Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS CEDS?
CEDS is Computerised Electro Derma Screening.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
It monitors a natural energetic reaction within the person being screened.
Electrical changes occur within acupuncture points when certain substances are placed near them. This shows whether they are sensitive to something, depleted in certain vitamins/minerals, whether their bodies are toxic and whether they would benefit from a substance such as a supplement and/or homeopathic remedy. Therefore by simulating the energetic presence of a particular substance and monitoring the subsequent changes in the electrical characteristics of acupuncture points, we are able to move the body towards optimal health.
WHERE WAS THE SYSTEM DEVELOPED WHICH YOU USE?
Our Asyra CEDS (computerised electro derma screening) machine is the latest system developed in the USA. It allows us to health screen our patients quickly, effectively and in a non-invasive way, providing a specially tailored treatment programme for our client along with a homeopathic remedy and appropriate supplements where necessary. There are currently only a handful of health professionals in the United Kingdom trained to use the Asyra and here at BioTech Healing we are one of them.
WHAT ARE ACUPUNCTURE POINTS?
These are tiny points located at the skin's surface. Traditionally used by acupuncturists to perform treatments by inserting needles, our method is non invasive with no needles. These points lie along meridians (energy channels) and each one is associated with an organ.
WHAT CAN IT TREAT?
CEDS treatment is effective in helping many conditions such as:
- Skin problem
- Weight Issues
- Digestion
- Arthritis
- Migraines
- Viruses
- Hyperactivity
- Fatigue
- Thyroid
- Muscular
- And other serious health problems
WHAT DOES TREATMENT INVOLVE?
The patient holds two brass masses, one in each hand, which is connected to the Asyra machine. During the screening the system changes the energetic values of 230 food substances as well as vitamin & minerals. This is done extremely quickly & it is these energetic values which are simulated against the skin of the person being tested via the brass masses. Any significant drop in energy response from the person being tested would be recorded by the system as a food intolerance. The same procedure works for indentifying the energetic imbalances in organs/glands. All the results will then be discussed and explained by the practitioner.
WHY WOULD I BENEFIT FROM THIS? I HAVE SEEN MANY GPs AND NOTHING HAS CHANGED!
Did you know that in a doctor’s waiting room, a significant percentage of the patients are suffering from what we call functional disturbances? A functional disturbance simply put is when no specific organ damage or tissue can be identified through conventional lab work or other pathological diagnostics, yet the patient still experiences a myriad of symptoms. Anything from tiredness and severe headaches to muscle pain and discomfort. Our health screenings address many areas which are usually overlooked in a consultation with a GP such as parasite infections, heavy metal toxins, food sensitivities, fungal infections & mineral/vitamin deficiencies, many of which lead to the symptoms which are being experienced.
DOES THE MACHINE GIVE AN ACCURATE "DIAGNOSIS"?
The Asyra is not a diagnostic device. The concept of diagnosis is rooted in the idea of grouping people with similar symptoms & offering similar (usually supressive) treatment. The Asyra is based on the principles of Functional Medicine which emphasises the need to look at the whole picture of an individual's health & finding out what that person needs tohelp restore the functioning of self-healing mechanisms. The differences in the detail between people are of as much interest as the similarities.
WHAT DO THE RESULTS TELL ME?
As these results are produced immediately, we are able to start a treatment programme straight away based on the screening findings. Depending on the screening carried out, the results will clearly indicate such things as nutrient deficiencies, hormone imbalances, organ imbalances, food intolerances or toxins present. Along with your treatment as discussed with your practitioner, you will also be given a copy of the printed report to take away. Most patients report that their condition improves greatly over the following weeks.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO GET FROM THIS?
We find that most people are lacking some nutrients, have food sensitivities and have varying degrees of toxicity all of which lead to health issues. We promote positive changes in health by supplementing depleted nutrients, making dietary changes and help the body detoxify using remedies. Our goal is to move the body along it's own indicated pathway towards optimal health.
CAN I NOT JUST TAKE THE SUPPLEMENTS etc COMMON FOR MY AILMENT WITHOUT HAVING A SCREENING?
The trick is knowing which supplements and remedies to take as everyone of us is individual. Something that works for eczema for one person will have no effect on another. Each case in individual & different. This is where our screenings come into their own as they have the ability to assess nutritional requirements, hormone balance, food sensitivities and toxicity and therefore determine appropriate remedies & supplements based on the individual's screening results.
WHAT WILL I BE GIVEN AFTER THE RESULTS?
Our patients are given a homeopathic remedy based on the results of the screening. Each remedy is individual and unique to the patient. These remedies can be taking along side conventional medicine. As we generally find that most people are also lacking in nutrients, we also offer specially developed vitamins and minerals, which are not available in shops. These are professional supplements of a very high standard.
