"Four Survival Mechanisms"

At the time of conception, the body inherently has four innate basic survival "computer- like programs". They are Feeding, Fight/Flight, Reproduction, and the Immune System. Feeding is the mechanism by which we are made aware of when to eat to provide nourishment to the body (this also includes all phases of digestion); Fight/Flight is the mechanism which makes us aware of danger around us, so that we can protect ourselves by either running or by standing and fighting; Reproduction is the mechanism by which we procreate for the continuation of our species; and the Immune System which is our first line of defense against all things that may invade our body systems.

Factors that that contribute to communication (neurological reflexes) breakdowns of the four survival mechanisms are as follows:

• Physical trauma     · Accidents     · Bumps to the head     · Birth process     · Sports injuries

• Chemical Trauma     · Food Allergies     · Drug Interactions     · Vaccines     · Parasites

• Environmental trauma     · Pollutants     · Exhaust fumes     · Molds/mildew     · Pollen

• Emotional trauma     · Death     · Divorce     · Abuse     · Stress

• Heredity     · Trisomy 21 (Downs Syndrome)     · Fragile X

The effects these factors can have on communications (neurological reflexes), when manifested, can create neurological dis-organization patterns between the brain (the central computer) and its signals to the rest of the body and their functions. Such dis-organization is expressed in the form of neurological dysfunction, dis-ease, and/or pain. Nothing happens to or within the body without total body awareness of the incident. Hence, a communication breakdown in one area will sometimes manifest in other areas of the body. For example, by incorporation of Applied Kinesiology in NOT you may find that a patient with persistent low back pain will usually have a related problem with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). even though there may not be any pain in the TMJ.