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JOSEPH H. NAVACH -
BASIC SCIENCE PIONEER RESEARCHER
OF AURICULAR MEDICINE
Joseph H. Navach, MD (September 13, 1939 - November 13, 1994) was a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and practiced orthopedic surgery in Van Nuys, California. From Mc Gill University he received both Dr. of Medicine and Master of Surgery degrees, followed by training in General Surgery at the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center and at the Brown University Rhode Island Medical Center. His general medical skills were refined during a three year practice of Emergency Medicine. Active duty as a military surgeon for three years was then followed by private practice. During the last eighteen years of his life, he devoted the majority of his time to basic science and clinical research on the VAS.
Dr. Navach was one of the first to set basic science precedent at the GLEM. He reported the identification and isolation of special compounds produced in the central nervous system which are subsequently distributed to acupuncture points. The compounds have the capacity to oscillate, receive information by induction and thereby facilitate transfer of such to the autonomic nervous system. He hypothesized that the same biochemistry and biophysics contribute to intercellular communication and healing in conjunction with assistance from messenger RNA. He also established a way to use HLA phenotypes A through D in conjunction with a CBC, arthritis and chemistry panels to predict which foods, based on an individual's genetics, should be avoided because they may inhibit the healing process.
Navach also reported on a pilot project recording of the VAS using infrared reflection and three types of ultrasound: continuous wave form, Doppler and set angle reflection. This technology with a computer system could objectively select for a particular illness which medication and strength of medication would be optimal at any particular point in time.
Clinically, Navach discovered auricular phases IV through X that highlight acupuncture points directly associated with the central nervous system. While treating such points he would simultaneously utilize the manual VAS to determine which amino acids and other supplements must be utilized to facilitate dormant biochemistry activated by treating in those phases.
The aforementioned research became the basis for his development of electromagnetic prototypes to facilitate bone healing and develop optimal physical, emotional and intellectual capacities of paraplegics plus wheelchair and world class athletes. One special seat is that decreases decubitae by 50% now commercially available.
Dr. Navach is survived by his wife, Beverly Navach, MD, his four children and three grandchildren. Dr. Beverly Navach is seeking ways to replicate and complete her husband's research and unfinished papers and is available to speak with anyone interested in exploring such possibilities.
John M. Ackerman, MD
2417 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, California 93105, USA