What is Meridian Stress Assessment?
Meridian Stress Assessment (MSA) is a form of electronic biofeedback testing which is used to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of a person's energetic health and balance. This process involves measuring electrical conductivity at responsive points (meridian points) on the skin - typically on the hands and feet. The location of the test point generally corresponds to an 'acupuncture' point. These measurements are recorded to help provide a profile of a person's present condition, which is an absolute reflection of how they are dealing with STRESS.
Dr. Hans Selye, the brilliant Canadian endocrinologist, wrote an Earth-shaking book in 1956 called The Stress of Life. His research continues to guide modern day science, as well as healthcare providers, to better understand our lives & ourselves. Since there's not room here to do justice to this critical topic, it will be fully addressed in upcoming lectures & other resources. Stay tuned.
Is this new ? I've never heard of this 'Meridian Stress Assessment' before.
MSA is a newer, more accurate name for a technology which was developed beginning in the 1950's by a German physician named Reinhold Voll. Dr. Voll and his engineers created an electronic instrument called the Dermatron, which was used to assess the flow of energy in the body along circuits called meridians. He did this by measuring the skin resistance at specific points along these 'acupuncture' meridians, as he discovered that these meridian points demonstrated higher conductance / lower resistance readings than the non-meridian surrounding tissues. This technology came to be called EAV, or Electro Acupuncture according to Voll.
So why a different name ?
In more recent years, this technology has also been referred to as EDS, or Electro Dermal Screening, since a very small, nonharmful electric current is applied to the skin in order to screen, or measure, the skin's resistance at these meridian points.
The newer name of MSA more accurately describes the purpose of the technology, which is to assess the levels of Stress in the energetic Meridian System of the body ; rather than the means of the technology, which is to measure the electrical conductance / resistance of the skin.
Also, many clinicians and scientists have contributed to the development of this technology during Dr. Voll's lifetime and since his passing. And because most practitioners don't use needles to puncture the skin during the treatment phase of a MSA session, the newer name is more appropriate for the technology.
Well, what exactly is this 'energetic Meridian System'?
The Meridian System is a name given to the overall System of subtle energies, which acts as an organizing controlling information field, or template, for the development of the physical body. Quantum Physics proves that everything in the physical universe is made of vibrating energy, which ultimately condenses into atomic particles, which combine to form molecules, which ultimately combine to form cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and finally the body as a whole organism. "Energy 1st , Matter 2nd ."
A controlling energetic information field has been scientifically shown to not only guide the development of newborn plants in seed form & animals in utero, but it's also responsible for guiding regeneration during normal growth, as well as repair following trauma & injury. In humans & several domesticated mammals, this energetic information field has been mapped and shown to take the form of predictable lines or circuits of energy called the Meridian System. It consists of specific points along those lines which serve as antennae, which also demonstrate increased electrical conductance on the skin when compared to non-Meridian skin areas.
Science shows that in a 6 month period, every cell in our face gets replaced. Why, then, do we still look basically the same in that short period? Because the controlling energetic information field provides the template for growth, renewal, repair, & regeneration.
It always seems to take awhile for the rest of the Sciences to develop instrumentation which is capable of sensing & measuring the finer subtle energies which Quantum Physics predicts & then proves, do exist. In contrast, our human senses are only capable of perceiving a very, very tiny part of the apparently infinite spectrum of electro-magnetic vibrations we commonly call "energy".
And since there are a variety of ways to assess & treat the Meridian system, in addition to needling the Meridian points, we will refer to this system as the "energetic Meridian system" rather than the "acupuncture Meridian system".
OK, so what's the value in measuring these Meridian points?
By measuring these Meridian points, we can tell whether or not they are balanced or unbalanced in an over- or under-energy state. A state of imbalance = harmful Stress, called dis-Stress, which can ultimately lead to various named dis-ease states. (Positive or beneficial Stress is called euStress, which means good Stress.)
So? Tell me more.
Medical research has proved the Meridian Energy theory that the body's organs are associated with the different energy meridians. Energetic disturbances or imbalances in the meridians can eventually manifest as disturbances or imbalances in their associated organs. And this can eventually manifest as medically diagnosed & named disease.
As a person moves toward or away from health, the condition of any particular organ or system can be sensed along the meridians at representative points. As a result, Stress associated with the corresponding organs can be surveyed using the indicated points. This gives us a potentially powerful 'early warning' tool for preventing more severely Stressful states of ill health or dis-ease, as well as feedback for how we're recovering a state of balanced, healthy function & well-being. It can also help us understand why chronic conditions aren't responding to treatment, due to ongoing & underlying energetic disturbances.
How do these disturbances & imbalances happen? I try my best to help myself & my family eat right & do the right things – sometimes it seems you just can't win!
