Allergies       Our approach to allergies may include food elimination diets, the removal of environmental allergens, laboratory testing, and nutritional immune system support.   Various nutrients (as supplements) can raise the allergic threshold or tolerance and improve allergic symptoms.  These include: large doses of vitamin C; vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12, and pantothenic acid; lipoic acid; MSM; calcium; magnesium; zinc; selenium; and many others.   Underlying infections, such as the overgrowth of yeast, parasites, and chronic viral illness may need to be identified and treated, as they may contribute to allergies.   Mind-body therapies as offered at the Schachter Center by Peter Reznik, CSW, PhD may be helpful in the treatment of allergies.   NAET -- Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Technique -- (also known as Bioset therapy) is a breakthrough treatment available through our acupuncturist, Robert Connolly, D.Sc, L.Ac, who uses acupuncture without needles and applied kinesiology to desensitize people to all kinds of allergens.   Homeopathic medications may also be used to treat allergies.