The Alcat test can answer that, based on your blood, and your reactions to foods. Because inflammation is the cause of many diseases, from heart disease to arthritis, knowing which foods cause you problem can actually help you with osteoarthritis prevention. Because everyone is different. And while romaine lettuce may make my favorite salad, it might make you feel awful.
And if a food as simple as romaine lettuce can be bad for you, how do you figure out what OTHER healthy foods may be bad for you?
How Can Food Be Bad for Me?
Understanding the difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity will explain why you may still be searching for answers to what foods make you feel bad.There are 2 types of food allergies: IgE and IgG. The Ig designation stands for the type of antibody your body makes in response to a particular substance. IgE allergies are also known as type 1 or immediate onset food allergies. This is the one you think of when someone eats shellfish or peanuts and has an immediate and possibly deadly reaction.
IgG allergies are also known as type 2 or delayed onset food allergies. They may take anywhere from a few hours to a few days to show symptoms.
The difference between the two is while type 1 allergies tend to show "allergy like" signs such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat and other membranes, a type 2 allergy can show any symptom, anywhere in the body. Some common ones are muscle fatigue, joint pain, GI problems like bloating or cramping, headaches, and skin disorders.
IgE and IgG food allergies CAN be found on routine blood work, and for patients with shellfish allergies or celiac disease, this blood work will define the problem.
But what if your IgE and IgG tests are negative? That was me... my anti-gliadin antibody test was negative (which means I don't have a true wheat allergy) but I instinctively knew there was an issue with it. Every time I ate too much pasta or pizza (my husband is Italian) my joints would ache. I would bloat up and my skin would sag and I thought, "I know this is because of wheat!" Routine blood work was negative though.
Your Immune System
Your immune system is much like an army. There are the generals looking at the big picture and the foot soldiers doing most of the "grunt work." The generals are the antibodies. From what you've already learned, they're the IgG and/or IgE folks. They see a big food allergy, and send in the troops to fight it (histamine, inflammatory chemicals and the like). This is an incredible simplification of the immune system to make it easy for you to understand.The foot soldiers are the white blood cells. They are responsible for finding the offending invader and getting rid of it. They can go anywhere... and they are the final pathway of an immune response. So if we can see what the white blood cells are doing instead of looking for antibodies, we can be more specific about what's causing your issues. And that is what the ALCAT test does.
The ALCAT Test Finds Even Subtle Intolerances
The ALCAT test measures harmful immune reactions caused by commonly encountered foods, additives and environmental chemicals. Using a small amount of blood, it can accurately detect a cellular reaction to over 250 items.Your immune system is a double edged sword. It should react appropriately and protect against infection when faced with harmful invaders or "infectious agents" like viruses or bacteria. Unfortunately for some people, exposure to common foods, chemicals and molds can trigger chronic activation of the immune system. White blood cells release harmful chemicals and generate damaging free radicals when they encounter incompatible foods just as they do when fighting viruses or bacteria.
Chronic activation of the immune system has been linked to:
These symptoms can occur several hours, or even days after exposure making it extremely difficult to pinpoint the cause. The delay between exposure and symptoms makes the ALCAT test invaluable as it takes the guesswork out of identifying sensitivities and intolerances.
"I have been tested and have been following the rotation diet sent to me for about two weeks. After only three days, the residual inflammation in my hands disappeared. I discontinued my arthritis medication, and the pain free condition continues. What a great relief that is! To say I am impressed would be totally inadequate." Kathryn Noble, M.D., Columbus, OH...within just four weeks of taking the test and following the food plan, I lost 5 kilograms (11 lbs.), my stuffy nose and throat problem has completeely cleared up and I now have tremendously more strength during training." Christian Mayer, World Champion Skier
"I've seen the (ALCAT) technique work when absolutely no other approach has made the scale budge." Steven Lamm, M.D., author, Thinner at Last"I just wanted to let you know my experience so far with the ALCAT results that I received several weeks ago. I have suffered with fibromyalgia, extreme fatigue, migraines and a host of odd neurological symptoms for the past two and a half years. I was forced to take a 7 month medical leave of absence from work. I became deeply depressed and hopeless. I had bloodwork done, MRIs, CAT scans, neurology appointments etc etc etc. Everything came back normal. I was told things were all in my head. I was depressed and miserable. Having the Alcat test was the best decision I have ever made. I have followed the dietary recommendations 100 percent for the last two weeks. I eliminated my reactive foods. During that time I have had only one migraine. Other than that one time I have had no migraines, no fibromyalgia pain, no neurological symptoms and have lost 4 pounds since I began following the dietary recommendations. I feel like a new person. My sleep is deeper and I wake up feeling rested. I cant tell you how happy and amazed I am. Thank you for the work you all do. It has changed my life in just 2 weeks." Jennifer from Maine
Is this the route for everyone?
No.
Not everyone has the discipline to follow a rotation diet. But if this is calling to you at all... if on some level you feel like this could answer a lot of your questions, then do it!
This test is transforming the health of thousands of people just like you. People who felt like they'd tried everything and just weren't getting results. There's no better time to start feeling better than right now. Doctors all over the country are relying on ALCAT for their most stubborn cases. I know I do.
If you really look at the depth of the foods tested, you'll see why this test is so amazing. Face it; if you're eating healthy, salads and lots of fruits and vegetables, but have a severe intolerance to romaine lettuce or parsley (and yes, I've seen both on the Severe list) then you're still going to feel bad. You can't help it and it's NOT your fault.
Take the guesswork out of your health. Take the ALCAT test and you may:
- Identify harmful foods; even normally "healthy" foods that are not good for you (the key is to test YOUR unique chemistry)
- Improve your metabolism
- Decrease chronic inflammation, a major cause of most chronic diseases and premature aging
- Reach your goal weight
- Finally achieve wellness through customized nutrition
"Thank you ALCAT! My experience could not have been more positive from the very beginning. ALCAT staff were incredibly helpful during my research and testing phase. I was experiencing itchy skin and stomach aches on a nearly daily basis, as well headaches and irritable bowel symptoms far too regularly. I am 30 years old. I get exercise, didn’t have weight to lose, I eat a healthy diet and I was already avoiding known food allergies so I was frustrated and didn’t know what was going on. The day I received my results I eliminated my reactive foods from my diet (shocking results to me: blueberries, artichoke, cranberries and more, food I love and ate regularly). I have not had a single stomach ache, headache, or irritable bowel symptom since that day 4 weeks ago! My itchy skin is almost gone. I feel better than I have in years. People tell me I look great. And the most exciting part is knowing that these foods aren’t gone forever; I’ll probably be able to eat most of them without symptoms recurring by following the recommended rotation diet. I am a firm believer and highly recommend the ALCAT test to family, friends, anyone!" Corrin from Washington
"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. 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). 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 Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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