Biological Terrain Auditing is a method that is able to quantitatively measure several factors of the fluid dynamics of the internal environment of the body. This environment is often referred to as the "terrain" or "biological terrain". While the various fields of medicine examine, isolate or treat one particular part or system of the body, Biological Terrain Auditing gains feedback about the operation of the entire internal biochemical/electrical environment. This complete picture of information gives the Biological Terrain Practitioner a baseline on which to adjudge the selected course of action as well as an objective procedure for monitoring the real effectiveness of the protocol on an on-going basis. This dynamic form of biochemical biofeedback enables the practitioner to reveal the underlying cause or causes of an individual’s imbalance or illness, rather than treating a list of "symptoms". The auditing process consists of approximately 50 individual chemical and physiological tests which will provide a clear picture of your biological individuality. There are five pairs of metabolic imbalances we focus upon. These imbalances are very common and correcting them usually results in major improvements in overall health and is of absolute importance in the managing any chronic illness, weight loss, or anti-aging program. A side effect of correcting these imbalances may result in loss of "Symptoms”. Please see the list of metabolic imbalances below in order of importance.

• Electrolyte Stress
• Electrolyte Insufficiency
• Anabolic Imbalance
• Catabolic Imbalance
• Glucogenic Imbalance
• Ketogenic Imbalance
• Parasympathetic Stress
• Sympathetic Stress
• Acid Imbalances
• Alkaline Imbalances

You Can Manage What You Can Measure

Why does one supplement work for one person but the same supplement does not work for another who presents the same set of symptoms or same “disease”. Is it a placebo effect or luck? At best it is guess work and the success or failure is based upon your body’s own metabolism, and in which function(s) it is out of balance, and if the supplement that was taken is able to correct an imbalance in your metabolic system. What I am speaking about are the five fundamental metabolic control systems that must function properly to keep us healthy, strong and in biological homeostasis.

The metabolic control systems determine how efficiently your body and mind work. They control your:

• Energy production
• Function of your heart and circulation
• Function of your brain and nervous system
• Efficiency of digestion and assimilation of nutrients
• Chemical balance in your blood and in your cells
• Regulation of your hormone balance
• Efficiency in eliminating the toxic waste products of metabolism
• Minimizing the degenerative changes associated with the aging process
  

These five fundamental metabolic control systems are the engines that drive your body and mind.

When these engines are working efficiently, you move through life with strength and vitality. When one or more of these control systems loses efficiency your body and mind simply cannot perform at their best. When the metabolic imbalance is severe enough or exists for a prolonged time, pathological changes occur and you suffer the symptoms of disease.

So how do we identify what supplements will work for which individual if we are not going to address our symptoms or disease?

We will find how to get to our destination of optimal health when we uncover where we are in regards to our own unique biological individuality. Just like when we go in to a new mall and you walk over to the store directory map to find the store you are searching for, what is the very next thing you do? You look for the “you are here” arrow. Then you are able to accurately and efficiently find your way to the store. Sure you can begin to walk around until you stumble across it and you may find it, or you may not, or you may run out of time and money (because you found this cute blouse you just had to have at this other store) wait that’s another story. So you begin to get what I am simply stating, there is only one you and you may have two people who present the exact same set of symptoms or disease process (looking for the same store) however your biological individuality may be completely different (entered the mall at different locations). So your protocol (route to your store) being used to gain optimal health will be completely different. Capiche!

Now how do we find where we are and what our own unique biological individuality looks like?

By having a new service provided here at the Joy of Raphael Wellness Center. This invaluable service is referred to as a Biological Terrain Audit. This is a simple noninvasive process where you will provide a sample of your own urine and saliva at the time of your scheduled appointment, at this time we will also record several physiological markers. When this initial appointment is completed you will schedule a 30 minute follow up appointment to discuss the results of your BTA and suggestions for correcting any imbalances found during the audit process. Please see below for a description of the service.

BTA Initial $125
BTA 30 minute follow-up $75
BTA 15 minute follow-up $40