BIOLOGICAL TERRAIN

BIOLOGICAL TERRAIN

The health of all the cells in our bodies depends upon their environment, named the "biological terrain" by Hans Gruen, MD, in his lecture at the November 1998 meetings of the American Academy of Environmental Mmedicine. Three variables tested in

When Professor William Rea describes the origins of chemical sensitivities in patients he emphasizes the extra cellular matrix and the ground regulation system (GRS) that surround all the cells in our bodies and that Dr. Gruen calls the biological terrain.

the saliva, venous blood, and fasting morning urine can give an indication of the health or diseased state of one’s biological terrain. The three variables have been studied for years in Europe and indicate the electrical vitality of our bodies.

The first is pH which measures acidity or alkalinity (numbers of hydrogen ions). "It has long been recognized that an acidic cellular pH alters cellular metabolism. It impairs enzyme function and reduces cellular oxygenation, thus promoting degenerative disease."
The second is oxidation or reduction (Redox reactions). "For determining the vitality and reactivity of both living and non-living systems, oxidation-reduction reactions—the movement of electrons—are more important than acid-base reactions—the movement of hydrogen ions. . . . Among other things [Redox ractions] determine mitochondrial ATP [energy production] and free radical production."
The third is resistivity: "Resistivity is inversely proportional to the concentration of minerals."

Dr. Gruen’s excellent and detailed recommendations for therapy tie in closely with Professor Rea’s description of the origins of chemical sensitivity and Dr. Rea’s recommendations for controlling and reversing the sensitivities.

Three variables tested in the saliva, venous blood, and fasting morning urine can give an indication of the health or diseased state of one’s biological terrain. The three variables have been studied for years in Europe and indicate the electrical vitality of our bodies

When Professor William Rea describes the origins of chemical sensitivities in patients he emphasizes the extra cellular matrix and the ground regulation system (GRS) that surround all the cells in our bodies and that Dr. Gruen calls the biological terrain. The GRS regulates "homeostasis" (balance and health throughout our bodies). When balance is disrupted, problems are quickly magnified by the nervous, immune, and endocrine systems. Dr. Rea points out that it is extremely important to try to contain any reaction before it is magnified.

Both Drs. Rea and Gruen give many detailed recommendations for containing and reversing reactions. First of all eliminate exposures; then recommendations include reducing acid-forming foods (e.g., less protein) and eliminating pesticided foods and any foods containing trans-fatty acids. For removal of toxins and adequate functioning of the lymph system, exercise, bouncing on a trampoline, and massage are excellent. Pure water is essential. Dr. Rea lectures and writes about the toxic signature in water in patients with chemical sensitivities.

First of all eliminate exposures; then recommendations include reducing acid-forming foods (e.g., less protein) and eliminating pesticided foods and any foods containing trans-fatty acids. For removal of toxins and adequate functioning of the lymph system, exercise, bouncing on a trampoline, and massage are excellent. Pure water is essential

When these patients detoxify, thousands of them have returned to homeostasis and health and the toxic signature in the water in their bodies disappears. Along with the proteoglycans (molecules of protein and sugar in the extra cellular matrix), Dr. Rea describes how ordered water in the ground regulating system sends information electrically and with amazing speed throughout our bodies. In this way, our biological terrain functions optimally.

Article from NOHA NEWS, Vol. XXIV, No. 2, Spring 1999, pages 5-6.