Successful treatment of food allergy with Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) in a 3-year old: A case report
2008

Successful Treatment of Food Allergy in a Child

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Caroline B Terwee

Primary Institution: VU University Medical Center, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, EMGO Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Hypothesis

Can Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Techniques (NAET) effectively treat food allergies in children?

Conclusion

The case report suggests that NAET may be beneficial for children suffering from food allergies.

Supporting Evidence

  • Food allergies affect 4-6% of young children and can lead to serious health issues.
  • The child was free of symptoms after treatment and could eat all foods without issues after three years.
  • NAET is a non-invasive treatment combining kinesiology and acupressure.

Takeaway

A 3-year-old girl with food allergies was treated with a special technique and can now eat all foods without problems.

Methodology

The child underwent 7 treatment sessions of NAET over 4 weeks, followed by reintroduction of allergens.

Potential Biases

The author is the mother of the case, which may introduce bias.

Limitations

The study is based on a single case report and lacks randomized clinical trial data.

Participant Demographics

A 3-year-old Caucasian girl.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1757-1626-1-166

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