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| 1) I've already done a food allergy test in the hospital that didn't show anything. Does this mean that I don't have any problems in my diet? |
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| 2) My doctor says I have to live with my food allergies and intolerances, because there is no cure. |
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| 3) Certain products cause an anaphylactic response. Is there a cure? |
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| 4) Is there a way of treating Multiple Chemical Sensitivity ( MCS )? |
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| 5) If I do a food test and you find sensitivities, will I have to be on a diet for the rest of my life? |
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| 6) I understand that any treatment for allergies or intolerances takes years to have any effect. |
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| 7) I've already been on a Candida/hypoglycemia/gluten-free or other restrictive diet, but have not improved at all. My problem clearly does not lie with food. |
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| 8) I'm allergic to my cat. If I wish to start treatment, do I need to get rid of my pet first? |
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9) I seem to always get anxiety attacks during or after eating certain food or drinking certain beverages. My GP can’t find anything wrong with me and thinks I should see a psychologist. Could this be caused by food allergies?
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10) Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with my heart racing and in a pool of sweat. I’m way past menopause, but my GP thinks that it probably still has to do with that. Can it also have something to do with my food?
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11) I have almost constant nausea, dizziness, and I feel extremely tired. I’m in a constant fog. My doctor can’t find anything wrong with me. Can you help?
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12) My 4-year-old daughter has a thick, crusty rash over 90% of her body. Nothing we have tried so far has had any effect. The entire family is suffering along with our daughter. According to our GP it is atopic eczema and nothing can be done about it. Is this true?
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| I've already done a food allergy test in the hospital that didn't show anything. Does this mean that I don't have any problems in my diet? |
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| No. Intolerances or hidden food sensitivities don't show up in conventional blood tests. |
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| My doctor says I have to live with my food allergies and intolerances, because there is no cure. |
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| This is not true. There are effective ways of treatment available. |
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| Certain products cause an anaphylactic response. Is there a cure? |
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| Yes. Enzyme-potentiated desensitization ( EPD ) is a responsible and effective way of lessening the severity of life-threatening symptoms. |
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| Is there a way of treating Multiple Chemical Sensitivity ( MCS )? |
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| Yes. EPD can be used in treating this debilitating condition. |
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| If I do a food test and you find sensitivities, will I have to be on a diet for the rest of my life? |
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| No. The diet is only a temporary thing. If allergies or intolerances don't go away during the diet, there is always the option of treatment. |
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| I understand that any treatment for allergies or intolerances takes years to have any effect. |
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| This is not true. Many people experience an improvement within the first 6 months, some even after only a couple of days. |
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| I've already been on a Candida/hypoglycemia/gluten-free or other restrictive diet, but have not improved at all. My problem clearly does not lie with food. |
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| False. All these diets, although restrictive, are general diets. As a basis, the Amsterdam Kliniek only prescribes tailor-made diet plans based on individual test results. |
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| I'm allergic to my cat. If I wish to start treatment, do I need to get rid of my pet first? |
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| Not necessarily. Depending on the type of treatment that is most suitable for you, you do not have to get rid of your pet. |
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I seem to always get anxiety attacks during or after eating certain food or drinking certain beverages. My GP can’t find anything wrong with me and thinks I should see a psychologist. Could this be caused by food allergies?
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Yes. Although often unrecognized by conventional doctors, emotional complaints may be brought on or stimulated by certain foods.
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Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with my heart racing and in a pool of sweat. I’m way past menopause, but my GP thinks that it probably still has to do with that. Can it also have something to do with my food?
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Quite often this is a sign of hypoglycemia, or a drop in blood sugar level, frequently seen in people suffering from food allergies and intolerances.
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I have almost constant nausea, dizziness, and I feel extremely tired. I’m in a constant fog. My doctor can’t find anything wrong with me. Can you help?
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Yes. Your problem may be in your diet.
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My 4-year-old daughter has a thick, crusty rash over 90% of her body. Nothing we have tried so far has had any effect. The entire family is suffering along with our daughter. According to our GP it is atopic eczema and nothing can be done about it. Is this true?
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Many people with atopic conditions such as eczema turn out to be suffering from hidden food sensitivities. Once the offending foods have been identified and the diet has been adjusted, dramatic improvements can occur. So even when suffering from atopic complaints, it makes sense to look for food intolerances.
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