Integrative Health Blog

Anita Capizzi RN, CHC

It is only May and we have already seen many people with brand new tick bites. It is supposed to be a terrible year for Lyme Disease & other insect-borne illness thanks to the bumper crop of acorns in 2010, a mild winter, and early spring.

Symptoms of Allergies

Do you, or a family member, have a runny nose, sinus congestion, headaches including sinus headaches?  You may be suffering from allergies to  pollens, grasses, molds, dust, cat or dog dander or feathers and may include allergies to foods.   

Non-Invasive, Painless Testing for Allergies

Testing for allergies  is done by electrodermal screening using EDS100 electrodermal test system which is painless, and only involves pressure of the testing device on the correct acupuncture point. The testing is non invasive and involves pressure of the testing device at the base of the thumb for airborne allergies  and the lateral side of the third finger for food allergies.

Testing is ideal for children since it is non-invasive,and uses no needles or injections. The child sits on the lap of the parent and the parent’s sinus point is tested at the base of the thumb to find the neutralizing dilution for airborne allergies and pressure or at  the allergy point on the  third finger, laterally for food allergies.

Integrative Medicine Treatment of Allergies with Customized Allergy Serums

Customized Allergy serums are the treatment for allergies. Treatment is done with allergy drops taken under the tongue taken once a week and not painful injections. The serums cause the immune system to build up blocking antibodies that turn off the allergic response, and may even eliminate the allergy, given an appropriate length of treatment. You can find rapid relief from the symptoms of allergies.

Anita Capizzi RN, CHC

Nicholas Buscemi MSOM, LAc

Chronic Pain May Be Alleviated by Chinese Medicine

Physical pain is common for many Americans.  A recent national study found that more than a quarter of respondents lived with some pain for extended periods of time. 

Those that suffer from the debilitating effects of chronic pain have a NEW OLD ally in the fight for symptom relief.  Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine have been used for 3000 years to relieve pain.  Chinese medicine is used to counter the effects of inflammation, arthritis, fibromyalgia and other sources of chronic pain and is endorsed by the NIH as a valid treatment modality AND is covered by many insurers.

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