Nourishing Roots Community Acupuncture
Maria Morris LAc 208-721-7240 220 South 2nd Ave #101 Ketchum ID
What Is NAET?
NAET is an acronym for Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique. It is a natural, non-invasive, and drug-free holistic treatment.
Dr. Devi Nambudripad of California developed this technique based on principles from the fields of allopathic (Western medical knowledge), chiropractic, acupuncture, kinesiology, and nutrition.
Who Is Dr. Devi Nambudripad?
Dr. Devi, who holds degrees in several health fields, was born with a number of serious allergies and many health problems. She began studying the healing arts as part of her own life-long quest to help herself and other sick people. Today she is a chiropractor, an acupuncturist, a medical doctor, and a nurse.
Her discovery of how to treat and eliminate allergies has not only brought her back to health, but it has also helped thousands upon thousands of patients who are now allergy-free. Her workshops and symposiums have trained over 14,000 medical professionals in NAET, and today there are practitioners in every state and many foreign countries.
How Does NAET Work?
The short explanation....
In some ways the body works much like a computer. It is programmed to respond in certain ways. NAET treatments reprogram the nervous system so that the immune system stops attacking food, irritants, chemicals, or anything else a person is allergic to. Once the body accepts reprogramming, it heals itself.
The long explanation...
Everything on earth has an electromagnetic field, including foods, pollens, hormones, neurotransmitters, in fact anything you can think of.
NAET practitioners work with vials that are imprinted with the electromagnetic field of various substances. When you hold a vial your body will "read" or register exactly what that item is, and your body will also know whether you are compatible with it or not compatible.
Non-compatible means you are sensitive or allergic to the item. Several negative things happen when you have an allergic reaction. You can have a rash, or mucous, or an asthmatic attack. If you are allergic to a food, your body will have trouble digesting and absorbing the nutrients fully from that allergic food. You can also be sensitive or allergic to vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, hormones, or neurotransmitters. In fact Dr. Devi has said you can be allergic to "anything under the sun, including the sun".
Many of our patients thus have complaints of fatigue, brain fog, and "just not feeling well". This is a result of malabsorption of necessary nutrients that they have unknown sensitivities to. When we treat the allergy the body can then begin to absorb and utilize these necessary nutrients, improving overall health.
We use Muscle Testing based on the work of Dr. George Goodheart who developed Applied Kinesiology in the 1960's. Since then, Applied Kinesiology or Muscle Testing has been well accepted and used extensively used in the chiropractic and alternative health field. We can diagnose your sensitivities and allergies using this very effective technique.
Traditional Acupuncture theory for 3000 years has said that your life force or Chi flows through energy pathways they have identified and called "meridians". When you have a blockage of the meridian pathway you will have a symptom or illness. Allergies will cause major blockages of meridian energy.
The originators of Chiropractic taught that chemicals and allergies could cause disruption of correct nerve transmission.
Dr. Devi realized that holding the allergen vial was starting that process of meridian and nerve disruption. She theorized that if she opened and balanced the meridian flow, and worked with the spinal nerves including stimulation of the sympathetics in the thoracic spine (while holding the item or vial), that the body would re-program to accept the allergy. This proved to work, and the breakthrough treatment worked with any class of allergen, whether food or pollen or chemical.
The human body including the nervous system is always processing the environment for survival. The nervous system is constantly classifying items one comes in contact with as "safe" or "not safe". The "not safe" category should include viruses and bacteria and not much else. Allergies are a example of the body mistakenly labeling something as "not safe". NAET reprograms the body to more correctly put the item in the "safe" category, thus clearing the allergy.
Reprogramming has the advantage of being a fast therapy- it is far easier and quicker to reprogram than to de-sensitize, which has been the traditional allopathic approach. NAET has the additional advantage of being able to clear any category of allergy, whether it is food, or pollen, or chemical, or fabrics, animals, or any other class of reaction... NAET has shown over the last 24 years that the treatments cause a permanent correction.
