Find Balance with Nutrition Response Testing ™
Good nutrition is essential for good health and mind, but understanding your body’s needs can be a challenge. Nutrition Response Testing ™ is a non-invasive assessment technique that can help you identify your body’s nutritional deficiencies and imbalances. This technique is gaining popularity among people looking for a natural and holistic approach to healthcare. Today, we will explore what is, how it works, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of this technique.
What is Nutrition Response Testing ™?
Nutrition Response Testing ™ is a non-invasive technique that uses muscle testing to assess the body’s nutritional needs. It was developed by Dr. Freddie Ulan, a chiropractor, and nutritionist, in the 1990s. The technique is based on the principle that the body has an innate ability to heal itself if given the proper nutrients. Nutrition Response Testing ™ identifies the underlying causes of health problems by identifying imbalances in the body’s organs and systems.
There are several thousand practitioners who use this technique in their clinical practice. These practitioners may have a variety of backgrounds, including chiropractors, naturopaths, acupuncturists, and nutritionists. Some may have received specific training in Nutrition Response Testing ™, while others may have learned the technique through workshops or seminars. Robyn McElwee of McElwee Natural Health and Healing is a naturopathic doctor. She is board certified in holistic health and started her career as a speech-language pathologist. Robyn is a certified Nutrition Response Tester.
Let’s look at what a typical session with Robyn looks like!
5 Steps of Nutrition Response Testing ™
Step 1: Consultation – Robyn will first discuss your health concerns and medical history to understand your overall health status and any underlying conditions. New members will complete a new member intake form before the consultation.
Step 2: Muscle Testing – Robyn will then test specific points on your body using muscle testing. The testing is done by applying gentle pressure to a muscle while asking you to resist the pressure. The muscle response is evaluated to determine if it is strong or weak, and a weak response indicates an imbalance or deficiency in the corresponding organ or system.
Step 3: Investigation – Next, Robyn will determine the source of the imbalance.
Step 4: Analysis – Then Robyn will analyze the muscle testing results to identify what natural food supplements may be beneficial, if any.
Step 5: Recommendations – Based on the analysis, Robyn will recommend a personalized nutritional program that may include dietary changes, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications to address the underlying imbalances. The program is designed to support the body’s natural healing processes and restore balance.
How Nutrition Response Testing ™ Gets to the Root of Your Health Issues
One of the biggest challenges of Nutrition Response Testing ™ is explaining Nutrition Response Testing ™! When Nutrition Response Testing ™ is performed, we are asking your body to reveal where there is a lack of energy or an imbalance. When a part of your body lacks energy or is not operating at 100%, your autonomic nervous system protects that area. This is commonly referred to as a person’s fight-or-flight response.
For example, a member with diabetes may have a weak muscle response when Robyn stimulates the area of the pancreas. The muscle goes weak because the pancreas is not performing as intended and the body’s energy focuses on the pancreas to protect itself from the “stress” of the muscle testing felt on the body. If a real-food supplement can benefit this member, then Robyn will test the supplement in conjunction with stimulating the pancreas. When the muscle is strong, it means the supplement is helpful to the pancreas. If the muscle is still weak, then this particular supplement is not ideal.
What Can Nutrition Response Testing ™ Identify?
Nutrition Response Testing ™ identifies imbalances and deficiencies in the body’s organs and systems. These imbalances can lead to various health problems, including allergies, chronic fatigue, digestive disorders, hormonal imbalances, and immune system dysfunction.
The technique can also identify the underlying causes of health problems, such as nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities, environmental toxins, and stress. Nutrition Response Testing ™ gets to the root cause of ill health to support the body’s natural healing processes and restore balance.
Who Can Benefits from Testing?
Everyone! We take a page from how medicine has been practiced for a thousand years and listen to what your body says, no matter who you are, how old you are, or your concerns.
Generally, Nutrition Response Testing ™ is helpful for people looking for a natural and holistic approach to healthcare or who have not found relief in other more mainstream methods. Most of our members come to see us after things “just don’t seem to be getting any better.”
Are There Any Side Effects?
Generally, this depends on your perspective. Nutrition Response Testing ™ is a non-invasive and painless technique with no known side effects. Sometimes, due to muscle weakness, it may be difficult for some members to participate in testing. In these circumstances, one of our dedicated staff members is available to assist.
Also, the personalized nutrition program that may be required to bring your body into balance might require significant changes in your diet and lifestyle. Sometimes these changes can be challenging to adjust to.
Finally, Nutrition Response Testing ™ is not widely accepted within the medical community. As a result some healthcare professionals view the technique as unproven and lacking scientific evidence. However, real-world outcomes far exceed these concerns. Many people have reported positive results from Nutrition Response Testing ™, and continues to gain popularity among those seeking a natural and holistic approach to healthcare.
After just one session, you will see how your body is the best source of information about how it is operating. McElwee Natural Health and Healing helps you learn how to listen.
Contact us today to find balance again!