The human body is a miraculous design, with countless functions—like the beating heart and the secretion of enzymes—working in harmony under the control of the autonomic nervous system (ANS). This system, often referred to as the "command center" of bodily functions, operates without conscious effort, regulating vital processes such as heart rate, digestion, and hormone release (Shields et al., 2017).
While the body is naturally self-healing and self-regulating, stressors can disrupt the ANS, leading to dysfunction and disease (McEwen, 2007). Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), a specialized nutritional technique, focuses on identifying and addressing these disruptions to restore balance and optimal health.
Are You Blocked?
Blocked regulation occurs when the ANS is unable to properly regulate the body’s functions, halting healing processes. This often manifests as stalled progress in health improvement, unexplained weight struggles, or a plateau in recovery despite consistent effort (Porges, 2009).
Signs You May Be Blocked:
- Your health improvement has plateaued despite ongoing efforts.
- You’re struggling to lose weight without a clear reason.
- You aren’t getting worse, but you’re also not improving.
Are You Switched?
Switched regulation refers to neurological confusion within the ANS, where the body's "wiring" seems crossed. This condition can lead to poor responses to treatments, such as worsening symptoms after what should have been beneficial therapies like chiropractic adjustments (Shields et al., 2017).
Signs You May Be Switched:
- Your health fluctuates without clear patterns, creating a “rollercoaster” effect.
- Symptoms seem to worsen unexpectedly, or new symptoms emerge.
- Supplements or treatments produce opposite or unexpected effects.
- You’re struggling with poor sleep, irritability, or difficulty concentrating.
Restoring Balance Through Nutrition Response Testing
To restore the self-healing, self-regulating abilities of the ANS, addressing blockages or switches is crucial. NRT practitioners use muscle testing and other assessments to identify the root causes of these disruptions, which may include toxins, stress, or nutrient deficiencies (Chaudhary & Truswell, 2018).
By resolving the underlying issues, NRT supports the ANS in regaining its natural balance, allowing patients to achieve optimal health and well-being.
Schedule an Examination Today
At His Healing House, our team specializes in Nutrition Response Testing. We’re here to help you uncover and resolve what’s keeping you from experiencing optimal health.
Take the first step toward total health improvement—schedule your initial consultation today!
References
- Chaudhary, N., & Truswell, A. S. (2018). Food allergies and their impact on health. Nutritional Reviews, 76(5), 351-363.
- McEwen, B. S. (2007). Physiology and neurobiology of stress and adaptation. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1113(1), 57-67.
- Porges, S. W. (2009). The polyvagal theory: New insights into autonomic regulation. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1179(1), 116-135.
- Shields, R. W., et al. (2017). Autonomic nervous system: Clinical disorders and diagnostics. Neurology Clinics, 35(2), 191-205.
