Muscle testing, also known as applied kinesiology or biokinesiology, was developed in the 1960s by Dr. George Goodheart, a chiropractor to the U.S. Olympic Team. Dr. Goodheart was nominated for a Nobel Prize for his work in this area. This system uses a series of reflex points on the body as a form of discerning the electrical activity within the body. By looking at the body on this level, a practitioner can recommend supplements that will aid in your body in the healing process. In our office, muscle testing is either done through sitting or standing. When seated, the client will extend his/her arm in front of his/her body and look straight ahead. Dr. Nelson will then touch the various reflex points on the client’s body and apply pressure to the client’s arm. When standing, the client will place his/her left arm at his/her side. With the right arm, he/she will touch various reflex points on his/her body (with Dr. Val’s guidance). While touching these points, Dr. Nelson will pull on the client’s left arm. In both methods, the client will attempt to resist the push or pull. If the client cannot resist (the arm moves downward or the client cannot maintain balance), the corresponding reflex point is showing weakness. To address the weakness, Dr. Nelson will test a variety of supplements using the same methodology. Interestingly, when the right supplement is applied, the muscle’s strength increases.