Alternative Therapy Treatments for Allergies

Alternative Therapy Treatments for Allergies

We have tried to explain what some of the alternative therapies are for allergies but please note we cannot comment on their effectiveness or advise on their appropriateness.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment that involves inserting tiny needles into specific areas of the body to relief pain and for therapeutic purposes

To find a local Acupuncturist you could try the Therapy World website: 

http://www.therapy-world.co.uk/acupun.htm#acup

Ayurvedic Medicine

This ancient Indian healing medicine is based around the idea that allergies can be a result of a low immunity and high levels of toxicity caused by a poor diet and or lifestyle.  Symptoms are treated using special herbs and are sometimes released into the body through massage.

For more information visit the Complementary Healthcare Information Service (CHISUK): 

http://www.chisuk.org.uk/bodymind/whatis/ayurveda.php

 or visit Ayurvedic-Medicines.com 

http://www.ayurvedic-medicines.com/

Emotional Freedom Technique

EFT is a form of acupressure which is sometimes used to treat allergies.  EFT specialists view allergies as being exacerbated by stress and anxiety and believe that using pressure pints can help relieve stress and so ease the illness.

For more information visit the EMO Free site:  

http://www.emofree.com/

Enzyme Potentiated Desensitization EPD

This treatment is sometimes used for food allergies and hayfever and involves desensitization.  The practitioner mixes the ‘allergen’ with something called ‘beta-glucuronidase’ which is an enzyme found in the body. It is then applied to the skin, via injection, in very low doses.

For more information or to find a practioner you could visit the British Society for Ecological Medicine website: 

http://www.ecomed.org.uk/practitioners

Homeopathy

Homeopathy is based around an idea called ‘like with like’ or the way of similars. It means that they use substances that produce symptoms similar to the symptoms of the illness in order to cure it. They use an individualized technique and use very minute doses of subsidences from the natural world. They often look at treating the whole person rather than just the disease.

To find a local Homeopath in your area visit The Society of Homeopaths website:

http://www.homeopathy-soh.org/about-homeopathy/find-a-homeopath.aspx

Herbal Medicine

Some plants are considered to have therapeutic properties and it is these plants that are used in herbal medicine. Some are advocated for the use in allergies, eczema and asthma.

To find a local herbalist you could visit the The National Institute of Medical Herbalist (NIMH) website: 

http://www.nimh.org.uk/find_herbalist

Ionization / Air Ionizers

Some people use Ionizing machines which work by emitting negative electric charges into the air, which then apparently causes airborne allergens to fall to the ground.  There have been claims that these machines can help people suffering from asthma and hay fever.

If you want to have a look at some of the machines then try this link to Amazon: 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dkitchen&field-keywords=ionizer&x=0&y=0

Nampudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET)

NAET consists of a combination of methods of diagnosing and treating allergies, such as kinesiology, Vega testing and acupuncture.  The idea behind NAET is that allergies are due to a form of energy blockage within the body.  NAET treatments claims to reprogram the brain and body energy flow to resolve allergies and other diseases. Patients may need quite a few sessions with a therapist.

For more information about the NAET technique you could visit their website:

 www.naet.com

Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional therapy doesn’t necessarily cure an allergy but works to give the patient the correct diet and supplements and may include guiding patients on what foods to avoid.

For further information visit the BANT (British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy) website: 

http://www.bant.org.uk/

 Complimentary Therapy Allergy Tests:

The Vega test / Electrodermal Testing

This method claims to diagnose food intolerances by measuring changes in a patients ‘electromagnetic field’, using a galvanometer or a computer.  The apparatus involves connecting the patient and a metallic honeycomb, containing the test allergens, in a circuit to measure bioenergetic activity.

 For more information visit the Which site: 

http://www.which.co.uk/advice/the-truth-about-allergy-tests/vega-testing/index.jsp

Kinesiology 

The idea behind Kinesiology is that a practitioner can test your bodies reaction to certain foods by testing the bodies resistance when in close proximity or touching the food extract. It is assumed that when the practioner applies pressure to your arms or legs, a low resistance suggests the food has interfered with the body.

For more information visit the Which site:

http://www.which.co.uk/advice/the-truth-about-allergy-tests/kinesiology/index.jsp 

Hair Analysis

Hair Analysis involves looking at the energy pattern of the hair to ascertain the energy state of the body. Companies using these techniques claim they can use this to diagnose intolerances.

The tests apparently detect toxic levels of heavy metals or low levels of other things such as selenium, that can indicate allergy or intolerance.

For more information visit the Which site: 

http://www.which.co.uk/advice/the-truth-about-allergy-tests/hair-analysis/index.jsp

The Leucocytotoxic Test / Nutron Test / ALCAT

This technique involves mixing a patients white blood cells with the allergen and then detecting any cell damage.

For further information visit the ALCAT Worldwide website:

http://www.alcat.com/

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