Treating Allergies with NAET & Acupuncture:
Fast, Permanent Allergy Relief
Jennifer Cohen, L.Ac.

Allergies are on the rise. The shift of our environment away from its natural state and towards industrialization is causing an increase in allergies, as the immune system is exposed to increasing numbers of allergic substances. Studies have shown increased prevalence of allergies primarily in developed countries, and mostly in urban environments, as opposed to rural communities. Today, people eat diverse and exotic foods, many containing artificial preservatives and additives; spend more time indoors, increasing contact with dust, synthetic materials, and household chemicals; are more likely to maintain pets indoors; and are exposed to more pollution. To top all of this off, many people are living with severe stress levels which cause significant imbalances in the proper function of the nervous system and immune system. It is the culmination of all of these factors that sets the stage for chronic illness and allergy symptoms.

What is an Allergy?
An allergy is an overreaction by the immune system to a foreign substance, which can enter the body through a variety of routes. It can be inhaled, like pollen or dander. It can be injected, like insect venom or penicillin, or merely touch the skin, like the latex in medical gloves. Or it can be ingested. According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, almost any food can trigger an allergy, although eight categories account for 90 percent of all reactions: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fin fish, shellfish, soy and wheat. These potentially reactive substances can provoke a variety of unpleasant symptoms in those who are allergic.

Am I Allergic?
Use the allergy analyzer chart to determine if you have a possible allergy to one or more of the six most common allergens—mold, latex, pets, foods, pollen, and dust mites.

• Runny nose, Sneezing, Coughing, Wheezing, Itching in Ears
• Foggy Thinking worse in Damp Areas
• Worse in the Spring & Summer
• Home Smells Stale, Musty
• Worse After Ingestion of Beer, Cheese, Vinegar, Soy Sauce
Possible Allergy: MOLD

• Runny Nose, Sneezing, Coughing, Wheezing, Watery Eyes
• Symptoms Linked with Fruit Consumption
• Hives, Itching, Redness, Rash
• Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal Cramps
• Asthma, Anaphylactic Shock
Possible Allergy: LATEX

• Runny Nose, Sneezing, Hoarseness, Watery Eyes, Wheezing
• Hives, Itchy Rash
• Eyes Red, Itchy, Swollen
• Ears Stuffed-up, Frequent Bronchitis
Possible Allergy: PETS

• Runny Nose, Sneezing, Frequent Ear Infections
• Hoarsness, Wheezing, Chest Tightness, Loss of Voice
• Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Flushing, Itching
• Nausea, Vomiting, Cramps, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain
• Anaphylactic Shock, Low Blood Pressure, Swelling of Lips or Tongue
Possible Allergy: FOOD

• Runny Nose, Sneezing, Coughing, Better Indoors
• Worse in Spring & Summer, Itchy Nose or Throat
• Watery Eyes, Conjunctivitis, Allergic Shiners (dark circles under eyes)
• Worse Mornings, Fatigue, Mental Dullness
Possible Allergy: POLLEN

• Persistent Runny Nose & Sneezing (not seasonal), Stuffy Nose or Ears
• Eczema
• Itchy or Watery Eyes
• Worse at Night & when Awakening, Improvement when Outside
Possible Allergy: DUST MITES

Acupuncture with NAET for Allergies
Sneezing in a field of freshly blooming wildflowers. Itchy, red, and watery eyes at the sight of your cat. Bloating, gas, and fatigue after eating certain foods. These are all common scenarios we have come to associate with the word “allergy”. It is now possible to leave behind these associations because acupuncture combined with NAET is revolutionizing the way allergies are diagnosed and treated. While acupuncture alone is effective in the treatment of allergies, the combination with NAET synergizes the treatment, yielding faster and superior results.

NAET stands for:
Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique
No need for avoidance
No more allergies
Natural
Non-invasive

This innovative approach both accurately diagnoses allergies and provides long-term clearance, effectively eliminating any need for further avoidance of an allergen. This is especially useful in cases where avoidance is not a viable option. NAET provides an easy and cost effective method of allergy testing, which is particularly beneficial to people with multiple allergies. Chances are you have an allergy and may not even know it.

NAET is a far superior method for the diagnosis and treatment of allergies. Today, in western medicine, skin-scratch testing is still considered “the gold standard” even though it has been found to be 85% accurate for environmental allergens and only 50% accurate for food allergens. Even after the diagnosis of the specific allergens is made, the typical treatment prescribed includes desensitization therapy (allergy shots) for months, if not years, combined with decongestants and antihistamines. Clinically, we have found that many patients who have undergone this treatment end up with no significant improvement, little improvement, or an overall worsening of their symptoms. We often find that our patients end up being allergic to an entirely different group of allergens. Allergy shots are then prescribed for the new substances and the cycle continues.

It is a sign of imbalance and dysfunction when the body begins to react negatively toward innocuous substances like pollen, eggs, or dust. NAET is very effective at neutralizing your body’s reaction toward innocuous substances by promoting balance within the nervous system and the immune system. NAET treats the true cause of allergies and is why this therapy is so effective at providing permanent relief. The stronger your body is, the less likely you will have allergy symptoms. NAET is a fast, gentle, and effective method for treating the underlying cause of allergies.

We are very excited to offer all of our patients 40% off for their initial acupuncture, facial rejuvenation or NAET appointment (Regular $150). If you would like to schedule a free 15 minute consultation or an appointment for acupuncture, facial rejuvenation or NAET with Jennifer Cohen, L.Ac., please Email or call our office at (650) 323-7345.