Watery eyes, sneezing fits and hives during Spring?

by Jennifer Ide, R. BIE, CNP

Spring is here! For many people, that means the watery eyes, stuffy nose, sneezing fits, wheezing, and hives are going to start.

Prepare yourself this Spring with BIE

BIE stands for BioEnergetic Intolerance Elimination. It is a safe, non-invasive health technology that serves to identify substances that aggravate the body, and normalize the body to the substance by using electromagnetic waves.

According to the BIE theory, a reaction to pollen is a reflection of your body’s inability to properly recognize the pollen. This "misidentification" may have started during a stressful event. When the body is very stressed and is exposed to pollen, the body mistakes the pollen for the culprit of the stress. Now, the body identifies the pollen as “bad, harmful, or foreign.” Now, when the body is exposed to pollen, it remembers that pollen as “bad,” leading to the manifestation of symptoms (ex. watery, itchy eyes, sneezing, hives, etc.). To get your body to re-recognize the pollen and to re-establish a positive association between the body and pollen, BIE is used.

At the beginning of March, the types of tree pollen that seem to be the most problematic for those living in Toronto include some of the following (1):

Alder

Aspen

Birch

Cottonwood

Elm

Maple

Mulberry 

Oak

Poplar 

BIE can help identify which tree pollen your body is intolerant to and then reintroduce that pollen back into your body (this is done without needles or exposure to the actual pollen itself). This process allows your body to re-learn the proper identity of that pollen. By properly identifying the pollen, your body no longer deems the pollen as a threat. Therefore, when you are exposed to it, your body no longer reacts inappropriately, alleviating you of your uncomfortable symptoms. The same concept would apply for grasses and ragweed.

BIE versus antihistamines 

BIE can help the body re-learn what something is so that it can respond more appropriately upon exposure to a particular substance. This option can be better than depending on medications like antihistamines, which serve only to temporarily address the symptoms. While immediate alleviation of symptoms is great, using medications can come at a cost, especially if used long-term. For example, some studies have shown an association between certain types of antihistamine medications and cognitive decline, as well as increased risk of falling and dementia (2, 3). 

Next Steps

To learn more about how BIE can help you get through this Spring season without aggravating symptoms and with more ease and comfort, book a virtual/phone 15 minute complimentary meet-and-greet with our BIE Practitioner, Jennifer Ide.

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 Disclaimer: BIE does not serve to diagnose, treat, or cure any diseases or conditions. Nor does it replace the advice from a regulated healthcare professional. The information in this post is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as medical advice. Please consult your doctor regarding any health concerns and medications.