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EAV Testing

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Electroacupuncture testing or EAV testing as it is sometimes called is not new and has been around since the 1970′s. The test was created by a German M.D, Reinhold Voll. Though popular in some parts of Europe it is yet to gain acceptance or be validated by much of the mainstream medical community in North America. EAV testing is considered unconventional and will most often be used by those who practice homeopathy or naturopathy. The EAV test is attractive to people who are into alternative medicine and others who are afraid of needles used in RAST testing or skin prick testing.

Theory of EAV Testing

acupuncture_headEAV Testing requires use of a special instrument to measure galvanic skin response and is based on the theory of Chinese acupuncture in that the body contains meridians that energy flows throw. The theory is that food and chemical insensitivity’s will change the level of energy flow. A probe is held in one hand while another probe is place on a acupuncture point, making a circuit. Various vials of allergens like foods and chemicals can be placed in the measuring device as well as controls. The Tester records any changes and interprets the results. Some practitioners make very wild claim about EAV testing and what it is capable of diagnosing.

Cost of EAV testing is usually $100-$200 depending on whats being tested and it can take up to 2 hours to complete.

I would advise anyone thinking of EAV testing to visit quackwatch and research EAV testing as there are many concerns over whether it is accurate.

http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/electro.

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