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- 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) - 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) - What Is Ergonomic Movement? - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe term 'ergonomic' is a label that applies to the study of the workplace environment for efficiency, safety and productivity. People who study this area usually have a professional background in ergonomics and apply their own understanding to the employment environment through their ...
Views: 7938 - 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) - 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) - 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) - 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) - 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 - 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) - 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 Best Calf Exercises For Strength & Balance - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from sarah labdarThe calf makes up the lower half of the leg below the knee and above the ankle. The calf is made up of two large muscles in the back of the leg called the gastrocnemius and the soleus. The front of the lower leg encompasses the tibialis anterior muscle. Without knowledge of the calf anatomy it ...
Views: 4292 - yeast infection - by Some people may not familiar with yeast infection. In fact, yeast infection is kind of fungus that can be occurred in the skin of human. Human may do some behaviors that are not good for their body. When they do something like that carelessly, the bacteria will infect their body easily and ...
Views: 3842(1 vote) - How deep is my issue? The iceberg metaphor - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonDepth of Issue ~ article 4 of 5 How deep is my issue? The iceberg metaphor If you ask, “How deep is my issue?” then Sigmund Freud's iceberg metaphor of the psyche illustrates "depth of issue" clearly Above the water line ~ The part we see above water, represents expressions, ...
Views: 3597 - 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 - Contact Lenses: Fashionable Eyewear - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Fadhrick PickasoCorrecting vision is the main reason behind using contact lens. However, it has other uses as well. One can use it for cosmetic purpose, for therapeutic reasons, some use for post surgery therapy while others for adding color to the eyeballs. The use of this item has increased manifolds since ...
Views: 3562 - You have 12 Senses ~ escape the tiny cultural box of only five animal senses - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonA Best Practices in Energy Healing article from Healing Toolbox Everyone reading this has more natural, built-in senses we can make more and better use of. Why don’t we have full use of all our senses? Cultural blinders put on us as children, learned thru osmosis, thru cultural ...
Views: 3541(1 vote) - *** 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 - How to Transform Your Life Using the Magic of Words - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2012 from Janbreathe@aol.com Janbreathe@aol.comI am a great believer in the tremendous transformative power of words. As Dumbledore said to Harry Potter, “Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic, capable of both inflicting injury and remedying it.” We are all products of the words that were repeatedly said to us as children, and ...
Views: 3403(1 vote) - 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) - Understanding Diffusion MRI Imaging - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Thomas CableDiffusion MRI, the commonly used magnetic resonance imaging method, produces in vivo images of biological tissues weighted with local microstructural characteristics of water diffusion. In diffusion-weighted imaging, each image voxel has an image intensity that reflects a single best measurement ...
Views: 3203 - Our conscious mind is our most isolated of our Three Selves - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonOur conscious self is our most isolated of our Three Selves This articles builds on topics begun in You Have Three Selves, Vol. 1, available at Amazon, Kindle, Scribd, etc Our basic self, inner child, and high self, guardian angel, can easily communicate and can always touch. They are more ...
Views: 3135 - 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) - 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) - How an Applied Kinesiologist Uses Neuro Lympathics to Improve Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoFirst before we talk about Neuro-lympathics, we need to talk about lymphatics and the lymphatic system, what they are and their role in your health. Lymph is a clear colorless liquid carrying microscopic particles such as white blood cells, food, protein, and other substances such as water ...
Views: 3059(2 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 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) - 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 - Learning the Language Without Cost - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from rongfat chettThere are so many people are eager to learn Arabic language because it is very useful in the modern times. Most people choose the way fo learning online to learn this language, because it is so convenient than other learning methods. There are many websites online can provide free Arabic ...
Views: 2822 - 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) - Be Sure With Mac Database to Windows Outlook Free Tool before Making Investment - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Aldrich CalvinOutlook Mac users always try to perform their tasks smoothly but, this can only done in the case of having complete knowledge of Outlook Mac and Outlook 2011 usage. When Windows Outlook users read about various facilities offered by Outlook Mac, they find all the features of Outlook Mac ...
