Allergy
If you are affected by allergy or intolerance you'll be keen to reduce its impact on your life. Allergies frequently affect more than one body system, with effects ranging from skin rash, itching and ezcema, to hayfever, irritable bowel (IBS) and persistent fatigue; occasionally the effect is severe.
We aim to help you address the root cause to reduce all your symptoms, and offer you the support you need to make lasting changes and enjoy improved health.
We recommend you have a consultation with a specialist allergist for a diagnosis. For younger women, Dr Adam Fox is one of the UK's leading specialists in allergies among young people. If you already have a diagnosed allergy treatment options at Viveka include medical care and advanced techniques for desensitisation, nutrition and complementary care.
Food Intolerance
Food intolerance affects approximately 30% of the population with symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), urticarial rashes, headaches, joint pains, brain fog and even marked lethargy. Rather than visit a range of different medical specialists for these symptoms we recommend a holistic approach attending to diet, nutrition and lifestyle, with a dietician or a specialist in nutrition.
For some people, elimination diets can be very successful: if this is the case for you a nutritionist will develop a highly personalised nutritional plan to help you ensure you do not become deficient in essential nutritients AND you can prepare varied and delicious meals.
Desensitisation
For treatment, avoiding the trigger may be the answer. There are instances where targeted treatments can reduce sensitivity. For instance, hayfever can be treated with Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) (vaccines given under the tongue). This cuts out the need to go to a hospital for weekly injections.
Chronic Fatigue, CFS & ME
Chronic Fatigue, post-viral fatigue, ME and CFS/chronic fatigue syndrome are umbrella terms for a range of symptoms including extreme, chronic tiredness. Allergy may be the root cause but these conditions can exist where there is no allergy, or in combination with allergy. We have a specialist in treating chronic fatigue whose approach (Reverse Therapy) is incredibly effective.
Complementary Therapy
Complementary care for allergies is used by many people who report good effects. Although its use is not yet supported by double-blind randomised controlled trials, we have a great deal of positive feedback and at Viveka you may combine a therapy of your choice with support from your medical specialist. For instance, homeopathy may effectively target ezcema; acupuncture is frequently used in the treatment of asthma. Emotional support from a counsellor or psychotherapist may be useful; and hypnotherapy is often helpful for people who need to make significant lifestyle changes. Our life coach also offers support.
