Northeast Healing with Terri Kaus
Specialized Kinesiology Workshops
In electrical terms, grounding refers to having an electrical connection to an object or to the Earth that can absorb an unlimited or large amount amount of current, usually used as a safety measure. In kinesiology terms, however, grounding (or earthing) refers to electrically connecting ourselves to the Earth.
How very wonderful it is to have the skill of accurate muscle testing! Touch for Health teaches that stating certain phrases or words can cause the body to have a stress response. Certain foods, chemicals, toxins and even thoughts can cause stress to the energy system, causing muscles to unlock.
We are often told, “Stop feeling sorry for yourself.” That never really helped me much. Sometimes it’s hard to avoid self-pity entirely, however choosing to exchange self-pity for gratitude can be very powerful in a multitude of ways. Countless studies published in prominent journals over the past decade have shown that people who count their blessings are less depressed and experience more joy and happiness.
In specialized kinesiology, there are a few simple things we do to enhance our energy and improve brain/body communication. In Touch for Health, you learn the importance of doing these techniques before performing a balance. When both brain and body are switched on and properly hydrated, balancing the energy system is smooth and easy!
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine’s 5 element theory, metal is related to autumn. It’s considered the ideal time for releasing and cleansing physically, mentally, and emotionally. Releasing opens up space for creativity, joy and energy! Lung and Large Intestine are the two organs that represent the Metal Element.
According to Dr. Wally Schmitt, DC, the following nutrients can help individuals struggling with odor sensitivities. Muscle testing can be used to determine if the following will be helpful for each individual.
For thousands of years, people have been trying to understand causes and cures for headaches. The use of non-prescription painkillers is often used as a shotgun technique masking symptoms. Even though studies have proven these drugs have ill effects on vital organs, sales continue to soar. In the 1930’s, an osteopath named Dr. Terrence Bennett discovered by lightly touching specific spots located mostly on the head, blood flow to certain organs would improve.
Japanese finger holds or (Jen Shin Jyutsu) was originally based on the work of Jiro Murai. Before he died, he passed on his knowledge to Mary Burmeister who then brought it to the United States in 1953. In 1990, an American naturopathic doctor named Glenn T. King redesigned Jin Shin Jyutsu using a Christian, Western worldview.
This technique is useful for grounding and centering. It is one of the techniques used to correct meridian reversal and aids in stress management. When a person is feeling disorganized or distracted this can be a helpful technique to use! I use it for insomnia and often have my clients go into this position at the beginning of a balancing session.
Emotional Stress Release, or ESR, is a calming technique that helps dissolve emotional distress. When we are upset we often instinctively hold our head in our hands. Some part of us knows this will help calm us down, so why not do this intentionally? One can perform this technique on themselves or others and achieve wonderful results.
