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Kinesiology: A Path to Balanced Well-being

Exploring Touch for Health Kinesiology

In today's fast-paced world, achieving and maintaining physical, emotional, and mental balance can be challenging. One holistic approach gaining recognition for its ability to promote well-being is Touch for Health Kinesiology (TFH). Rooted in the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and modern chiropractic techniques, TFH offers a practical and empowering method to enhance health and vitality.

What is Touch for Health Kinesiology?

Touch for Health Kinesiology is a holistic health modality developed by Dr. John Thie in the 1970s. It combines applied kinesiology, acupressure, and energy balancing techniques to assess and correct imbalances in the body’s energy systems. Dr. Thie envisioned TFH as a user-friendly tool that individuals could apply in their everyday lives to improve overall wellness and prevent health issues.

At its core, TFH uses muscle testing to identify stressors or imbalances in the body. By gently pressing on specific points within the muscles, practitioners can gather information about the state of the body’s energy and identify areas that need attention. The goal is to restore harmony within the body’s energy systems, enabling it to function optimally.

Key Principles of Touch for Health Kinesiology

  • The Body as a Self-Healing System: TFH operates on the belief that the body possesses an innate ability to heal itself when properly supported.
  • Energy Balance: TFH focuses on balancing the body’s energy pathways, or meridians, as disruptions in these pathways can lead to physical or emotional discomfort.
  • Holistic Approach: TFH addresses the individual as a whole, considering the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, mental, and energetic aspects of health.
  • Empowerment Through Self-Care: A key feature of TFH is its emphasis on teaching individuals techniques they can use to support their own well-being.

Techniques and Applications

Touch for Health Kinesiology incorporates a variety of techniques to promote balance and well-being, including:

  • Muscle Testing: The cornerstone of TFH, muscle testing assesses the body’s response to different stimuli, revealing stressors and imbalances.
  • Acupressure Points: Gentle pressure on specific points helps to stimulate energy flow and reduce blockages in the meridian system.
  • Meridian Balancing: Techniques are used to harmonize the flow of energy along the body’s meridians, improving vitality and reducing stress.
  • Emotional Stress Release (ESR): This technique helps individuals process and release emotional stress, fostering a sense of calm and clarity.
  • Goal Setting and Visualization: TFH integrates goal setting to align the body’s energy systems with personal intentions, supporting achievement and growth.

Benefits of Touch for Health Kinesiology

The benefits of TFH are wide-ranging and can include:

  • Improved energy and vitality
  • Enhanced emotional resilience
  • Relief from physical pain and tension
  • Better stress management
  • Greater mental clarity and focus
  • Increased self-awareness and self-empowerment

Who Can Benefit from Touch for Health?

One of the most appealing aspects of TFH is its accessibility. It’s suitable for individuals of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you’re looking to address specific health concerns, manage stress, or simply enhance your overall quality of life, TFH offers practical tools that can make a meaningful difference.

Our Unique Approach

At Pure Neurology, we integrate the principles of Touch for Health (TFH) and corrective exercise with the innovative NeuX Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation (iNMS) system to achieve remarkable therapeutic outcomes.

How it works:

  • Through muscle testing, we can pinpoint specific stressors and create tailored interventions to promote optimal energy flow and alignment.
  • Corrective exercises are applied which strategically designed to address movement dysfunctions, improve posture, and restore proper biomechanical function.
  • These exercises target weaknesses, mobility restrictions, and compensatory patterns to prevent injury and enhance overall physical performance.
  • When combined with TFH, they amplify the body's capacity to heal and regain strength naturally.
  • The iNMS system delivers precise electrical stimulation to targeted muscle groups and neural pathways.
  • This advanced technology enhances muscle activation, reduces pain, and promotes recovery by stimulating neuromuscular connections and increasing circulation.
  • Its interactive nature allows for real-time adjustments and monitoring, providing a personalized and effective therapy experience.
  • We perform a VitalSCAN before and after the session, so you can see exactly how you are progressing, and what still needs to change.

Why Wait??? Schedule Today!!!

Touch for Health Kinesiology is more than a wellness technique—it’s a way to reconnect with your body’s natural wisdom and potential for healing. By addressing imbalances in the body’s energy systems, TFH empowers individuals to take an active role in their health and well-being. Schedule with our team today to discover the transformative power of Touch for Health Kinesiology and take the first step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

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Hi, I'm Ian

I am the Founder and Director of Neuroscience at Pure Neurology, LLC. I retired from a career in EMS as a Paramedic, after a line-of-duty injury left me with a chronic nerve condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Since my diagnosis in 2015, I have dedicated my life to researching this condition and how to improve it. I was faced with the prospect of amputation, which led me to research alternative treatments. I began working with functional direct-current neuromuscular stimulation in 2016, and I have been ever since. I currently advise NeuX Technologies out of Tampa, FL and work exclusively with NeuX Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation. I hope that this blog is a valuable resource for you if you have an interest in learning more about INS.

DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE
The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for educational and informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care or fitness regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website or any of our affiliated media outlets or accounts.

Electrolyzed Reduced Water (ERW): A Modern Scientific Miracle

Electrolyzed Reduced Water (ERW) is gaining recognition as a groundbreaking advancement in health science, particularly due to its high concentration of molecular hydrogen (H2). This innovative water is not only highly effective as an antioxidant but also demonstrates remarkable benefits for sports performance and neuroprotection. Recent studies, including research by Kawamura, Higashida, and Muraoka (2020), have highlighted the far-reaching potential of hydrogen-rich ERW in sports science and cellular longevity.

Enhancing Sports Performance with Hydrogen-Rich ERW

Athletes continually seek strategies to improve endurance, reduce fatigue, and accelerate recovery. Hydrogen-rich ERW provides a cutting-edge approach to meet these demands. Its antioxidant properties help combat oxidative stress, which is a major contributor to muscle fatigue and soreness during intense exercise.

A key study published by Kawamura et al. (2020) in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity emphasizes the role of molecular hydrogen in sports performance. The researchers found that hydrogen can neutralize harmful free radicals, thereby minimizing oxidative damage caused by strenuous physical activity. This effect translates into enhanced endurance, reduced muscle inflammation, and faster recovery times.

Moreover, ERW has been shown to improve mitochondrial function—the powerhouse of cells—resulting in better energy production and performance during exercise. Athletes who consume hydrogen-rich ERW may experience increased stamina and reduced downtime between training sessions, offering a natural and effective performance boost.

A comprehensive review by Ichihara et al. (2015) in Medical Gas Research examined 321 studies on molecular hydrogen and its biological effects. The review concluded that H2 acts as a selective antioxidant, reducing oxidative stress markers and improving biological performance without disrupting beneficial reactive oxygen species involved in cell signaling. Several studies cited in the review also demonstrated H2's role in reducing lactate levels, improving endurance, and minimizing muscle fatigue in athletes.

Neuroprotective Benefits of Hydrogen-Rich ERW

Beyond its impact on physical performance, ERW serves as a neuroprotective agent, safeguarding brain health and function. Oxidative stress and inflammation are major contributors to neurodegenerative conditions, and hydrogen's ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier allows it to target and neutralize damaging free radicals within the brain.

Although H2 has been thought to be an inert gas in living bodies for many years, an animal study reported that inhalation of H2 gas decreased oxidative stress and suppressed brain injury caused by ischemia and reperfusion injury due to its antioxidant action. Since then, the antioxidant action of H2 has attracted considerable attention and many studies have reported on its benefits.

The same study by Kawamura et al. (2020) highlights hydrogen's potential in reducing neuronal damage and promoting cognitive resilience. Molecular hydrogen has been shown to suppress inflammation and apoptosis (cell death) in neural tissues, thereby supporting the theory that molecular hydrogen is beneficial for brain health and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Further supporting these findings, the review by Ichihara et al. (2015) reported that molecular hydrogen can modulate oxidative stress-related genes and pathways, protecting neurons from damage caused by toxins and stressors. Studies in the review showed improvements in cognitive performance, reduced markers of neuroinflammation, and enhanced cellular repair mechanisms, making H2 a promising agent for long-term brain health.

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How to Incorporate Hydrogen-Rich ERW into Your Lifestyle

Incorporating hydrogen-rich ERW into daily routines is simple and can yield profound health benefits. Many ionizers and hydrogen generating devices are available today, however only ISO 13485 Certified devices should be utilized to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficacy. These devices are certified as medical-grade equipment, and allow users to produce ERW conveniently at home. Athletes can integrate ERW into their hydration plans before, during, and after workouts to maximize its performance-enhancing effects. Additionally, regular consumption can support long-term brain health and combat oxidative stress caused by modern lifestyles.

Final Thoughts

Electrolyzed Reduced Water stands at the intersection of science and wellness, offering a powerful combination of performance enhancement and neuroprotection. The findings of Kawamura et al. (2020) and Ichihara et al. (2015) provide compelling evidence of its efficacy, positioning hydrogen-rich ERW as a vital tool for athletes and health-conscious individuals alike. As research continues to uncover the full potential of ERW, it is clear that this modern scientific miracle is here to stay.

