NATURAL PRACTICE

ALLERGIES & SENSITIVITIES

Treatment by a Member of the British Institute for Allergy and Environmental Therapy
Homoeopathic desensitisation remedies are available to clients only

Does allergy testing work?
Are homoeopathic desensitisation remedies effective?

Allergy versus food sensitivity or intolerance.
Could your problem be linked to an allergy or sensitivity?
Methods of testing

Allergy testing
Allergy testing was itself tested by the magazine "Proof".
They looked at elimination diets, different types of blood tests and muscle testing (kinesiology). The best results were obtained with the elimination diet and the next best were obtained with kinesiology.

From personal experience I have found that elimination diets can be very useful for finding sensitivities. However, it is unpleasant cutting out foods from the diet unnecessarily. Muscle testing can be an extremely effective guide for most people and pulse diagnosis can also be very useful in some cases. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages and the method most suited to each individual will be employed.

The ultimate aim must be to be able to eat as varied a diet as possible by treating any food reactions.

Are homoeopathic desensitisation remedies effective?
Homoeopathic doses of food sensitivities, or allergens such as pollens or metal etc, can be used for desensitisation purposes. These remedies are only available through The British Institute for Allergy and Environmental Therapy.

The remedies were tested at the Glasgow Homoeopathic Hospital for hay fever and achieved a success rate of 87%.

Allergy versus food sensitivity or intolerance
Usually the term "allergy" refers to reactions by the immune system which are severe and sudden, for example hay fever, or nut allergies. These allergens provoke an IgE antibody response.

Less serious problems are usually referred to as intolerances or sensitivities. The reaction to such allergens can depend on the quantity consumed and the frequency. Some of these may be IgG antibody reactions.

Problems which may be linked to allergies or sensitivites
Digestive problems: such as coeliac disease, ulcers, irritable bowel, inflammatory bowel, constipation or diarrhoea
Immune problems: such as chronic infections
Mental/Emotional: anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, poor concentration, insomnia, irritability
Musculoskeletal: joint pains
Respiratory: asthma, sinusitis
Skin: acne, eczema, hives, itching
Some other conditions which may be related to food intolerances:
Fluid retention
Fatigue
Headaches
Itchy nose or throat
Weight problems
Ear aches
Compulsive eating
Chronic cough

Testing methods
Muscle testing which involves testing the strength of a muscle against an allergen.
Pulse diagnosis You can be taught how to monitor your pulse to find reactions to foods or dust mite.
Elimination diet which eliminates common allergens from the diet for a time before reintroducing foods.