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The Science Behind 5Strands: Merging Frequencies, Energy, and Wellness

Understanding Bioresonance

Bioresonance is a frequency-based approach that emerged in the late 1970s through the work of Franz Morell and Erich Rasche. It is based on the concept that biological systems can be represented by frequency patterns and that these patterns can be evaluated using specialized technology.

Bioresonance is used within the worldwide health and wellness community, although its underlying theories and applications remain an area of ongoing scientific discussion. At 5Strands, we use frequency-based technology as part of our testing process to evaluate a broad range of foods, environmental factors, and nutritional elements.

Our goal is not to diagnose disease or replace medical care. Instead, our testing is designed to provide information that can help you identify areas of interest and make more informed decisions about your everyday wellness.

The Science of Frequency

Frequency is a measurable property of many physical systems, and the relationship between frequency and biological systems is an active area of scientific research. However, not every concept associated with “energy” or “frequency” has the same level of scientific evidence behind it.

Some well-established examples demonstrate that frequency can be measured and can interact with physical or biological systems:

Brainwaves: Electrical activity in the brain can be measured in different frequency ranges, including alpha, beta, and gamma activity. These patterns are associated with different states of brain activity, although they should not be interpreted as simple one-to-one indicators of emotions or mental states.
Sound and Vibration: Sound consists of mechanical vibrations that can interact with matter. The field of cymatics demonstrates how certain sound frequencies can produce visible patterns in materials under controlled conditions.
Biological Signals: The human body generates measurable electrical and electromagnetic signals through processes such as neural activity, heart function, and cellular activity. These signals can be measured using established technologies such as EEG and ECG.

These examples demonstrate that frequency is a meaningful part of biology and physics. They do not, however, establish that every proposed bioresonance mechanism or energetic health claim is scientifically validated.

At 5Strands, we believe it is important to distinguish between what is measurable, what is being investigated, and what remains theoretical.

1977

Bioresonance therapy is developed by German innovators Franz Morell & Erich Rasche.

1980s

The therapy gains traction in Europe among alternative medicine practitioners.

1990s

Bioresonance spreads internationally as a non-invasive health support method.

2000s

Bioresonance technology advances with digital enhancements.

2017

5Strands adopts bioresonance to develop aﬀordable sensitivity and imbalance tests for people and pets in the USA.

Confusion To Clarity

5Strands focuses on the assessment step. Our technology evaluates frequency-based responses associated with a broad range of foods, environmental factors, and nutritional elements. The resulting report organizes these responses into categories and priority levels so you can determine which areas may be worth exploring further.

Your results are a snapshot. Not a diagnosis and not a permanent label. They are intended to give you another source of information to consider alongside your own experiences, lifestyle, and professional guidance. Because individual responses can change over time, your results should be viewed as part of an ongoing process of learning about yourself rather than as a definitive statement about what your body can or cannot tolerate.

The most meaningful part of the process happens after testing. You decide what changes to make, what to observe, and what information is useful to you. Our reports are designed to make that process easier by helping you prioritize the areas identified in your results.

Holistic Health

Personal Wellness

Proactive Care

Applied Resonance

Rather than claiming to diagnose a condition or identify the medical cause of a symptom, we provide information that can serve as a starting point for personal experimentation and discussion with qualified healthcare professionals when appropriate. For example, a person may use their results to prioritize certain foods or environmental factors for an elimination period and then observe how they feel over time. The purpose is to create a more structured way to explore everyday lifestyle factors rather than making a medical diagnosis.

5Strands is not testing an IgE allergy and should not be used to diagnose or rule out food allergies. The term non-IgE sensitivity is sometimes used broadly in wellness conversations to describe reactions that do not follow the classic IgE-mediated allergy pathway. These reactions can involve different mechanisms and should not automatically be considered equivalent to an allergy.

Testing

Habits

Joints

Stress

Sensitivities

Digestion

Awareness

LIfestyle

Give Us Your Hair!

5Strands uses hair as a convenient, non-invasive sample for its testing process. It is easy to collect at home, requires no needles or bodily fluids, and can be mailed directly to our laboratory without cold storage and remaining stable in transit. 5Strands does not extract, sequence, or analyze DNA from your hair sample. The sample is used as part of our frequency-based testing methodology.

Hair collection is practical for both people and pets and requires minimal disruption to daily life. As with any testing method, hair testing has limitations and is not a substitute for blood, urine, or other clinically validated testing when medically indicated. We use hair based on the requirements of our methodology and the convenience of at-home collection.

Why Hair?

Test Type

Hair Analysis

Blood Test

Saliva Test
Sample
Collection
Process
- Non-Invasive
- Painless
- Easy
- Invasive
- Painful
- Expensive
- Non-Invasive
- Painless
What It Detects
- Intolerances
- Imbalances
- Allergies
- Diseases
- Cholesterol Levels
- Intolerances
- Imbalances
- Hormonal Levels

Attitude Towards Change

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Case Study: Daisy

Photos Dated 8/30/22

Daisy is a 3-year-old, 15 lb. Mixed Breed that presented with coat shedding, paw licking, and occasional eye discharge that has persisted over the last 2 years. Daisy came from a hoarding situation and has suﬀered much trauma and is an extremely anxious dog. She always wears a dress to cover up her hair loss. Daisy has also experienced seasonal environmental discomfort between September and November. Previous options like injections were paused during this time period but has stopped injections for this study.

