A guest blog post written by TASK Graduate, Gavin Luck-Jones (Edited by TASK).Many people may think Kinesiology is woo-woo. However, it is SCIENCE and here's why.Imagine the brain is the central control system in your body's power network. From the brain descends the spinal cord. Together they make up the central nervous system. From the central nervous system extends billions of threadlike fibres known as nerves. These nerves make up the peripheral nervous system. The two systems work together … [Read more...] about Kinesiology is Electric and Empowering
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The Invalidation Culture
Its been apparent over the years just how many people feel completely invalidated by other people in many or all areas of their life. Invalidated in the work place, from so called friends and yes even with their own family. Invalidation is the rejection or dismissal of our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviours as being valid and understandable. Invalidation can cause significant damage or upset to a person's mental health and well-being.Apart from being and feeling loved the next most … [Read more...] about The Invalidation Culture
Who Do You Think You Are?
No, this is not about ancestry! An ancient proverb states: “As a person thinks, in their mind and heart, so they are, or so they become”. What we think about, determines to a large extent who we are.The Power of ChoiceIt is our minds that think. Life presents us with an endless stream of options. To select which of those options to pursue we decide by the ‘POWER of CHOICE’. It is every human being’s greatest power.One often hears a person saying, “I have no choice”. This is never true. We always … [Read more...] about Who Do You Think You Are?
Systematic Kinesiology – MCPE & The Amazing Role of CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid)
What makes Systematic Kinesiology© Unique?Systematic Kinesiology uniquely addresses all aspects of a person simultaneously. The Mental, Chemical, Physical, and Energy (M.C.P.E). The ‘Yin-Yang’ symbol we use represents the God-given LifeForce that enlivens the mind, and triggers every breath and heartbeat from birth to death. Few health practitioners in the world are conscious of the unseen Power represented by the Yin-Yang which is at the centre of, and controls every action and function of … [Read more...] about Systematic Kinesiology – MCPE & The Amazing Role of CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid)
The Importance of Hydration and Electrolyte Balance to Health and Wellbeing
Clients are very familiar with their Kinesiologist talking about the importance of adequate hydration. Dehydration is the cause of many symptoms:Dehydration and ConstipationThe times a kinesiologist most commonly discusses the need for hydration with a client is when they are experiencing constipation. A good metaphor to use is something that popped into my head when explaining to a boy a couple of years ago.Have you ever been to a water park? Did you notice how easy it was to go down the flumes … [Read more...] about The Importance of Hydration and Electrolyte Balance to Health and Wellbeing
Allergies and You
As Systematic Kinesiologists we are seeing increasingly more people suffering from food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities that affect them in many different ways. For example: bloating, constipation, loose stools, IBS, excess wind, discomfort, falling asleep, tired all the time, joint pain, and a lowered immune system to name just a few. Systematic Kinesiology sessions offer non-intrusive muscle testing to detect foods that are either Biogenic (give us energy) Biostatic (neither … [Read more...] about Allergies and You
How Systematic Kinesiology Supports People With Long-Term Health Conditions.
I was recently invited to give a talk on Systematic Kinesiology at a Bristol-based support group for people experiencing long term health conditions, with a particular focus on fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (also known as M.E.). The talk would explore how Systematic Kinesiology supports people with long-term health conditions and would provide those attending with the opportunity to experience kinesiology through some live demonstrations. A guest blog post written by TASK Graduate, … [Read more...] about How Systematic Kinesiology Supports People With Long-Term Health Conditions.
