Finding the optimum personalized plan for you: Nutrition Response Testing

The optimum personalized plan of Nutrition Response Testing

For more than three months (as of this writing), I’ve been seeing Dr. Michele Munnich of Absolutely Divine Wellness in Viera-Rockledge, FL as a Nutrition Response Testing client to find the diet and supplements appropriate for me–and it’s working. I’m achieving results!

Personalized medicine

About twenty years ago, I’d read that the best emerging medicine would be customized to each person, and that’s exactly what Nutrition Response Testing is–personalized.

One of the main components of Nutrition Response Testing is muscle testing, which involves using the client’s own body, typically an arm, to act as a feedback loop in order for the doctor to assess your strength or weakness to a particular substance. One by one substances are tested against your body in a way that both you can see and feel, and your doctor can visibly see, what’s good for you.

Muscle testing is not new to me. I’ve had previous chiropractors and naturopaths use it to determine what items I needed to detox from my body or what homeopathic remedies to take, so I was elated to find that Dr. Michele Munnich uses it in conjunction with other “hard science” monitors to analyze your specific situation and put you on a plan to correct any imbalances and encourage your body’s ability to self correct.

If you’d like to watch some videos on nutrition, Nutrition Response Testing, or the Standard Process supplements I’m taking, visit Dr. Michele’s website at:

Absolutely Divine Wellness – Videos

So far, I’ve detoxed from heavy metals such as aluminum and arsenic. Such heavy metals can be ingested from eating contaminated fish/seafood, or even some plants. I’ve learned that Brussels sprouts uptake arsenic and I’ve had to reduce my consumption of them.

Moreover, during the process of testing, Dr. Michele found issues that I had not known I’d had. While writing my new book, I researched these issues and found that when a person is toxic, with a heavy metal toxicity in the body, it can cause the electrical impulses that normally flow, to become disrupted. The heart, endocrine system, and other body systems, glands, organs, and cellular communication can all be put at risk when the body’s electrical system is not working at its optimum.

I went in with only a couple of issues, but I’ve found that just by going in to Dr. Michele’s office weekly and chatting about my food log and having her adjust my supplements (because your body’s needs will change week to week), that this has made me more accountable with my diet and helped me easily release nearly 20 pounds! At first, I’d kind of grumbled about having to go every week, as it’s a bit of a drive for me, but I now see the importance of checking the body’s responses, and soon, I’ll only be going in every two weeks–eventually, it will only be monthly visits.

For me, adhering to a specific diet or way of eating took more than the 21 days you hear people talk about for establishing a habit. I need the longer period of time to integrate and actualize new ways–and I write about the Mind-Body-Spirit-Soul of that in my new book, Take It Upon Yourself to Live a Wholly Vibrant Life. I also include more in the book about my work with Dr. Michele, and all I’ve done in the last 13 years that’s brought me to this point in time in regard to diet. Yes, there are so many to choose from!

As for what makes the Nutrition Response Testing optimum personalized plan? Each week, Dr. Michele actually tests my body with each Standard Process supplement (individually or as a group), along with any other supplement I bring in, to see if my body needs it, and if so, how much. As I wrote in my book, there’s much we can do for ourselves on our own, as we know our own body better than any doctor. However, when it comes to ascertaining proper dosages, it’s advantageous to visit with someone who can check you with muscle testing.

UPDATE: I have nearly completed my one year of Nutrition Response Testing and though my weight has fluctuated (due also to the emotions during the time of my father’s death), I am very happy to have released 20 pounds and several inches from my body.  As well, the issues I went to Dr. Michele about have cleared.

Visit Dr. Michele – Your invitation

If you live near the Melbourne / Cocoa Beach area of Florida, (or anywhere in Brevard county), and resonate with any of the things I’ve presented in this article, for your best health I encourage you to reach out to Vicki and book an appointment with Dr. Michele Munnich at:

Absolutely Divine Wellness 

5445 Village Drive, Suite 108

Viera-Rockledge, FL 32955

Call: 321-482-0345

As always, I’m your alternative health researcher, joyful wellness guinea pig, and mindful Spirit-Soul-Mind-Body guru! Reach out to me if you need a boost, or a boot, to get yourself back in charge of YOUR well-being. I’ll be offering a new holistic health & wellness coaching program soon!

Take it upon yourself to be healthy, joyful, wholly vibrant, and beautiful.

#holistichealth #HolisticHealthInFlorida

A bit about me:

An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, both available now.

I can come to your bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture / chiropractor office, or other holistic / natural healthy lifestyle business for books signings and lectures. For information on both of my books, visit my Amazon author’s page — Click here.

After 13 years, my newest book, Take It Upon Yourself to Live a Wholly Vibrant Life, is now available for online sale and distribution (PDF format).

Buy it here: https://beingwhollyvibrant.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/book-launch-take-it-upon-yourself-to-live-a-wholly-vibrant-life/

I am interested in being the emcee for any outdoor health festivals in Florida – if you would like to reach out to me. I’m a notary and would love to marry people during the event also.

