Acupuncture and moxibustion are important component parts of great Chinese medicine and pharmacology. Acupuncture, simply stated, is a health science which is used to successfully treat both pain and dysfunction in the body.

Acupuncture has its roots deeply planted in China. In fact, authorities agree the science is about 5,000 years old. Its use spread throughout ancient Egypt, the Middle East, the Roman Empire and later into Western Europe. But, Acupuncture did not become known on a national level in the U.S. until 1971.

At first glimpse, Acupuncture appears strange, as its primary notoriety is the utilization of needles placed in the skin at various location to relieve pain or affect a body part. Many practitioners use electronic stimulation, laser beam to treat an Acupoint. The principle of Acupuncture does not change, only the technique.

Early Chinese physicians discovered there is an energy network traversing just below the surface of the skin which communicates from the exterior to the internal organs and structures at over 1,000 “Acupoints” on the body. This energy works in harmony with the body’s circulatory, nervous, muscular, digestive, genitourinary and all other systems of the body. When this vital energy becomes blocked or weakened, an effect in a body system or anatomic location becomes evident. Stimulation of one or a combination of key “Acupoints” on the body may restore harmony to the affected area.

Historians have stated, “More people have benefited from Acupuncture over the course of fifty centuries than the combined total of all other healing sciences, both ancient and modern.”

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Far too often in the medical professions, a patient is told after extensive examination, “There is nothing wrong,” “It is all in your head,” or “Sorry, you’ll have to learn to live with it.” The examining doctor unable to find the cause of the problem has little else to tell the patient. Fortunately, many physicians are now referring their patients for an Acupuncture evaluation.

The human body’s energy flow courses over twelve meridians or channels that are normally well balanced. If a disruption of energy flow exists, it can alter the entire system, producing pain or symptoms in the body.

For example, if we were to compare a 175 pound man on one end of a seesaw and a 45 pound child on the other end, it becomes obvious the seesaw would be “broken” due to the fact the heavier person would be sitting on the ground and the lighter would be dangling in the air. Even though the seesaw is producing a symptom of being broken-extensive, examination would not reveal anything wrong with the seesaw. The obvious answer is in the balance. Correction of the balance corrects the problem.

This is Acupuncture’s goal, to restore normalcy to the body’s energy balance by utilizing a combination Acupoints located on the twelve meridians.

ACUPUNCTURE EXAMINATION

Perhaps the cornerstone of Acupuncture examination is pulse diagnosis whereby the trained practitioner, by feeling the pulse, is able to determine the balance of the twelve (12) meridians. This ancient method of diagnosis is giving way to modern electronic evaluation referred to as Electro Meridian Imaging. The practitioner places a small painless electronic pen on the skin over specific Acupoints. By way of a sensitive metering device, the electro potential of the point is measured. This examination is extremely reliable and is quickly becoming the standard method of diagnosis internationally.

Many physicians utilize applied kinesiology, which is an examination involving testing certain muscles and correlating them to the associated meridian. Case history and consultation play a vital role in determining what is abnormal as does detail physical examination.

WHAT CONDITIONS ARE ACCEPTED?

Acupuncture textbooks list well over one hundred different conditions that respond well to Acupuncture. The World Health Organization, working in close harmony with the International Acupuncture training center of the Shanghai College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, has indicated Acupuncture is effective in the following conditions:

• sinusitis
• acute/chronic pain
• neck/back
• flu/colds
• allergy
• shoulder/elbow/wrist
• fatigue
• toothache
• hip/knee/ankle
• asthma
• gingivitis
• intercostal neuralgia
• conjunctivitis
• eye disorders
• sciatica
• gastritis
• ulcer
• myopia (in children)
• colitis
• constipation
• blood pressure
• diarrhea
• hemorrhoids
• cholesterol
• migraine
• headaches
• skin conditions

​This is only a partial list of the numerous conditions Acupuncture has been credited with helping.

