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Here's a summary of info from the responses to "Food Intolerance
Guides?" on 9/5. It's long, but several people wrote with a lot
of info that might be useful to someone, so I've included it all.
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I used multiple on-line resources in my attempts to identify my food
intolerances. I also utilized a nutritionist. All either provide
minimal or no relief at all.
The problem I learned is that ANY food can cause a food intolerance and MULTIPLE foods can work together against the body.
Due
to both these facts, it is nearly impossible, if not totally
impossible, to identify which foods and in what combination foods are
causing intolerance.
In the end, I and my entire family requested
an IgG ELISA food intolerance test. It identified exactly what foods
each of us were intolerant to and we began to see improvement in our
health within days of implementing the test results.
There are
many IgG ELISA food intolerance tests available. We ordered the at home
kits from Better Control of Health. Their test was conveneint,
inexpensive, and we did not have to go through our doctor.
I
still have the original message they sent me when I first inquired about
their test. I will forward it to you as it provides a lot of good
information.
.....
Below is the email I received from the lab that I told you about. I
hope this information is as helpful to you as it was to my family and
me.
--- On Fri, 3/19/10, Optimum Health Resource Laboratories <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
From: Optimum Health Resource Laboratories <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Food Intolerance Screening Information
Date: Friday, March 19, 2010, 4:57 PM
"... uses the well-regarded ELISA test."
- The Wall Street Journal, Friday, October 26, 2001 -
Dear ...,
Greetings! Thank you for your recent inquiry to our office.
As
a follow-up to our conversations, the following information pertains to
the finger-stick (at-home) 96-Food IgG ELISA Food Intolerance Test...
the most comprehensive food intolerance test which does not require a
full blood draw!
When it comes to food allergy, there are basically two types:
*
Immediate Food Allergy (Classic, Immediate-Onset, IgE-Mediated): This
allergic reaction to foods involves the Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibody
and also involves MAST cells. It is the most understood, but least
occurring immune response to foods. It only occurs in less than 2-3% of
adults and less than 5% of children. The reaction time occurs anywhere
from seconds to up to 2 hours and typically affects the skin, airways
or the digestive system. The most commonly known response is
anaphylaxis, which can result in death. This type of food allergy is
typically tested in a doctor's office by means of a skin "scratch"
test. Additionally, it only takes a single food to cause a reaction and
it is typically a food that is rarely eaten.
* Hidden Food
Allergy (Food Intolerance, Delayed-Onset, IgG-Mediated): This allergic
reaction to foods involves the Immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody and DOES
NOT involve MAST cells. It is the lesser understood, but most common
immune response to foods. It occurs in anywhere from 45-60% of the
general population and affects children and adults equally. The
reaction time occurs anywhere from a couple of hours up to 2-3 days
after consumption of the food. Any system, tissue and organ in the body
can be affected and there are over 118 medical conditions/symptoms that
are either caused and/or provoked by this type of allergic response to
foods including, but not limited to, arthritis, weight gain, fatigue,
high blood pressure, Celiac Disease, sinus conditions, asthma and
various digestive disorders. Conventional skin "scratch" testing is
incapable of detecting this type of food allergy. Even more intriguing
is that both a single food and a
combination
of foods can cause a reaction and it is usually with foods that are regularly eaten.
Optimum
Health Resource Laboratories has been a specialist in food intolerance
testing by providing relief throughout the world to thousands of people
who have suffered from food allergy induced illnesses. Our US-based
facility provides a clinically validated "finger-stick" IgG ELISA food
intolerance test kit.
James Braly, M.D., author of 'Food Allergy
Relief' and 'Dr. Braly's Food Allergy & Nutritional Revolution', has
been quoted as saying, "By using the IgG ELISA technique, at the same
time eliminating the need for a blood draw, this type of testing
represents a great step forward in the field of food allergy screening.
It removes the barriers of poor reproducibility and inconvenience that
continues to plague competing tests."
IgG ELISA Food Intolerance Screening - Validated and Reliable...
A
study, consisting of over 1500 patients validated the reliability of
IgG ELISA food intolerance screening. Additionally, peer reviewed
medical publications, such as the October 2004 issue of the British
Medical Journal's GUT, reports the validity of IgG ELISA food
intolerance screening. Additionally, the food intolerance screening
service provided by Optimum Health Resource Laboratories comes with a
written money back guarantee!
Do You or Someone You Know Suffer From Any of These Conditions..?
