Muscle Testing and Yeast-Free Diets

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Recently, we have undergone some muscle testing to check for our allergies. Ben, Bekah and I were all tested. First I want to explain what muscle testing is and who performs it.

There are different types of doctors who do muscle testing -- Eastern medicine practitioners. So acupuncturists, NAET (Nambudripid Allergy Elimination Technique), sometimes massage therapists. This is because the theory behind muscle testing has to do with the electromagnetic fields that surround everyone and everything. Each person and item has their own electromagnetic field. Some work together well; others clash. The idea is that if you are allergic to a food or experiencing discomfort from a substance, placing it into your electromagnetic field will produce a reaction. The reason this works is because under normal circumstances (if you are healthy), your body sends blood to all of your extremities and throughout the entire body. But if you are not healthy, when your arm is extended, the brain diverts the blood to vital organs, namely the one that is having a problem, and away from the muscles in the arm. The muscle then becomes weak. It is also important to know that if the body is weak and you introduce the substance that is making the body weak to the body's electromagnetic field, it makes the body strong again. This is because, like in math, two negatives make a positive.

The testing procedure is basically where a person either stands or lies down and extends their arm. The doctor pushes on the arm while the person meets the doctors' resistance. If the person is weak, then the arm will be easily pushed over. If the arm is strong, the muscle will lock and remain extended. The doctor will place a bunch of different substances into the body's field to see what is causing the problem. He will also check various acupuncture points of energy, including various vital organs, and may have you hold your hands in a particular way. I don't understand exactly why all this works, but it has been used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years. It's also important to note that this type of testing and subsequent treatment have a very high accuracy and success rate -- 80 - 95%. Many people have been cleared of yeast, allergies, heavy metal toxicity, etc. by this method.

We recently underwent this testing and discovered the following things:

Me -- Allergic to brown rice and soy; systemic yeast; heavy metal toxicity (aluminum and mercury).

Ben -- Allergic to all grains, including rice; soy; all dairy, including raw; brown sugar; improperly healed scar.

Bekah -- Allergic to all dairy, all grains, brown sugar, white sugar, fruit sugar; yeast issues.

It was kind of cool because while Ben was getting tested the Dr. became momentarily unsure what to do. He hesitated then said, "Where's the scar?" Ben said, "What?" The Dr. repeated, "The scar. You have a scar somewhere. Where is it?" Ben remembered and said, "Well, I have one on my knee from when I got cut with glass when I was a kid...." The doctor located it and said "That's it! That's what was blocking this." Ben is now being treated for this scar, to help it heal properly. At the time of the testing, he had no health history on Ben at all, had not asked any questions (Ben has the paperwork at home to fill out before our next visit). Yet his testing let him know that there was a scar somewhere on Ben's body that was causing problems, and he was correct. How's that for accuracy?

As a result of this muscle testing, we were put on several supplements. Bekah is only taking 2, and very tiny amounts of them. Ben and I are taking several more (4 for me and I think 6 for him). We were also put on a completely sugar-free (including natural sugars, honey, and even fruit in large quantities) and also grain-free. Our only source of carbs is a limited amount of potatoes and other root vegetables. This is because of the allergies, but also because yeast feeds on sugars (carbs breakdown to sugars) and one way to kill it is to get rid of the sugar so it can't feed. So far it's been no problem for her and not much for Ben (he feels a little weak and tired, but basically okay). But for me...I've been so nauseous and weak. This is what happens when the yeast dies off. The yeast releases toxins when it dies and can overload your system. This lasts anywhere from a day to a few weeks, depending on how bad the problem is. It's very, very hard to get through. I can't decide yet if it's worth it, but I'm assuming it will be.

I would recommend with anyone with health issues go see an alternative practitioner to see if they can help you. Please seek out a trained, certified professional. I will continue to share our experience for your information.

Here are some things we've learned:

*If you have yeast issues, ease into the new diet slowly. Otherwise the detox symptoms could be overwhelming. This isn't a good thing, because it means the body is detoxing too fast and there is an overload.

*Have fruit as your "sweet" instead of grains or processed sugar. Raw honey may be a good option too. But, limit it.

*Include a LOT of healthy fat in your diet for energy, especially saturated fat. Coconut oil is great, and butter if you can handle it. Beef tallow, lard, and meat are good options too.

*Eat what sounds good to you that is okay for your new diet (I frequently crave tomatoes, green peppers, orange juice, and cilantro, all of which are okay).

*Make sure to ask your doctor about what you should eat for your specific case.

Resources:
Muscle Testing
Muscle Testing and EFT
NAET
Standard Process (whole food supplements; we are taking these)

Have you ever seen an alternative practitioner or gone on a yeast-free diet? What was your experience?

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