It’s now making headlines in the medical journals as well as in mainstream news that many food allergies and sensitivities may be the cause of why so many people are having such a hard time losing weight. "In fact, many conditions which have inflammation as the common denominator are linked to our digestive systems through the inflammation that begins when we eat the foods that cause allergic reactions within our body."
The reactions that we see with subtle food allergies include such vague conditions as obesity, to mood swings, to physical conditions like arthritis and eczema (skin rashes from allergies).
Physicians are turning to a local South Florida laboratory- the ALCAT Lab- to help their patients discover the food allergies which contribute to keeping them fat. The video below is a news brief brought to you by Channel 5 and several testimonials of people that have had success with the ALCAT food sensitivity testing for uncovering the food intolerances and finding relief from years of unnecessary suffering.
Finding it difficult to lose weight? In our practice, we are discovering that food sensitivities are often be the underlying cause. This is because gut inflammation induced by food sensitivities cause a problem known as insulin resistance or prediabetes and this results in the improper storage of fat and production of excess fat cells for storage. The solution lies in the results that you can achieve by following some simple instructions that are included with your ALCAT test results. ALCAT identifies your food and chemical sensitivities and a rotational diet is created specifically for your sensitivities to reduce your body's inflammation, reversing disease and obesity all at the same time.
According to a study conducted at Baylor University, 98% of the people following the ALCAT Rotation DIet either lost weight or improved body mass.
If you feel like you have been following a sensible diet, eating all of he right foods but still can not seem to lose those stubborn extra pounds, maybe the problem is rooted in gut inflammation. The good foods for many, may just be the wrong foods for your particular body. Now we have a new test that can pin point exactly what those forbidden foods are in your menu.
Your body can usually tell you which foods you are allergic to and must avoid. This can come in the form of an itchy, scratchy throat, ears or other mucosal (wet) linings. It can lead to a runny nose, sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, skin rashes and so forth. These are the food allergies which we are all very familiar with. However, there is a much more subtle reaction to foods, known as food sensitivities that do not leave such obvious finger prints in its wake. These are the sensitivities that hurt our bodies silently, but often enough to cause chronic changes over time. These changes include:
When you are living with food sensitivities that you are unaware of, this will set up a chronic inflammatory condition within your digestive system; therefore, the absorption of nutrients from the foods that you eat will be inefficient. This chronic inflammation also leads to a generalized swelling due to water retention.
Watch this next video to see how the ALCAT test is performed and you will understand how it works to unlock the secrets behind why many people are unable to lose those unwanted pounds and feel swollen and bloated all of the time.
Patient Testimonials
The following patient testimonials are included to show you what can be achieved by simply learning which foods your body can not tolerate and following the proper rotation diet to remove inflammation from your gut and from your whole body.
"Before taking the ALCAT test, I was bloated and was carrying a lot of water weight. Try as I might, I couldn’t lose any weight, no matter how stringently I dieted or how faithfully I exercised. I was extremely fatigued and would often take a nap after work. I never had a good night’s sleep because my indigestion was so bad it would keep me awake for hours every night. My sinuses drained constantly. Both my eyelids twitched nearly constantly & my right eye wouldn't open all the way. My joints didn’t work right and if I squatted down, I couldn't get up without help. I have none of those symptoms now, as long as I stay away from my reactive foods. Thank you so very much."
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Norma, from South Dakota
"Having a chronic cough for over 3 years and going through many tests for my heart, hiatal hernia, acid reflux, and sinus problems, I was diagnosed with asthma and put on the usual medication.Ê After being on asthma medication for 9 months, I ended up in the emergency room two consecutive days where they packed my nose to stop the bleeding."
"I had the ALCAT blood test in December 2008 and since January 9, 2009, I have followed the four-day rotation diet.Ê In two days, after being on the diet, I stopped coughing 75-80% and in three days stopped taking my medication for the hiatal hernia an acid reflux.Ê I no longer have heart burn."
"I saw my cardiologist for my routine check up two months, one week after I started the diet.Ê I have lost 20 lbs and am now off a total of 4 prescriptions; one of them being a blood pressure medication.Ê My blood pressure has also dropped.Ê The doctor told me if I continue to lose another 20 lbs I will probably be able to go off my other blood pressure and cholesterol medication in 6 months.Ê I also had my routine blood work to check the cholesterol, HDL, LDL triglycerides, and they have fallen to very readings."
