Physiologists and biologists have known for generations of the body’s ability to constantly maintain balance within its internal environment. They even gave it a name ‘Homeostasis’. To maintain homeostasis our body uses the natural inbuilt ability to heal and balance itself, an internal knowing or innate wisdom. Our internal structures all have to be kept at the right temperature, slightly alkaline with the right amount of water, oxygen, vitamins, fats and minerals to maintain optimum health. Imbalances in our health start when daily stresses such as toxins, viruses, bacteria, emotional or physical traumatic events, disrupt homeostasis to such a degree, the body is unable to move out of stress mode and into healing mode. This is generally the time we start noticing health problems such as a stiff neck, back ache, flu, a skin irritation, arthritis, heart problems, a cold or migraine. The list is endless, but most importantly, unique to the individual.

In the early nineties research was started into the validity of what was known in alternative health circles as ‘Muscle Testing’. Practitioners had found that the body would respond quite noticeably when muscles were tested in a set position. The usual position was a straight arm held up to the front. The client was tested to find an allergen, food or medication that was likely to be causing their problem. Samples of various substances were held over the clients naval while their out stretched arm was gently pressed by the practitioner. The clients arm always dropped weak if the item was bad for them and held strong if it was good for them. The term became known as neuromuscular feed back and has been proved valid in a large number of studies. This basic technique was the foundation for a whole new method of communicating with our bodies.

In the mid nineties an Australian doctor by the name of John Veltheim started to develop some basic investigation charts which could be used with muscle testing. The early charts included various general categories within the body such as organs, endocrines or body parts. He also included categories relating to allergies, stress, dehydration, musculoskeletal problems and more. Each main category had a detailed sub category which listed the parts of the body associated to it.

The aim was to use muscle testing to pinpoint the stresses within the body that resulted in the client’s disease. The muscle testing identified a formula of links that would ultimately balance the stresses. A gentle tapping motion over the head and heart was then used to help the brain identify and use the formula. When these stresses were highlighted via the formula, the body’s natural inbuilt ability to heal itself was activated. The results were quite astounding. Clients experienced improvements in all aspects of health. The formula appeared to help the brain shift the body out of stress mode, into healing mode. And so began the aptly named Body Talk System.

Over the past 12 years the BodyTalk investigation charts and techniques have advanced to such a degree the system has become the fastest growing and most advanced holistic health care system. This cutting edge system may be the missing link between western medicine and alternative therapies. BodyTalk is an astonishingly simple and effective form of therapy. As it has evolved, it has incorporated the best of science and medical knowledge to address the whole spectrum of disease. BodyTalk can be used as a stand-alone system to treat many health problems, or may be seamlessly integrated into any health care system to increase its effectiveness and promote faster healing.