According to Dr. Riemer’s initial patient assessment:

Affected Areas: Right Arm with shingles, C5, 6, and 7 dermatomes involved.

Patient has had BAX procedures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 with a [...]]]> BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of Amarillo, TX recently reports an amazing Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy success story for a patient who was suffering from shingles.

According to Dr. Riemer’s initial patient assessment:

Affected Areas: Right Arm with shingles, C5, 6, and 7 dermatomes involved.

Patient has had BAX procedures 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 with a few others that were already tested and treated for finishing in January or early February.  Patient came in on June 2, 2010 with this shingles condition that she had for approximately 7 days.  Patient had visited her MD, and was only  prescribed pain relievers – nothing else.  Pictures were taken before each BAX Therapy session.  Patient was also under the stress of worrying about her husband having early signs of Alzheimer’s.

Results

The following pdf includes before and after photos that show how the patient’s symptoms were alleviated over the course of a 12 Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy sessions.  See for yourself these amazing results!

About Shingles (from Wikipedia):

Herpes zoster (or simply zoster), commonly known as shingles and also known as zona, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a limited area on one side of the body, often in a stripe. The initial infection with varicella zoster virus (VZV) causes the acute (short-lived) illness chickenpox which generally occurs in children and young people. Once an episode of chickenpox has resolved, the virus is not eliminated from the body but can go on to cause shingles—an illness with very different symptoms—often many years after the initial infection.

About BAX Neurological Stress ReductionTherapy

The BAX AURA utilizes lasers in a rather unique method that combines the benefits of acupuncture, homeopathy and low level light therapy to increase circulation, reduce inflammation and stimulate cellular growth and repair. This form of laser therapy has proven to modulate the immune response. When coupled with the principles of acupuncture and homeopathy, this form of light therapy grows increasingly effective at increasing lymphatic fluid circulation, boosting the immune system, triggering detoxification and reducing substance specific physiological stress. This combination of wellness techniques can only be accomplished with the BAX AURA System.

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been investigated and used clinically for over 30 years, mostly in Eastern Europe and Asia. Low power or cold lasers can non-thermally and non-destructively alter cellular function. This phenomenon, known as laser biostimulation or photobiomodulation, is the basis for the current use of lasers to treat a variety of articular, neural and soft tissue conditions. This type of therapy has significant published evidence to the efficacy which includes over 200 Randomized Controlled Tests. This evidence is equal or greater than standards for pharmaceutical, surgical and manual therapies for a wide range of pathologies.

Low level light therapy lasers are only capable of delivering a physiological dose of therapy. One of the most important aspects of a physiological dose of therapy is that it is safe. It is safe no matter what the condition or pathology is, no matter what medications the patient is on and no matter what the patient may be allergic to. Due to the low level, non-thermal nature of the laser, there is no tissue destruction or other hazards that you would find associated with the higher powered lasers unless the light is shined directly into the eye. The FDA has classified the most commonly used low level lasers as a class III, non-significant risk, medical devices for investigatory use only. This is the classification of laser incorporated into the BAX AURA system.

- Guest Columnist, Liz Hopwood, BioVeda Health and Wellness Center

Do you brush your teeth twice a day? [...]]]> The following article is part of our “Well Care” series  about ingredients commonly used in every day products,that should be avoided in order to maintain optimal health and wellness. This week Liz explores the health effects of Sodium Fluoride.

- Guest Columnist, Liz Hopwood, BioVeda Health and Wellness Center

Do you brush your teeth twice a day? Have you ever looked at the ingredients in your toothpaste? Sodium Fluoride is one of the main ingredients in toothpaste, it also the main ingredient in rat and cockroach poison! Are you putting  poison in your mouth twice a day?

While  researching this topic, I looked at the toothpaste from my drawer and this is what it states:

Warnings
Keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age. If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Ask a dentist before use if you have:
• Bleeding or redness lasting more than 2 weeks
• Pain, swelling, pus, loose teeth, or more spacing between teeth

These may be signs of Periodontitis, a serious form of gum disease

WHAT!!!!! Why would the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approve this chemical for any person to use. Surprisingly, the FDA has never approved the use of Sodium Fluoride.  Additionally, a 1990 study stated that fluoride does NOT reduce cavities and scientists are now linking fluoride to dental deformity, arthritis, allergic reactions and about 10,000 unnecessary deaths each year from cancer. (From “Fluoride an equivocal carcinogen. National Cancer Institute).

There are many reasons why the FDA has approved the use of Sodium Fluoride, but some of the main reasons are:

1. Increase tumor growth rate by 25%
2. Accelerates aging process
3. Linked with osteoporosis says 1990 study of 541,000 people
4. Increase in bone cancer of young men by 50%
5. Increases cancer deaths – confirmed by National Cancer Institute

Some of the side effects you should watch for if you are using Sodium Fluoride are:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• mottled or discolored teeth
• sores in the mouth or on the lips
• stomach pain
• unusually weak or tired
• temporary irritation of the mouth

Another common place you can find Fluoride is in our drinking water. Only about 5% of the world’s population has fluoridated water supplies, and more than 50% of those are in North America. The use of Fluoride has been banned in Austria, Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, and Switzerland.

