Whilst a relatively new technology, the methodology behind the Asyra has its basis in a number of more familiar therapies and has developed as a result of technologicial advances combining these:
Acupuncture is perhaps the oldest system of medicine still in use today. One of the fundamental belief systems underpinning acupuncture is the meridian system that circulates around our body. Acupuncturists use methods such as pulse diagnosis to directly observe how the client’s body is functioning, via this meridian system. Pulse diagnosis enables a large amount of information to be discovered about a client’s health in just a few minutes (after years of practice!), without the need to rely on lots of questions. This is very similar to the Asyra, which combines meridian knowledge with modern techniques.
The beauty of pulse diagnosis is that it enables the acupuncturist to directly sense the energetic qualities of the body and detect where any energetic blockages exist. Once these blockages have been found, acupuncture needles are inserted into the relevant acupuncture points on various meridians to clear them. After this, the acupuncturist will re-take the pulses to monitor any changes.
Kinesiology and Muscle Testing these therapies involve the practitioner gaining a direct response from a muscle to a yes-no question. Kinesiologists can discover a great deal about someone using this method including substances that the body likes or dislikes.
In this type of assessment the client is usually asked to raise an arm parallel with the floor and resist (attempt to keep the arm horizontal) whilst the practitioner pushes the hand towards the floor. In a ‘strong’ muscle the arm will hold firm. The test substance is then placed in the client’s hand or near to them and the process repeated. If the arm remains firm, there is no issue. However, if the arm becomes weak and moves down then the body is signalling some kind of reaction to the substance.
Muscle testing can be highly effective and allows for a direct response from the body without the client’s conscious involvement. However, results can be affected by the practitioner and it is a lengthy process so may be effected muscle fatigue.
Nutrition, Homeopathy and HerbalismThese therapies are some of the most traditional natural healing methods. With these therapies, analysis of a client’s health is done via indepth questioning of the client about their symptoms, general health and lifestyle. The practitioner then makes educated deductions about which remedies are appropriate and which life changes may be needed to restore health. The response is then monitored via questioning at regular intervals.
Development of the technology
Dr Voll and EDS/EAV Screening
In the 1950s Dr Reinhold Voll built upon the above therapies and developed a technique suitable for both health analysis and determining the suitability of remedies. His method involved monitoring a natural body response by measuring the electrical characteristics of acupuncture points instead of muscles. Dr. Voll found that the electrical resistance (ability to conduct electricity) of the acupuncture points varied according to a patient’s health and their energetic reaction to the substances placed near them.
Voll developed an electrical apparatus to measure this electrical resistance of acupuncture points and display the results on a meter. In this way he was able to determine where energy blockages were present, what was causing them and what would clear them. He could also directly test the suitability of remedies such as nutritional supplements, homeopathics, flower essences and more.
The technique became known as EAV – ‘Electro Acupuncture according to Voll’ although now is often known as EDS – ‘Electro Dermal Screening’.
The Asyra – CEDS
Voll’s original method of testing involved physically placing test substances close to the patient and monitoring their response by applying an electrical probe to an acupuncture point – a time consuming process! The development of the personal computer and methods to record the energetic ‘signature’ of substances allowed for a computerised application of Voll’s method to be developed. This method is known as CEDS – ‘Computerised Electro Dermal Screening’.
The Asyra Pro system is the latest version of this technology, featuring probeless technology and a computer database storing thousands of test items. Testing can now be done semi-automatically, and a comprehensive analysis of a client’s health can be achieved in just minutes
