Allergy Treatment
What are Allergies?
Allergies are an exaggerated adverse reaction of the immune system to a substance or situation that would not normally cause a reaction in most individuals. It is estimated that 15-30% of the population is affected by allergies and genetics plays a significant role. Traditionally, allergy is considered a imbalance of the immune system. The immune system perceives a particular substance (mold, pollen, chemical, food, etc) as a threat and responds accordingly. An allergic reaction occurs when the immune system detects an allergen and produces antibodies which trigger the release of histamine, causing the allergic symptom.
NIHA Integrative, Holistic Approach to Allergy Testing & Treatment
At NIHA we understand allergies to be a condition which affects both the immune system and the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system, ANS, goes into a state of "fight or flight" in the presence of substances it perceives as harmful. This creates a hypersensitivity that can cause a variety of symptoms and complicate the healing process. When we think of allergies we generally think only of sneezes, hives, or watery eyes. In fact, allergies may cause a vast range of symptoms from fatigue and depression to constipation, joint pain, and headaches. Allergies can affect every major body system.
The unique comprehensive allergy testing and treatment strategy at NIHA addresses both the immune response and the autonomic nervous system response to the allergen. During the testing phase we use a needle free biofeedback tool, Electrodermal screening, to scan the major body systems, identify allergens and establish the formulation for allergy serums. Allergy serums customized for you are the treatment for allergies. The serums cause the immune system to build up blocking antibodies that turn off the allergic response, and can even eliminate the allergy, given an appropriate length of treatment.
Needle Free Allergy Testing
The initial office visit at NIHA for allergy is a detailed history, physical and Electrodermal screening of the major systems of the body. Complete screening for molds, pollen, inhalants (dust, smuts, animal dander), phenol, glycerin, and TOE is given. If indicated, testing and treatment for chemicals, hormones, and foods will be administered. Electrodermal screening is a painless, non-invasive, needle free approach to identify the allergens. After this 3 hour visit, a clear picture of your health status and disturbances in your body which may contribute to allergy will emerge.
I. Allergy Treatment Customized for You
Once the allergens have been identified, a treatment strategy will be developed based on serums. Electrodermal screening will also be used to formulate the correct dilution of your serum. Customized serums are delivered in the form of shots or oral drops and address the immunological component of allergies. On subsequent visits the patient will build up to the correct dosage of serums and their progress will be monitored. On average, patients report relief from allergy symptoms within 6-12 weeks of starting treatment. Once patients are safely tolerating the serum treatment they are allowed to self-administer at home, saving time, travel, and money.
Listen to an Allergy Patient Testimonial:
Allergy Treatment Video
At NIHA we believe that it is important to look at the whole body when dealing with chronic health issues such as allergy. There may be an underlying root cause of dysfunction contributing to allergies. The integrative, holistic approach to allergy treatment described above is enough in many cases, but sometimes there may be an underlying disturbance contributing to the body's tendency to overreact. We seek to also identify these root causes of allergy by looking further at possible sources of toxicity, and assessing functional disturbances of the body systems and structure.The following may be assessed and included in your treatment strategy:
Eliminating Sources of Toxicity
- Diet
- Personal Care Products
- Work and Home Environment
- Dental Issues (root canals, infection, mercury)
- Molds, chemicals, toxins, and water
- Heavy Metals
- Noxious energies (electromagnetic frequencies)
- Bowel
Assessing Functional Disturbances
- Gastrointestinal
- Metabolic
- Nutritional (nutrient assimilation, vitamin/mineral, electrolytes, fats, proteins, water,chronic infection)
- Dys-oxygenosis
Assessing Functional Disturbances
- Osteopathic
- TMJ
Other methods of treatment that may be incorporated to desensitize and calm the body's response to allergens:
- Allergy Elimination Therapy, AET
- Photron Light Machine
- Applied Psycho-Neurobiology, APN
The main focus of treating the autonomic nervous system hypersensitivity is to retrain and calm this part of your nervous system. We have a variety of techniques to desensitize the body and prevent your nervous system from overreacting. We discover your allergies through biofeedback, and your body guides us to the most effective desensitization therapy for you.
II. Education
NIHA will educate and empower you to take charge of your health. NIHA may suggest lifestyle and dietary changes and help you understand the cause and effect of allergies. If you struggle with mold allergy, we will make it possible for you to evaluate your home or work environment for contributing factors. If food allergy is your challenge, we will teach you about dietary patterns that cause allergies and how to make helpful changes. We provide on-going health education lectures on diet and many other topics.
III. Nutrition
The right, nutrient rich diet for you will be important in your treatment. Particularly with food allergies we will teach you how to rotate foods and make changes to your diet. We will give you lists of good foods to eat and tell you where these foods can be purchased, and lists of foods to avoid. We will educate you about good fats, bad fats, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and enzymes and can provide many pharmaceutical grade supplements to support your body while you regain a healthy balance.
IV. Detoxification
Detoxification may be suggested as part of your allergy treatment if toxicity is found. Detoxification and rehabilitation of the bowel is essential to all healing as it restores balance in the gastrointestinal system. The presence of heavy metals, chronic infections, chemicals, or dental disturbances must be addressed as a possible root cause of an allergic reaction. NIHA has a complete program for detoxification and an on-site Rejuvenation & Detoxification Center offering many state-of-the-art therapies.
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AET
EAV Electrodermal Screening for allergies
Heavy Metal Detoxification
Rejuvenation & Detoxification
