The bigger picture: Allergies, Food and the body’s messages
When Silver Turns Against You: A Hidden Cause of Inflammation and Allergic Reactions
When Frances first came to see me, silver was the last thing on her mind. She didn’t think her jewelry could possibly have anything to do with her health.
Her symptoms seemed far more complicated: sudden allergic reactions, constant itching, breathlessness, swelling in her hands and fingers, and a lingering sense of inflammation that left her exhausted.
She described feeling heavy and sluggish, as though her body was prematurely aging. For someone who’d always been vibrant, creative, and active, this loss of energy was heartbreaking.
Frances’s passion was sewing — a craft that filled her days with creativity and calm. Ironically, it would turn out to be the key to solving her mystery.
When Allergies Don’t Make Sense
At first, Frances thought her symptoms were emotional or environmental. She had recently lost a loved one and assumed her body was reacting to grief, stress, or maybe even to animals — she’d suddenly become “allergic” to dogs, despite never having issues before.
Her itchy skin, sneezing fits, and breathlessness all seemed to point to pet or seasonal allergies. Like many people, she didn’t consider that her immune system might be reacting to something she touched every day rather than what she breathed or ate.
But that’s the tricky thing about inflammation and allergic reactions — they’re not always logical. The immune system can misread signals, treating harmless substances as threats and triggering itching, redness, and swelling. Sometimes, the source isn’t food, pollen, or pets… but metal.
The Moment of Discovery: A Silver Allergy
By her third session, the real cause started to reveal itself.
Through Health Kinesiology, we discovered that Frances had a silver and copper allergy. The jewelry she wore daily — rings, bracelets, and necklaces — was quietly aggravating her immune system.
Those aching wrists she thought were early arthritis? They were actually part of her allergic response.
When she removed her jewelry and we rebalanced her system, the pain disappeared completely. Testing later showed that her body could only tolerate silver exposure once or twice a month — a clear sign of just how sensitive she had become.
Healing from the Inside Out
Once the culprit was found, the next step was healing — not just removing the silver, but helping Frances’s body recover and strengthen. Her treatment plan focused on restoring balance, both physically and emotionally.
We used a mix of gentle energetic corrections, emotional work, and nutritional support. Chicory root became a key supplement to support digestion and the small intestine, a crucial player in immune health and food tolerances.
Frances also learned to be more mindful of environmental stressors like electromagnetic radiation — subtle influences that can quietly affect inflammation and energy.
Perhaps the most profound part of her healing came from exploring her emotions. As the family “fixer,” she had spent decades holding everything together for everyone else. Releasing that constant tension helped her body relax in ways no medication ever could.
The Results: Relief and Renewal
Within weeks, Frances began to feel like herself again.
No more aching wrists or joint pain
No more itchy skin or swelling
Breathing easy, no inhaler needed
Pet allergies gone — she could cuddle dogs again
Deep emotional calm and restored confidence
She walked away lighter, freer, and more in tune with her own body. What began as a desperate search for relief had become a journey of deep self-discovery.
The Lesson: Listening to the Body’s Messages
Frances’s story is a reminder that inflammation and allergies often have hidden causes. Sometimes, what looks like a food intolerance or emotional stress is actually something much simpler — and much closer to home.
We often forget that the skin is our largest organ, directly connected to our immune and nervous systems. When we wear, eat, or even feel something that doesn’t agree with us, our body will always try to communicate — through itching, redness, fatigue, or inflammation.
Healing starts when we learn to listen.
True Healing Is a Blend of Awareness, Nutrition, and Gentle Treatment
If you’re struggling with unexplained itching, inflammation, or allergic reactions, it might be time to look deeper.
Our health is shaped not only by what we eat but also by what we wear, touch, and feel. Small changes — from removing a piece of jewelry to adjusting your nutrition — can have a surprisingly big impact.
Frances’s journey shows that treatment isn’t just about fixing symptoms; it’s about uncovering the real causes and restoring balance through care, awareness, and trust in your body’s wisdom.
Sometimes, the smallest clue — a ring, a necklace, a moment of reflection — can lead to the biggest healing.
Author Bio:
Written by Giulia Holland, a certified Health Kinesiologist and holistic wellness practitioner dedicated to helping people uncover the hidden causes behind inflammation, allergies, and chronic fatigue. Through gentle energy balancing, nutritional support, and emotional awareness, she guides clients back to natural health and inner harmony.
A Gloucestershire UK-based practitioner with clients in person and online.
Learn more or book a session at https://www.giuliaholland.com/kinesiology-booking 🌸