This was a true eye opener for me!  It is really scary to think that we are poisoning ourselves and our loved ones!  It takes a few extra seconds to read a label and ultimately better understand what you are putting in our mouth.  Please take a minute and research the ingredients, it could save your life!

Wish you could eliminate your seasonal allergy symptoms once and for all? Maybe the actual CAUSE is your missing link…

There are many reasons why people have seasonal allergy symptoms, but perhaps the most common of all is the substance association [...]]]> By Dr. Craig Burns, A BioVeda Health and Wellness Center in Centennial

Wish you could eliminate your seasonal allergy symptoms once and for all? Maybe the actual CAUSE is your missing link…

There are many reasons why people have seasonal allergy symptoms, but perhaps the most common of all is the substance association stress response. The substance association stress response is what takes place when a person eats, inhales, or absorbs something that they are hypersensitive to, i.e. allergic to. It is the trigger that initiates a cascade of events that inevitably leads to troublesome symptoms.

It is the defining difference between the person that is “OK” during seasonal changes and the person that is “NOT OK”. Whatever you might be hypersensitive to, pollen or grass – you name it, is not the real problem. Instead it is the abnormal way in which your body “reacts” to the substance.

The substance association stress response is a neurological event that is orchestrated by the central nervous system, specifically the autonomic nervous system. To put it simply, it is a faulty wiring and timing issue within the body itself that if left uncorrected will always lead to the same outcome, i.e. seasonal allergies, symptoms and misery. To put it another way, it is an abnormal reflex response that the body has when it comes into contact with a particular chemical or substance.

Remember when you first touched something hot as a child and jerked your hand away? Probably not, but you do know the theory behind how your body learned to develop reflexes or habits that protect you. You also know that these reflexes eventually become unconscious and automatic. Well, interestingly enough, your body can acquire bad reflexes too. In short, the substance association stress response is a great example of an abnormal, unhealthy reflex.

What if you could break that reflex and establish a new one, a healthier reflex to seasonal allergies like trees, grass, and pollen – you name it! What if you could break the reflex that makes your body react to something that many other people do not react to? What if you could go from being “NOT OK” to being “OK” during seasonal changes like other people are? Would that be a better life, a more enjoyable life? You bet it would!!

What Should a Person With Seasonal Allergy and Asthma Symptoms Do?

To put it simply, stop treating the symptoms as if they are the condition. Try and find the true underlying cause of the condition, and fix it once and for all. Then and only then will your body be free from the substance association stress response, and thus be symptom free. Remember, reflexes and habits both good and bad can be easily built and easily broken. The key is finding the right doctor to help you do just that.

In my opinion, nearly every seasonal allergy and asthma patient has 2 choices:

1. To learn to live with their condition or to rely on medications to manage symptoms, thus leaving the bodily dysfunction to worsen with time.
2. Or, to learn more about their body, to improve it for the sake of their future well being and allow it to work as it was designed to.

Contact a BioVeda Health and Wellness Center near you to find out how you can alleviate your seasonal allergy related symptoms!

Does your child hate drinking cow’s milk? Does he often complains of stomach aches or skin rashes after drinking cow’s milk?

If yes, then your child most likely is not throwing a tantrum but is suffering from milk allergy. Allergies from milk and dairy [...]]]> – by Dr. Waterman, BioVeda Health and Wellness Center of San Ramon, CA

Does your child hate drinking cow’s milk? Does he often complains of stomach aches or skin rashes after drinking cow’s milk?

If yes, then your child most likely is not throwing a tantrum but is suffering from milk allergy. Allergies from milk and dairy products are more common among children as compared to adults. Estimates suggest that 2 to 5 % of infants are allergic to milk. 80% of these children will “outgrow” the milk allergy by the age of 6. Still, it leaves a considerable percentage of children who carry their milk allergy into adult hood without finding allergy relief.

Cause

An allergy is caused when the immune system reacts inappropriately to a substance. The immune system performs the function of recognizing foreign proteins (antigens) present in the body (primarily when food is consumed) and forms antibodies called Immuno-Globulins. When the IG’s come across antigens, these antibodies fight them, leading to destruction of that specific microorganism. In those with allergies, the immune system misbehaves by forming antibodies or markers against safe protein substances by misidentifying them as harmful and marking them for destruction.

