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“Allergy” shots have been used for many years in the treatment of regular inhalant allergies. They have stood the test of time and have proven very useful in the management of inhalant allergies (to dust, molds, animal dander and pollens). Their efficacy is well established but there are drawbacks with this procedure. These include the fact that the shots have to be given weekly for a long time; they can cause nasty local reactions and occasionally have led to life threatening anaphylaxis and even death. Also, they are not effective in managing food and chemical sensitivities and therefore their use is restricted to only a limited number of medical conditions such as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis and bronchial asthma. However over the last 40 years, a new form of immunotherapy has evolved. This procedure is not only effective for the above standard allergic conditions but also for food and chemical sensitivities. Also, much lower concentrations of allergy antigens are used, and the frequency of these shots is only once every 2 to 3 months initially. In fact for simple dust and hay fever problems, only 2 shots a year are required to desensitize the patient. This technique has also opened up a new way of treating chronic conditions which are known to be food “allergy” driven, such as irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, migraine, hives and attention deficit disorder/hyperkinesis in children. Also, bacterial and fungal allergies can be effectively treated with this form of low dose immunotherapy. These can be seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Even certain forms of epilepsy and autoimmune disease can be managed with this technique. Sometimes, allergies can be hard to detect. When fighting with one or more of these conditions, the chances are that allergies are involved: asthma, sneezing, itching, chronic colds, phlegm, post-nasal drips, eczema, psoriasis, hair loss, ulcerative colitis, acidity, constipation, IBS, digestive disorders, sugar cravings, bloating, ear infections, weight gain, anxiety, irritation, mood swings and sluggishness. ALLERGY TREATMENTS To help you identify your allergies, we will: 1. Screen for: Food allergies and sensitivities Chemical sensitivities and allergies Environmental allergies and sensitivities Mold allergies and sensitivities Parasites 2. Once we find out the root cause of your condition, a qualified practitioner will discuss your treatment options and guide through the process of deciding on the suitable treatment for your allergies and your lifestyle. The treatments available are well-researched and proven effective. These are Desensitization and LDA. DESENSITIZATION Desensitization is the preparation of a personalized serum after your sensitivity and or an allergy has been found and assessed for their strength. The serums are made from minute doses of the allergen to desensitize you. You take the prepared serum home and self-inject this neutralizing dose weekly. Oral serums are available for children. Very little preparation is required. Testing to find the correct dose of antigen can take from 4–5 hours in the office. The serum, which lasts for three months, is self-administered weekly. Retesting must be done every year. LOW DOSE IMMUNOTHERAPY (LDA) This technique uses an enzyme called B-glucuronidase, which is an immune modulating chemical substance added to the antigen mix at the time of administration of the treatment. B-glucuronidase is present normally in the white blood cells of the body and during inflammation or allergy reactions. This enzyme is released by white blood cells as part of the normal immune response and actually increases the immunity to the antigen being attacked. LDA exploits this activity to modify a specific hypersensitivity. This is achieved by: the presence of a very low precise dose of a specific sugar and the presence of low or ultra low precise doses of specific antigens. In fact, LDA uses a natural pathway of immune modulation at a strength less than what usually occurs in nature. Enzyme potentiated desensitization has been researched, defined and pioneered by Dr. Len McEwan, a medical doctor and immunologist in England. Injections are usually given every 3 months at our Centre. After six or more treatments, they can be administered less often. We look forward to helping you!!

There are a lot of people who do not feel well. This could include you. When you feel sick, it can be a problem for you and your traditional doctor because many times he or she can’t find out what the source of the problem is. Why you feel tired, why you have digestive problems, why you can’t sleep, why you are depressed, why you get those head aches, the list goes on… This is because traditional medicine is diagnosis-centered. It does best when it can see what is wrong with you by diagnostic tests. It looks for disease and when you have one, it goes into action in a methodical way using drugs or surgery to handle the disease found. Up to that time a patient is considered “well”. It is not very helpful if you exist from day to day feeling terrible waiting for a disease to occur before you can be treated! This is where Functional Medicine comes in. It can address your problems before you get the disease. WHAT IS FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE? Functional medicine addresses problems before a disease is discovered. It is helpful for the person who is not feeling well but does not want to wait for a disease to occur before being treated. This medicine is an evidence-based health care approach focusing upon the assessment and early intervention for the improvement of physiological, biomechanical, mental and physical functions. It considers a person as the whole and not just an isolated set of symptoms. It finds and locates the areas of the body that are not functioning at the best possible level and aims on altering these areas back to their optimal state. Functional medicine is outcome-based; it focuses on patient-centered care, promoting health as a positive vitality, and not just the absence of disease. It is a discovery process and tailored treatments that address the individual’s unique needs and attempts to restore organ reserve and resiliency to the person. HOW IS ONE ASSESSED USING FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE? This is done in a number of ways and includes: 1) Signs and symptoms questionnaire. This survey is specifically designed to evaluate symptom severity, duration and frequency in a rating system. It is useful in assessing the degree of dysfunction and is continually used to determine the success of intervention. 2) A good history and physical examination. This is the key to locate the problems and establish a strong communication channel between the patient and the health professional. 3) Biomechanical assessment tools. These are new tools available that can assess whether the body has reduced functional capabilities. Gastrointestinal and liver functions are key areas, which are essential to good health. Finding and correcting poorly functioning (not diseased) liver and gut and correcting the problems is a must in the “not feeling well” patient. Low tech but effective methods are now available for assessing the function of these two areas, which are patient-friendly and non-invasive. Intervention programs could include a personalized nutrition plan, dietary tailoring, structural and mechanical support, exercise prescription, stress intervention and environmental restructuring. Ensuring collaboration of a patient is as important as ordering the right lab tests and prescribing the right therapies. The patient’s partnership includes learning to take responsibility for their own choices and for complying with the recommended interventions. These are the tools of the new breed of health care professionals. It is these tools when correctly used that can help a patient back to improved function and better health. Functional medicine has been an integral part of Dr. Jaconello’s practice for over 36 years.

Bioidentical hormones offer an effective and safe alternative to commercial produced hormones plus numerous health benefits. They alleviate the symptoms caused by a natural decrease in the production of hormones in the body during menopause and andropause. They reestablish a hormone balance and provide protective benefits. For example natural estrogen and progesterone protect again heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s disease natural progesterone protects again breast cancer. If you have heard about bioidentical natural hormone therapy offering an alternative to synthetic hormones but unsure if natural hormones are the answers for you, Dr. Jaconello can help. He will explain the real issues and assist you to figure out the risks and benefits of hormones replacement, as well as the ins and outs of natural BHRT. Dr. Jaconello will look at your options given your family history, health status, and menopause experience, and help you make a choice about whether natural hormone therapy is right for you. If you would like to learn more about Bioidentical Hormone Replacement please contact the office and set up an appointment with Dr. Jaconello.