Aside from the histamine response to allergies, there are other organ systems that can play a part in allergies by under-functioning. These include your digestive, hormone, and respiratory systems. In addition, the function of your liver, thymus and kidneys can play an important role in controlling symptoms. Testing is done to determine if there are ways to help up-regulate the functioning of these systems and organs.  Special tests are done to determine what specific offending agents are upsetting you. Then treatment options ranging from avoidance to desensitization are employed. Other lifestyle modifications are used to prevent or minimize exacerbating the allergic responses. Finally, a specific program for your needs is created.

Dr. Shiver uses several different allergy desensitization techniques, including NAET.  NAET is a technique that combines acupressure and spinal stimulation techniques to “reset” the body’s response to certain substances.  There are 15 basic allergens that must be checked and treated (if present) prior to treating specific allergens.  Treating the basic 15 allergens first ensures the body has the strength and resources to handle additional treatments.