Oral Allergy Syndrome – Can It Really Go Away Without Shots or Drugs?

Megumi Uppena
Aug 11
4 min read

Monday, August 11th, 2025

Wondering why you get an itchy mouth after eating an apple? 🤔 It could be OAS! We explore the link between pollen and food allergies and how NAET aims to retrain your body's response — Wondering why you get an itchy mouth after eating an apple? 🤔 It could be **OAS**! We explore the link between pollen and food allergies and how **NAET** aims to retrain your body's response

Have you ever bitten into a juicy apple, only to have your mouth start itching like crazy?🍎 Or maybe you’ve enjoyed some fresh strawberries and felt your lips tingle like you just kissed a bee?🍓

Welcome to the world of Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) – where eating healthy can feel like punishment. 😩

OAS is an allergic reaction that happens mostly to people who already have pollen, grass, or tree allergies. When they eat certain raw fruits, veggies, nuts, or beans, their immune system gets confused and says, “Attack!” Common symptoms include:

Itching or tingling in the mouth, lips, tongue, or throat
Swelling in those same areas (hello, awkward dinner date!)
Sometimes even hives or stomach upset

It’s basically a case of mistaken identity. Your immune system sees proteins in these foods that look like pollen proteins and freaks out.

And you know what? It’s so unfair. Like, you’re eating healthy… and this is the thanks you get? Not cool, body. Not cool. 💁‍♀️

OAS was officially recognized in 1987, but many people are still clueless about it. If you’ve ever thought you were “just sensitive” to certain foods, you might actually have OAS!

So, Is There Hope?

Here’s the best part: YES, OAS can get better… without drugs, shots, or endless elimination diets.

That’s where NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique) comes in.

NAET is a gentle, natural treatment that combines principles of Eastern medicine, chiropractic, homeopathy, kinesiology, and nutrition. There are no needles, no drugs, no drops – just energy-balancing treatments that help your body stop overreacting.

Think of it like “resetting” your system so it stops panicking over harmless foods.

What Makes OAS So Tricky?

At first glance, OAS seems random. Like, why can you eat cooked carrots but not raw ones? Or why does a banana make you itchy, but banana bread is fine?

But if you look closer, there are patterns:

The triggering foods often come from nature (fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes).
They’re packed with essential nutrients – vitamins, minerals, proteins.
Many of them share proteins with pollens or even latex.

Your immune system is basically playing a game of “spot the difference” and losing.

How NAET Helps

In my clinic, we see tons of patients who eat the cleanest, most beautiful whole foods – and yet they’re miserable. They’ve tried everything, from cutting out foods to taking antihistamines, and nothing really helps.

With NAET, we often start by treating sensitivities to basic nutrients – yes, things like calcium, iron, vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Here’s why this works:

When your body finally recognizes and properly uses these nutrients, it stops treating them as threats.
As your food sensitivities decrease, your environmental allergies often improve, too – because those allergens share similar protein structures.
We see patients’ nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, and chronic coughs get dramatically better just by treating food items first.

Pretty amazing, right?

The Sneaky Latex Connection

Here’s a fun twist – people with latex allergies can often react to certain foods. If this is you, watch out for:

Bananas
Avocado
Kiwi
Mango
Chestnut
Passion fruit
Pineapple
Fig
Strawberry
Soy

So, if I find someone is allergic to avocado, you bet I’m also testing them for latex. And if that’s positive, I treat latex, avocado, and even latex + avocado together because those combined energies can set you off.

Real People, Real Results

One of my patients couldn’t eat bananas, avocados, or mangos without reacting. After a series of NAET treatments, guess what? They’re now enjoying their favorite fruits without fear. 🥑🍌🥭

(You can watch their video testimonial here!)

Why This Matters

Food is meant to nourish, not punish. You deserve to enjoy a salad, a smoothie, or a bowl of fresh fruit without worrying about an itchy throat.

If you’ve been avoiding certain foods out of fear, or you’re tired of living on antihistamines, NAET might just be the answer you didn’t know existed.

What to Do Next

Curious about NAET? Let’s chat!

✅ Schedule a free discovery call and see if NAET is right for your OAS. We’ll talk about your symptoms, what you’ve tried, and how this gentle treatment might finally give you freedom around food.

Life is too short to say goodbye to guacamole forever. 🥑

Warmly, Megumi 💛

Frequently Asked Questions About OAS 🌿

🍳 Why does cooking the food make it less reactive?

Great question! Heating changes the protein structure in the food 🔥. Once the proteins are altered, your immune system no longer mistakes them for pollen proteins – which is why you might react to raw carrots but not cooked ones.

⏳ Can Oral Allergy Syndrome go away on its own?

Sometimes mild cases improve as you get older, but for many people, OAS stays the same or even gets worse over time 😬. NAET offers a natural way to retrain your immune system instead of just waiting and hoping.

🥑 Do I have to avoid my trigger foods forever?

Nope! 🎉 The whole point of NAET is to desensitize your body so you can enjoy those foods again without reactions. Many of my patients are happily eating their favorite fruits and veggies after completing treatment. 🍓🍌

👧 Is NAET safe for kids?

Absolutely! 💕 NAET is gentle, non-invasive, and drug-free – perfect for kids who want to enjoy a healthy diet without the drama of allergic reactions.