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This is a message thread about an important topic that was omitted from the vaccinosis webinar for the sake of time.
I'm referring to the practice of hypo-sensitization.
This medical practice is designed to decrease allergic manifestations. It does so by gradually overwhelming the immune system with specific allergens.
Those allergens are given by injection similar to vaccinations. Very, very similar.
Same concept (like cures like derived from homeopathy). Same immune-stimulating (and potentially damaging) adjuvants. Same route of administration (subcutaneous).
The main differences are that allergens are used instead of viruses and bacteria, the injections are much more frequent, and the amount given varies.
To reduce the frequency of severe allergic reactions, allergy shots are started with small volumes (usually about 1/10 of a typical vaccine)which are gradually increased over time.
The goal of hypo-sensitization is to blunt the immune response. Induce the state of immune tolerance. Similar to the boy who cried wolf phenomenon (do it enough and you'll just stop noticing!).
Here's what the human allergists say <a href="https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/treatments/allergy-shots-(immunotherapy)" rel="noopener" target="_blank">on this page</a>:
<em>"Allergy shots work like a vaccine. Your pet's body responds to injected amounts of a particular allergen, given in gradually increasing doses, by developing immunity or tolerance to the allergen."</em>
The bottom line is that our mindful medicine dictates that we approach these with the same caution as vaccinations. Even more so because of the increased administration frequency.
What's the answer?
Focus on balancing the immune system by working with your pet's body (by feeding fresh foods, <strong>avoiding toxins</strong>, mental and physical stimulation, etc.).
Avoid treatments that do just the opposite. Any long term good is greatly offset by long term harm.
Dr. Jeff (getting off his soapbox now)
I'm referring to the practice of hypo-sensitization.
This medical practice is designed to decrease allergic manifestations. It does so by gradually overwhelming the immune system with specific allergens.
Those allergens are given by injection similar to vaccinations. Very, very similar.
Same concept (like cures like derived from homeopathy). Same immune-stimulating (and potentially damaging) adjuvants. Same route of administration (subcutaneous).
The main differences are that allergens are used instead of viruses and bacteria, the injections are much more frequent, and the amount given varies.
To reduce the frequency of severe allergic reactions, allergy shots are started with small volumes (usually about 1/10 of a typical vaccine)which are gradually increased over time.
The goal of hypo-sensitization is to blunt the immune response. Induce the state of immune tolerance. Similar to the boy who cried wolf phenomenon (do it enough and you'll just stop noticing!).
Here's what the human allergists say <a href="https://www.aaaai.org/conditions-and-treatments/treatments/allergy-shots-(immunotherapy)" rel="noopener" target="_blank">on this page</a>:
<em>"Allergy shots work like a vaccine. Your pet's body responds to injected amounts of a particular allergen, given in gradually increasing doses, by developing immunity or tolerance to the allergen."</em>
The bottom line is that our mindful medicine dictates that we approach these with the same caution as vaccinations. Even more so because of the increased administration frequency.
What's the answer?
Focus on balancing the immune system by working with your pet's body (by feeding fresh foods, <strong>avoiding toxins</strong>, mental and physical stimulation, etc.).
Avoid treatments that do just the opposite. Any long term good is greatly offset by long term harm.
Dr. Jeff (getting off his soapbox now)