Restore Hope, Faith and Joy in getting well, with Systematic kinesiology
I have just been teaching The Advanced Communication Training week on our TASK Practitioner Course and we were discussing how sad it is when clients or students arrive with little or no hope and faith over ever getting better. They feel like they may never be free from their debilitating symptoms having ‘tried’ everything. They feel their joy has been sucked out of them as a consequence of nothing working. Receiving a hopeless prognoses leaves people disempowered with their own health. So how … [Read more...] about Restore Hope, Faith and Joy in getting well, with Systematic kinesiology
Menstrual Cycle – Female Hormone Balance and Systematic Kinesiology
Every woman's menstrual cycle is different. It is a complex system that is controlled by many different glands and the hormones they produce. The average length of the menstrual cycle is 28–29 days, but this can vary between women and from one cycle to the next. The length of a menstrual cycle is calculated from the first day of your period to the day before your next period starts.A guest blog post written by TASK Graduate, Gavin Luck-Jones (Edited by TASK).What are the signs and symptoms of … [Read more...] about Menstrual Cycle – Female Hormone Balance and Systematic Kinesiology
Lyme Disease and Systematic Kinesiology
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme Disease is an infection caused by a bacteria called Borrelia Burgdorferi which is carried by ticks mainly from deer. However, they spread to other species like squirrels, mice, voles and also our pets (so deer are not always the culprit). They also cling to grass (mainly long) and hop onto a host who is mostly unaware even when they are bitten. Although over 1000 people are diagnosed with Lyme’s disease each year in the U.K., many more go undiagnosed (up to … [Read more...] about Lyme Disease and Systematic Kinesiology
Breast Health – How to keep your breasts healthy with Kinesiology.
Breast pain, discomfort, lumpiness, fibroadenomas, cysts, mastitis and menstrual related tenderness have plagued many women (and occasionally men) over the years and continue to do so. Apart from ultrasound, mammograms, draining cysts and the removal of ‘fibrous tissue’ to investigate and rule out cancer, there is very little mainstream medicine can do to help maintain help and maintain breast health.Within Systematic Kinesiology there is a non-intrusive technique that can remove breast … [Read more...] about Breast Health – How to keep your breasts healthy with Kinesiology.
8 Powerful Ways Systematic Kinesiology Can Change Your Life
Systematic Kinesiology is a unique holistic approach to natural health care that uses simple muscle testing procedures to read the energetic bio feedback system of our bodies. These tests reveal where health issues stem from, where imbalances and energy drains are, and what particular stresses are affecting your body and your life. We are then able to correct those imbalances using specialised lymphatic massage, nutrition, electrical balancing and emotional stress release work. Below are 8 … [Read more...] about 8 Powerful Ways Systematic Kinesiology Can Change Your Life
Lower Back Pain and Kinesiology
Back pain affects around 1 third of the adult populationI felt inspired to write this because I have many clients with low back pain. Often they report that the pain had suddenly came on out of nowhere. Did you know that lower back pain plagues around 1 third of the adult population each year? (source). What is the root cause of back pain?Within Systematic Kinesiology there are many different ways of checking where the root cause of a symptom is coming from and addressing it accordingly with the … [Read more...] about Lower Back Pain and Kinesiology
Parenting – Need Help?…Turn to Kinesiology
Systematic Kinesiology offers supportive techniques and simple lifestyle/communication suggestions for big changes including becoming and being a parent.As well as being the principal of TASK, I am a mother to 4 wonderful children aged 33, 30, 18 and 17 Did I always get it right? Absolutely not. However, Systematic Kinesiology has helped me through motherhood and to be a better parent. I don’t know how people parent without it.My journey as a mother began at 23 years old and I knew nothing about … [Read more...] about Parenting – Need Help?…Turn to Kinesiology
How can Systematic Kinesiology help people with Arthritis?
Many clients have come to see me with a diagnosis of arthritis. When diagnosed it can feel like a life sentence of pain and deterioration that will only get worse as time goes on. However, with Systematic Kinesiology (SK) there are many ways to improve the condition and even reverse it. In this blog we will explore how Systematic Kinesiology can help people with arthritis.What is Arthritis?Simply put, Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and swelling (inflammation) in the joints. … [Read more...] about How can Systematic Kinesiology help people with Arthritis?