MUSCLE TESTING

Everything and everyone is composed of energy, with it's own individual vibrational frequency...and it is not just living things that have this energy, but objects, foods, etc do as well. Although the why's and how's are not completely understood or known, the energy system of our body is a useful guide that can enable a better understanding of our compatibility with other energies. Other energies are either compatible (make you stronger) or not compatible (make you weaker). Muscle testing is a useful tool that can help you identify that which weakens you, and therefore what you should avoid, so you will be able to limit exposure to things that may be creating undue burden on your body.

By paying closer attention to these signals you can enhance your ability to develop greater instinct as to those energies you are most compatible with, and therefore be able to make choices that will enhance your wellbeing. If you are unfamiliar with energy work and muscle testing this may all sound a bit "out there", but perhaps some examples of how this invisible energy works might help:

Can you recall a time when you were introduced to someone and instantly felt uncomfortable or just had a sense that you didn't care for the person?
Or the opposite, you are introduced to someone and instantly take a liking to them and feel as though you have known them for a long time.
Are there any foods that make you feel tired after eating them, or perhaps still hungry afterwards??
Or those that seem to make you feel energized and content??
Do you have a few favorite clothing items that you love to wear, and others that just sit in the closet because every time you think of wearing them you decide not to??

While there are probably several explanations for all of these scenarios, one is compatibility - the things that make you feel good are composed of energies that are compatible with your body, and your inner instincts are at work providing guidance, even if you are not consciously aware of it at the time.

When exposed to a substance your body is not compatible with – be it a supplement, food, fabric, chemical, or virtually anything – you may, or may not, have an immediate reaction; or the response can be so subtle that you aren’t even aware of it. But continued exposure to substances that weaken your body can lead to many health-related problems, and aggravate those that already exist.

The book, The Power of Infinite Love & Gratitude by Dr. Darren Weissman, describes muscle testing this way: "The body has an innate intelligence that can be assessed with this method to determine whether it's maintaining balance. Just like the autonomic nervous system, muscle testing is a polarity-dependent mechanism where a muscle will maintain its strength as long as there's a congruency with the function, adaptablility, and the survival of the entire organism. When there's incongruency, an indicator muscle will test weak. When a muscle locks out, it's an indication that whatever is being evaluated is congruent with the overall balance of the body. When the muscle gives way, it's a sign that what's being tested is incongruent with this balance."

Although it is not scientific, Muscle Testing can be a great tool to help you gauge whether something weakens or strengthens you, and can give you an indication as to how well tolerated it will be by your system. This technique is based on the assumption that everything has an energy, or vibration, and that when holding it within your field of energy, Muscle Testing helps you to gauge your body’s reaction to it.

I have used Muscle Testing for more than 30 years and although it may not be accurate 100% of the time, it works well for me more often than not. It can be especially helpful uncovering underlying causes of health issues, especially those that are unique to your system.

The key to successful muscle testing is to have an open mind. It is also important to try to do the testing in a neutral environment with no distractions such as music, scents, etc. Drinking water beforehand may be helpful in optimizing brain function. Diaphramatic breathing can help to oxygenate the system. For additional information and tips check out The Heart & Soul of EFT and Beyond by Phillip and Jane Mountrose.

In addition to testing products and foods, you can also used Muscle Testing to gauge your body's reactions to various ideas, thoughts, etc.. An example might be if you are contemplating a new treatment method, such as acupuncture. You can use Muscle Testing to get an idea of how you body reacts to this thought. So you would use the testing technique below, but instead of holding an object you make a statement, "Acupuncture is an effective method of treatment to heal my _______." If your muscle strength remains strong the answer is "yes", if you lose muscle strength the reply would be considered a "no". Again, I realize this may sound very bizarre, but I suggest you give it a try...you might be surprised at how natural and informative it can be with a little practice.

I have tried several forms of self-testing without great success, but recently discovered a new method in the book, The Heart & Soul of EFT by Phillip and Jane Mountrose. I have found it to be extremely effective and easy to master:

This may take a bit of practice, but you can do so by using questions that you know the answers to until you are more confident you are getting reliable results.

Hold the product you want to test up to your chest (breastbone/thymus area) with both hands. Stand still and say to yourself, “(item) is compatible and agrees with my body”. If your body moves forward - towards the item, it is considered a positive response, yes. If you move backwards - away from the item, it is considered a no, or negative test result.