___Neurolymphatic Reflex points:
Neurolymphatic reflexes, or “neurolymphatics”, are locations on the body that are believed to affect a specific muscle and organ. They are used for determining the relationship between weak muscles and an imbalance with that muscle and its corresponding organ or gland/tissue.
Neurolymphatic reflexes were discovered by Dr. Frank Chapman, an osteopath in the 1930s. Through palpation, Chapman found tender areas in the body, which he believed to be the result of an increase and even congestion in lymph. Dr. Chapman discovered that by rubbing these points, he could affect the flushing of the lymphatic vessels of each individual organ and gland to strengthen its function and that subsequent massage to that area would increase lymphatic drainage and lead to positive effects of the individual’s health.
Dr. George Goodheart, the founder of Applied Kinesiology, liked Chapman’s work and through experimentation discovered that he could turn previously weak muscles on by touching and massaging these points. Chapman’s work with neurolymphatic points were all associated with specific organs and glands as Goodheart’s muscle testings were. The first correlation that Goodheart found was that Chapman’s neurolymphatic point link with the stomach was helped by "turning on" the pectoralis clavicular muscle, also linked to the stomach. From there, Goodheart was able to correlate other muscles with their own neurolymphatic points.
Massaging the Neurolymphatic Reflex Points not only serves to flush the lymphatic system, it also detoxifies the muscles and rids them of waste by-products that cause pain and stiffness.
You may find that some of these points are tender or sore when you rub them. This is an indication that the lymphatic system needs some attention. Rubbing these points when they are sore begins the process of flushing and tonifying the lymphatic system. As you repeat this massaging process over several days, you’ll likely find that the pain diminishes or goes away completely. Once you achieve this, you can massage the neurolymphatic reflex points once or twice a day as needed to keep your lymphatic system in tip-top shape!
The Neurolymphatic Reflex Points are distributed around the torso and legs. Just as each of the Five Elements from Traditional Chinese Medicine is associated with a particular organ and a particular emotion, each Element is also associated with a particular Neurolymphatic Reflex Point.
You need to massage the Neurolymphatic Reflex points deeply in order to get the most benefit. Go easy in the beginning, though! Work your way into deep vigorous massaging of the points over time. Don’t massage so deeply that you leave bruises.
It’s best to gradually work your way into massaging them deeply and vigorously over a period of a week or so.
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Neurolymphatic reflexes were discovered by Dr. Frank Chapman, an osteopath in the 1930s. Through palpation, Chapman found tender areas in the body, which he believed to be the result of an increase and even congestion in lymph. Dr. Chapman discovered that by rubbing these points, he could affect the flushing of the lymphatic vessels of each individual organ and gland to strengthen its function and that subsequent massage to that area would increase lymphatic drainage and lead to positive effects of the individual’s health.
Dr. George Goodheart, the founder of Applied Kinesiology, liked Chapman’s work and through experimentation discovered that he could turn previously weak muscles on by touching and massaging these points. Chapman’s work with neurolymphatic points were all associated with specific organs and glands as Goodheart’s muscle testings were. The first correlation that Goodheart found was that Chapman’s neurolymphatic point link with the stomach was helped by "turning on" the pectoralis clavicular muscle, also linked to the stomach. From there, Goodheart was able to correlate other muscles with their own neurolymphatic points.
Massaging the Neurolymphatic Reflex Points not only serves to flush the lymphatic system, it also detoxifies the muscles and rids them of waste by-products that cause pain and stiffness.
You may find that some of these points are tender or sore when you rub them. This is an indication that the lymphatic system needs some attention. Rubbing these points when they are sore begins the process of flushing and tonifying the lymphatic system. As you repeat this massaging process over several days, you’ll likely find that the pain diminishes or goes away completely. Once you achieve this, you can massage the neurolymphatic reflex points once or twice a day as needed to keep your lymphatic system in tip-top shape!
The Neurolymphatic Reflex Points are distributed around the torso and legs. Just as each of the Five Elements from Traditional Chinese Medicine is associated with a particular organ and a particular emotion, each Element is also associated with a particular Neurolymphatic Reflex Point.
