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What
is Applied Kinesiology
(As seen in World Health News: written by Dr. John K. Wittle)
Applied
Kinesiology (AK) is a method of diagnosis using manual muscle
testing to determine the state of the body. This technique can
determine what stresses cause the body harm, what stresses are
currently causing harm, and what is needed to allow the body
to quickly achieve better health. Applied Kinesiology, also
referred to as "functional neurology", can actually
prioritize what stresses are currently most critical. By
testing muscle groups and specific muscles in the body, the
structural, chemical and emotional/electromagnetic systems can
be evaluated.
The doctor diagnoses muscles with
neurological weakness and then determines methods that
return the muscle to normal strength. The difference between
a "weak" and a "strong" muscle is a neurological process; it
is not merely an indication that the person needs to
workout. By evaluating all of the aspects of health with
muscle testing, a true picture of the overall problem
emerges. Therefore, Applied Kinesiology helps a range of
people from the chronically ill who want to achieve better
health to world class athletes striving for optimal
performance.
Applied
Kinesiology understands the triad of health. This theory
states that all problems have structural, chemical, and
electromagnetic/emotional components to them. With manual
muscle testing, the doctor may evaluate all three aspects of a
single problem. When each facet of a problem is addressed
correctly, the body can heal at optimal rates.
Dr. George
Goodheart founded applied Kinesiology in 1964. He noticed a
direct correlation between postural distortion and weak muscle
patterns. By treating the weak muscle, using different
methods, the muscle would return to normal function and
posture would improve. From this point AK expanded into the
massive technique that it is today.
The
International College of Applied Kinesiology (ICAK) was
founded in 1976. This organization is comprised of hundreds of
doctors who learn, study, develop and extend the technique.
Today, the ICAK has chapters not only in the USA, but all over
the world. Its members include doctors of all disciplines, not
just Chiropractors. This is the only true organization of
Applied Kinesiologists. Their board of teachers certifies
doctors as they become increasingly proficient.
Many people in
the alternative arts use aspects of muscle testing, calling it
Applied Kinesiology. This is unfortunately not AK. AK is more
than the ability to test muscles; it is also the ability to
evaluate the underlying causes neurologically so the best
treatment can be administered. Today Applied Kinesiology
exists as a true holistic method to evaluate and prioritize
the body’s stresses. Studies show a significant difference
between doctors who are properly trained and those who are
not. There can be significant error in evaluation by unskilled
muscle testers. Some even abuse muscle testing for unethical
practice (i.e. to sell people items, affect decisions, etc.)
If you are interested in getting help from an Applied
Kinesiologist as in any specialty, you should go to a
certified doctor to ensure proper treatment.
Just a few of
the problems helped by increasing the body’s potential
through this approach include:
Allergies,
Anxiety, Asthma, Back Pain, Better Athletic Performance,
Chronic Fatigue, Detoxifying the Body, Depression, Disc
Problems, Dyslexia/ADD, Headaches, Hormonal Imbalance, Hyperactivity, Injuries, Joint Problems, Leaky Gut,
Mal-absorption, Menstrual Problems, Mental Cloudiness,
Migraines, Muscle Rehabilitation, Sleep Disorders.
Applied Kinesiology is a
non-invasive evaluation of the body. It is a true holistic
approach to health. Deal with the cause of a
problem and the problem usually takes care of itself.
For more information on
AK visit the ICAK
official website
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