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References:

1. Ichihara M, Sobue S, Ito M, Ito M, Hirayama M, Ohno K. Beneficial biological effects and the underlying mechanisms of molecular hydrogen - comprehensive review of 321 original articles. Med Gas Res. 2015;5:12. Published 2015 Oct 19. doi:10.1186/s13618-015-0035-1

2. Kawamura T, Higashida K, Muraoka I. Application of Molecular Hydrogen as a Novel Antioxidant in Sports Science. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2020;2020:2328768. Published 2020 Jan 14. doi:10.1155/2020/2328768

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Hi, I'm Ian

I am the Founder and Director of Neuroscience at Pure Neurology, LLC. I retired from a career in EMS as a Paramedic, after a line-of-duty injury left me with a chronic nerve condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Since my diagnosis in 2015, I have dedicated my life to researching this condition and how to improve it. I was faced with the prospect of amputation, which led me to research alternative treatments. I began working with functional direct-current neuromuscular stimulation in 2016, and I have been ever since. I currently advise NeuX Technologies out of Tampa, FL and work exclusively with NeuX Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation. I hope that this blog is a valuable resource for you if you have an interest in learning more about INS.

DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE
The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for educational and informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care or fitness regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website or any of our affiliated media outlets or accounts.

The WHY Behind What We Do

This may be a bit personal, but after almost a decade, I finally feel like sharing it...

It is an exciting and interesting time in my life, as we prepare for the Grand Opening of our Springfield location. Sometimes I think about everything that has led up to this point and I get overwhelmed.

I never intended to pursue a career in what I am doing now. My focus for over a decade was emergency medicine and cardiology. LOTS of cardiology. Electrophysiology (how electricity interacts with cells in the body) was always, and still is my passion. I loved studying about the heart, and I loved being a Paramedic. It was the fulfillment of a dream, in a sense. I had always volunteered on the fire side, and one day was given an opportunity to test at a Fire Department. I knew the department, and the community got a lot of cardiac calls, so I thought it would be a great opportunity.

Laura supported me, as she always has done, and away we went. We moved away from Springfield, and I started working at a department which I quickly found out had a major problem with hazing. I mean a BIG problem. I quietly began looking at opportunities to take a job with one of the local ALS Services. I had years of experience working with Level 1 Trauma Centers after working here in Springfield, so I felt like this was a nightmare that I really didn’t want or need. I began to put out my resume and look for other opportunities.

And then it happened...

When my right shoulder let loose, I was pulling myself through a gable truss space and my air pack was hung up. I twisted, and I pulled, and it popped; and I bruised almost instantly down my right side, all the way down the lat. At the same time, I hit the top of my helmet on a truss, compressing my neck. I felt an electrical sensation shoot through my body. The arm was dead, like it had fallen asleep, but the pain remained. I was able to extricate myself, but the arm was not right…

This began the process of filing workers comp and placing me on light duty. Another new hire was injured badly at the same time, and he has his own story to tell. Any Firefighter knows that a modified duty assignment is not a place that you want to be in the first place, but my situation was about to get very complicated. Initially they told me it was just a shoulder sprain. I was given medicine and 6 physical therapy sessions and sent on my way, but it didn’t get better. I was sent to a shoulder surgeon who ordered a Nerve Conduction Variation Study be performed on my right arm. The needle went in, and WHAMMO!! Hot, white, searing, burning pain. Just like that day when I hurt it, only much, much worse. The hand mottled and puffed up almost instantly. I was going nuts, so the guy sheepishly pulled the needles out of my arm and told me the test was over. I would later find out that the incomplete test results would be ignored in disproving my case.

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I could write for days on the terrible years following that injury. CRPS is considered the most painful form of chronic pain in existence. It is a chronic neurological condition that is brought on by a trauma, and it causes all kinds of nasty changes in the body. Especially pain. LOTS of pain! The pain is unfathomable if you’ve never experienced it. Something as simple as an elastic sleeve, or a bed sheet brushing the skin is almost enough to throw you into convulsions. Even the steady, rhythmic thumping of the fingers on a keyboard becomes an excruciating and grueling experience. Intense, searing, burning, crushing pain, that never goes away. Some things make it a bit better, and a lot of things make it worse, but it is a constant companion. Imagine for a moment, being fully engulfed in fire, but nobody believes you’re burning… That was my life.