Did you ever stop for a moment to ask yourself why man gets sick? Why, for example, does an individual go through the first, second, third, possibly the fourth decade of life in what can be described as good health, and for apparently no reason become diseased or sudden heart attack? Do you stop to question why a child 5 or 6 years of age contracts a virus which manifests itself only in the form of sniffles, while that same virus is passed on to his or her sister, who develops a serious upper respiratory condition lasting three weeks? Again, the same virus is transmitted to the next door neighbor child, as consequence, develops pneumonia and dies. How many times have you heard of a situation where an individual is born healthy and at the age of one or two develops allergies in some form; at the age of 11 or 12 the appendix must be removed; continues on in what medical science describes as perfect health, and now at the age of 20 or 30 must have the gall bladder removed; and at the age of 40 or 45, if it is a female, ends up with a hysterectomy; or more commonly in a male, a heart condition?

DISEASE

Finally, if you have followed the thinking so far, one realizes that sickness or disease is simply an absence of health. In order to change such a negative situation, one must attempt to restore health rather than try to remove the symptom of disease. Life is health and every living thing possesses life. Life is an energy, a force, an intelligence inherent to all living things. If something or someone interferes with the manifestation and expression of this energy, the organism cannot function at its maximum potential. Once this potential has been reduced the host becomes a perfect environment for disease. In essence, then, pathogenic bacteria can be responsible for a disease process, however, it cannot at any time be considered the primary cause of disease. For in fact, in order for a pathogenic virus or bacteria to flourish and multiply, the tissue resistance of the host must be reduced. An interference in that nervous system by virtue of a subluxation produces this very environment for pathogenic bacteria and viruses to take hold. Restore resistance by removing that nerve interference and you simply allow the innate intelligence of that body to repair and rebuild, thereby restoring health.

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Look well to the spine for this is the requisite for the cause of disease.

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– Hippocrates (460-377 B.C)

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Nature, in her wisdom, knowing the importance of the brain and spinal cord as the master system in the body. As a matter of fact, the brain and the spinal cord are the only two organs in the body that are surrounded and protected by solid bone. A total of thirty-one pair of spinal nerves can be found. These spinal nerves then branch out like roots of a tree supplying each organ and tissue to where, ultimately, each cell receives a microscopic nerve supply. This network now presents a total communicating system from the brain, down the spinal cord, out to the spinal nerves and ultimately to each cell.

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If an interference exists somewhere along the pathway of communication, that cell, tissue, or organ will be deprived of its required nerve flow, and consequently will malfunction. This interference takes place at the vertebral segmental level. In other words, if one or more vertebrae should lose their proper juxtaposition for whatever the reason, at that point, a focal point of irritation can be established interfering with nerve impulses from the brain down the spinal cord and out. When a vertebra has lost its juxtaposition, it is termed a subluxation.

CHIROPRACTIC HEALING

The Doctor of Chiropractic knows that the right, correct, efficient way to restore health is to adjust vertebral subluxation. The Chiropractor approaches an individual’s health problem with a single, simple objective in mind. Where, when, how, and why is this individual’s energy flow interfered with? He will seek to find that subluxation and realign that vertebra into its proper juxtaposition. By turning on the switch the interfered current flow of mental impulse supply between brain and body can be, and will be, restored through nerves to tissue cells anywhere, anytime, all of which flows from above-down, within-out. From then on, it is the complete responsibility of this internal intelligence, this power, to rebuild sickness to health, relieve pain and suffering and prolong life by adding years and years to life.

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In essence then, Chiropractic concerns itself with the cause of disease rather than the effect or symptom. Every effect must be preceded by a cause. The vertebral subluxation remains as one of the primary causes for disease. For it is the subluxation that is responsible for an imbalance of internal harmony that should exist in all living things. By removal of this interference, the body possessing an ability, intelligence, and recuperative power, can, in turn, reestablish the internal homeostasis necessary for health.

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It is life that heals, only this thing called life has the ability and the power to heal and cure. Innate intelligence of the body, it is good, right, constructive, helpful, healthful. It does the right thing, at the right place, at the right time, in right quantities, and in right qualities.

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The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.