You need to massage the Neurolymphatic Reflex points deeply in order to get the most benefit. Go easy in the beginning, though! Work your way into deep vigorous massaging of the points over time. Don’t massage so deeply that you leave bruises.
It’s best to gradually work your way into massaging them deeply and vigorously over a period of a week or so.
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__Neurovascular points
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In the early 1930s a chiropractor by the name of Terrance J. Bennett discovered what came to be known as the Bennett reflexes. These reflex points, located about the head and front of the trunk, were believed to affect the circulation of the vascular system of various organs and glands to improve many types of conditions.
Stimulation of these reflex points was shown to strengthen specific muscles. Reflexes that Bennett associated with specific organs and glands correlated with the muscle-organ association that was also developing in applied kinesiology during the same period.
The neurologic influence on blood circulation affected by Bennett’s reflexes appears to develop early in the embryo and unfolds with the skin during growth, to finally be present in the fully developed human being. For the first three or four weeks, the fetus has no heart, and the mother’s placental circulation is augmented by a network of fetal vascular circuits. As the tissues grow, the circuits exert slight traction on the blood vessels, causing the vessel’s muscles to pulsate in an augmented fashion that aids the mother’s placental circulation. At about the third month, the heart is formed, taking over part of the burden of supplying circulation to the growing fetus. The vestigial neurovascular circuits that develop in the fetus remain to be called upon for circulation control later in life.
One can compare the neurovascular points with a thermostat. If the thermostat is set too low, the muscle doesn’t get its proper blood circulation, and the muscle’s lactic acid and other products of muscle contraction are not flushed or washed out. The muscle therefore becomes dysfunctional from its own waste products, resulting in weakness.
Bennett’s reflexes, what we’re calling Neurovascular Points, are mostly located in the head. Just as each of the Five Elements from Traditional Chinese Medicine is associated with a particular organ and a particular emotion, each Element is also associated with a particular set of Neurovascular Points.
The Neurovascular (NV) points also act as reflex points between the meridian system and the nervous system. The NV points can be used to reprogram your emotional and mental responses to stress and trauma. By gently holding specific neurovascular points with your fingers or hands, while at the same time holding a specific trauma or crisis in your mind, the body can be trained to respond in a more resourceful manner and release a stress response that may have become habitual.
Neurovascular points, are points that are usually on the face and scalp that are used for diagnosing and treating weak muscles in Applied Kinesiology, or AK. They were originally discovered by Dr. Terence Bennett, a chiropractor, in the 1930s who found out that stimulating certain points would increase blood flow to specific organs in the body. As a result, the increased blood flow would have a positive affect on those organ’s functions. Bennett was able to observe his findings by touching the various points and seeing the reaction it caused under x-ray fluoroscope and spent countless hours recording his points and findings. Unfortunately for Bennett, his research took his life when he passed away from radiation poisoning.
Dr. George Goodheart, the founder of AK, took Bennett’s work and noticed that touching these various points could turn weak muscles on again. Since it was found that Bennett’s neurovascular points were correlated with different organs in the body, it was easy for Goodheart to correlate these points with specific muscles. Today, almost every muscle has its own neurovascular point. While these points can overlap with other muscles, they are a useful tool to help fix an individual’s neurology.
In the early 1930s a chiropractor by the name of Terrance J. Bennett discovered what came to be known as the Bennett reflexes. These reflex points, located about the head and front of the trunk, were believed to affect the circulation of the vascular system of various organs and glands to improve many types of conditions.
Stimulation of these reflex points was shown to strengthen specific muscles. Reflexes that Bennett associated with specific organs and glands correlated with the muscle-organ association that was also developing in applied kinesiology during the same period.
The neurologic influence on blood circulation affected by Bennett’s reflexes appears to develop early in the embryo and unfolds with the skin during growth, to finally be present in the fully developed human being. For the first three or four weeks, the fetus has no heart, and the mother’s placental circulation is augmented by a network of fetal vascular circuits. As the tissues grow, the circuits exert slight traction on the blood vessels, causing the vessel’s muscles to pulsate in an augmented fashion that aids the mother’s placental circulation. At about the third month, the heart is formed, taking over part of the burden of supplying circulation to the growing fetus. The vestigial neurovascular circuits that develop in the fetus remain to be called upon for circulation control later in life.