Every day at work there would be a new and interesting way to try and prove that something which caused me intense pain didn’t actually violate my work restrictions. After a while, I just wanted to die… When the pain spread through my body, I was told that I was only allowed to receive care for my shoulder injury. They told me that my pain couldn't spread and refused to look anywhere else. I wanted to heal, and they were suggesting cutting my arm off, or cutting the nerves out of it. Yet I was left feeling like the crazy person. The mass majority of people in your life don’t believe you when CRPS is the diagnosis; and my story is no different in that respect. Even with multiple doctors agreeing on a diagnosis, I was unable to get proper treatment. In fact, I had to withdraw frequently off of hard drugs like Lyrica, because the pharmacy would fill the prescription, but it would not be approved. Then they give you this deer in the headlights stare when you decline to pay for the $700 pill bottle out of pocket. Then you get to go home and deal with the effects of not having the medication, which in my case was worse than I was before I went on the damn pills to begin with!

Eventually, I started pursuing alternative means and seeing results. It wasn’t life changing at first, but I could use my arm on low stress and low pain days. Unfortunately, in my frantic search for help, my behavior was enough for the system to deem me non-compliant. Just like that, I lost my career, my line-of-duty retirement, medical care, income, insurance, livelihood, physical capability, with not so much as a thank you for your service. I received a small settlement for a shoulder sprain, and then I was sent to collections for medical bills that “didn’t relate to the shoulder sprain.” It was a difficult place to find myself, for sure! But at some point, I had to stop and ask myself what they were really offering. Medications, surgery, amputation at one point…

I decided to go a different route and become my own best advocate. The medicines were awful, so I became an advocate for medical cannabis. It wasn’t legal in my state, but I lobbied for change because of what I learned in researching natural ways to support my nervous system and my immune system. I feel that it is an atrocity that cannabis would remain a schedule 1 substance when it clearly has therapeutic value, and I believe that everyone should have the freedom to grow cannabis without restriction.

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I became an advocate for electrolyzed reduced water, because of its unique anti-inflammatory properties. Water makes up over 70% percent of the body and is involved in every bodily process; it is also the best conductor of electricity, and the body is electrochemical in nature, so good water seemed like a logical place to start on my health journey. I began to learn about research on molecular hydrogen and how it was being studied for its antioxidant potential.

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I became an advocate for a unique type of exercise which is performed while hooked up to a neuromuscular stimulator to desensitize my nervous system and fight off atrophy. I now own a business that focuses on Neuromuscular Performance Enhancement through a process that is being referred to as Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation. Taking dormant muscle and irritated tissue and stimulating it in a non-invasive way to allow for proper function. With proper stimulation in a safe and controlled environment (parasympathetic state) neuroplastic changes can take place, greatly accelerating the body's ability to perform. During the process, we can promote neuroplasticity, resulting in faster healing and rapid imprinting of correct movement patterns, by adding the stimulus of the device to corrective exercise movements, allowing us to quickly train the brain and nervous system to operate optimally.

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Today, my main focus is on raising awareness for all the people who found themselves in similar situations. My wife Laura is still by my side, and we are blessed to have the opportunity to share our story and our passion with the world. I still have both my arms, and the condition that once ruled my life is kept in remission with lots of hard work and a few lifestyle modifications. And it all started with this terrible situation, at a really bad job.

A friend of mine told me recently that it is important to share our story and what we believe so that people can really connect with us. I believe that we all have free will, and that our choices have consequences. I don’t know how things would have turned out if I had made different choices, but nobody was coming to save me.

I believe that we should all be prepared to self-rescue. Beyond that, I believe that we came from more than an explosion of nothingness, and I believe that the human body has an intelligent design. I have studied it for decades… How could I not?...

I know for a fact, that the situation which brought so much darkness and horror into my life is being used to improve the lives of others, and that gives me an incredible sense of gratitude. I believe that God has a tremendous way of taking bad situations and using them for good.

We don’t focus on treating disease in our business. We are focused on Health and Fitness Coaching. We educate people on prevention and healthy practices. We look at the nervous system as the master controller of the body, and we recognize that by acting on the nervous system, we can cause the body to initiate broad, sweeping, positive changes that can be nothing short of transformative.

I hope that you will consider learning more about our true health model and the technologies that we represent.

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Hi, I'm Ian

I am the Founder and Director of Neuroscience at Pure Neurology, LLC. I retired from a career in EMS as a Paramedic, after a line-of-duty injury left me with a chronic nerve condition known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. Since my diagnosis in 2015, I have dedicated my life to researching this condition and how to improve it. I was faced with the prospect of amputation, which led me to research alternative treatments. I began working with functional direct-current neuromuscular stimulation in 2016, and I have been ever since. I currently advise NeuX Technologies out of Tampa, FL and work exclusively with NeuX Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation. I hope that this blog is a valuable resource for you if you have an interest in learning more about INS.

DISCLAIMER: THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE
The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for educational and informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care or fitness regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website or any of our affiliated media outlets or accounts.