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– Thomas A. Edison (1847-1931)

It is probably safe to say that our complete health is the sum total of the health of our individual organs and glands. When we are ill, it is because our organs and glands, individually or collectively, cannot function at ideal levels. Diet is an influence on the health of our glands and organs, and it interacts directly with our genetics. Good nutrition can help you attain the genetic potential of your organs and glands in terms of the highest level of functioning. When your nutrition is not adequate, your glands and organs cannot receive the specific nutrients that they require. Among the many consequences of such deficiencies is an increased susceptibility to infection, an inability to deal with stress and an overall degeneration of the body.

Have you ever asked yourself, “How is it possible that I am sick even though I eat organic foods and am very careful with my diet?” The answer most likely revolves around an Enzyme Deficiency. Enzymes are delicate protein molecules necessary to life. They are found in all living cells whether animal, plant or a microorganism. Their role is to catalyze and regulate nearly all biochemical reactions that occur within the human body.

Except in cases of genetic deficiencies, humans have the ability to synthesize and secrete the enzymes needed for their metabolism. However, under certain conditions, the synthesis or activity of the enzymes may be impaired. These conditions are often the results of poor diet, lifestyle, exposure to environment pollutants, and aging.

When we eat a meal, the requirements for digestive enzymes become a high priority. Our body’s enzyme making machinery must work over time and often still cannot meet the demand for all of the enzyme requirements the body may have. Since digestion takes precedence over nearly everything else, many bodily functions requiring metabolic enzymes are often shortchanged during these times. The result is a lower disease fighting capability and a general weakening of the body’s ability to mend itself.

As stated above, digestion is a vital function to sustain life. The digestive process is supported anatomically by a whole system of organs and bio-chemically by several hormones and enzymes. Enzymes contribute to the delivery of vitamins and minerals by the hydrolysis of the macro structures of food to free the vitamins and minerals. The process of breaking down the food to benefit the body is carried by a complex system of nerves, hormones, and enzymes. If this process is not working to its maximum capability, poorly digested protein putrefies, fats turn rancid and carbohydrates ferment in the body. These undigested food particles leak back into the bloodstream from the colon and create further toxicity. Without the support of an effective enzyme reserve, we begin to lose energy, lose our ability to fight disease, and lose the ability for our body to remedy its own naturally occurring malfunctions. This loss may lead to disease and eventually death.

This concept clearly supports the case for supplemental mycelial enzymes. If the body can get the necessary extra digestive enzymes its needs to complete the digestive process without overstressing the body’s enzyme-making potential, then a metabolic enzyme shortage will not occur and our body will be in a much more favorable position to fight biologic and genetic malfunctions and diseases as they occur.

WHY IS ENZYME SO IMPORTANT?

• Most people will choose cooked foods over raw foods.
• Earth has lost rich top soil for producing nutritious food.
• Nuts and beans that are raw contain an enzyme inhibitor.
• Grains and flour are processed, robbing them of their enzymes.
• Enzymes are needed for every chemical reaction in the body.
• Enzymes are needed by vitamins and minerals to function.
• Lack of enzymes could result in a lowered resistance to illness, all types of stresses, and physiological environments which may lead to a shortened life span.

POWER OF ENZYMES:

• Purify Blood
• Balance The immune System
• Break Down Fats
• Lower Cholesterol
• Enhance Mental Capacity
• Cleanse The Colon
• Enhance Sleep
• Shed Excess Weight and Fat
• Improve Aging Skin
• Bacteria Balance In Colon
• Proper pH Balance In The Urine

Today more than 77,000 chemicals are in active production in this country. Our exposure to these chemicals is greater than the time since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. More than 3000 chemicals are added to our food supply, more than 10,000 chemicals in the form of solvents, emulsifiers, and preservatives are used in food processing and storage. Ethyl alcohol, isopropanol, wood rosin, shellac, propylene glycol, silicone, ammonium hydroxide…etc.

When ingested these chemical can remain in the body for years, altering our metabolism, causing enzyme dysfunction and nutritional deficiencies, creating hormonal imbalances and lowering our threshold of resistance to chronic disease.