One can compare the neurovascular points with a thermostat. If the thermostat is set too low, the muscle doesn’t get its proper blood circulation, and the muscle’s lactic acid and other products of muscle contraction are not flushed or washed out. The muscle therefore becomes dysfunctional from its own waste products, resulting in weakness.
Bennett’s reflexes, what we’re calling Neurovascular Points, are mostly located in the head. Just as each of the Five Elements from Traditional Chinese Medicine is associated with a particular organ and a particular emotion, each Element is also associated with a particular set of Neurovascular Points.
The Neurovascular (NV) points also act as reflex points between the meridian system and the nervous system. The NV points can be used to reprogram your emotional and mental responses to stress and trauma. By gently holding specific neurovascular points with your fingers or hands, while at the same time holding a specific trauma or crisis in your mind, the body can be trained to respond in a more resourceful manner and release a stress response that may have become habitual.
Neurovascular points, are points that are usually on the face and scalp that are used for diagnosing and treating weak muscles in Applied Kinesiology, or AK. They were originally discovered by Dr. Terence Bennett, a chiropractor, in the 1930s who found out that stimulating certain points would increase blood flow to specific organs in the body. As a result, the increased blood flow would have a positive affect on those organ’s functions. Bennett was able to observe his findings by touching the various points and seeing the reaction it caused under x-ray fluoroscope and spent countless hours recording his points and findings. Unfortunately for Bennett, his research took his life when he passed away from radiation poisoning.
Dr. George Goodheart, the founder of AK, took Bennett’s work and noticed that touching these various points could turn weak muscles on again. Since it was found that Bennett’s neurovascular points were correlated with different organs in the body, it was easy for Goodheart to correlate these points with specific muscles. Today, almost every muscle has its own neurovascular point. While these points can overlap with other muscles, they are a useful tool to help fix an individual’s neurology.
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What is Neurolymphatic Massage
Neurolymphatic Massage integrates the Lymphatic and Nervous systems of the body. A range of
assessments and techniques are used including Neurolymphatic palpation, lymphatic drainage routines, lymphatic
pumps and waves to effectively stimulate lymphatic function and drainage, balance the organs, assist in structural
balance and improve all over physical and emotional well-being.
The energy to the Lymphatic System is regulated by “Neurolymphatic Reflexes”. These act like circuit breakers that
get “switched off” when the system is overloaded. Once these points are “turned on” again the lymph flow to
organs and muscles is revived and weaknesses gradually become strengthened.
Origins of Neurolymphatic Massage
Neurolymphatic massage was formulated in Australia specifically by the School of Integrated Body Therapy. The therapy combines SIBT’s own specialized system of Lymphatic Drainage also developed by SIBT and
the integration of Neurolymphatic Reflex points referred to by Frank Chapman, Chiropractor, in the 1930’s.
Neurolymphatic reflexes when restricted inhibit lymphatic drainage, causing inflammation in tissues. ‘Neurolymphatic Reflexes’ in Applied Kinesiology are diagnostically used by Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Kinesiologists. Reflexes are correlated with specific organs and glands and different types of health conditions.
Understanding the Lymphatic System
The Lymphatic system is a complicated network of vessels, ducts and nodes that move fluid between cells and tissues. Our body contains about 50% more Lymphatic fluid than blood. Lymphatic fluid is vital to the life process, bathing all the cells, it acts as a medium of exchange. When the Lymphatic system slows down, is congested or blocked, our body has less defense against viruses, fungi and bacteria. Waste products accumulate and stagnate which can cause unwellness, lack of energy or fatigue. Unlike the venous system, the Lymphatic system has no natural pumping mechanism to keep the fluid circulating through the body. The Lymphatic system is always at a higher risk of congestion and dysfunction. Today’s often too sedentary lifestyle may inhibit the capacity of a fully functioning Lymphatic system.
