Alternative Therapy & Body Balancing

Dr. Easley

Dr. Norman Easley

When an alternative therapy is effective, it enables the body to normalize its natural flow of energy. This is true healing. Knowing what alternative therapy to prescribe is the difficult part! It did not take me long to realize that a natural treatment will not work unless it has been accurately prescribed and timed correctly. Natural medicine is a system by which the “art” of prescribing is cultivated. I have been using alternative therapies since my internship at Oregon’s National College of Naturopathic Medicine since 1972. It has been a long and arduous journey filled with failures, excitement, awareness, understanding, satisfaction, and eventually a degree of consistency. From my practice and research I have found many things that work and many that do not. The foundation to understanding natural medicine lies in a solid scientific knowledge of the human body and an in depth awareness of the main categories of alternative therapy and allopathic therapy.

Abscesses & Boils Therapy

Acid reflux Therapy

Diet Therapy

Menopause Therapies

Abandonment Therapy

Gout Therapy

Prostate Therapy

Homeopathic Therapy

Chinese Medicine Philosophy

Curative and Allopathic Therapy

Alternative Therapy Guidelines

Duration of Alternative Therapies

Natural Hierarchy Therapy

Emergency Alternative Therapy

TREATING THE SYMPTOMS AND TREATING THE CAUSE

Allopathic simply means to prescribe medication that does not treat the real disease. Instead, allopathic medications help to alleviate the symptoms caused by the disorder. All disorders in the body create imbalances. All imbalances create symptoms. Often an imbalance causes another disorder that also has its own set of symptoms. This can make the primary cause very illusive and difficult to identify. Until an accurate diagnosis is made, allopathic therapies can be incorporated to treat the symptoms and at least make life more comfortable. In many parts of the world today allopathic therapies are the only therapy used in treating patients. The concept of alternative therapy came about when people wanted an alternative to the “normal” therapies available. Alternative therapy is any therapy that supports the body to balance itself and in doing so will alleviate original imbalances or the “cause”. For our purposes alternative therapy is any therapy that addresses the cause of an imbalance in the body.

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NATURAL AND ALLOPATHIC

THERAPIES

IN ANCIENT CHINA

Thousands of years ago in China, a physician's purpose was to assist in tuning the patient's body so that they were in balance with nature. The goal was to live life fully and not be affected by diseases caused by the seasons, weather, emotions, toxins and stress.

This view of medicine was gradually replaced by techniques and herbal preparations designed to control and suppress conditions. This made it possible for people to live in an unnatural world of industry and mechanization.

The medicine of natural law (treating the cause) was replaced with stress management techniques (treating the symptoms).Who is to say that either is wrong? In today's world, can anyone survive without some form of stress management?

Until we can become fully established in a natural world we need both forms of medicine. For this reason, I have found that both alternative therapy and allopathic therapy is beneficial when used properly.

I like the sound of "the medicine of natural law". It makes so much sense! It's kind of funny how natural medicine got the term alternative medicine, when it was the original medicine! I think that the "treating the symptoms" type of medicine has its place, when you really need it. Yet it is a kind of leverage medicine. You are using the body to get a certain reaction. In leveraging it, I think that you pay a price. Not to say that I have never wanted that for myself! I am the queen of intant gratification! Unfortunatley. But in the mean time I am doing the background work to try to get long term stable results. It's just probably not as fast as if I were a purest.

BUYING TIME TO FIND
THE ORIGINAL IMBALANCE

Essentially, all allopathic therapies "buy time." This was something I learned early on in the clinic. When I had a difficult patient I would initially analyze their diet and make the necessary corrections. I knew from experience that diet therapy would give me an average of three months before it would begin to lose its effect.

On the second visit I would analyze the effectiveness of their digestive system and prescribe the necessary supplements. This would give me an additional month to isolate the true cause. I would also prescribe what ever I found was necessary to assist in alleviating the symptoms. Until I found the true cause of the condition I would use a series of allopathic treatments.

It is interesting to note that in natural medicine all therapies have the potential to be both curative and allopathic.

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So if all therapies can be both curative and allopathic, then it's what you've got AND how you use it that makes the magic happen! Curative refers to remedies that can heal stuff. And allopathic refers to remedies that try to eliminate the symptoms. Like aspirin for a headache. It doesn't get rid of the cause of the headache just the pain.

HOW I FIND THERAPIES FOR MY PATIENTS

My practice today is very different from 20 to 30 years ago. It has been a laborious progression from physical exams, to electro-acupuncture point evaluation, pulse diagnosis, reflex point analysis, Voll and Schimmel substance analysis, and three stages of Radionics. All of the techniques I incorporated formed the groundwork to what I use today.

