Allergy Testing

Try this free controversial method of allergy testing for yourself.

Below is a method of testing for allergies and sensitivities in food and other products which involves a muscle testing technique while holding onto a suspected substance. This technique is called Applied Kinesiology.

I debated about putting this in my website, as I know there is no scientific basis for this. Frankly, I can only go on my experience, but in my experience, this has been very beneficial for me, so I'm passing it along.

I first learned this from a chiropractor. I found out I was allergic to wheat, carrots (of all things!) and fragrances. Thank goodness I wasn't allergic to chocolate.

When I say allergic, I don't mean in the sense that I break out in hives, or my throat swells up and I have to be rushed to the hospital. This type of allergy is more subtle and may take 2-4 days to manifest itself in your body. Symptoms of this type of sensitivity are fatigue or poor digestive system as in diahhrea and constipation. Sinus stuffiness and nasal fluid along with dark circles under the eyes or pain may also be a factor.

I've found with my kids that uncontrollable behavior can also be a symptom. My neighbor just told me about this alternative school for kids with behavior problems. The school went to a whole foods program and now have the highest test scores in the district.

Please see my Nutrition Page for more information on how nutrition can improve your health.

You may find your energy increases when you eliminate these substances that bother you, uncovered through allergy testing.

For instance, some people with an allergy to wheat can eat a little, every other day, and still feel fine. I am one of these people. If I get carried away and eat a lot of wheat (like eating 2 pieces of cake in one day) then for 1-2 days afterwards, I am again super tired and can't seem to get off the couch.

This technique of Applied Kinesiology for allergy testing is not even approved by the International College of Applied Kinesiology. They advocate muscle testing where you hold the substance under your tongue for a certain amount of seconds. I don't know what all is involved for this technique. It may be more accurate but it takes training, too.

For me, I could never afford allergy testing which can cost $600 and insurance wouldn't cover it. As I said in the Nutrition page on this website, it is very difficult to do an elimination diet in order to find out what foods and other substances you are sensitive or allergic to.

So, this is the technique. At first you will need a partner to do this. Hold the suspected substance (food, cleaning products, toiletries, etc) in one hand while you hold your other arm straight out in front of you or straight out to the side.

You need to hold your fist like you are carrying a bucket, horizontally, so you use the muscle at the top of your arm. Do not hold your fist vertically as if you are carrying a pitcher. This will use the wrong muscle (your bicep) to hold up your arm.

To test the substance, have your partner push down on your arm. If you are unable to hold your arm up with a reasonable amount of pressure pushing your arm down (a child can do the pushing), this substance is not good for your body, for some reason or another. It may be that your body can't digest it, or it makes your blood sugar go crazy, or it is toxic. You may not know the reason, but you will know you should stay away from this substance.

You can put the offending substance down, test the arm again and your arm will hold strong. Pick it up, and you will not be able to hold your arm up again. This is your accuracy test.

If, after two weeks of eliminating something that bothers you, you then test OK (your arm holds strong) while holding this same substance, you may be able to tolerate a little of this, usually every other day.

This method of allergy testing works because (the theory is, anyway) the substance is in your energy field, so your body can sense it.

Common allergies or sensitivities are wheat, dairy, eggs, corn, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors and flavors, msg, nitrates, fragrances (found in everything from lip stick and make-up to shampoos and soaps), chocolate, and cleaners with strong smells. I am finding wheat allergies to be very common. I urge you to check this out.

What you crave is often a problem because your body goes through withdrawal (trying to clean it out) after not having the substance and you feel better for a short period after getting it back in your system because this stops the cleansing process.

If you get your body cleared of toxins, you may not have a problem with any sensitivities anymore. See my Fatigue and Toxins page for more on allergy testing and fatigue.

After some experience with allergy testing on your arm, you will be able to tell if you can tense up or tighten the muscle at the top of your arm or not. This way, you do not need a partner to perform this testing on yourself.

My husband thinks this allergy testing is all mularky. You can form your own opinion. I believe there is merit to this and it can help on your road to recovery from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.

Allergy testing is one piece to help solve the puzzle of your health. Please do not overlook this important factor.

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