What is Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET)?
Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique, also known as NAET, is a non-invasive solution to help resolve allergies and sensitivities of all types and intensities.
It was discovered by Dr. Devi S. Nambudripad—a trained medical doctor, chiropractor and acupuncturist—in 1983. She has trained over 18,000licensed medical practitioners in NAET procedures and NAET is now practiced worldwide.
The technique draws on our modern medical knowledge of allergies, combined with the understanding of our nervous/energy system as described in traditional oriental medicine, chiropractic, and kinesiological disciplines. By treating a sensitivity at the nervous/energy system level, that sensitivity will no longer trigger events in other systems such as the immune or digestive systems: by addressing the triggers upstream (the nervous/energy system), NAET can resolve a wide range of health concerns downstream (the digestive/immune/skin/etc. symptoms you experience).
What can be treated by NAET?
NAET is very effective in the treatment of our most common environmental allergies/sensitivities such as seasonal, grass, animal, dust, mold, fumes, etc., and in the treatment of a wide range of food allergies including milk, eggs, nuts, etc.
In some cases, such as milk (lactose) intolerance, seasonal allergies, or nut allergies, the patient is aware of the triggers and treatment involves desensitizing the components of that trigger.
In many cases, the patient is not aware that their symptoms are caused by an allergy or sensitivity. In this situation both lab tests and/or NAET testing can be used to determine underlying allergens or triggers. These are then treated in the same manner as we would for known sensitivities.
Health concerns which commonly fall into this category include:
Having practiced NAET since 2008, I’ve had first-hand experience of seeing the list of treatable health concerns continue to grow. I’ve also become much more open minded to the wide range of symptoms that can be allergy related. At the same time it is important to recognize that this technique, although extremely effective, is not a cure-all. The training (FAQs) that comes with being a naturopathic doctor is very helpful in determining what role allergies play, and what other causes may be impacting an individual patient’s health.
What does treatment involve?
One allergen is treated at a time. If your nervous system is balanced and strong you may need just a few treatments to desensitize an allergen. A person with mild to moderate allergies may take 10-20 office visits to desensitize 10-20 food and environmental allergens. The number of treatments is determined at the initial consultation.
Treatment itself is very gentle and non-invasive. Light pressure is applied to certain locations on the back, and an acustim device is used to gently vibrate specific acupuncture points – no needles are required.
Treatment is safe for infants and in pregnancy.
Where can I find more information?
Contact our office. See the NAET website for further information. All NAET practitioners in the website’s practitioner locator have been trained by Dr. Nambudripad.
Understanding Allergy Desensitization: Your FAQs
Living with allergies can be frustrating, and the prospect of finding lasting relief is exciting. We know you likely have questions about how our allergy desensitization treatment works, and we are committed to providing clear, straightforward answers. Below, we’ve addressed the most common inquiries regarding the science behind the therapy, what to expect during a session, and who makes an ideal candidate. Our goal is to give you the clarity you need to take the next step.
If your question is not answered here, we encourage you to contact our clinic for a more detailed discussion.
Dr. Devi Nambudripad began developing the NAET technique in 1983. She published the book titled “Say Goodbye to Illness: A Revolutionary Treatment for Allergies and Allergy-Related Conditions” in 1993 and has been training practitioners since this time.
NAET is very effective in treating common environmental allergies such as seasonal allergies, dust, animal dander, etc. It is also effective in treating common food-related allergies and sensitivities such as wheat, lactose, nuts, and eggs. Treatment is not limited to these most common triggers and can be used to treat virtually any food or environmental trigger.
Yes. As a licensed naturopathic Doctor as well as NAET practitioner Dr. Tom ND is always focused on determining the underlying cause(s) of a patient's health concerns. NAET is a very helpful tool to determine such underlying causes of illness. Some of the conditions that we commonly help patients with include headaches, rashes/eczema, digestive concerns, chronic fatigue,
Yes. One ongoing study through the NAET organization is the Global Autism Study. Please also see other published reports on Peanut Allergy Elimination and other Food Allergy Elimination.
The estimated number of NAET practitioners worldwide is 18,000-20,000. Dr. Nambudripad has trained approximately 18,000 individuals since she developed this technique in the early1980s.
Dr. Tom ND did his first training course with Dr. Nambudripad in March 2008. He has taken multiple advanced NAET courses and seminars since this initial training, and has used NAET as a core part of his clinical practice since 2008.
If your nervous system is balanced and strong you may need just a few treatments to desensitize an allergen. A person with mild to moderate allergies may take 10-20 office visits to desensitize multiple food and environmental allergens. We determine the expected number of treatment needed with the initial NAET assessment.
Please feel free to go directly to the official NAET website to learn more about it. You can also contact our clinic.
NAET is a non-invasive treatment, meaning it does not require needles or injections. It has an excellent safety record, and has been used by millions of patients worldwide. Practitioners are trained to use extensive safety measures when treating more severe allergies and thereby we have seen minimal adverse effects from NAET treatments.
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