My husband's accupuncturist tested him for food allergies using apiece of metal attached to a machine and vials of possible allergens. Is this just total b.s. or is it real....he seems to be allergic to only the things that he loves.....but no allergic reactions that are outwardly identifiable (runny nose, choking etc.etc.)
2006-06-16 12:39:10 · 5 answers · asked by lulubelle 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Sounds odd to me that an accupuncturist would do this type of testing- I have never heard of this before. I would have him see his regular doctor to get this done, or his doctor can refer him to an allergist.
2006-06-16 12:44:53 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Annie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person will react to the allergy tests, but that does NOT mean that the allergy is "expressed" in the person. That means that he may not be actually "symptomatic" to the allergens. For example, in the Ohio River valley, there are a zillion things in the heavy humid air over the river that contain spores and other things that cause people to sneeze or react. So if you live near the river, you WILL show a sensitivity to the spores.....everyone does. The doctor will want to put your husband on a treatment plan. Don't do it.
2006-06-16 19:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by Maldives 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's real. The acupuncturist was testing for energy fluctuations concerning the immune response stress level. Try doing a personal test called "The Lean Test". This is a way he can tell without having to go to someone. Pretend he is a pendulum. In his mind, designate forward lean as "yes", and backward lean as "no". Hold the product in front of him at the middle of his chest. This is where his Thymus is. This is the energetic point for the immune system. If his body registers the product as a "stress", his body will lean in a certain way. He needs to ask "does this product bother me?", and see which way his body leans. He can reverse the question, and ask "is this product good for me?". His body will tell him by leaning either forward or backward accordingly. Try it, it is uncanny.
2006-06-23 13:48:17 · answer #3 · answered by Concerned about Health 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can estimate some allergies by the machine approach but the best method is the good old fashioned needle tests done by an allergist.
2006-06-16 19:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its for real, its called a skin test. It works, trust me!
2006-06-16 19:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