Views: 2804 - 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 - IT MAY BE A LAUGHING MATTER FOR THOSE STUBBORN HEALING CASES - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Aryana HudsonThe brain and nervous system is the main conduit for the natural electrical energy that flows through the neurons through to the tiniest pathways. Injury is the greatest source of interference in the spines messaging system that may cause damaged nerves and or interference with the firing of ...
Views: 2787 - How to Use an Ancient Secret to Evolve Intelligently in this Toxic World - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Ron MatthewsIn my last article, (Secrets of Taming Your Inner Caveman) I pointed out how normal everyday annoyances are being interpreted by your nervous system (which is intimately linked to your energy system) as crises or life-and-death dangers. These annoyances can include a wide range of events like ...
Views: 2782(1 vote) - How To Create An Ergonomic Chair - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Gail McGonigalYou are thinking of getting an ergonomic chair. Well done! Your decision to think ergonomic means you care about your skeletal joints so that you suffer less discomforts in daily life. My knowledge as a trained Occupational Therapist, along with our mission to protect your joints, preserve your ...
Views: 2766 - 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 - Spinal Pain Not Being Helped? See An Applied Kinesiologist; It May Be A Fixation - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Dr. Vittoria RepettoAt least 5-8 times a year, I’ll get a patient in that tells me that they have seen a chiropractor for their upper neck pain (or another part of their spine) but it never resolved. I smile and do the usual orthopedic and neurological testing along with muscle testing neck muscles like the ...
Views: 2686(1 vote) - 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) - Tens Machine Hire Could Assist with Pain Management - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Colin SuttonTens machine hire is an important element of pain management systems. If you suffer from chronic or acute pain then a tens machine could help relieve your suffering. Prescription pain medication can have some significant drawbacks. As well as causing uncomfortable side effects these powerful ...
Views: 2641 - Is Your Child Struggling? - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Leslie YouraIf you have a child that seems to excel at everything he or she does in the academic realm then you are very lucky. This is not something that every parent is able to report when speaking about their children. There are times when children struggle in school. When this happens it can be very ...
Views: 2599(1 vote) - 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) - ***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 - 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) - Ergonomics - What Does it Mean? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Gail McGonigalThe word ergonomic is the study of the interaction between individuals, machines or appliances in their environment that can affect their performance and productivity. The purpose of ergonomic is to assess the interaction, or relationship between each component for determining optimum ...
Views: 2542 - 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) - Radical Cell-wellness, really, really short version - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonChapter 1 of the book Radical Cell-Wellness--Especially for Women! from Tools That Heal Press Radical Cell-wellness for everyone, really, really short version Based on direct observation, myself and other Health and Medical Intuitives observe human cells are born healthy and know how to be ...
Views: 2490 - You have three levels of creativity; or, What’s down there in my unconscious? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonDepth of Issue ~ article 1 of 5 from Healing Toolbox You have three levels of creativity, Or, What’s down there in my unconscious? Have an issue you're working on, trying to get at? How deep is that issue? Did you know we have different issues at different depths in our ...
Views: 2471 - Reactivity 101: Reactivity is mostly what blocks our growth - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonA Best Practices in Energy Healing system article from Healing Toolbox Bertrand Babinet was my teacher on this topic and I credit him with the idea: if personal and spiritual growth is your goal, your best friend is your reactivity. Why? Because reactivity is what pulls us out of balance. ...
Views: 2445 - Waking <=> dreaming <=> sleeping - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2012 from Bruce DicksonDepth of Issue ~ article 3 of 5 from Healing Toolbox Waking, Dreaming and Sleeping Rudolf Steiner pointed out, to the first Waldorf teachers in 1919, how none of us is awake 100% all day long in our so-called waking life. In fact we travel back and forth on this continuum between two ...
Views: 2440 - Fantastic advice on Web Design Services - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Andy HainesIf you are looking to boost your company's presence online, choosing a website design package can give you what youre looking for. Design packages are found in unlimited numbers. Shop around until you find the right package. Even the lower level bundles have many options. Some other features ...
Views: 2435 - 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, ...
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