Now, I employ an extensive test kit filled with ampoules that energetically represent the parts of the body and the possible treatments. I also use applied kinesiology to test the patient with the ampoules. Utilizing a unique sequencing system, I use applied kinesiology to enable the body to tell me exactly what treatments it wants and in the proper order.

I work with a computer system that I designed with my friend, Thomas Sawyer. Together after five years, we completed the system, called MediPoint in 1998. MediPoint is an algorithmic system that guides the health practitioner through a series of screens to reach a recommended therapy. Essentially, MediPoint is a computer representation of the body's own organs, glands, and systems.

For the practitioner it gives a clear understanding of the imbalance and the most effective treatments. The patient receives an extensive printout of the findings. The benefit of the printout is the full explanations of their condition along with descriptions of all the treatments prescribed. In addition, it fills in the information gaps that clinic time does not allow. Over the years, this evaluation process has served as a phenomenal teaching tool. It has enabled me to understand what products are effective for what conditions. It has also enabled me to know what treatments to prescribe at what time in the patient's process. Moreover, I have learned that every individual possesses an innate intelligence capable of directing them to perfect health. Everyone has the ability to heal!

With that in mind, I want to share some general guidelines for alternative therapies.

alternative therapies computer diagnostic system

Online Diagnostice System

We are working on an internet accessed diagnostic system of Dr. Easley's research. This will be accessed anywhere in the world that you can get the internet, and can be continually updated with new information instantly. We also want the ability to track the common algorithmic paths and share information with each other so that we lift each other up, and we can spot patterns together. Having a forum for the exchange of ideas, findings and questions will be an added boon. We are VERY excited about it!

ALTERNATIVE THERAPY GUIDELINES

These guidelines are for informational purposes only. It is very important that each individual is treated by a competent health professional.

1. KEEP IT SIMPLE: after reviewing all of the possible conditions which most accurately match, choose 1 or 2 supplements. Too many will muddle the picture. The most important thing is determine the response to the treatments and to identify which are responsible.

2. Follow the diet recommendations as best as possible.

3. Include a protein enzyme. I recommend several products. Protein enzymes break down proteotoxins responsible for maintaining symptom patterns.

4. Give the body time to respond. In most cases, improvement should be noted in the first week. If there is no change after two weeks, look for a deeper cause and treatment.

5. Once improvement has begun, allow a minimum of one month before shifting to a new level of alternative treatment.

6. When the correct alternative treatment has been isolated the psychology improves. There will be less moodiness and emotional negativity. This is the most important means of monitoring results. The treatment can actually be used to eliminate a bad mood at the time it is happening. If this is happening, then the correct supplements are being taken.

7. Eventually, the body will progress to another, often deeper or older, layer of conditions. This is noted when a new pattern of symptoms develops. It will then be time to reevaluate.

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I remember when I first started treatments with Dr. Easley. I was on a very simple program and I made consistent steady progress with my symptoms. It was such a natural process that I would forget that I no longer had several pesky symptoms! He rarely treated them directly so I wasn't focusing on them. He would sometimes review my files and ask about them, and I would be shocked at their disapperance! Its a funny phenomenon because now Norm tells me that patient's usually don't attribute the treatments to all of their results, since they aren't always treated directly. Yet when you treat the source, all of the compensation patterns disappear! My health has improved with every year that I'm treated by Norm. It is such an incredible gift to me, and I am so very grateful. So thanks sweetie!

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

The severity and duration of the condition determines the length of treatment. A rule of thumb is three to six months for any alternative treatment. The body requires about three months to break a pattern and an addition three months to replace the old pattern with a new healthy one. Follow alternative treatment schedules for six months or longer. There is also the element of genetics. Identifying a hereditary weakness means the treatments will be needed for more than a year. Aside from this, there are certain time periods that can help you understand the healing process better. (These are general time frames only.)

Diets: Normally, results occur within two weeks only to peak in three months. If it becomes more difficult to follow the diet, it is because another condition is at fault. Cravings and lack of discipline are not the patient’s fault. They are the body’s fault and it is important to find the condition responsible.

Food Intolerances and allergies: Eliminating the offensive foods will cause improvement within a few days. Generally, the body requires three months to educate itself in the proper management of an irritating food. If after three months there is still a reaction, it is possible the allergy is hereditary. In this case, a year of alternative treatment might be required.

Mucous membranes found in the sinuses and intestinal tract can heal in one month when the causative factor has been removed.

Skin requires a week provided the cause has been eliminated.

