ELECTRO DERMAL SCREENING (EDS)

What is health screening? 

Health screening is a simple, quick and effective way of determining how your body is functioning. Health screening accurately monitors your nutritional levels, hormone balance, energetic health of internal organs, food sensitivities, environmental sensitivities and toxin levels. The results from health screening allow accurate recommendations of remedies and remedial action to promote health and healing.

 
What happens during a health screening?

Health screening with the EDS System simply involves sitting in a chair and holding a brass rod connected to a test instrument, in one hand. The practitioner will gently press a small probe onto specific points (known as acupuncture points) on the other hand or foot. The test unit records the body's response at each point. You only feel the sensation of the probe being applied to your skin. A printed report of the results is produced at the end of the test. There is no waiting for results.

How long does this take?

It will take between one and two hours depending on which screening test is chosen.

How often will I need to be screened?

Usually it is recommended every one or two months if you are recovering from an ailment and every six to twelve months for a general check up.

Do I need to be ill in order to benefit from health screening?

No. By monitoring your health status any weakness can be found and acted upon before symptoms appear. We use a holistic approach and believe the body heals itself. By ensuring your nutrient levels are balanced and you are avoiding intolerant foods, the body has the best chance of maintaining and promoting health, fitness and well-being.

How does this instrument work?

The health assessment is performed by a instrument called the MSAS System. It combines modern electronic technology and ancient acupuncture knowledge. In the 1950's Dr R Voll discovered that acupuncture points, traditionally used by acupuncturists for treatments, could also be used to assess an individual's state of health. Through many thousands of screenings he found that particular points were associated with particular organs and health conditions. The MSAS System is a highly developed version of Dr Voll's original instrument which monitors the body's energetic response to various substances and tests through a process called biofeedback.

What is Bio Feedback?

We all respond to our environments in various ways. If you see, taste or hear something you really like you will think good thoughts and your body will physically respond by relaxing, producing saliva etc. If however you experience something undesirable you will respond very differently; tension, shallow breathing, thoughts of how to avoid it etc. Biofeed back is the process of monitoring how your body responds to various stimuli. With the MSAS System this is done electronically by monitoring electrical changes in acupuncture points while tests are performed.

Is it scientifically proven?

The original concepts of Electro Dermal Screening (EDS) as the principle behind the MSAS System is known, was developed in the 1950's. Since then numerous technical studies, tests and research papers have been produced, verifying the effectiveness of the process. There are many papers on the complex physics and electrical equivalents of EDS. One of the biggest considerations is the many hundreds of practitioners around the world who have achieved considerable success using this equipment.

Will it show my allergies?

The results from the MSAS health screening clearly identify any foods that should be avoided for the time being. These are known as food intolerances and are basically substances the body would prefer not to have at the moment. By eating these foods the body's energy is directed to 'neutralising' them rather than digesting them and this can tend to lead to long-term health problems. People are often unaware of their food intolerances as the symptoms are very mild (initially at least) and happen quite some time after eating. It's our experience that addressing food intolerances is a very important part of dealing with a wide range of health issues - anything from Irritable bowel to fatigue, migraine to hyperactivity. For food allergy testing please see our range of blood tests (Food IgE levels)

EDS can test for:

Vitamin Imbalances

Mineral Imbalances

Hormone Imbalances

Dental Amalgam Leakages

Abnormal Organ Functions

Environmental Toxins

Food Intolerances

Emotional Imbalances

Drug Intolerances Parasites in the gut

Blood Disorders Viruses

Optimum supplement levels for athletes

The results are produced immediately as the test is completed. Depending on the test carried out, the results will clearly indicate nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, organ imbalances, food intolerances or toxins present. The practitioner will explain the results and make treatment recommendations.