Those allergic to milk are actually allergic to many proteins present in cow’s milk. The two main components of milk proteins are Casein and Whey. 80% of the protein in milk consists of casein and the rest is accounted for by Whey. The immune system considers these milk proteins to be dangerous foreign elements, and initializes a series of reactions to remove them out of the body.

Symptoms

Milk and dairy allergy symptoms include:

• Skin Reactions: These include hives, eczema, red rashes, swelling of lips, face, tongue, mouth or throat.
• Intestinal and Stomach Reactions: These symptoms include stomach ache, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea and bloating.
• Misc. Symptoms: Besides above mentioned specific symptoms, there are other symptoms like excessive sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, increased coughing, sneezing, decreased brain function, and decreased immune health.

What is disturbing is that none of the above symptoms can confirm milk allergy. The only way to ascertain a milk allergy is to closely monitor the diet and subsequent reactions.

Treatment

Unfortunately, there is no allopathic cure to properly treat milk allergy. Allopathic medication too fails to provide any cure. The problem is the fact that milk and dairy products are an integral part of the diet. Be it adult or children, milk is fundamental to every diet. The only sure shot method is to avoid the allergen, which in this case are milk and other dairy products. However, it is not easy as a major portion of diet comes from dairy products especially milk.

This article discusses pollen and allergy season and ways to ease your symptoms, like sneezing,  naturally.

10 Ways to Ease Your Allergies Naturally

While the flowers and warmer temps are welcome signs of spring, sneezing, stuffy noses and watery eyes are mainstays of the season you could probably do without. Yes, pollen and all [...]]]> by Dr. Gary Douglas

This article discusses pollen and allergy season and ways to ease your symptoms, like sneezing,  naturally.

10 Ways to Ease Your Allergies Naturally

While the flowers and warmer temps are welcome signs of spring, sneezing, stuffy noses and watery eyes are mainstays of the season you could probably do without. Yes, pollen and all of their allergy-aggravating friends are back! Try these simple, natural ways to leave allergies—and all the runny noses, dry eyes and wheezing—in the dust.

Fight back with folic acid!

People with high levels of folic acid experience fewer allergies, according to the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Folic acid may help regulate the immune system’s response to allergens. Eating more whole-grain breads and legumes, both great sources of the nutrient, may help you tuck away those tissues.

Make a clean sweep

Once a week, scrub down the house with hypoallergenic, fragrance-free cleaners and wash your bed sheets in hot water (130 degrees) to kill dust mites and banish pollen. Be sure to choose impenetrable mattress, pillow and comforter covers. Finally, make sure your vacuum has a HEPA filter, which will trap dust and pollen. Choose one labeled “true” or “absolute” to get the job done right.

Know when to expect sneezing

Track pollen counts at Pollen.com and plan on closing your windows and turning on your air conditioner or dehumidifier to keep out allergens when numbers are skyrocketing. On windy days, or a few days following high winds, pollen count is high because pollen has been spread throughout the air, and mold spore counts can be high after a heavy rain. You may want to consider moving your jog from the park to the gym on those days.

Kick off your shoes

Your treads can track in pollen, grass, mold and other allergens, so check them at your door when you come home. You’ll also have much less dirt in the house!

Wipe down your dog

Lucky may be cute and loving, but he is also a host for allergy inducers like pollen, which you breathe right in when you pat, hug and play with him. After a walk or backyard playtime, wipe down your “best” friend with a damp towel before letting him in the house, You’ll both be healthier for it!

Work out at dusk, not dawn

Morning dampness increases mold counts in the air and early afternoon temperatures cause plants to open up and release more pollen, so the best time for hitting the park is at dusk rather than during daylight hours.

Spice things up

Wasabi and cayenne pepper can cause your nose to run, which, while annoying, serves to flush out allergens. Turmeric acts as a natural inflammatory, stifling allergy symptoms. Have an extra smidge of the green stuff with your sushi to say “bye-bye” to sinus aggravation this time of year, and be free with the cayenne pepper in chicken dishes and turmeric in curry dishes. The omega-3 fatty acids in salmon, sardines, herring, cod and mackerel also have anti-inflammatory powers. Eat up, and breathe easier, too.

Pick up a neti pot

Allergists say the small gadget, which resembles Aladdin’s lamp, is a great way to clear out pollen particles. To use it, fill it with lukewarm, lightly salted water. Tilt your head to one side and slowly pour the water into the higher nostril; breathe through your mouth as the water travels back out the opposite nostril. It may not be pretty, but neither are watery eyes and red noses! Find one at your local health food store or pharmacy, and use it over the kitchen sink or tub to prevent a mess.

Stay sneeze-free

Feel tip-top when you travel by choosing a hypoallergenic hotel room free of up to 98% of bacteria and cleared of allergens from all surfaces, fabrics and airflow. Find allergy-free accommodations at PureRoom.com.

Pucker up

Kissing for half an hour may provide relief from hay fever, a study in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research showed. Whatever the reason, grab your sweetie and give those allergies the kiss-off!