How Likely Is It That Allergies Are A Cause Of My Health Problems?
Immune and allergic diseases like M.S., asthma, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and common hay fever have skyrocketed in recent times, and the number of allergy sufferers today has exploded. Because of deficient soil, processed foods, environmental poisons and toxins, and stress, our immune systems have become vulnerable and over-reactive.
Dr. Devi has found that there are almost no diseases in modern times that aren't caused or worsened by often unknown allergies.
What conditions can be treated by NAET?
Virtually every condition can be allergy related or have some component of allergy to it's cause. Clearing sensitivities to basic items that one comes in contact with every day (often a person is unaware that they have these sensitivities) strengthens the immune system. This in itself will result in improvent of many conditions.
The following is a list of some of the conditions treated by NAET:
Acne
Environmental Allergies Nervous Stomach
Environmental Allergies Nervous StomachADD/ADHD Excessive Appetite Night Sweats
Excessive Appetite Night SweatsAddictions of all sorts Falling Hair Overeating
Falling Hair OvereatingAllergies of all kinds Fibromyalgia O.C.D
Fibromyalgia O.C.D(incl to people) Flatulence Parasitic Infestation
Flatulence Parasitic InfestationAnxiety attacks Food Cravings Phobias
Food Cravings PhobiasArthritis Frequent Colds Poor Appetite
Frequent Colds Poor AppetiteAsthma Frequent Infections Poor Memory
Frequent Infections Poor MemoryAutism Gallstones Post Nasal Drip
Gallstones Post Nasal DripBackache General Itching PMS
General Itching PMSBad Breath Hay Fever Psoriasis
Hay Fever PsoriasisBlood Pressure problems Headaches Psychological Disorders
Headaches Psychological DisordersBronchitis Heart Irregularities Restless Legs
Heart Irregularities Restless LegsCandida/Yeast Hemorrhoids Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hemorrhoids Rheumatoid ArthritisChemical Sensitivities Herpes Ringworm
Herpes RingwormChronic Fatigue Hives Sciatica Pains
Hives Sciatica PainsColitis Hormone Imbalances Sea / Motion Sickness
Hormone Imbalances Sea / Motion SicknessConstipation Hyperactivity Shingles
Hyperactivity ShinglesCough Hypoglycemia Sinusitis
Hypoglycemia SinusitisDepression Indigestion Stiff Neck
Indigestion Stiff NeckDiabetes Insomnia Thyroid Problems
Insomnia Thyroid ProblemsDiarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome Varicose Veins
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Varicose VeinsDry Eyes Kidney Disease Vertigo
Kidney Disease VertigoDyslexia Knee Pain Weight Problems
Knee Pain Weight ProblemsEar Infections Leaky Gut Syndrome …..and many more
Leaky Gut Syndrome …..and many more Eating Disorders Lock Jaw (please ask about your
Lock Jaw (please ask about yourEdema Menopausal Syndromeparticular condition)
Menopausal Syndromeparticular condition)Emotional ProblemsMigraines
MigrainesEczema Mood Swings
Mood SwingsHow Many Treatments Will I Need?
After your 2nd visit, we will let you know about how many visits you would benefit from. The severity of your health problems and length of time you've been experiencing them will influence your course of care.
What Do You Do During A Treatment? Will It Hurt?
Based on principles of acupuncture and chiropractic, the treatments use gentle acupressure on the back to open the acupuncture meridians and stimulate the spinal nerves. It is safe and painless, and it can be done on infants, young children, and even ill or very frail patients.
How Do You Determine The Specific Substances I May Be Allergic To?
NAET practitioners use Muscle Response Testing -MRT- to gauge the body's reaction to specific substances. It is a painless and inexpensive diagnostic technique developed by Dr. George Goodheart in the 1960's. It has been accepted and widely used since then in the chiropractic and alternative health fields.