IS THIS SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES?
People of all ages are benefiting from better health using CEDS. We are able to treat people of all ages including babies and small infants. Please contact your practitioner for more information.
HOW OFTEN WILL I NEED A SCREENING?
Usually it is recommended every two or three months if you are recovering from an ailment and every six to twelve months for a general check up. A follow-up test several months later will often indicate improved absorption levels and reduction in food intolerances. Treatment will then be revised based on these subsequent screening results.
WHAT SHOULD I DO BEFORE A SCREENING?
All we ask is that you refrain from applying hand lotion the day of the screening. This can interfere with the readings. Otherwise there are no special requirements.
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Prices include a consultation, the results printed in a report, eating/dietary advice where appropriate & telephone support to help with questions which may arise when following the treatment programme. Prices can be viewed
HERE.
FAQ RELATING TO THE NUTRITIONAL SCREENING & EATING PROGRAMME
IF I WAS SCREENED AGAIN STRAIGHT AWAY, WOULD THE RESULTS BE THE SAME?
No. The body is constantly changing its energetic balance, & taking a reading affects that balance, as does giving mental attention to the results. However, results obtained by scanning a client over time will show a pattern of linkage that will become evident to the practitioner. For example, a chronic weakness in the lung area will show lungs as weak in the baseline on one occasion, or show up vertebral or dental stresses that link to the lings on another occasion or the body will indicate requirement for a homeopathic remedy that helps respiratory complaints at other times. Through experience the practitioner comes to gain an understanding of the patterns & interlinkages between different parts of the physical body, biochemical processes & mental & emotional states. Expectation of seeing exactly the same results is rooted in our familiarity with western medicine which emphasises the importance of localised pathology in understanding health * disease. A holistic perspective recognises that the organism is a dynamic system, responding to millions of stimuli everyday & never showing exactly the same pattern twice. The BioTech Healing programme is effective because all foods causing an inflammatory response are avoided and then a process of re-introduction takes place after 5 weeks which will highlight the ‘key culprits’.Once a person begins the programme their body’s response to foods will begin to change immediately. Therefore, it will always be the case that once a person has followed the programme for any length of time they will not receive the same results if retested.
IS THIS AN ALLERGY TEST?
No. Acute allergies (IgE or Type 1 allergies) are when a person has a severe and usually very immediate reaction to food such as breathing difficulties, swelling of tongue, mouth, lips, eyes or throat, large itchy red lumps on the skin, continuous sneezing or watery, itchy eyes. These types of allergies usually develop in early childhood, are lifelong and often run in families. An allergy test looks for a very specific response to food - a high production of a particular anti-body called histamine.
The BioTech Healing screening & subsequent programme diagnoses whether a food causes an inflammatory response in the body by looking at the level of white blood cells in response to a food. We do not test for histamine production in response to foods so do not diagnose food allergies. Therefore, it is possible that an acute allergy may not be detected.
WHAT IF I ALREADY KNOW I HAVE AN ACUTE FOOD ALLERGY?
If you know you have an allergy to a particular food than we advise that you continue to avoid this food whatever the results. The food may appear on an allowed food list, this is because we do not test for specific acute allergic reactions.
CAN I PAY IN INSTALMENTS?
Yes you can. A payment plan is, however, only possible for the comprehensive screening priced at £145 (excluding remedies). This can be paid over 2 months, each payment being for £72.50 (excluding remedies). If you would like to know more about this please contact us on 0845 053 0339.
CAN I GET THE SCREENINGS THROUGH MY PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE?
Not currently. However, this is something we may be able to offer in future.
WHY DO YOU NOT OFFER A “MONEY BACK” GUARANTEE?
It is impossible to guarantee that you will follow the diet to the letter. What we know is that people who take the following attitudes: 'a little of the wrong foods won't do me any harm' or 'I follow it through the week but reward myself at the weekends' will not get the results. The programme will free you from the tyranny and boredom of calorie restricted diets but it does not absolve you from personal responsibility exercise care when shopping taking care to avoid processed foods in favour of simple, fresh foods.
HOW DO I GET STARTED AFTER THE NUTRITIONAL SCREENING?
When you receive your results you will also receive a copy of our very comprehensive Help Notes which contains all the information you need to get you started on the programme. You will also be able to keep a personal record of your weight and symptoms.
We also have a Customer Helpline (0845 053 0339) to answer any questions you have.
DO I HAVE TO COUNT CALORIES OR CONTROL MY PORTIONS?
No. The great thing about following the programme given to you from BioTech Healing is that there is no portion control, no calorie counting or avoiding whole food groups. You will have a list of ‘allowed' foods to which you showed no reaction. These foods will make up your diet for a minimum of 5 weeks. You can eat these foods in unlimited quantities. You can follow a very healthy and balanced diet whilst also sticking to the BioTech Healing programme.
