Health Screening

Bromley Health Management offers the most up to date technology with regard to health screening equipment in the Country. There are only a very few Systems of this calibre throughout the United Kingdom.

A Complete Health Screen takes approximately two hours. It is a non-invasive, comprehensive assessment of the entire body. made using evolutionary computer technology, known as the BEST system (BioEnergetic Stress Testing), also known EDS (Electro-Dermal Screening) or EAV (Electro Acupuncture according to Voll). The assessment includes a wide range of tests of all systems and organs of the body, vitamins and minerals, hormones, digestive function, toxicity, intolerances and allergies, parasites, chemicals, pesticides, heavy metals, vaccinations, viruses, Candida and other bacteria's.

The practitioner is able to make an assessment from the resultant, immediate and detailed report which gives an indication of any weakened areas and/or imbalances in the overall function of the body. A treatment programme is then individually tailored to individual needs. It is designed to help improve the function of the body, resulting in restored health and vitality.

A probe, similar to a pen is used to take measurements from acupuncture control points on the hands and feet which are related to the various organs in the body. The BEST system detects the status of each organ, gland or system by measuring the flow of energy (Chi or Qi) through those acupuncture points.

Once the screen is complete, an assessment is made by the practitioner and a treatment programme can then be individually tailored for the patient. It may include specialised nutritional supplements, herbal or homoeopathic medicines, dietary changes, massage, reflexology or other treatments. The BEST System has the facility to search over 30,000 remedies from its extensive library, in order to resolve any unbalanced or weakened areas found during the screening.

By following their tailored programme, patients are assured of the right balance of foods, vitamins and minerals which are vital to their well being. This can have powerful therapeutic effects. Where changes to the diet may be necessary, patients are supplied with specific food plans, alternatives if some foods need to be eliminated, recipes and shopping lists.

Most importantly, the patient is never left with feelings of fear, isolation and lack of support, especially during the first and vital month; ongoing support is available at Bromley Health Management, as appropriate and for however long they need.

After a month or so, when patients return for a follow up appointment, the BEST System documents the steady progress in the health of the patient and at that time, their particular programme can be assessed and/or revised accordingly.

This can be an exciting time, where patients talk not only of how much better they feel but also how encouraged they are see the evidence of healing and repair that is taking place internally by the results of the follow up screen.

All patients are informed, from the outset, that these treatment programmes cover a period of 4 – 12 weeks minimum, depending on the initial state of health of the patient and their compliance and commitment to the programme. We can give advice but treatment programmes are contracts between patient and practitioner. Success is only reached if the patient takes responsibility and follows the programme suggested by the practitioner! There is no magic pill or potion.

The aims of the programme, over that period, are to lift diet restrictions and reduce medication so that ultimately, dependent upon the individual, patients are on a well balanced "normal" diet, which is within their own control. As already suggested, successful outcomes are dependent upon the compliance and the dedication of the patient to follow advice. This is a participative programme. "Rome was not built in a day". If a patient has had symptoms for a year or more, it must be understood that it will take at least 4 months for the body to fully recover.

Many patients choose to follow the full programme specifically for weight loss, this can prove very effective. Additionally, a weight loss programme, including Hypnosis and NLP sessions tailored to individual needs and lifestyle, enables patients to more easily reach their goals and maintain them. Patients who understand why they gained weight in the first place can more easily learn to feel good about themselves inside and out, emotionally, physically and mentally, and continue to be successful.

Many aspects are covered in the Weight Loss Programme, including slow metabolism, fluid retention, sluggish thyroid and other hormonal aspects. Depending on the results found during screening, a programme will be tailored to the individual showing them which foods they need and those to avoid. After analysing patient's diets through a food diary, we often conclude that they are gaining weight simply because they are not eating enough or exercising too much!

The Aims and Objectives of Bromley Health Management are to encourage patients to take responsibility for regaining health and vitality and the MOT programme ensures that this level is maintained. They can then continue to enjoy their new found lifestyle and state of well being. We have a proven track record of success.

None of us are merely physical beings, stress, attitude and emotional state of mind is inextricably linked to our health. Very often, we carry emotional baggage which can restrict and literally suppress and depress the healthy function of all organs and systems in the body. These aspects will also be addressed in the Complete Health Screening programme, if appropriate. It's no secret that emotions like depression, long term anxiety and anger, weakens the body and suppresses the immune system thus making the patient vulnerable and susceptible to infection.

Fear can cause constipation because when we live in a state of fear we are "holding on" emotionally, which will have a knock on effect. "Holding on" physically because the stress and tension is held in our gut will also culminate in constipation. Some people are fearful of going to the toilet in a public place. That fear will teach the body to be constipated. Not consciously of course, but that's what happens. Constipation is the precursor to many diseases. Over a period of time, retained bulky waste matter eventually, literally, poisons the body. We often tell our patients "if you left a rubbish bin full of rotting food in your kitchen for a couple of days, eventually the whole house would stink" – the analogy is the same if we are not having regular bowel movements. We should have a bowel movement after every meal !

The herbs and treatments recommended in our programmes can re-train the natural peristaltic (muscular movement) in the digestive system to facilitate regular bowel movements; as opposed to laxatives, which merely teaches the digestive tract that its function isn't needed any more because something else is doing the job and the poor person gradually becomes even more constipated and will be unable to open bowels in the long term without the use of laxatives.

Edith Maskell firmly believes that ALL disease begins in the gut and there is a lot of research and evidence in place to prove this philosophy. The high numbers of people acquiring gut related cancers are fast taking over from Lung and Breast cancers.

Many of our patients have been through the orthodox route and still not found a resolution to their problems. They then come to us, in desperation, as a last resort, even though some are cynical about complementary and alternative medicine about these methods of treatment.

We see these patients as healthy challenges because (a) many have had lengthy and extensive medical tests and treatments which culminated in a medical diagnosis, ie there is nothing wrong. So why do they feel so unwell and have so many symptoms which have been uneffected by orthodox medicine or procedures? (b) nothing pleases us more than to demonstrate, given time, that these patients can and do achieve successful outcomes and once more, have a quality to their lives which they did not originally believe possible, simply by participating in our Treatment Programme. (Participating – being the operative word, along with commitment to making changes and taking responsibility for their well being).

The overall health and well being, even of patients on heavy medication or with a diagnosis of a serious and often life threatening medical conditions can benefit and feel an improvement in their general state of health on a daily basis, by choosing to follow our Treatment Programmes. We can not and do not make promises of cure neither do we make medical diagnoses.

If you feel that a Complete Health Screen is something that may be helpful for you but would like more information, please telephone or email Edith and make an appointment for an initial FREE consultation where your case history and lifestyle and possible treatment programme for your individual needs, can be outlined for you, along with all the costs involved.

For ethical and moral reasons, whilst we are happy to answer initial queries via the telephone or email, we do not offer FREE consultations by telephone or email.

For further information or to book an appointment for a full consultation or for a FREE 15 minute consultation please telephone 0800 093 1178

Friday, 25 August 2006