The second visit

I am in the 25 hour period of avoiding all things chicken today. Had my 2nd treatment for eggs, chicken, feathers, tetracycline (in an egg-based solution), etc. I took all of that out of the inside fridge yesterday morning. I forgot the hollandaise sauce (Oh duh!) and had to ask Chuck to carry it outside for me. This may sound extreme to you as it does to me. But, this is treatment protocol and if I'm gonna do this, I'm gonna do it right.

At the beginning of my 2nd session I was muscle tested (see 1st blog entry) for the Body Balancing substance used in my last treatment. My arm strength is very strong. The reading (and Pamala) I've done tells me this indicates the treatment was effective. I asked Pamala what that particular vial contains, and she doesn't know. That's the only substance mixture that Dr. Devi Nambudripad keeps confidential.

We discussed my week and I'm told feeling extremely sleepy after especially the first treatment, is typical. The gastrointestinal issues I've continued to experience even after being gluten free for nearly 3 years have resolved as I (this week) eliminated almonds from my diet. I am hoping once I'm done with the treatments I will be cleared of this allergy.

I had a long discussion with Pamala about the gluten/Celiac Disease debate. My confidence in Pamala and the treatments is increased as I see that she has an accurate understanding of Celiac Disease. One does not NEED to be diagnosed to have the disease. Like the truth of God's Word, it's real whether or not I believe it.

If you have visited www.schwarzwc.com you might have seen "Kelly" (real name, by the way) tell her story. Kelly figured out on her own that she was gluten intolerant (She had Celiac Disease). She bought the books-most likely some of which I have (Gluten Free for Dummies, etc) and saw improvement as she avoided ALL gluten. Kelly didn't just avoid it; she eliminated it from her diet and experienced relief. However, like me Kelly continued to have continuing issues that did not resolve. That's the primary reason she went to Pamala for treatments.
Like I did, Kelly reported to Pamala after the first treatment she was sleepy. She tool went to bed and experienced her first really deep, restful sleep in a long time. Pamala told me Kelly reports she still sleeps well. After the first (I think she said) five treatments (Body balance, Eggs and such, Calcium, Vit C, B Complex) Kelly began to experiment with small amounts of gluten with no negative effects. An explanation is that it is thought that the "gluten intolerance" is actually an allergy to the substance IN the protein of the grain (B vitamins, etc). Though Kelly seemed to be having good results, Pamala asked her to stop consuming gluten at all until after the grain treatment (#11 of 15). Kelly consumed no more gluten until 25 hours after that treatment with coincidentally was Kelly's birthday. She went to dinner that evening and ordered what she wanted with NO restrictions. If she was anything like me she was excited, but nervous thinking, "What am I doing?????"
Kelly had NO adverse consequences and continues to eat normally without a problem. I got a laugh out of Kelly's idea to donate her "gluten free/Celiac Disease" books after writing in each one, "I had NAET treatments and no longer need this book." LOL!!

So---back to treatment #2. The treatment was the same as #1. Muscle testing. I'm not allergic to eggs and it wasn't on my test outcome list as a personal offender; however, I still experienced a weakening in my arm. In my initial entry I forgot to mention that at one point during the treatment with the little mix master machine I hold the vial to my forehead and touch the pad of my thumb to the pad of third/ring finger. Not sure about the reason for that. I will ask.

Last night I was hungry by the time I ate dinner (Steak, baked potato, corn salad), but became full quickly. Again, I became VERY sleepy. I usually read before going to sleep, but didn't again last night. I turned out the light before 9:30 and I was out. AS an aside I have suffered from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) for years, and in the past 4-5 years it's gotten so bad I've often been up all night. The past week I've had only minor issues on a nightly basis, but last night NOTHING. Not one little twitch. This alone is worth every penny of the cost of the treatments if I get rid of this problem. I tried medication when I hardly slept at all just before I was diagnosed with Celiac. The medication caused my legs to move constantly even during the day when I would sit for any length of time. I got rid of that stuff as soon as I could lower the dose each day for about 10 days until I was off it.

So, I slept deeply and soundly last night and woke rested. Had my usual yogurt and gluten free granola with coffee for breakfast. Took the reg vitamins and supplements. In addition my seasonal allergies have been REALLY bad this week, so I took meds (Sudafed & Claritin) for that both last night and this morning.

Since avoidance of laundry and other typical Sat chores is not required, I'm off to throw in a load of clothes and get some things done around the house. I haven't thought about dinner yet, but have cottage cheese and pineapple ready for lunch.

Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful weekend!

A few days down the road

I am home from work today because I began to feel flu-like symptoms at work yesterday. I went to bed and slept most of the evening. Still fluish today, but stayed home primarily to protect my co-workers and clients.

I am looking forward to my next NAET treatment on Friday afternoon. I am NOT looking forward to the 25 hour restriction from all things chicken & egg after. Though, If that's he worst of it then I'm blessed.

So far since my initial treatment I have slept well each night. Last night was the exception because I woke due to not feeling well.

I was told over the weekend that another NAET practitioner told someone I know that NAET is only effective for gluten intolerance, but is not effective when "it becomes Celiac Disease." Obviously, the practitioner, J. Smillie in Redlands, is not familiar with this disease. I was gluten intolerant (Celiac Disease) LONG before I was diagnosed. I also checked her training credentials and discovered she has about half the training and credentials as does Pamala Schwarz who is my practitioner.

