Anotherone introduced the topic of NAET into the LifeWave thread and I, for one, read about this subject for the first time.
NAET or Nambudripad’S Allergy Elimination Technique, is named after Devi S. Nambudripad, a lady with various letters after her name depending on which web site you read about her.
http://www.naet.com/
Googling NAET brings a wealth of returns, many of which are scathing about the techniques.
http://www.revolutionhealth.com/stories/stories/show/2e229a38bbe81029878b0013725222f6
“Expensive Quackery”
“I attended twice weekly sessions, was obsessive about avoiding the “allergens” I had just been cleared for, and after 4 months...nothing. Well, nothing results-wise. A negative $1,500 in my checking account.”
http://www.chirobase.org/06DD/naet.html
Stephen Barrett, M.D. and his none too flattering report on NAET previously mentioned over on the LifeWave thread.
An interesting read that includes, in conclusion:
“The Bottom Line
NAET clashes with the concepts of anatomy, physiology, pathology, physics, and allergy accepted by the scientific community.
The story of its “discovery” is highly implausible. Its core diagnostic approach—muscle testing for “allergies”—is senseless and is virtually certain to diagnose nonexistent problems.
Its recommendations for dietary restrictions based on nonexistent food allergies are likely to place the patient at great risk for nutrient deficiency, and, in the case of children, at risk for social problems and the development of eating disorders.
I believe that practitioners who use NAET have such poor judgment that they should not be permitted to remain licensed.
If you encounter a practitioner who relies on the strategies described in this article, please ask the state attorney general to investigate.”
Mmmm? I wonder if we should be following up with “Anotherone”?
Of course, there’s a section for animals. There always is isn’t there?
http://www.vetnaet.com/
That way the argument used by LifeWave that “animals don’t experience placebo” can be dragged out.
The story about the cat is very interesting. Also VERY interesting is the mention of The Journal of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association.
Anyone remember a certain horse veterinarian?
RESPONSIVENESS OF HORSES TO BIOFREQUENCY MODULATION AFTER ACUPUNCTURE PALPATION
By Dr. Lauren DeRock
Published in the Journal of Holistic Veterinary Medicine
Those who do remember that little gem of a study with the LifeWave patches may also remember that the said Journal changed its practice of accepting ANY study for publication after DeRock’s debacle. They now have a Peer Review Board!
The cat study was published in 1998, prior to this change of policy.
“The diagnostic method, human or animal, is Muscle Response Testing (MRT), while the treatment component involves stimulating the spinal nerves via acupressure to re-imprint the brain’s recognition of the allergen.”
Anyone feeling a bit woo woozy yet?
“When used with animals, as with human infants, a human acts as the intermediary between the physician and the patient.
The surrogate extends one arm and places the other hand on the patient. Various substances contained in glass vials are placed on the patient by the surrogate.
While the vial is held against the patient, the practitioner applies downward pressure against the surrogate’s extended arm, meanwhile, the surrogate attempts to resist this pressure.
If a sensitivity to a substance is detected, the arm will go weak and the surrogate will be unable to resist the pressure being applied.
Once the sensitivities are identified, a quick, painless and non-invasive acupressure treatment through the surrogate is used to rebalance the pet’s nervous system response to the identified allergens.”
“...through the surrogate...” That would be the owner of the pet, I presume. No chance of emotional involvement in the outcome there!
Well, that’s more than enough to get the ball rolling.
For those willing/interested, I look forward to your posts.
Dave