Beside food borne chemicals, we are continually subjected to poor air quality, chemically contaminated water, household cleaners, paint fumes, pharmaceutical drugs, pesticides, heavy metals and others. Today, studies show that most of us have between 400 and 800 foreign chemical residues stored in the fat cells of our bodies. This occurs gradually over the course of our lives. These chemicals enter into the body either through the skin, lungs, or they are eaten. Most of the time, these chemicals are bio-accumulative, meaning miniscule amounts accumulating over the course of years. These chemicals and heavy metals make up the “total toxic burden.” When the amount of toxins exceed the body’s ability to excrete them, our body will begin to store these toxins. This bio-accumulation seriously compromises our physiological and psychological health and leads to chronic disease.

TOXICITY SYMPTOMS

The following is a partial list of known symptoms often related to toxicity: allergies, acne, anxiety, burning skin, brain fog, chronic fatigue, chemical sensitivities, depression, eczema, frequent colds or flu, feeling sick all over, muscle and joint pains, and poor concentration.

IONIC THERAPY

The Ionic Cleanse detoxifies the body more effectively and faster than any herbal or fasting protocols, with little or no stress to the patient. Used properly, the Ionic Cleanse provides a comfortable and relaxing way to rid the body of toxins without precipitating healing crises and Herksheimer’s reactions. Detoxifying the body accelerates catabolic and anabolic metabolism and requires extensive supplemental nutrition to maximize results. Your doctor may supplement your diet to replace nutrient deficiencies, prevent further toxic damage, and assist your body in cleansing.

Healthy individuals can expect to feel lighter and experience a greater sense of well being from each Ionic Cleanse session. Many people with pain, edema, gout and swollen or deteriorating joints report considerable symptomatic relief from Ionic Cleanse sessions.

IONIC THERAPY

The Ionic Cleanse detoxifies the body more effectively and faster than any herbal or fasting protocols, with little or no stress to the patient. Used properly, the Ionic Cleanse provides a comfortable and relaxing way to rid the body of toxins without precipitating healing crises and Herksheimer’s reactions. Detoxifying the body accelerates catabolic and anabolic metabolism and requires extensive supplemental nutrition to maximize results. Your doctor may supplement your diet to replace nutrient deficiencies, prevent further toxic damage, and assist your body in cleansing.

Healthy individuals can expect to feel lighter and experience a greater sense of well being from each Ionic Cleanse session. Many people with pain, edema, gout and swollen or deteriorating joints report considerable symptomatic relief from Ionic Cleanse sessions.

COLORS AND OBJECTS IN THE WATER

Many colors and objects appear in the water during Ionic Cleanse sessions. The following table shows what we believe the colors in the water to represent:

Color or Particle - Material or Area of the Body

• Orange - Detoxifying from the joints
• Brown - Detoxifying from liver, tobacco, cellular debris
• Black - Detoxifying from liver
• Dark green - Detoxifying from gallbladder
• White - foamLymphatic system
• White cheese-like  - particlesMost likely yeast
• Black flecks - Heavy metals
• Red flecks - Blood clot material
• Yellow-green - Detoxifying from the kidney, bladder, urinary tract, female/prostate area

HOW THE IONIC CLEANSE WORKS

An ion is a charged atom that has gained or lost an electron which creates magnetic filed capable of attaching to and neutralizing oppositely charged particles. These neutralized particles are extracted from the body through the process called osmosis. Osmosis is a scientific term that is used to describe the movement of particles through a membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. In this case, the higher concentration refers to the ion field that is set up by placing the array into the water while running the unit.

The array is placed into the water alongside the hands, feet, or body while the power supply delivers a low level direct current to the array. This causes the metals within the array in combination with water and salt to generate positively and negatively charged ions by separation oxygen and hydrogen in the water.

The ions generated by the Ionic Cleanse travel through the body attaching themselves to a multitude of toxic substances, thereby neutralizing their positive or negative charge. It may be possible to reduce pain and other symptoms caused by a lifetime of toxic buildup in the body (assuming the symptoms are caused by toxic buildup). The long-term effectiveness of the Ionic Cleanse detoxification process depends on other life-enhancing changes a person is willing to make.