Why Your Allergy Tests Might Be Missing the Root Cause

Megumi Uppena
Jul 28
3 min read

Updated: Aug 14

Do your allergy test results leave you feeling overwhelmed or even hopeless?

You’re told you’re allergic to so many things, but no one can give you a clear path forward. Your doctor may just say, “Avoid the worst ones,” but you still need to eat, even if you're allergic to food itself. I see this all the time, especially in moms whose children are reacting to almost everything. But they still need to feed them, so allergic people keep eating what they’re allergic to.

🚦 Allergy Test Confusion: What Do the Results Even Mean?

Most tests use a color-coded or number system like green, yellow, and red zones to indicate levels of sensitivity. You might assume that foods in the "green" zone are safe. Not necessarily.

If the test result shows any number besides zero, even something like 0.1 or 0.5, it still indicates a reaction. A truly non-reactive result is zero. That means your body recognizes the food as completely safe.

So, what do you do when your results say you're sensitive to fruits, vegetables, proteins, nuts, beans, fish, dairy, eggs, coffee, and everything in between?

💊 Conventional Treatments Often Miss the Bigger Picture

Common approaches include:

Antihistamines to manage symptoms
Allergy shots to attempt to build tolerance

But after all that, does your blood-based allergy test actually improve?

In many cases, the answer is NO. Sometimes, the sensitivities even get worse.

Allergy testing can be helpful because it removes the guessing. But the test itself is only the first step. What matters most is what you do with that information.

🔍 Why Are You Reacting to So Many Things?

There are many possible root causes, including:

Genetic predisposition
Chronic infections
Toxin accumulation
Emotional trauma or psychological stress
Immune system overload
Long-term nutrient imbalances or malabsorption

Functional medicine practitioners often run test after test, then recommend long lists of supplements. But if your body is already reacting to basic foods, it likely can’t tolerate all those supplements either. Many are derived from the very foods you're sensitive to.

🌿 Why NAET Makes a Difference

NAET (Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques) takes a completely different approach.

✅ No needles✅ No medications✅ No supplements or drops

We use muscle testing (a form of kinesiology) to identify allergens that are creating energy blockages in your meridians. These are the energetic pathways of the body, as recognized in Eastern medicine. NAET gently clears these blockages, allowing your body to reprogram its response and recognize the allergen as harmless.

This technique is safe and gentle enough for:

Infants and toddlers 👶
Children and teens 👧👦
Seniors and people in wheelchairs 🧓♿
Highly sensitive or severely allergic individuals

🧩 Could Your Chronic Illness Be Allergy-Related?

You don’t need to have classic allergy symptoms like sneezing, rashes, or watery eyes to have allergies. If you are struggling with:

Autism spectrum Disorders
Autoimmune conditions
Chronic fatigue
Brain fog or mood swings
Digestive issues
Hormone related symptoms

Allergies may be silently playing a major role.

When your body starts accepting the substances it used to reject, your entire system can calm down. I’ve seen patients regain energy, clarity, and resilience once we address the underlying sensitivities.

🌟 Your Health Deserves Better Than Guesswork

If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of testing and symptom management, it may be time to try something different. NAET addresses the root of your reactions by helping your body recognize what’s safe.

I offer free consultations to help you determine if NAET is a good fit for you and if you are a good fit for NAET. We can talk about your symptoms, your test results, and your healing goals.

There is a way forward. You don’t have to live in fear of your food, your body, or your health.

💬 Ready to Begin?

Let’s map out your healing journey, one step at a time.📞 Schedule your free phone consultation today!🌿 Real healing is possible. Let’s uncover it together.

With love, in health, Megumi 💛