If you’ve beat a chronic health challenge by alternative, integrative, or other natural remedy I’d love to hear about it. Send me an email and keep in touch.

Any person or company I’ve ever represented has a product I love & use myself. Should you choose to purchase anything I recommend, thank you in advance for your trust. 😊 And naturally, if it’s not for you, I completely understand.

Be the best version of who you want to be.

Follow me on Twitter at: TakeOnYourself

Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

P.S. If you find this blog informational, won’t you consider a small donation to keep it going? PayPal.Me/SheilaMurrey

Before you go to a holistic or biologic dentist

As promised, this is the second article in a three-part series that explores biological dentistry.

Got TMJ?

Put your fingers on both sides of your face, at the jaw hinge. Open your mouth wide, and then close.

Do this a few times.

Do you notice one side or the other pops out more than the other? Or do you hear any popping or clicking sounds? Do you have any pain?

If you said yes to any of those questions or ever been told you have TMJ, which may or not be causing you pain, before you go to a holistic or biologic dentist, see Heather Smith in Brandon, Florida for a Structural Energetic Therapy® (SET) session.

I had never thought that I had TMJ, but a holistic dental professional mentioned I did, and had referred me to an Osteopath. What the dentist didn’t know, was that I knew Heather!

I had actually scheduled my appointment with Heather to get her thoughts on the recurring vertigo I had been dealing with, but after reeling from this pronouncement that I had TMJ, I was ecstatic to find she could work on that issue also.

In one 90 minute session, I felt bodily results of this incredible health modality. Amazing!

Contact Heather at: http://www.brandonsetcenter.com

In alphabetical order, the session I had yesterday can help ease many situations of the body:

  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Bulging discs
  • Carpal Tunnel 
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Headaches
  • Heel spurs
  • Herniated discs
  • Joint flexibility
  • Lupus
  • Muscle pulls
  • Muscle sprains
  • Muscle strains
  • Neck pain 
  • Nerve Entrapments  
  • Osteoporosis
  • Scoliosis
  • Shoulder pain
  • Surgical adhesions 
  • Surgical scars
  • Temporomandibular Disorder (TMJ)
  • Tendinitis
  • Trigger Finger 
  • Whiplash

As for the treatments that a holistic dentist had said I needed, I have put those on hold for the foreseeable future–and my third article on this topic will explain why.

I am a highly sensitive person (HSP), and believe that some dentists (yes, even those who claim to be holistic), do not understand how to communicate with HSPs.

In the spirit of education about HSP people, I therefore recommend the movie, Sensitive (with Alanis Morrissette) on Gaia. Watch it online here:

www.gaia.com/video/sensitive-untold-story

If you  previously read my article, Good-Gums Tooth Powder Instead of Toothpaste, then you know I recommend Good-Gums tooth powder instead of fluoride toothpaste for brushing your teeth. From the Good-Gums blog, I found this excellent resource on how to find a good dentist:

http://good-gums.com/blog/find-good-dentist/

As well, check out this all natural tooth brush that Robyn Openshaw recommends:

https://greensmoothiegirl.com/miswak-toothbrush/

I have also watched a compelling video on YouTube about the dental profession. To say that it was eye-opening is putting it mildly. Come to find out, dentistry is more of an art than a science. No wonder I’ve had so many different opinions about my teeth over the last 8 years (from having moved around due to job changes). See for yourself:

Part 1 of this series can be found at: Healthy Recipes After Oral Surgery.

As always, I’m your alternative health researcher, joyful wellness guinea pig, and mindful Spirit-Soul-Mind-Body guru! Reach out to me if you need a boost, or a boot, to get yourself back in charge of YOUR well-being. I’ll be offering a new holistic health & wellness coaching program soon!

Any person or company I’ve ever represented has a product I love & use myself. Should you choose to purchase anything I recommend, thank you in advance for your trust. 😊 And naturally, if it’s not for you, I completely understand.

Take it upon yourself to be healthy, joyful, wholly vibrant, and beautiful.

A bit about me:

An Amazon bestselling author of two co-authored books: “Transform Your Life Book 2 Inspirational Stories and Expert Advice” and “Energy of Receiving”, both available now.

I can come to your bookstore, crystal shop, acupuncture / chiropractor office, or other holistic / natural healthy lifestyle business for books signings and lectures. For information on both of my books, visit my Amazon author’s page — Click here.

After 13 years, my newest book, Take It Upon Yourself to Live a Wholly Vibrant Life, is now available for online sale and distribution (PDF format).

Buy it here: https://beingwhollyvibrant.wordpress.com/2018/09/12/book-launch-take-it-upon-yourself-to-live-a-wholly-vibrant-life/

I am interested in being the emcee for any outdoor health festivals in Florida – if you would like to reach out to me.

If you’ve beat a chronic health challenge by alternative, integrative, or other natural remedy I’d love to hear about it. Send me an email and keep in touch.

#holistic health #HolisticHealthInFlorida

Be the best version of who you want to be.

Follow me on Twitter at: TakeOnYourself

Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or prescribe.

P.S. If you find this blog informational, won’t you consider a small donation to keep it going? PayPal.Me/SheilaMurrey