An impaired or dysfunctional Lymphatic system can be the result of:
Health benefits of Neurolymphatic Massage
• Regular treatments will assist to increase Lymphatic circulation and regulate the flow of fluid throughout the entire body, nourishing and cleansing cells, flushing the body of harmful wastes and poisons while increasing resistance to sickness and disease. Reduction of oedema may assist to detox the body and regeneration of tissue
including wounds, burns and scarring.
• Anti-aging effects, relief of pain and discomfort and symptoms of chronic fatigue, assisting to increase energy.
• Regular treatments promote deep relaxation and aids with insomnia and stress related conditions.
• Decrease in pain of MS sufferers and sub-acute arthritis sufferers.
• Acne may significantly decrease, when combined with a healthy diet.
• Improved breathing in colds, flu, bronchitis and asthma and improvement of sinusitis.
• Regulation of menstruation due to possible hormonal imbalance.
What is Neurolymphatic Massage
Neurolymphatic Massage integrates the Lymphatic and Nervous systems of the body. A range of
assessments and techniques are used including Neurolymphatic palpation, lymphatic drainage routines, lymphatic
pumps and waves to effectively stimulate lymphatic function and drainage, balance the organs, assist in structural
balance and improve all over physical and emotional well-being.
The energy to the Lymphatic System is regulated by “Neurolymphatic Reflexes”. These act like circuit breakers that
get “switched off” when the system is overloaded. Once these points are “turned on” again the lymph flow to
organs and muscles is revived and weaknesses gradually become strengthened.
Origins of Neurolymphatic Massage
Neurolymphatic massage was formulated in Australia specifically by the School of Integrated Body Therapy. The therapy combines SIBT’s own specialized system of Lymphatic Drainage also developed by SIBT and
the integration of Neurolymphatic Reflex points referred to by Frank Chapman, Chiropractor, in the 1930’s.
Neurolymphatic reflexes when restricted inhibit lymphatic drainage, causing inflammation in tissues. ‘Neurolymphatic Reflexes’ in Applied Kinesiology are diagnostically used by Chiropractors, Osteopaths and Kinesiologists. Reflexes are correlated with specific organs and glands and different types of health conditions.
Understanding the Lymphatic System
The Lymphatic system is a complicated network of vessels, ducts and nodes that move fluid between cells and tissues. Our body contains about 50% more Lymphatic fluid than blood. Lymphatic fluid is vital to the life process, bathing all the cells, it acts as a medium of exchange. When the Lymphatic system slows down, is congested or blocked, our body has less defense against viruses, fungi and bacteria. Waste products accumulate and stagnate which can cause unwellness, lack of energy or fatigue. Unlike the venous system, the Lymphatic system has no natural pumping mechanism to keep the fluid circulating through the body. The Lymphatic system is always at a higher risk of congestion and dysfunction. Today’s often too sedentary lifestyle may inhibit the capacity of a fully functioning Lymphatic system.
An impaired or dysfunctional Lymphatic system can be the result of:
- Colds, Flu, Sinus, Bronchitis and Viral infection
- Edema, Water Retention, Cellulite, Lethargy
- Chronic & sub-acute inflammation and pain
- Heart Disease, Cancer, Enlarged Prostate
- Fibrocystic or tender breast tissue
- Early aging and overall sense of unwellness
Health benefits of Neurolymphatic Massage
• Regular treatments will assist to increase Lymphatic circulation and regulate the flow of fluid throughout the entire body, nourishing and cleansing cells, flushing the body of harmful wastes and poisons while increasing resistance to sickness and disease. Reduction of oedema may assist to detox the body and regeneration of tissue
including wounds, burns and scarring.
• Anti-aging effects, relief of pain and discomfort and symptoms of chronic fatigue, assisting to increase energy.
• Regular treatments promote deep relaxation and aids with insomnia and stress related conditions.
• Decrease in pain of MS sufferers and sub-acute arthritis sufferers.
• Acne may significantly decrease, when combined with a healthy diet.
• Improved breathing in colds, flu, bronchitis and asthma and improvement of sinusitis.
• Regulation of menstruation due to possible hormonal imbalance.