Arthritis Asthma Ear Infections
Celiac Disease Cardiovascular Complaints Hypertension
Epilepsy/Seizures Sinusitis Skin Rashes
Weight Problems Immune Deficiencies. Migraines
Autism Irritable Bowel Syndrome ADD/ADHD
Chronic Fatigue Headaches Leaky Gut
Hyperactivity Birth Defects Stress/Tension
Diabetes Fibromyalgia
Or any of 80 other conditions..?
Medical
research documents the majority of the population suffers from
IgG-mediated food allergies. Chances are good you will greatly benefit
by the IgG ELISA Food Intolerance Screening available through Optimum
Health Resource Laboratories.
According to international
lecturer, researcher, author and food allergy expert, James Braly, M.D.,
"70%-80% of Americans currently suffering from chronic medical
conditions of unknown cause, who have proven poorly responsive to
conventional medical interventions, are suffering from IgG-mediated
delayed-onset food allergies."
Cost Effective...
The cost
for Optimum Health Resource Laboratories' 96-food test is $299.00 when
ordered on-line and $379.00 when ordered by phone or mail, both of which
are hundreds of dollars less than what other laboratories charge for
their food intolerance testing. Also, and unlike these other labs, our
simple "pin-prick" test does not require a blood draw or the need for an
ordering physician... both of which have their own additional costs!
Also,
your request for our IgG food allergy screening is back by our money
back guarantee. See www.usaallergies.com/guarantee.html for specific
details.
*Please Note: A list of the foods can be found on-line at www.usaallergies.com/panels.html.
Because
of this, you now have the most cost-effective and convenient method to
accurately identify and eliminate the foods from your diet, which are
the culprits behind your ill-health.
The process is very simple...
We
will ship to you the specimen collection kit along with an
authorization from our office. We include everything needed in order
for you to be screened against 96 foods (including gluten, gliadin,
casein and lactalbumin) for IgG-mediated food allergy.
Once your
specimen has been collected, by use of our simple "pin-prick" method (no
blood draw is required), it is mailed to our laboratory for analysis
(we provide the pre-addressed, pre-paid, return mailer for specimens
being shipped within the United States).
When your food
intolerance screening is completed, you will be emailed a detailed
report showing which foods you were screened against and which ones
tested as being positive (offending) and which ones were negative
(safe). In addition to your test results, you will receive the 48-page
Your Optimum Health Resource E-Book. This E-Book is full of valuable
information including:
* Multi-colored test result + an additional back & white copy.
(The colored copy for yourself and the B&W copy can be shared with your
doctor, dietitian, nutritionist, etc.)
* A letter of interpretation from our office.
* Easy-to-follow information on implementing your test results.
* Recipes.
* Food lists.
* Food family cross-reference guide.
* Nutrition chart.
* Progress checklist.
* Dietary recommendations.
* A listing of various companies
that provide products and literature,
which you will find useful while on your elimination diet.
* A detailed receipt with your test results which will reflect the
appropriate CPT code and insurance information so you may submit it
to your insurance carrier for possible reimbursement.
Additionally,
you will automatically receive 12 months of unlimited and complimentary
support, which will assist and support you with the recommendations
provided by your test results and your Guidebook.
If you would
like to request your very own finger-stick IgG ELISA food intolerance
screening, and save $80.00 off the regular cost of the kit, you can do
so from our web site at www.bettercontrolofhealth.com.
Please
Note: If you would like to order by mail, please send a letter to our
attention (address below) indicating your name, address, phone number,
the name of the person to be screened, their date of birth, and include
in your letter a statement that you want to order the 96-food IgG ELISA
Food Intolerance Test. Also, be sure to include either your credit card
information and/or a check or money order in the amount of $379.00*.
Discover
how easy it is to request the IgG ELISA Food Intolerance Test and
achieve optimum health! Please feel free to contact our office at email
us at [log in to unmask] with any questions you might have or if we can be of further assistance.
To Your Good Health,
Jason Kessell, Client Services
Better Control of Health (BCH)
(dba - Optimum Health Resource Laboratories, Inc.)
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www.bettercontrolofhealth.com
www.usaallergies.com
"Optimum health is at the tip of your finger..."
P.S.
- Our laboratory also provides finger-stick and saliva kits for
IgA-Mediated Food Intolerance, Celiac Disease, H.pylori and IgE-Mediated
(Immediate-Onset) Airborne & Food Allergy. Please visit our web
site at www.usaallergies.com for more details.
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