FEEDING: She was currently fed a diet consisting of Farmers Dog and home-cooked food. The ingredients listed below are 1 of 4 highlighted colors, showing Daisey’s level of intolerance from a 5Strands test done 8/30/22.

HOME COOKED INGREDIENTS:
Chicken, Sweet Potatoes

FARMERS DOG INGREDIENTS:
Pork, Sweet Potatoes , Green Beans, Cauliﬂower , Pork Liver , Tricalcium Phosphate, Salt. Salmon Oil, Potassium Chloride , Choline Bitartrate, Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Taurine , Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin Supplement , Selenium Yeast, Potassium Iodide, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Vitamin B12 Supplement, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Riboﬂavin Supplement (Vit B2), Vitamin D3 Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit B6), Folic Acid.

NEW VETERINARIAN FORMULATED DIET PROPOSED BY DR BLANKENSHIP: Pork, Salmon, White Potatoes, Collard Greens, Butternut Squash

All the above food items were listed as insigniﬁcant responses on Daisy’s 5Strands testing results. All ingredients are cooked. Diasey is fed twice per day.

RESULTS IN 3 WEEKS: A follow up call to Daisy’s owner revealed that Daisy has shown some improvement within the past few weeks even in spite of moving into a new home. Within three weeks of the diet change according to the 5Strands test results, Daisy’s coat shedding decreased and she licks her paws less frequently.

RESULTS IN 6 WEEKS: Daisy is continually making improvements. She is now wearing a harness instead of a dress. Her anxiety has reduced, and she has stopped licking herself constantly. She has continued with the prescribed diet and is doing well with it. Hair is starting to grow back.

5 MONTH POST STUDY FOLLOW UP: Over the winter months Daisy did extremely well so her diet was modiﬁed a bit as she was not itching. However, in the Spring with the start of the grass growing, she started to scratch again. She was placed back on her originally prescribed diet plan and the itching soon abated. Daisy has a new full coat now and is feeling great.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: Based on Daisy’s current conditions, we observed significant improvement in Daisy's daily comfort by adjusting her diet.

Photos Dated 10/20/22

Case Study: Sasha

Photos Dated 8/30/22

Sasha is a 1.5yr old, 50lb Belgian Malinois that presented with bare localized coat loss near the upper lip and occasional digestive discomfort. These symptoms have persisted over the last 2 months. Sasha has not seen a veterinarian for these issues. No current medications are being given. Client has been putting Aquaphor on the dry, bare areas.

FEEDING: She was currently fed a diet consisting of kibble-Carna4 and home-cooked food. The ingredients listed below are 1 of 4 highlighted colors, showing Sasha's level of intolerance from a 5Strands test done on 8/30/22.

HOME COOKED INGREDIENTS:
Pork, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Canned Salmon

CARNA 4 DUCK BLEND INGREDIENTS:
Duck, Pork Liver, Eggs, Sprouted Barley Seed, Herring, Fava Beans, Sweet Potatoes, Flaxseed, Sprouted Lentils, Sprouted Peas, Potato Starch, Apples, Carrots, Sea Salt, Kelp.

NEW VETERINARIAN-FORMULATED DIET PROPOSED BY DR. BLANKENSHIP:

Ground beef, white potatoes, spinach, zucchini, chicken eggs

All the above food items were listed as insignificant responses on Sasha's 5Strands testing results. All ingredients are cooked. Sasha is fed twice per day.

RESULTS IN 3 WEEKS: A follow up call to Sasha's owner revealed that Sasha showed improvement within 10 days of dietary changes. Her coat returned and skin irritation cleared on her face and neck. She gained 10lbs and had an overall healthier coat. Dr. Lori discharged Sasha from the study once her daily physical comfort was restored.

5 MONTH POST-STUDY FOLLOW-UP: Sasha's owner has continued to home-cook the last few months. When Sasha was retested on 3/03/23 she was still showing no intolerance to ground beef, white potatoes, and zucchini. Spinach was a level 3 and chicken egg yolk was a level 3. The owner removed these 2 items and replaced them with other non-reactive veggies from her results. To date, Sasha has not shown any returning hair loss or inflammation.

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS: Based on the above, we are considering this a significant improvement in Sasha's coat and digestive comfort following diet adjustments.

Photos Dated 10/20/22

Consumer Data Protection

With 5Strands, your personal information is handled with the utmost care and conﬁdentiality. Our privacy policy ensures that any data we collect from you is protected and used responsibly per standard industry privacy practices. We collect only the necessary information needed to provide our services and improve your experience with us. Once the processing facility has completed the testing, your hair sample is stored in a secure container for up to 60 days. Samples are safely disposed of after 60 days in accordance with standard facility practices.

Rest assured that we do not sell or share your personal data with third parties without your explicit consent. We implement robust security measures to prevent unauthorized access to your information. Transparency is key, and we are dedicated to keeping you informed about the data we collect and how it is used. Your trust means everything to us, and we strive to maintain the highest standards of privacy and data protection.

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