Many times, things are unjustly blamed on genetics. However, although genetic influences can surely predispose us toward certain problems, they can also be lessened through certain lifestyle changes and supportive remedies. We need to remember that accidents, injuries, & traumas also disrupt healthy energetic balance; and these ill effects can continue to disrupt normal function for a lifetime, unless they're specifically cleared & rebalanced !
What do you do when you find imbalances?
After the initial measurements have been taken and recorded, & the results reviewed, if Stress values are above or below equilibrium, the BioMeridian's extensive computer database will allow consideration of a wide range of possibilities that could help the patient regain a healthy balance.
The MSAS allows consideration of thousands of herbal, homeopathic, and nutritional products, & we'll also consider any neuro-musculo-skeletal issues which may be contributing factors.
I already take different supplements & herbs, & I even tried homeopathy once. Why should I use this MSA BioMeridian to tell me what to take?
We utilize an FDA approved, Class IIA Galvanic Skin Response biofeedback instrument called the BioMeridian MSAS Professional. There are other instruments manufactured which provide similar biofeedback readings, but not all are FDA approved. Additionally, the BioMeridian equipment also has World Class Compliance by the 2 main European Union Standards – the CE Mark, & the CB Scheme. Also, the BioMeridian only utilizes electronics from vendors who are ISO certified (International Standards Organization) or who are in line to be certified this year. The BioMeridian is a form of non-invasive testing which can provide extremely valuable & immediately useful information not easily attainable in other ways.
Can the Biomeridian diagnose what's wrong with me & help me figure out why I've been sick for so long?
Overall, an MSA session provides a completely non-invasive method for gaining valuable information about the body's vital functions.
The primary objective of this procedure is to disclose patterns of stress, and to provide feedback for use in a program to help restore each system and meridian to an appropriate balance.
Neither the Biomeridian MSAS-Professional nor the Meridian Stress Assessment system provides a medical diagnosis. If patients suspect that they need medical intervention, they should consult their physicians who can provide medical diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment regimens.
Will you work with my doctor I'm seeing now?
We're happy to work cooperatively with any open-minded healthcare professional who is genuinely committed to your best interests & well-being.
I'm on several major medications. Will this approach work for someone like me?
Occasionally, medications can interfere with a straightforward measurement, but even then particular patterns will show up which indicate the involvement of the medications. In taking a thorough history, we'll make note of which meds you're taking, and plan accordingly so that we obtain the clearest readings possible.
Throughout the 50+ years this approach has been applied, the results have shown time & again, that by rebalancing the controlling, guiding energetic information field of the Meridian System; the cells, tissues, & organ systems of the body are guided & enabled to return to healthy functioning. And as this occurs, medications can be diminished and ultimately discontinued, with the counsel of you & your prescribing physician.
I've had this chronic condition for so long, I'm not sure anything can help!
Ever heard the saying, "If you keep doing what you've been doing, you'll keep getting what you've been getting"? Perhaps its time to try a different approach that focuses on 'problems' at a different level!
I have so little energy that I feel depressed & I just feel like sleeping all the time.
Let us ask you, have you actually considered where "your energy" comes from? Setting aside religious/spiritual considerations, no life would exist on this planet without the energy from our Sun, and the protective atmosphere which shields us from most of the Sun's harmful electromagnetic radiation. The atmosphere also provides the oxygen we breathe which gives us the energy necessary for the body to metabolize liquid & solid "food" which also yields energy. Also, consider that this is a water planet, and our bodies are 70+% water. Water also stores and releases energy as it is utilized by both animate (living) & inanimate ("non-living") processes.
So, with all this energy available from so many sources, why are you not well? To put it bluntly, either you're not truly getting what you need, or you're getting what you need but your body is so toxic & congested that it can't utilize what you're providing it! Have you ever heard the saying, "You are what you eat"? Well, that's only partially true! The full story, starting from "the end" –
After you excrete, you are what your cells can assimilate & utilize of what your system can metabolize of what your system can digest of what you eat.
Another possibility is that you're getting what you need & you're not toxically congested, but the energetic guiding information field is unable to deliver proper instructions to the necessary body parts at the required time in the appropriate manner or quantity (remember, imbalance = too much or too little).
So how long will this take, & how much does it cost?
The initial comprehensive testing session will take from 30-60 minutes and the fee will vary depending on the time necessary to determine your specific needs.
How soon will I see results?
The speed at which you realize positive changes depends on several things - A critical factor is, how long and how progressive or debilitating is your condition ?
Some folks will begin to feel better & notice positive changes almost immediately, within the short span of a week or two, while those with more chronic conditions need to give a bit longer time of consistent effort to allow the process to show its potential.
