Holistic Approaches to Food Allergies:

Identifying and Managing Triggers

Food allergies are becoming increasingly common, affecting millions of people worldwide. For those who suffer from them, managing food allergies can feel like walking through a minefield—any wrong step can lead to discomfort, inflammation, or even life-threatening reactions. While conventional treatments often involve medication to manage symptoms, holistic approaches focus on identifying root causes, strengthening the immune system, and balancing the body’s natural response to allergens.

What Are Food Allergies?

Food allergies occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies a harmless food protein as a threat. This triggers a range of symptoms, from mild itching and rashes to severe reactions like anaphylaxis. Common allergens include dairy, nuts, soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish, but any food can potentially cause a reaction.

The Holistic Approach: Going Beyond Symptom Management

Traditional medicine tends to focus on controlling the symptoms of food allergies through antihistamines, corticosteroids, and in severe cases, epinephrine (epi-pen) for anaphylaxis. While these treatments are often necessary, they don't address the root causes. Our holistic allergists aim to find deeper solutions by understanding the body’s imbalance and focusing on the immune system's response to allergens.

Our holistic treatments often involve non-invasive testing, temporary dietary changes, natural supplements, and lifestyle adjustments to balance the body and reduce sensitivities over time. 

Non-Invasive Testing Methods:

One of the first steps in holistic allergy management is identifying the exact foods or substances causing the allergic reaction. While conventional tests like skin prick tests and blood tests (IgE) are helpful, holistic practitioners may also use non-invasive methods such as:

- Applied Kinesiology (Muscle Testing): Our holistic practitioners use muscle testing/NAET to assess how the body reacts to certain foods. This technique aims to identify energy imbalances related to allergies.

- Food Sensitivity Blood Tests (IgG/IgA): These tests help detect delayed allergic reactions, which might not show up immediately after consuming a certain food. Delayed reactions can cause chronic inflammation, bloating, and digestive discomfort.  These tests can test many allergens at one time to help with holistic treatment plan. This is geered towards our more severely reactive patients. Blood testing is not mandatory at our clinic.

- Elimination Diets: This involves removing tested and suspected allergens from your diet for a brief period and then slowly reintroducing them after they have been properly treated by us with the NAET technique.

-Gut Health: The Key to Reducing Allergies

The progression of research results, points to the relationship between gut health and immune response. The gut contains about 70% of the body’s immune system, and when the gut is compromised (through poor diet, antibiotics, or chronic stress), it can lead to heightened allergic responses. We will often recommend various supplements, probiotics, healthy diets/ lifestyle changes to get your gut health on the road to recovery!

-Organic Foods: Switching to organic foods can reduce exposure to pesticides, which are often inflammatory to the body and can worsen allergic reactions.

-Clean Living Environment: Use natural cleaning products, avoid synthetic fragrances, and ensure good air quality at home to reduce your overall toxic load.

*At Points 2 Wellness our unique holistic approach to managing food allergies focuses on identifying triggers/ and root cause, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance in the body. By combining non-invasive testing methods, improving gut health, balancing the immune system, and detoxifying your environment, you can eliminate your allergic reactions over time.

If you suspect you have food allergies, it’s essential to consult us at 954-389-5507 with a qualified holistic allergist who can create a personalized plan tailored to your body’s needs. Through patience and a multifaceted approach, it’s possible to eliminate food allergies and lead a healthier, more balanced life.

Points 2 Wellness

1625 N. Commerce Pkwy

Suite 305

Weston, FL 33326

954-389-5507