Boldre Homeopathic Practice

Allergy is not just being dashed to hospital after a bee sting or exposure to a peanut; half an hour in the loo after eating dairy, or breaking out in hives every time you use soap; or fits of sneezing when the pollen count’s high.

Being allergic often affects the body in much more subtle, pervasive ways, unobtrusively sapping it. It may be a reason you feel tired or irritable all the time, or your nose is constantly blocked despite not having a cold. At best this energy drain makes us feel under par and less able to live to our potential – at worst it can be debilitating.

If you suffer from one or more of the following, then the root cause might well be allergy:

• eczema, asthma, hayfever
• irritable bowel, colitis
• headaches and migraines
• persistent fatigue, even after a good night’s sleep
• variety in bowel function
• tingling after eating
• occasional puffiness
• abdominal pain
• anxiety/irritablity
• mood swings
• feeling unwell all over/poisoned
• menstrual problems
• palpitations, especially after food
• nausea

Over one in four of us suffers from allergies at some time in our lives, and up to 20 per cent of adults are estimated to suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), usually linked to allergic tendencies and food intolerances. Plus many cases of eczema are attributable to, or exacerbated by, allergies.

The bottom line is: sort out your allergies and you could well transform your life. So much of our overall health is governed by the health of our gut – the more we treat people for allergies and conduct research into this subject, the more passionately we believe this!

What can we do?

We can test for over 200 allergens, from individual foods to
E-numbers, to pollens and animal hair, to pollutants such as exhaust fumes – as well, of course, as the usual candidates like dairy, yeast and wheat. We can even establish whether it’s a bacteria or virus that’s making you unwell.

We use kinesiology, a diagnostic screening test that utilises the Chinese principle of meridians or channels of energy coursing through the body to read where your vitality is out of kilter. Testing is quick, painless and accurate. Kinesiology establishes your muscle reaction to allergens: if you’re allergic to a substance your muscle displays a weak response, if you’re not it holds strong. It can be performed on adults and children alike, and kids find it intriguing and fun.

No blood taking, skin pricks or sending away of samples – results are immediate.

Treatment

Nor will you simply be sent out of the door with a list of foods you can’t eat for the rest of your life! Treatment involves a
de-sensitisation programme, over a few weeks, using tinctures prepared by a homeopathic pharmacy.

It works by:

• reversing your body’s tendency to allergic responses
• de-sensitising your system to each allergen in turn
• boosting your immunity generally.

And the good news is: no restrictive diets (usually!) or side effects. We also offer a full course of treatment and dietary advice to overcome candida – sometimes this is necessary at the outset for the allergy treatment to be effective.

After the remedies I had a few (good) tears but then a really good weekend – I’ve gone from strength to strength. Even cooked myself proper meals!
Jane, 54, stress

Thank you, Sue. Since coming to see you it feels as if a lightbulb’s come
back on
Marianne, 64, low energy/mood

Monthly Talks

We host informal get-togethers once a month - everyone welcome!

All talks are £10, payable in advance, 10-1pm on Saturdays, at the clinic.