If you wish, you can also be referred for blood work to test for food allergies and sensitivities.
If I Come In For A Specific Allergy, How Long Will It Take To Eliminate It?
Most patients will "clear" an allergy in one visit as long as they do as directed during the first 25 hours after treatment.
Keep in mind that most illnesses result from multiple allergies, and each one must be treated separately before the body can function normally.
What Certifications Are Needed to Practice NAET?
Only doctors of Medicine, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Dentistry, Naturopathy, and Registered Nurses sponsored by a doctor are eligible for training with Dr. Nambudripad. All of these Professionals also need to have a background in acupuncture to be able to train and practice NAET.
Dr. Nambudripad's website (www.naet.com) lists professionals who have completed the training courses and who continue to attend workshops and seminars to further their NAET education. Check the website for qualified practitioners in your area.
Why Haven't I Heard About NAET?
By medical standards, NAET is quite new and, therefore, like many alternative treatments, not yet well known among traditional doctors. And while more than 14,000 doctors practice NAET world-wide, that is still a relatively small number.
Maria Morris, LAc, is one of only a few certified practitioners in the state of Idaho who offer NAET treatments to allergy sufferers. See www.naet.com for a list of certified practitioners.
What Age Can Be Treated?
NAET is safe and effective for everyone, even infants and the elderly.
What Are the Basics?
As Dr. Devi worked with many patients over the years, she discovered that treating basic items often brought dramatic improvements in her patients' health.
Those items are:
Eggs, Calcium, Vitamin C, Vitamin B, Sugars, Iron, Vitamin A, Minerals, Salt/Cl, Corn, Grains, Yeast, Acid, Base, Hormones
Why Should I Consider Getting Treated For The Basics? I've Never Had A Problem Eating Them, And I Don't Feel Allergic To Them.
Dr. Devi realized that chronic illness often results from undiagnosed food and chemical sensitivities, including intolerances to vitamins and minerals. If you are having health problems, or don't feel well, or have been to doctors who can't tell you why you don't feel well, then it's likely you have intolerances to foods and don't know it.
Treating the basics strengthens the immune system and allows the body to begin to heal and rebuild itself.
What Can I Do To Help My Body Clear An Allergen?
After a treatment, you will be given detailed instructions. Drink fluids and get plenty of rest. Avoid exposure to the treated allergen by not eating or touching it for a full 25 hours.
Almost everyone that visits our office is successful in clearing their allergies when they follow these instructions.
When Will I Begin To See Results?
Most patients will experience significant improvement after six to eight treatments. A few even notice a change for the better while receiving a treatment or during the 25-hour clearing period.
Are The Treatments Permanent?
NAET treatments are almost always permanent. Once you clear an allergen, you can expect to stay clear in the future.
Why Does NAET Help So Much With Illness?
Many sick people have metabolic and biochemical imbalances. When NAET clears allergies to vitamins, minerals, and basic foods, the body can come into balance and healing can take place.
What If I'm Skeptical, Will That Affect The Results?
No. The reprogramming is involuntary, and any reservations on the part of a patient will not affect the outcome.
Our favorite patients are the skeptics, because once they have been successfully treated, they often become our most enthusiastic boosters.
How Does It Fit Into A Larger Healthcare Program For Myself?
You do not have to change or stop medications or medical treatments to receive NAET. As the body begins to heal through NAET, adjustments in care and medications may be indicated. Patients must always work with their medical doctors regarding any change in care.
What Can I Do To Improve Or Maintain My Overall Health Once My Body Is Using Nutrients Properly?
Once your NAET treatments have been completed, be sure to eat well and nourish your body to give it the nutrients it has had difficulty processing in the past. Your practitioner will advise you if you need supplements to more quickly restore your health.
In some cases, lifestyle recommendations may be made. For example, patients have used NAET to help them stop smoking and to lose weight.
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