IS THE PROGRAMME SAFE?
Yes it is. As it does not involve the avoidance of whole food groups you can continue to eat a balanced, varied and healthy diet which meets all your nutritional needs whilst following the BioTech Healing programme.* We do not believe in excluding whole food groups (e.g. carbohydrates and proteins) * We do not believe in calorie counting and portion control – so you won’t have to starve yourself to lose weight. * We do not believe in one-size-fits all-so it is totally tailored to your body, from the initial blood analysis through to the personalised nutrition plan * We do not believe in 'fad' or crash diets. The BioTech Healing nutrition plan can be adopted for the long term as a way for you to maintain your weight and well being.
WILL I HAVE TO EAT SPECIAL FOODS?
All the foods we test for are common well-known foods. They can all be bought in large supermarkets. You will not have to eat 'special' or foods you do not like as there will be plenty of choice in your allowed food list. You may find some useful alternatives in well-known health food shops. The only special foods which might become part of your new eating programme could be things like “gluten” free bread/cake/biscuits etc should a sensitivity be identified with gluten. All leading supermarkets have a “gluten free/wheat free” range.
HOW MUCH WEIGHT WILL I LOSE?
This is a very personal thing and we cannot make a guarantee of an amount of weight a person will lose. Everyone loses weight in different ways. Some lose a lot straight away, others lose a regular amount each week, others lose nothing in the beginning, others find that they stop and start. No one way is better than another and they all usually reach the same end point. The amount of weight a person loses is also dependant on their starting weight.
The BioTech Healing programme can help you reach a healthy weight. It is not suitable for people wishing to lose an unhealthy amount of weight or achieve a weight which would be regarded as underweight.
CAN I DRINK ALCOHOL?
We recommend that everyone flowing the BioTech Healing nutrition programme avoids all alcohol for the first 8 - 10 weeks.
CUTTING OUT ALCOHOL WILL REDUCE MY CALORIE INTAKE SO WON’T I LOSE WEIGHT ANYWAY?
Our recommendation that you avoid alcohol for the first 8 – 10 weeks is not a means of managing calories. Our research has shown that people who have never drunk alcohol lose just as much weight following the BioTech Healing programme as those that previously regularly drank alcohol.
Alcohol is one of the major causes of damage to the gut lining. By avoiding alcohol you give your body a chance to heal itself.
IS IT TRUE THAT I MIGHT FEEL ILL AT THE START OF THE PROGRAMME?
Many people experience some detox symptoms in the first couple of weeks of the programme. It is a sign that the body is responding to a change of diet, in particular the removal of foods regularly eaten. These symptoms are usually mild and last a few days. This is often referred to as a “healing crisis”. Should symptoms persist longer than 4-5 days, then please call our Customer Helpline on 0845 053 0339 who will be able to suggest some additional supplements etc which will help.
HOW LONG MUST I STAY ON THE REGIME?
We recommend that you follow the programme strictly for a minimum period of five weeks. At this time you can choose to re-introduce some of the foods at the bottom of your trigger list. This is just a guideline. There may also be foods which you decide to avoid on a more permanent basis if you feel they are the real problem foods or make you feel unwell when you eat them. Our nutritionist team can work with you through the re-introduction phase.
CAN I FOLLOW ANOTHER DIET WHILST ON THE PROGRAMME?
We do not recommend that you try to follow a calorie restricted diet whilst following the novo programme. Firstly, you do not need to as the BioTech Healing programme is very effective on its own. Secondly, calorie restricted diets or avoiding whole food groups can be hard to stick to for very long and will effect your ability to stay on the BioTech Healing programme and get results.
WHY IS THIS PROGRAMME DIFFERENT TO A “DIET” ?
Unlike any other diet, following on from the nutritional screening from BioTech Healing, the programme does not work by reducing calories or controlling portion sizes. You do not have avoid a whole food group or only eat uncooked food. It does not mean you have to only eat boring ‘healthy' foods. Eating out and socialising with friends is easy.
You will not get hungry or bored. Many people find that the BioTech Healing programme becomes part of their lifestyle and they follow it without having to really think about it. Therefore you will find that it is easier to reach your ideal healthy weight and then maintain it than in the past.
I AM PREGNANT/BREAST FEEDING, CAN I STILL BE SCREENED & FOLLOW THE REGIME?
The programme is totally safe to follow during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding. However, we do not advise that you attempt to lose weight during this precious and critical time in your child's development. However, we will not screen anyone who is still in their first trimester of pregnancy.
None of the statements made in this website are intended to diagnose, cure or prevent disease & illness. Our screening sytem does not perform any kind of chemical analysis, but simply monitors the energetic response of the body to stimuli.