Liver: 1 month

Ovaries: 3 months

Heart: 9 to 12 months

Ligaments: 3 months

Bone: 2 to 3 months

Pancreas enzymes: 3 months

Brain and nerves: 3 to 6 months

Missing Organs: If the ovaries, gall bladder, spleen, or a kidney have been removed, it is necessary to identify an adequate substitute and stay on it. When an organ has been removed, so has its function. This requires permanent supplementation.

Hereditary Conditions: until the genetics improve, an alternative treatment that is addressing an inherited disorder can continue for years.

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There is another phenomenon that I have noticed with a lot of people. They want alternative treatments to work fast or they are on to something else. Another common scenerio is to take things until the acute symptoms are gone, and then stop, without thought for any maintenance progam. Health is a daily choice!!! I have been guilty of this myself! I remember an ex -boyfriend of mine who was so frustrated with me because I would go to my Naturopath and get these great treatments, and then I'd forget to take them after a week or so. Bummer! Well, I kept going back, and ever so slowly I'd get better with my end of the treatments! So don't be hard on yourself when you mess up! "Just keep swimmimg!" As Dorrie from Finding Nemo would say. This type of behavior is probably the result of our own symptom pattens! Maybe that is why we live in a culture of instant gratification! Its an epidemic!

FOLLOW THE NATURAL HIERARCHY

The body has its own hierarchy that is important to remember. It is not a good idea to heal a condition that resides below an organ that is more important. The body does not care if the bones are becoming osteoporotic when the ovaries cannot produce estrogens. To do so forces the body to find energy elsewhere. When bone is forced to heal when other dysfunctions need to be addressed first, it will cause an increased burden on the kidney to supply the proper minerals and amino acids. Eventually, the kidneys will begin to deteriorate. It is always best to respect the body and not try to treat it out of sequence. An abbreviated hierarchy of the body is as follows:

Heart

Brain

Autonomic Nervous System

Hypothalamus

Liver

Adrenal Cortex

Lungs

Circulation

Thyroid

Thymus

Pancreas

Pituitary

Kidney

Digestive Functions

Lymphatics

Spleen

Gonads

Skin

Muscles

Bone

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One step at at time. When you have a bone problem that may sound a bit depressing! What, I have to go through ALL of those other body parts before I can get to the bone? Well, sometimes you don't have disorders in all of the ones that come before bone in the natural hierarchy! Thank goodness! But its nice to know that just because your skin issues are'nt improving right away it doesn't mean its not working!!

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Don't forget to check with your alternative practitioner BEFORE exploring any new treatments or therapies!

EMERGENCY ALTERNATIVE THERAPY

Emergencies include: acute trauma from injuries, food poisoning, parasitic infection, toxic infestation, bacterial or viral assaults, toxic metal, or chemical accumulations.

These conditions can become chronic if allowed to persist without effectively treating it. Address acute conditions right away.

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Remember to use your common sense and get appropriate emergency treatment when needed.

SUPPLEMENTAL ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS THAT I USE

The scope of this topic is huge. For now, I will list the general alternative treatments that I use, and fill in the details later.

Alpha Water
Amino Acids
Antibiotics
Antigens 30x,Antigens 6x
Ash Lithotherapy, Ash Mineraltherapy
Ayurvedic Formulas
Bach Flower Remedies
Biochemical Formulas
Biochemicals
Cell Salt Remedies 3x, Cell Salt Remedies 6x
Chelation
Chinese Herbals, Chinese Patent Formulas
Detox Programs
Detoxosodes
DNA Aminos 6x
DNA/RNA Treatments
EG (Electron Generator)
Enzymes (Digestive), Enzymes (Plant)
Food Intolerance Antigens
Fungus Treatment
Glandulars
Herbal Combinations
Herbs Herbs 3x, Herbs 6x
Homeopathic Formulas
Homeopathics (6c), Homeopathics (12c), Homeopathics (30c), Homeopathics (200c)
Homeopathic Consititutionals 1m, Homeopathic Consititutionals 10m, Homeopathic Consititutionals 100m
Homeopathic Consititutionals LM, Homeopathic Lac Remedies, Homeopathic Miasms
Hormones 6c
Hormones Steroid 6c, Hormones Steroid 30x, Hormones Steroid 30c
Hormone Replacement Support
Hydrogen Homeopathics
Mycomedicinals
Neurotransmitters 6c, Neurotransmitters 30x, Neurotransmitters 30c
Nosodes (Toxins) 30x Nosodes (Toxins) 30c
Nutrients (Vitamins/Minerals)
Nutrients 6x
Organ Triturations 30c, Organ Triturations 3x, Organ Triturations 6x
Probiotics
Protomorphogens
Salves
Siddha Formulas
Structured Water