In addition, Pamala is a true, committed Christian who gives God the glory for any help she is able to facilitate in her patients. J. Smillie offers some kind of seminar called EFT that has to do with "attracting financial success" to the person who practices this technique. It would appear that this technique works for her in that she attracts the money of those who believe this rubbish. So, the advice I've read over and over (about anything really) is do your research!!

I'm not into "Name it and claim it" or "prosperity gospel" theology. Give me Jesus. You can have all that other stuff. As Charles Stanley said in a quote I have taken great comfort in through the years, "God IS in control of everything."

I was kind of surprised to hear that someone who is a health practitioner would be so negative about NAET's ability to correct problems. Pamala says right up front there are no guarantees, but I think this might work for you. HONESTY! How I love it!

Follow up from initial visit

Since Thursday I have avoided almonds and feelvery much better. Glad to have what I thought was going on confirmed.

I have been eating more pecans and peanuts (I can't stay away from those nuts!) with no problems.

As I previously recorded Thursday evening after the first treatment, I became very sleepy. Each night (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) I have gone to sleep quickly (I often am up and down for an hour or two before I finally am able to fall asleep), slept well (I usually wake many times during the night) and each day have awoken feeling very rested and "up." None of this is usual for me.

Well-Here goes...

Yesterday I had my first Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Treatment (NAET) which was about an hour and a half in length. To begin we reviewed my health history and Pamala Schwarz, the practitioner (www.schwarzwc.com) explained the reason for treatment, the hoped for results (No guarantee), the order of treatments, what to expect and the cost.

Next came the actual test for substances to which my body is sensitive/allergic. Besides gluten which is my big health issue, Almonds and cashews are the biggest offenders. NUTS and SEEDs cause me the most trouble. I love almonds and eat lots of them almost every day. Lately, I began to realize when I ate almonds I didn't feel well. I'd go days without eating them and the symptoms (primarily gastro-distress) would disappear. As soon as I'd eat a handful I was back in the bathroom.
Since I've been gluten free for three years I'd expected this to clear up and have wondered why I still had issues. To make it clear to those who wonder--I have strictly adhered to a gluten free diet. Any gluten I've consumed since being diagnosed has been by accident. I have never intentionally consumed gluten.

Anyway-back to the session. We reviewed the results of the computer scan. Peaches is also a problem, but not as much.

My treatment plan is called the basic 15. The first is to balance the body to enable me to be more receptive to the treatments. Then there are 14 more in categories. For example all egg/chicken products is the next treatment. All nuts/seeds are one. Grains are another. "B" vitamins another, etc.
I'm not going to go into the list at this time, but will address each as the treatments continue.

As I said, the first was simply to balance the body and open the energy flow. I'm going to stop here and say that I know some of this sounds a little far-fetched. Maybe just plain weird. But, the fact is we know that everything in the created universe has it's own energy vibration. I'm going to pause the treatment explanation here and address the fact that this is kind of weird because it is not what I'm used to thinking of as treatment. I've been raised in a culture where we take medicine for something.

Many people think because eastern medicine has discovered the benefits of alternative treatments as opposed to western medicine ("Here, take this pill.") that there's something wrong or New agey about it and therefore should be avoided. If we choose to follow along this path we will have to avoid many things in the world that were discovered or created by non-Christians. I don't know that Andrew Lloyd Weber is a Christian, but no one can deny his God-given gift to create beautiful music. We recognize regardless of who created or discovered something it's still ALL from God. The only exception would be something that is obviously Satanic or evil.

The First Treatment: Muscle testing
I lay on my back on a table. With my right arm and hand at rest I was asked to raise my left arm towards the ceiling. Pamala tried to pull my arm down, but with some effort I was able to resist and keep my arm raised.

Next I was given a glass vial with the substance (I'm not sure what was in the vial, and I was too preoccupied to ask. I will do so next time and fill in this detail.). While I held the vial in my right hand I was to again raise my left arm toward the ceiling and Pamala exerted force to lower my arm. This time I could not resist and with some pain in especially my forearm, she was able to pull my arm down with no problem. WEIRD!

The next step involved me holding the vial while she used a machine somewhat like a hand mixed except the "beaters" are short, arm like things that move in and out. This was moved up and down my back (I turned over) for several minutes while I breathed as I was instructed--slow, fast, pant, normal. Then again I raised my left arm and there was NO WAY she could pull it down. And, I was still holding the vial. This is significant in that it indicates the energy in the body is flowing well (think electrical circuit) and the substance is not creating a weakening in the muscle.

After she performed acupressure on 10 points on my body in a clock-wise order. None of this was invasive or uncomfortable except for the slight shooting pain in my arm when she tried to pull my arm down the first time.

The patients then rests in the office for 20 minutes. I left feeling less congested (sinus) than when I got there. About an hour later I began to feel very sleepy. Not drugged--just like I needed to go to sleep. I did so earlier than usual and slept very soundly. Unusual for me.

My next appointment is in a couple of weeks in March. This treatment is for eggs/chicken/tetracycline. This will involve avoided the substance(s) for which I am treated to allow the body to reset how it responds to the substance to that it is neutral to something that may create a danger signal (like gluten does in me now).

I wish I could go straight to the gluten treatment, but it is important to build a foundation for strength and receptivity for that which I have the most trouble. Patience is not my forte.