The ICV Cheat Sheet: Guide to Ileocecal Valve Testing

In 1967, Dr. George Goodheart suggested that dysfunction of the ileocecal valve (ICV) is the culprit behind many health conditions. Since that time, many doctors have been treating ICV dysfunction with tremendous results for the patient.

What is the ICV? It is a sphincter valve located at the end of your small intestines (the ilium) and the beginning of your large intestine (the cecum). The ICV stops digested food from going back into your small intestine. Stuck open or closed, or with inconsistent timing, the ICV can create a plethora of digestive woes, including diarrhea, constipation, and even irritable bowel syndrome.

The ICV Cheat Sheet: Guide to Ileocecal Valve Testing from Dr. Lowell Keppel is designed for practitioners who want to leverage the full power of the Keppel Method and Muscle Response Analysis (MRA). Part learning tool, part visual aid, this chart is a handy diagnostic resource for troubleshooting and correcting ICV issues.

With the insightful, convenient, and well-designed ICV Cheat Sheet, Dr. Keppel distills 26 years of hands-on knowledge into a practitioner resource that outlines a step-by-step course of action, nutritional supplementation, and issue identification. Rich in detail, easy to transport, and vital to a full understanding of the Keppel Method, this chart is an essential reference that both you and your patients will be glad you have.

The ICV Cheat Sheet gives practitioners an effective and efficient way to:

• Identify the anatomical location of the ileocecal valve (ICV) in the body
• Identify symptoms that occur with and are complicated by ICV malfunction
• Correct ICV malfunction with step-by-step instructions
• Pinpoint the recommended nutrition necessary to help the body correct these common issues

Checking the ICV for proper function is a top priority in Dr. Keppel’s Muscle Response Analysis. The ICV is a common troublemaker with a wide impact on a number of systems, so understanding it is vital. That’s where the ICV Cheat Sheet comes in.  It is a fantastic tool to have at your disposal.

About Dr. Lowell Keppel

As a seasoned chiropractor, Dr. Keppel has been honing his diagnostic tools for over 25 years. Following the wisdom of traditions that are too often forsaken by medical specialists, Dr. Keppel emphasizes physical observations, muscle testing, and hands-on protocols to get the most effective results for his patients.

Dr. Keppel is certified in Neuro-Emotional Technique, herbology, spinal rehabilitation, and ongoing nutritional education. He continually seeks out new seminars, books, and journals to deepen his knowledge and contribute to the effective treatment of his patients. His sound advice is rooted in the perspective of clinical experience and many years of practice.