By: Andrew K. Hall, D.C.

Allergies, asthma, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, psoriasis, shingles, ADD, ADHD, fibromyalgia, and so many others….. Well, we don’t cure them. We don’t diagnose them or treat them.

What we do is to correct the CAUSE [...]]]> Understanding NSRT and what we are doing with it in our office.

By: Andrew K. Hall, D.C.

Allergies, asthma, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, psoriasis, shingles, ADD, ADHD, fibromyalgia, and so many others….. Well, we don’t cure them. We don’t diagnose them or treat them.

What we do is to correct the CAUSE of those things and they are eliminated. We do it by de-stressing that part of the nervous system that correlates to those conditions. We treat the person with the condition, not the condition that the person has. Sounds complicated, huh? Well, it is pretty complicated but I’ll try to simplify it.

What is NSRT?

NSRT, or Neurological Stress Reduction Therapy, is a technique that utilizes several disciplines. They include Biofeedback, Laser Therapy, Oriental Meridian Therapy, and Homeopathic principles. The fundamental idea is to relieve stress on the ANS, or Autonomic Nervous System.

The autonomic nervous system is that part of the nervous system that keeps us alive. The ANS is what makes our heart beat and makes us breathe without even thinking about it. It’s also the part that keeps us safe from harmful substances or dangerous situations. It controls the immune system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system and the other systems in the body that we don’t have to consciously think about.

But sometimes, the immune system which is controlled by the ANS, sees a harmless substance as a threat and so the ANS starts an ‘allergic cascade’. Therefore, if you are allergic to pine pollen for example, you may possibly get a runny nose and red and itchy eyes. The body is trying to get rid of what the ANS sees as a threat. Is pine pollen really a threat? No, in fact allergens are not at all harmful to the body. The definition of an allergy is “an inappropriate response to a harmless substance”.

With NSRT, we are re-programming the ANS to that particular substance, in this case pine pollen, so that when you are re-exposed to pine pollen your ANS says “oh, that’s just pine pollen” and has an appropriate response which is to do nothing. No need to start an allergic cascade. The body now recognizes pine pollen for what it is, an annoying but harmless substance that just gets our cars dirty.

What is an Allergen?

So, the question is then, how the heck do you reprogram the autonomic nervous system? You do that with very sophisticated equipment. I’ll explain in a moment.

First we need to understand the mechanism of how the body recognizes pine pollen as pine pollen. It has been known for decades that what the body DOESN’T do is recognize the chemical or molecular makeup of an allergen. The body cues in on the vibrational frequency of the allergen.

All allergens, pine pollen, dog dander, cat hair, peanuts, gluten, etc has it’s own vibrational fingerprint. The researchers and scientists collected 100,000 allergen fingerprints and digitally stored them. The good news? I’ve got em’ all! And the other good news is that the BAX machine can test you for all of them and tell us what your ANS is sensitive to.

Then, as I take those particular vibrational frequencies that you reacted to and re-introduce them to you, I simultaneously use the laser on those specific parts of your meridian system that are the ‘feel good and I’m okay’ areas.

The ANS instantly responds and changes it’s attitude about pollen. It says…”huh, it’s just pollen”…. no reaction. The same can be said for all allergens whether it be pollens, foods, vitamins, minerals, hormones, metals, or whatever. We can reprogram the ANS to all of those things so that it doesn’t have an inappropriate response every time you come in contact with those allergens.

The other really good news is that it stays that way. Once it is reprogrammed, you will never get the reaction from those allergens again, it stays with you for life.

I think it’s important to know that there are no side effects from treatment with the BAX. There is no chance of harm to the patient in any way. It’s a wonderful thing!

Expect Success!

I have had extensive training on the BAX machine by the top two doctors/researchers in the world. The doctor must follow strict treatment protocol. Depending on the history and initial findings, a mild case may only require 5-7 visits, while severe cases will generally require more than 20. Results in our office have been outstanding and have far exceeded my expectations. I personally know doctors that have over a 95% success rate with hundreds of patients.

Patients that choose to undergo treatment must also follow strict protocol. There are specific things that you can and cannot do before and after a treatment. If you don’t want to be responsible for your part, I would rather you don’t start. I want every one of my patients to be successful! Therefore there must be some dedication on the part of the patient. But if you are willing to do your part, the payoff is great and can be life changing.

This safe and painless technology has helped thousands of people around the world. I’m proud to make this technology available to our patients and community.

Dr. Andrew K. Hall

BioVeda Metal Allergy Testimonial

Last week I was treated for metals. I haven’t been able to wear my wedding ring or my good earrings for a really long time, cause they get all rashy. I’m wearing my wedding ring and I’m wearing earrings again and I’m very happy.

Watch the video and learn more about BioVeda.

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