Autonomic Science

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The Longer Version:

See also: Dr. Porges and Three-Level ANS | Autonomic Dysregulation | Homotoxicology | Autonomic Response Testing | Cranio-sacral Therapy as ANS Interface | Acumeridian Science | Homeopathy Science | Iridology Science | SCENAR | Acugraph | Brain Health | Counseling | Nordenstrom and Body Electric Circuits | Fractal Science

There are Three levels to the ANS, not merely two. Links to conventional western medicine information about the ANS; there is a growing understanding of the importance of the ANS in health and of the meaning of recent neurobiology findings. 1. History of the Discovery of the ANS [PDF]; 2. Dr. Porges' advancement [link: same as in See also]; 3. "Mirror Neurons": article about the new third level of the ANS, the Social Nervous System; 4. "Neural Wi-Fi": Sharon Salzberg speaks with Daniel Goleman about altruism, mirror neurons, and how the human brain is wired for compassion.

 

The Autonomic Nervous System is essential to human life. Since I took my oath as a naturopathic physician, I have continued to seek deeper truths about the basics of life, health, illness, treatment and reclamation of health. In the last several years I have seen the increase of scientific knowledge about how the body heals itself. When I examine health care techniques used by Holistic / Alternative Medicine practitioners (some techniques have been used for thousands of years), it is clear to me that we now are uncovering the scientific explanation of treatments that seemed mysterious in the past. Mainstream medicine is now beginning to embrace breathing techniques known to yogis for centuries, for example. The most important area in my opinion [one that is being widely examined by practitioners across the country] is the relationship of acupuncture meridian energy flow lines to several aspects of health, including muscles, digestion, and even emotions. Working with the “acumeridian” system is a central part of the treatments used by many of the NIHA practitioners. For many years I have studied and used different meridian-based ways of helping people; I apply this knowledge in my treatment programs. 

NOTE: Integral to my understanding is the relationship of the following to the field of Biological Dentistry, as well as the synthesis of it all by Dietrich Klinghardt, M.D.

Five Level Map (Model) to Health and Healing Klinghardt version used at NIHA [click here]

Autonomic Response Testing / Applied Psycho-Neurobiology / Allergy Elimination Technique: To learn more, continue reading this page for background; also see Integrated Biological Evaluation.

 

Autonomic assessment and regulation is a vital part of the work that I and others at NIHA provide for our patients. Our work is based on careful observation and correlation of different ways to do this. The SCENAR technology is one recent invention that gives practitioner and patient a tool to support the body's inner protective function. Combined with other aspects of an integrative medicine program: Nutrition, relaxation/breathing techniques, bodywork, acupressure, homeopathic energy support, education about the body's intricate function, and more, the Tennant Biomodulator version provides a selection of important treatment modes.

 

From an Important Life: Bjorn Nordenstrom's work on Body Energies as Biologically Closed Electric Circuits He was honored by Yoshiaki Omura, M.D., Acupuncturist Omura's website  |  His Bi-Digital O-Ring Test I include Nordenstrom in Theoretical Groundwork section

Homeopathy & Acupuncture combine in Neural Therapy/Segmental Therapy. German Neural Therapy integrates acumeridian knowledge and can use substances prepared by Homeopathic techniques: A blend of two "Energy Medicines."

Scientific and other References that build the case for acumeridian energy theory.

Vascular Autonomic Signal (VAS) Discovery of Nogier

Stephen Porges' Polyvagal theory of nervous system development Klinghardt credits him with crucial theory explaining success of his A.R.T. technique

Acumeridian Tapping: Different than reflexology, based on energy fields and the assumption that they connect to the body at acupoints. Several ways of working with these have been developed. Resources for more information include: Dietrich Klinghardt's Allergy Elimination Technique Roger Callahan and Thought Field Therapy Devi Nambudripad's NAET

EAV/EDS: Electro-Acupuncture Measurement and more... Pioneered by Rinehold Voll, M.D. For those who know: This entire page makes sense For newcomers: Welcome to a technology that every clinic should offer; a huge number of clinics around the world use this. [EAV/EDS introduction]

Dysautonomia is an Important Focus of Majid Ali, M.D. He has an extensive library of information online and books/media to purchase. [Dr. Ali's Internet Site]

Light that is beamed onto the iris of the eye has been shown to increase the activity of the Parasympathetic part of the Autonomic Nervous System. Article on the Photon Stimulator for Parasympathetic activation [PDF file] Site for purchasing Photon Stimulator products

 

Acumeridian Tapping:  A variety of energy flow treatments now exist, that can be applied by non-needle approaches in very effective fashion. Taught by Dr. Klinghardt, Roger Callahan and others, each with different understandings of how it makes the body undergo positive changes. Now a central part of the Autonomic Response Test protocol.

 

Some Applications of This in My Practice

 

The energy flow paths and organ relationships described in acupuncture theory are part of my thinking process during patient interview and examination. Some examples of techniques that include acumeridian theory are:

 

Auricular Acupuncture  ||  ETPS  ||  SCENAR  ||  LASER || Autonomic Response Testing  || EFT Emotional Freedom Technique [related to Klinghardt's Applied Psycho-Neurobiology] || Allergy Elimination Technique [Klinghardt's] ||  Brain Health || Counseling] || Iridology:Both the Physical and Emotional-Spiritual.

 

Links for Self-Study

[See also Educational Resources on Links page] 

 

Expanded Paradigm: Understanding our work:  Basics for the Expanded Paradigm.

 

Vascular Autonomic Signal, Electro-Acupuncture Measuring, and more: Some references.

 

Fractal Dynamics and body energy flow:

The fractal dynamics page has some good information and links. I believe this is the field that proves the ebb and flow and variability inherent in acumeridian theory, and is necessary to understand Heart Rate Variability biofeedback and its implications, as well as the variations seen in iridology, individual responses to therapies, etc.

 

I can explain more in my lectures but the bottom line is that the acumeridian techniques taught by instructors in Autonomic/Neural Technologies give me hope that intelligent students, researchers and clinicians will learn how to work with acumeridian energies in an integrated, wide-ranging and effective way. There are many other resources, I am sure, that would want to be included as having a larger perspective and I would like to add to these later as they contact me.

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See also: Credits to some who led the way | Why Have I Not Heard of This Before?