Dear Carrie,

I've never heard of this type of testing...it sounds fascinating! I was
also reassured to hear that you have delayed reactions to some foods. I
had been told by the allergist (who claimed Josh wasn't "allergic")
and my pediatrician, that
reactions happen within the first 24 hours. They made me feel studid for
thinking Joshua's stomach cramps (that had him doubled over on the
playground at preschool) were related to the ice cream he was accidentally
given a a birthday party two or three days before.

 On Mon, 13 Sep 1999 [log in to unmask] wrote:

> Kristin Hulling wrote on Aug. 30 about less obvious signs of allergy and
> other ways to test. I personally got surprisingly accurate results from
> muscle testing done by my chiropractor. I think I've heard the term applied
> kinesiology connected with it. The concept is simple. When an offending food
> is placed on the tongue or even just within the electrical field of the
> person being tested, the strength of the testee is reduced, indicating a
> sensitivity. She'd put the food on my tongue or have me hold it. She would
> then put her hand on various organs and push against my outstretched arm
> which I was supposed to resist. Reminded me of electrical circuitry.  I
> remained steady on most foods, but on some, my strength would weaken and I
> couldn't resist as well. Sounded crazy to me, but after I brought in a
> grocery bag full of typical foods I ate and she tested me, she came up with a
> list of half a dozen things that "shut down my system". I took them out of my
> diet and improved dramatically. Corn was the most difficult one for me to
> pinpoint because it had a 7-10 day delayed reaction. But after she pinpointed
> it, I removed it from my diet and later rechallenged it and got consistent
> results, reactions 7 to 10 days later. I've never tested as allergic or had
> hives or anything like that to any food. But I know I have sensitivities to
> some. And sometimes they go away, which is good news. Anyway, hope that
> helps. It's just one more way to consider finding out what's causing the
> problem. I like it because it is relatively cheap and non-invasive. Carrie
>