Valley Health Magazine

By John B. Campise, D.C.

Muscle Testing is a catch all phrase used to describe an examination procedure used by both health care professionals and lay people for a wide variety of purposes. The three main types of muscle testing are: 1) traditional neurological testing: assessing muscles for “pathological weaknesses”; 2) physical strength, balance, and endurance testing: assessing relative strength of muscle groups for the proper application of physical therapy exercises and weight training; and 3)  “applied kinesiology” and its hundreds of off-shoots: assessing muscles for “functional weaknesses” for the purpose of prescribing various individualized natural therapies.

By Lany Sivongsay, N.P.

While it takes an anti-depressant a few days to elevate your mood (but adversely decrease your libido), try inserting a CD of your favorite music and allow your mind, body, and spirit to begin healing within just a few minutes How? Scientific research has led us to believe that music can awaken an awareness of healing power that surpasses our previous comprehension. For a moment, think about how you feel when listening to some of your favorite melodies. Reba McEntire reminds us, there is life out there;Chubby Checker makes us want to twist and shout despite problems with chronic hip or back pain; andbeing soothed by Mozart for ten minutes a day has been suggested to relieve stress while improving intelligence (known as the Mozart Effect).

By Stella A. Espinoza, D.C.

It's that time of year again. Time to let go of the stress of the holidays and use the remainder of the winter to relax indoors, perhaps bundled up with a cup of tea. During this time, we naturally find ourselves reflecting on the year that has just passed and making plans for the one to come. Many of us are searching for new ways to improve our health, vitality, relationships, and our sense of peace and purpose.