NAET: Neat or Not?

NAET is a drug-free, alternative process that combines acupuncture-like or acupressure-like treatment in combination with carefully timed exposure to or avoidance of each allergen. I undertook a course of NAET about 10 years ago. At the time I was disappointed: it was extremely expensive and time-consuming, the protocols were very demanding (possibly hard for kids to stick to), and I thought my practitioner, who was new to the process, was a little uncertain and inconsistent.

Not all of the allergies I was treated for got better. Interestingly, though, one of my worst allergies (to grass pollens) has been noticably less severe since then. I honestly can't say whether or not this has anything to do with the treatments, but the timing would suggest that it is possible. I wonder whether a better-trained practitioner would have given me better results.

Having said this, I find I am not really comfortable recommending NAET. The official website does a lot of vague verbal gymnastics that are clearly not objective. The training of practitioners, as I heard about it, appears to be set up as a money-making business for the trainers. I trust implicitly that most health practitioners (of any technique) are sincere about wanting to help alleviate suffering. At the same time, I've known some who are untroubled by profiting from other people's suffering, and cast about for a "niche" that's unique enough to attract paying customers. I suppose that's the way the world is set up, but I'm not comfortable with it. Before anyone undertakes this or any alternative therapy, I strongly recommend you google it and read the claims, the praise, and the criticism.

By the way, I have tried other therapies that I found to be well worth the expense and time required. These include acupuncture, which I plan to seek out again, and homeopathy, which has given me very good control of many allergy symptoms. Individuals respond very differently to these therapies, so approach anything you try with your eyes open.

My son was relieved of some of his allergies that way. He still has some that we didn't treat or maybe needed to treat again. Those are less now, but still there. He was 3 when we started. OHP paid for it so, I don't know the cost. I no longer have OHP, so I haven't gone back. I would would recommend it.

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C., I'm not sure about NAET, but I do know for sure, if you can afford a naturalpath Doctor I would take that route. I have serval alergies to foods, and the medicines that the doctors gave me did not do the trick. I ended up at a naturalpath and they tested me for things the regual doctors do test for. Plus it's a lot safer taking more the naural way, than the other. Insurances cover a small portion, but i highly recommend one to you and for your family. S. B.

My son and I went through NAET for severe allergies to specific foods, and it worked. You do need to do some research on the specific NAET provider in your area, though, because like all professions, there are some more effective than others.

A friend of ours is an ER doctor, and was initially skeptical about NAET. He and his wife were not able to eat out because of their food allergies. Now they can eat whatever they want without reactions. He went through extensive training and is now an NAET provider.

What is NAET? I'll be interested in the answer to your questions. We have allergies too.

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