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Food Allergies

Food allergies can make everyday eating stressful, forcing people to avoid certain foods to prevent reactions. While conventional medicine often focuses on symptom management, NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques) offers a holistic, natural approach to reducing food sensitivities. By retraining the body’s response to allergens through muscle testing and acupressure, NAET aims to restore balance and improve overall health. In this article, we’ll explore food allergies, common triggers, and how NAET might be the solution you’ve been searching for.

Understanding Food Allergies

Food allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies certain foods as harmful, triggering an allergic reaction. Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe anaphylaxis. Common reactions include:

  • Skin rashes, hives, or eczema
  • Digestive issues like bloating, diarrhea, or nausea
  • Respiratory problems such as wheezing or congestion

Traditional treatments for food allergies include antihistamines, epinephrine (for severe cases), and strict avoidance of trigger foods. However, avoidance doesn’t address the root cause of allergies—NAET claims to do just that.

How NAET Works to Reduce Food Allergies

NAET is an alternative therapy that uses muscle testing (applied kinesiology) to identify food allergies and desensitize the body to them. It combines principles from acupuncture, chiropractic techniques, and energy medicine to reprogram the body’s response to allergens.

NAET Treatment Process:

  1. Allergy Testing with Muscle Response Testing (MRT): The practitioner tests the body’s response to different food allergens by evaluating muscle strength when exposed to certain substances.
  2. Acupressure or Acupuncture Treatment: The patient holds the allergen while acupressure or acupuncture is applied to specific points to help the body “reset” its reaction.
  3. 24-Hour Avoidance Period: After treatment, the patient must avoid the allergen for 24 hours to allow the body to integrate the changes.
  4. Retesting and Follow-Ups: Some allergies require multiple treatments before full desensitization is achieved.

Unlike traditional allergy treatments, NAET aims to eliminate allergies rather than just manage symptoms.

Basic Nutrient Allergies (Treated First in NAET)

NAET believes that allergies to essential nutrients prevent the body from properly absorbing them. Treating these foundational allergens first helps restore balance and prepares the body to handle other food allergies.

Here are some of the most important nutrient allergies treated first in NAET:

  • Egg: A common allergen that may cause digestive issues, skin rashes, or respiratory reactions.
  • Calcium: Intolerance or deficiency can contribute to bone weakness, muscle cramps, and anxiety.
  • Vitamin C: Essential for immunity and healing, but some people react negatively to citrus or synthetic vitamin C.
  • Vitamin B Complex: Critical for energy and nerve function, but sensitivities can cause fatigue, anxiety, or digestive discomfort.
  • Sugar: Includes both processed and natural sugars like honey and fructose. Sugar intolerance can cause energy crashes and metabolic issues.
  • Iron: Some people experience fatigue, joint pain, or digestive discomfort when consuming iron-rich foods.
  • Salt: Sensitivity to sodium may lead to blood pressure imbalances and dehydration.
  • Grain Mix (Wheat, Rice, Corn, etc.): Many individuals react to gluten or lectins in grains, leading to digestive distress and inflammation.

NAET treats these nutrient allergies first because they play a crucial role in overall health. Once balanced, the body can better tolerate and process other food allergens.

Common Food Allergies and NAET Treatment

Once foundational nutrients are balanced, NAET practitioners move on to more common food allergies.

Some of the most common food allergies treated with NAET include:

  • Dairy (Milk, Cheese, Yogurt): Dairy intolerance can cause bloating, mucus buildup, and skin conditions like eczema.
  • Peanuts, Nuts, and Seeds: Peanut allergies can be life-threatening, while other nuts and seeds can trigger digestive or respiratory symptoms.
  • Shellfish and Seafood: Shrimp, crab, and lobster are common triggers for severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
  • Soy and Soy Products: Found in many processed foods, soy allergies may cause hormonal imbalances and digestive issues.
  • Gluten (Wheat, Barley, Rye): Gluten intolerance can lead to celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, causing bloating, brain fog, and fatigue.

NAET treats each allergy individually, ensuring that the body fully integrates the changes before moving on to the next allergen.

The Benefits of NAET for Food Allergies

NAET therapy has gained popularity as a holistic approach to allergy relief. Here are some of the key benefits:

  • Non-Invasive & Drug-Free: No medications or injections are required.
  • Addresses Root Causes: NAET aims to eliminate allergies rather than just suppress symptoms.
  • May Improve Digestion & Nutrient Absorption: Balancing foundational nutrients can lead to better digestion and overall health.
  • Suitable for All Ages: From children to adults, NAET can be customized for anyone.

While NAET has shown success in many patients, it’s important to note that it’s considered an alternative treatment, and scientific studies on its effectiveness are still limited.