Relief of Allergies
through Natural Approaches

By Linda Hegstrand, M.D.

Allergies, the most common ailment in our country today, affect an estimated 90 million people. An allergy is a state of hypersensitivity to certain substances such as pollens, foods, pesticides, animals, etc. Substances that cause an allergy in our body are called ‘allergens.’ The resulting symptoms are called ‘allergic reactions.’ The symptoms we commonly think of as allergic reactions are a runny nose, sneezing, hives or itchy, red eyes. In severe cases, an allergic reaction can be an asthma attack, anaphylaxis, or a bout of gas, including cramping and diarrhea. There are other very significant types of allergic reactions sometimes referred to as ‘hidden.’ An allergen can be anything, and the resulting health problem can be any symptom or illness. Examples include headaches, fatigue, aches and pains, depression, severe brain fog, irregular heartbeats, etc. For this reason, allergy removal is recommended for anyone who has a health challenge.

The Allergy Removal system I would like to share here uses Dr. Sherri Tenpenny’s protocol. Dr. Tenpenny, D.O., is founder and medical director of the OsteoMed II Clinic in Ohio. Her method combines Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique, Cutler’s BioSet, and Jaffe’s JMT with her own unique modifications. OsteoMed II is one of the best known and most successful allergy elimination clinics in the U.S.

How Can I Eliminate My Allergies?

The allergy removal treatment combines medical sciences that most effectively evaluate and treat the energetic systems in the body: kinesiology, homeopathy and acupuncture/acupressure. Kinesiology testing is used to determine which allergen(s) you are sensitive to. To obtain the best results, it is essential to eliminate the allergic response to allergens in a specific order. All allergy patients must first complete three Foundational Treatments: 1. blood/organs, 2. phenolics, and 3. food groups – fats, proteins, and carbohydrates before beginning treatment for specific allergens. When the specific order is followed, fewer total treatments are necessary. In addition, after the first 3 Foundational Treatments, several allergens can be neutralized at one time.

What Does the Treatment Involve?

Kinesiology (muscle testing) is used to determine the allergen and to identify the organ or meridian system involved. While you are in contact with the allergen, a series of acupuncture points along the spine are activated to open energy channels connected to the central nervous system. Before the treatment is completed, a series of special acupuncture points on the arms and legs are “activated” to open all the meridians flowing through the body. You will be asked to rest quietly on the treatment table holding the allergen for 15 minutes as part of the treatment. Following the first few hours after treatment, patients sometimes feel sleepy, fatigued or nauseated. This is part of the healing process initiated by the allergy removal technique (ART). After an allergy removal treatment, patients are asked to maintain a strict avoidance of that allergen for 3 hours. In addition, they must avoid all food and beverages for 3 hours post treatment. ART is relatively simple to perform and essentially painless. Nonetheless, it is extremely powerful and effective. Changes are initiated that will affect your entire physiology. There may be side effects which are generally short-lived that include headaches, sweating, nausea, emotional release, etc. If any of these side effects persist for more than 48 hours after the treatment, patients contact the physician for further instructions.

How Long Will the Treatment Last?

Historically, it is reported that nearly 85 percent of allergic patients who receive treatments are entirely relieved of all allergy-related problems. These are better odds than any other treatment available in medicine! OsteoMed II’s own patient survey data indicates that 100% of ART patients found significant to moderate health improvements. After the completion of the allergy elimination program, it is recommended that an annual visit be scheduled for an “allergy check-up”. This will ensure that all allergens are still neutralized and no others have developed. Following ART, give yourself enough time to get well. Allow your body time to adapt to these treatments. In addition to the ART, we recommend that your Metabolic Balance Indicators be evaluated (see HJG article March/April 2004 and/or visit www.CompleteWellnessCenter.net). Nutrition provides the framework /foundation for long lasting effective allergy removal and optimizing wellness. While you are undergoing ART, natural effect remedies for treating allergy symptoms are utilized.

Dr. Linda Hegstrand M.D, Ph.D. is a board certified and licensed physician who believes we can manage our health assets naturally. She serves as Medical Director for The Complete Wellness Center in Grand Rapids where ART is available. For personal consultations contact (616) 464-0470 or (616) 443-3571 or e-mail her at DrLindaMD@comcast.net.