Allergy Issues

[Ed from PA]

Hi All,

I have serious problems with environmental allergies, including molds (big), grasses, trees, animals, etc. I've done all that the allergist has said to do including wooden floors, mattress covers, air filters, etc. I'm also on allergy shots.

The problems is that I'm reacting to the allergy shots. What it boils down to (according to the allergist) is that I've got so many allergens in my system that as soon as they add more (through the shot), it overloads my system. The solution according to the medical establishment is to increase the load on my system little by little (through the shots) so that my body can get use to them.

I think it would be better to reduce the number of allergens in my body now. Obviously if my body is on overload, it's got more than it can handle. This sounds logical to me, but I can't find any information on how to do this, besides what I've already done (see above).

Does anyone have any suggestions or thoughts? I'd greatly appreciate it and so would my sinuses.

Thanks & Godspeed,
Ed

[carenkh]

I haven't used it for allergies, but several friends have had lots of success clearing their allergies with TAT. They've had the experience of having to closely watch *everything* their child ate, where they were outside, no pets, etc. to having no allergies at all.

I've heard TAT (Tapas Acupressure Technique) described as CTL-ALT-DEL for yourself!

I have used TAT to clear old issues, and can personally vouch for its effectiveness for that.

peace -

[groove88]

have you looked into leaky gut syndrome? its a big cause of a lot of allergies.. worth checking out. I have been taking a lot of glutamine to heal my gut and my heyfever seems to of dropped ten fold, could be the season coming to an end tho so not sure :S

[Ilya]

Hi Ed,
I have an idea for you, but I have to make a disclaimer at the end of this post.
I got it from your description that your allergies are acquired - you got them during your lifetime.
Getting rid of these allergies is one of the niches where NLP might work very efficiently. I'm pretty sure that NLP practitioners - after basic training are taught this technique. You can research (read Google) it more with keywords "NLP allergies". I've done it myself, I've seen others do it. It might help to stop to prevent future reaction to the the stuff you are reacting now.
It is a short process and the results may be spectacular. In the long run the symtoms may re-appear, so the follow up may be needed. But as you describe it, even a short break might be useful, at least to be able to get allergy shots.

Now, the disclaimer. This is one of the cases when NLP does something "impossible". Conventional science is not completely happy with the case when you do something in your mind and stop getting allergic reaction.
It may just be a placebo effect at work. On the other hand, if it works, it works.
Also, the success, may heavily depend on the skill of the operator. Amazing as it is, since it is you who is supposed to do all the work. So look for a certified NLP practicioner. Get a copy of NLP allergy technique from the net, familiarize yourself with it and check the NLP practitioner if he knows what he is talking about. I don't think that there might be serious consequences if the technique is badly performed, but paying money for nothing is not very nice in any case.
You may ask your allergist what he thinks about you trying psychotherapy to deal with your problem. You don't have to mention NLP. Ask for any dangers. Most likely the allergist will say, that psychotherapy will not work in this case. He may even laugh at the suggestion. It is to be expected.

Hope, it will work out and you get better. Good luck to you.

[Matthew Shea]

Ed, the main thing about your post that strikes me is that you've done everything the doctors have told you to reduce your allergen exposure, but you're still having problems!? If you've truly been reducing your allergen exposure, your symptoms should be improving. If they're not, I'd say you're barking up the wrong tree.

I'd suggest there may be something else you're allergic to. You might try dietary changes, one-by-one, to try and isolate a problem, if that's truly where the problem lies. Wheat allergies are common, as are peanut and tree nut allergies. Some can't handle lactose from dairy foods. The list goes on and on, but you might start with the most common allergens and eliminate them from your diet one at a time for a couple weeks each and see if there's a difference.