those diseases, I’ve found that there are only seven stress factors that affect your health. Those stressors are: 1. Poor ...
Views: 2594(3 votes) - What is your Fat really saying to you? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Karen BurtonIf you could talk to your fat, what would it tell you? Would it say, “I’m just really stressed and I can’t think of anywhere else to go,” or would it say something more like, “Remember that bad breakup last year, well I’m here to protect you so that won’t happen again.” Break ups, ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Trust what you are sensing when muscle testing - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2009 from huib salomonsTrust what you are sensing - It is what it is. After years of figuring out what it means to muscle test, I finally came to the conclusion that being a good muscle tester I only needed to admit to my self: "trust what you are sensing" and go from there. Switching in muscle testing - Take for ...
Views: 2140 - What is Quantum Techniques? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Tim DamgaardQuantum Techniques (QT) is a powerful cousin of Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Our specialty is chronic health issues and chronic pain that, seemingly, does not respond to the power of EFT treatments. When EFT “appears” not to work, and Quantum Techniques appears to work, it is because ...
Views: 4760(2 votes) - Holding Daily Life in Comfort - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Gail McGonigalHOLDING DAILY LIFE IN COMFORT using a “RELAXED HOLD” Gail McGonigal B.Sc.O.T., M.Sc.Health Is living life comfortable for you? Or does performing routine daily tasks result in pain or discomfort in your hands? It happened to me several years ago, when I began feeling pain in the base of ...
Views: 2338(2 votes) - Helpful, Balanced Guidance at Your Finger Tips - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Louisa DyerI view all of nature as an expression of Divine Source, of God. Nature, unlike a human with ego and painbody, is inherently balanced. When we accept the intelligence within nature, we can receive accurate guidance about almost anything that exists. An example is muscle testing to determine ...
Views: 1688(2 votes) - Feel Alive! Thrive with the Cross Crawl - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you ever feel uncoordinated and out of balance? Or do you find it hard to focus and comprehend new information? Are simple tasks, such as reading, writing, and listening, overwhelming? Is it impossible to lose weight? Are you unable to heal? Have you lost your motivation? What’s going on? ...
Views: 6937(2 votes) - 7 Secrets to Better Workouts - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Sean BarkerIf your workouts seem to be getting you nowhere, read on to get the 7 Secrets To Better Workouts. 1. Start your engines. As your old high school gym teacher might have led you to believe, stretching before weight training is not the best way to warm-up. 1. Start your engines As your old high ...
Views: 2254(1 vote) - Neurological Disorganization - AKA Switching - A Problem Dealt With Applied Kinesiology - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoDo you have trouble following directions? Overly clumsy? Suffer from quick temper or mood changes, or have learning difficulties. Then you may be "switched" or have a problem with neurological organization which can be fixed with Applied Kinesiology. What is switching? Basically the nervous ...
Views: 7841(2 votes) - *** Short Cut to Health & Riches! Let Muscle Testing Lead The Way - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from LaRue EpplerDo you ever lie? More importantly, do you ever lie to yourself? Well, probably not deliberately. If you’ve ever wondered why it’s sometimes hard to overcome obstacles, or create the life of your dreams, you’re not alone! Even experts, who teach manifestation and attraction ...
Views: 3507 - ***Held Hostage at Home! - by It was a lazy, rainy October Saturday morning in Texas. I had slept in ‘til 8:45. Sleeping in is a rare thing for me these days. Even on the days I can, I rarely choose to because I can hardly wait to get up and meet the day. Life is so full!
I slipped out of my pajamas and into my favorite ...
Views: 2568 - Book Review: Applied Kinesiology: Muscle Response in Diagnosis, Therapy, and Preventive Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology. Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1950 - Book Review: Energy Tapping - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology. Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1794 - Book Review: Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology. Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 2386 - Book Review: Energy Diagnostic and Treatment Methods - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology. Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 1724 - Book Review: Applied Kinesiology - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Applied Kinesiology . Applied Kinesiology (AK) is a form of medical diagnosis using manual muscle-strength testing as a primary feedback mechanism to examine how a person's body is functioning. LaRue Eppler is the Official Guide to ...
Views: 2798 - Definition: Body Functioning - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerNatural healing is so called because the medicines and therapies here do not involve the use of drugs but instead use natural substances to help treat illnesses. Natural healing is also based on a holistic approach; that is, the healing is aimed towards bringing you the balance between body, ...
Views: 2432 - Definition: Applied Kinesiologist - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerApplied kinesiology is a system that evaluates structural, chemical, and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing alongside conventional diagnostic methods. The essential premise of applied kinesiology that is not shared by mainstream medical theory is that every organ dysfunction is ...
Views: 2114 - Definition: Applied Kinesiology Synopsis - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerApplied Kinesiology is a complementary therapy which uses various forms of muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body's structural, chemical, emotional and spiritual energies. By using these tests, the therapist can establish the body's priority healing needs, and go on to evaluate the ...
Views: 3583 - Definition: Muscle Testing - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerMuscle testing is an empowering energy technique that most anyone can use to better their health. Muscle testing functions as a subconscious lie-detector test and is used by challenging any muscle of the body. Over the years I have answered numerous questions about muscle testing, how it is ...
Views: 4796 - Definition: Applied Kinesiology Training - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Shelly WalkerApplied Kinesiology (AK) is a practice of using manual muscle-strength testing for medical diagnosis and a subsequent determination of prescribed therapy. It purportedly gives feedback on the functional status of the body. AK is a practice within the realm of alternative medicine and is ...
Views: 2689 - Applied Kinesiology - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2008 from Tom EyrichApplied Kinesiology is a holistic approach to health care developed by Dr. George Goodheart, DC. This approach to health views the body similar to a triangle called the triad of health. This concept sees the person affected by structural factors, chemical factors, and psychological factors all ...
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