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Personally, I have no experience with biomeridian testing. I know what it is and I know there isn’t much research about it. To me, this is an essential part of how I give my clients advice. I’m also a Tai-chi teacher, and in eastern medicine, I have some trust (but it does depend on the doctor!). However, I studied physics and astronomy as well and let me explain why there are divided reasons into scientific communities about devices that measure energy in general.
The terms spiritual energy and energy in physics aren’t the same. This can create a syntax discussion. Physicists consider energy as something you can’t measure. We can only measure the effects of energy. Let me give a few examples:
• A moving car has kinetic energy. But we can’t measure the energy, but we do measure the speed and we can calculate the kinetic energy the car has.
• A laser can shoot light (or photons) on a surface and create heat. The laser has an energy we can calculate from the light we measure or the heat that it creates, but we can’t measure energy directly.
• Thunder and lightning have energy, but we can only measure sound and the light that is created as a result of the electrons that jump from a cloud to the surface of the earth.
A device used for biomeridian testing will probably measure potential differences as a result of free-moving electrons. Materials that move these free-moving electrons well are conductors, while materials that move electrons badly are called isolators.
Fat for example doesn’t guide electrons well and is a good isolator, while a little water with a salty solution (like water on a salty skin or sweat) conducts really well. Therefore the results can be influenced by wet skin or a salty skin. Because of this, a device like this isn’t going to ‘see’ the inside of the body really well.
Another argument that is often used for explaining such devices is that the device can measure frequencies of vitamins and minerals. Theoretically, it can be done, but it is very very hard and it requires very sensitive equipment. Minerals are often bound in molecules. For example, 70 percent of iron in the body is bound to hemoglobin. But to measure those frequencies requires a really deep understanding of how the molecule is built as well. On top of that free iron and iron stored in other molecules probably resonate on different frequencies. From a scientific point of view, we are far away from that type of accuracy.
That being said, these are rationals – not scientific facts. I do know people who really benefited from sort like methods like bioresonance for example. I also know people who didn’t benefit at all. It might be that the mechanism of action isn’t described by the current science. Skilled holistic practitioners can also use their many backgrounds in their advice. But since there isn’t a lot of literature on the topic, I myself often recommend other methods.
Magnesium, supplements and abnormal reactions in the body
In practice, we see that everyone can respond a little differently to supplements. There can be genetic differences. The origin of your symptom may not yet be fully understood and magnesium might not have been the right approach. Perhaps you can share more about your symptoms and the results of the tests you did. We might be able to shed another light on your situation!
Acid reflux
Acid reflux can be caused by quite a few things. I mentioned there might be more reasons causing you to have acid reflux besides a magnesium deficiency. Did you for example consider:
• A hiatal hernia? This is when the stomach is partly pushed through the diaphragm.
• Food sensitivities?
• An insufficiency in zinc? Or vitamin B1?
• Are you a fast eater? Eating fastly can also cause acid reflux. A magnesium supplement won’t be able to help then.
• Medications? If you are on any, some medications can contribute to acid reflux. Proton pump inhibitors can for example cause low stomach. When people have a reduction in stomach acid, the acid can sometimes leak back into the esophagus if the LES(lower esophageal sphincter) doesn’t close well.
NSAIDs can irritate the mucus layers causing damage and an increased sensitivity to stomach acid. Medications that are prescribed for osteopenia/osteoporosis can cause damage to the stomach lining.
• A slow thyroid? A slow thyroid can cause low stomach acid as well
• H. Pylori? An overgrowth of this bacteria is often the cause of ulcers. Ulcers in the stomach usually leads to lower stomach acid production. However, if the ulcer is in the duodenum, it could cause the overproduction of stomach acid. Usually, this type of ulcer is more rare, but it happens.
• Did you ever had surgery on the stomach? Surgery can also be a root cause.
Common triggers of acid reflux are also well documented. Foods like alcohol, spicy foods, peppery foods, tomato sauce, citrus juices, coffee, black tea, things with mint (also consider toothpaste, chewing gum, mints and tea here!), chocolate and fried foods all can trigger acid reflux.
Stress can also be a big root cause of acid reflux. How would you describe your stress levels currently? Are you sitting down for dinner and are you able to eat slowly?