Bon Apetit!

For years, different members of my family have been struggling with food allergies that have gotten worse over time.  I’m supposed to avoid dairy (though I cheat all the time), but my reactions are no worse than a stuffy, runny nose that can cause a sore throat if I overdo it.  Their symptoms were far more severe (especially my mom and littlest brother), and dairy was just the first taboo item.  Wheat (gluten), and eggs were the other big culprits, as were peanuts, almonds, garlic, etc.  My mom is a great cook, and it was very hard to give up so many foods they loved. Their diet was very restrictive and required a lot of planning ahead whenever away from home. 

But for the past several months, they’ve been undergoing NAET treatments, and it appears to be working.  Basically, they expose you to your allergen, while using acupuncture to short-circuit the electrical impulses that cause your body’s immune system to trigger an allergic reaction.  After awhile, your body is retrained not to react at all.  For the first time in years, my family has been able to eat with no restrictions, and no adverse reactions.  They’re able to enjoy normal things like ice cream and pizza again.  It’s a huge load off their shoulders.  I’m thinking of trying it to eliminate my dairy sensitivity.  It would be so nice to be able to enjoy a bowl full of real ice cream (not soy) without worrying about waking up with a sore throat and runny nose the next morning.