"I can’t say enough about how I feel now and will continue to stay on the rotation diet.Ê I do not think of this as a diet.Ê There is so much food to choose from daily.Ê You are not hungry and it’s your choice to choose what you want each day.Ê Thank you!"
Carolyn, from Indiana
"At 220 pounds I had been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis, Adult Onset Asthma, and High Blood Pressure. I was Border Line Diabetic and had Pitted Edema in my legs to the extent I wore support hose for 5 years. My ailments were only out-numbered by the medications I took for them. I started trying to lose weight. Without much support or direction, I tried several nationally advertised well known diet plans. I would lose a little and gain even more. After approximately 3 years of this yo-yo I had gained an additional 32 pounds, and was now at my top weight of 252 pounds. Then I found the ALCAT Test through a book I was reading.Ê Unlike the ’diet plans’ I had seen before, the ALCAT test spoke of food intolerance and a medical reason why my body was not responding to a healthy diet. "
"After taking the ALCAT Test, I found my most severe food intolerances were some of the healthiest foods I ate, and I ate them on a daily basis. (Lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, and lemons, to name a few).Ê When I started the ALCAT Test Rotation Diet I was sure this was something that could change my life. When I eliminated the foods I was intolerant to I started losing weight almost immediately, an amazing 15 pounds the first 2 weeks. In the following 11 weeks I lost an additional 70 pounds. After approximately 10 days I was able to stop taking all six prescription medications. I lost an incredible 16 inches on my waist line; and went from a 3XL shirt to a medium. "
"The ALCAT Test is absolutely amazing."
Joe from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Clinical Diagnosis: Heavy metal toxicity and major gastro-intestinal issues, including leaky gut syndrome.
"In August of 2005, after taking a course of antibiotics, I developed an inner weakness and excessive hunger. At the time my family and I thought related to anxiety from upcoming sinus surgery. Following sinus surgery and several courses of antibiotics, my symptoms intensified and included:"
"I had brain fog, felt like I had a major hang-over (gross sensation in my head), felt loss of coordination and continuous ringing in my ears. My face was burning, felt numbness in my legs and arms, was eating excessively to feed an enormous hunger, felt rapid fluctuations in my blood sugars, felt like I was in a ’drunk state’, was symptomatic to refined sugars and carbohydrates and had no energy in my body. Additionally, I felt a massive internal weakness within my body, like my muscles were detached from my bones."
"After many medical tests and brief hospitalization over a 6 week period, the medical community could not find anything wrong with me. I continued my search for an answer to my symptoms by visiting with an integrative MD (licensed medical doctor who also uses natural treatments). He ran a blood test for heavy metals and also did a stool test. The tests showed that I had mercury toxicity that was off the charts and fungus/anaerobic bacteria. I was put on a natural treatment to remove the metals and also anti-fungal medications and herbs to kill the anaerobic bacteria. The treatment was working until I ran into issues with a parasitic infection."
"ALCAT to the rescue, to start the gut repair process my GI doctor had me do a food allergy test with ALCAT laboratory. The test showed the allergenic foods that I needed to avoid for a 3-6 month period in order to prevent further inflammatory responses that would prevent my gut from healing properly. With the help from ALCAT’s nutritionist I developed a rotational diet from the foods that I was allowed to eat. I also continued with IV therapy treatments and the medicine food supplementation."
"By following the diet I immediately noticed that the inflammatory reactions were lessening, as I know longer felt my hernia displaced and the lupus type redness around my nose subsided. Within 5 months I gained back 38 pounds, going from 137 to 175. My gut was now healing and I was on the road to recovery."
"Without identifying the trigger foods with ALCAT that kept my gut inflamed I would still be on a treadmill trying to recover my health. I am very thankful for all the help and advice that I received. "
Glen from Massachusetts
If you are suffering from less than optimal health and think that food sensitivities may be the cause, we can test you using the ALCAT labs while creating a detoxification program custom tailored to your particular needs. Our programs will boost your weight loss and all of your good efforts at getting the most out of expensive wholesome nutrients and supplements. Get in touch with us today. Don’t suffer with less than optimal health or poor performance. There is a better way.
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