Dear Dr. Boeken,

I'm still doing very well. I do have to be careful when using additives in foods, but if I do, the reactions are a lot less severe and don't last as long compared to before I did EPD treatment. Smells from detergents, for instance, now only bring on minor complaints. Looking back on when I first came to see you, my condition has improved tremendously.

I have the feeling that during 5 years all these internists and other doctors did not take me seriously, but you did. I was happy to find you via your website, or else I would have never known about the Amsterdam Kliniek and your treatments. This is why I find your website so important for others, since I'm convinced that there are more people out there like me.

Dear Lydia,

When I started treatment at the Amsterdam Kliniek in 1997, I had already been through quite a lot. First I had suffered a heart attack from which I had recoverd well. Unfortunately, in the course of time I also developed smoker’s legs on both legs and the vascular surgeon decided there was no other option but to at least amputate my left leg. To my dismay they made a mistake and amputated my right leg, the one that was still reasonably healthy. So there I was, with my bad leg still attached which in principle still needed to be amputated.

Using the motto “better to have tried and failed, than not to have tried at all,” I decided to do chelation therapy, because there was always still the option of an amputation if all else failed.

As far as my extensive chelation experience is concerned: I can only be positive. This also manifests itself by being able to cancel procedures on my one and only left leg, such as angioplasty or amputation. According to some initial analyses a clear but slight blockage was found, upon later checks the blockage had completely disappeared!

Although conventional medicine is still very skeptical, you just cannot deny these results. Even now, after numerous years, I am still doing well and I have been able to prevent amputation of my second leg.

Dear Dr. Boeken,

I wish to thank you for the help you have given me. Via your testing it became clear that I had numerous allergies and hypoglycemia. After having been on a diet for 3 months I tried out the things I was first sensitive to, but it appeared the sensitivities were still there. I haven't really done anything about it because I've been able to find good alternatives.

The hypoglycemia was a different story. I don't think I will ever get my blood sugar level totally under control, but I can live with it a lot better.

What I think is a shame is that it has taken such a long time to find all this out. No other doctor has been willing to look in this direction when I've been saying for years that I thought the problem was in my diet.
I wish you lots of success with the good work you are doing and, if things don't work out for me, I hope to be able to call on you again.

In 1988 I underwent cardiac surgery for the first time and was given 3 bypasses. After 8 years a second procedure followed, because the vessels had started to clog up again and my cholesterol remained too high.

I was readmitted to the hospital in January of 2006 because my chest pains had returned and I was experiencing extreme fatigue. The only thing that was done was that my medication got adjusted. When I went to see my cardiologist some months later, a bicycle stress test showed that the vessels had narrowed once again. It became increasingly difficult to perform physical exercise and I needed to use my heart spray at least 2-3 times a day. I reached a point where riding my bicycle was no longer an option, not even a moped.

Even when my medication was readjusted again in July of 2006, I unfortunately continued to deteriorate: I was not able to walk beyond 100 meters without taking a break and using my spray.

Via the internet I got in touch with the Amsterdam Kliniek and I started chelation therapy towards the end of October. After 3 months (6 treatments) and the necessary food supplements, I already noticed I was no longer deteriorating. From the beginning of December walking became easier and my heart spray use was less. At this point I was riding my home trainer every single day in order to improve my condition somewhat, doing about 7 kilometers a day. From the middle of December I was able to completely stop using my spray and slowly my drive for wanting to pick up my life again was returning. Starting 2007 I am riding my home trainer about 10-15 kilometers a day, sometimes even twice a day.

The orthomolecular supplements were build down somewhat and I continue to do great. Until February, I did 2 chelation treatments a week, after that I started to build down. It is now the middle of February and every day I work around the house, garden or shed for a couple of hours. And we are also planning a vacation!

Dear Dr. Boeken,

Just to keep you up to date, I am still doing great, was dancing until 4 AM and was only tired the next day. I am consuming everything again and no problems.

One strange, but good effect of the diet being I am not really interested in over-eating, in fact I find my interest in food not the over-indulgence it used to be. Sometimes I have to remind myself to eat! Fingers still stiff although still getting better. Thanks again.

Dear Dr. Boeken,

After having done chelation therapy for 1 year I can really tell how much my condition has improved. Last year I could barely walk 50 meters due to smoker’s legs and now I can manage about 500 meters without pain.

Also, my cardiac complaints have disappeared. My cardiologist had prescribed 9 different pills, but at this point I am only talking half of one pill.

On top of this, my fatigue is completely gone and after many years I can finally live a normal life.

Thank you for the treatments and the pleasant cooperation with your assistants. I will definitely continue chelation, if only once a month.

Kind regards,

For many years (over 14) I used to get migraines during my menstrual period. It would start with lots of yawning, shakiness and after that, a powerful headache which routinely would end in vomiting and being out of it for 2 days.

My GP suggested using a different birth control pill, but this only made things worse. Even quitting the pill altogether didn’t help. I decided to accept my situation and just took pain killers.

However, over the past year I started to develop all kinds of vague complaints: fatigue that would take over my entire body; stiffness in my legs upon getting up in the morning, as well as, a swollen face. I had the feeling I needed to stick to my daily rhythm and go to bed on time. Sometimes I felt like a 33-year-old senior citizen! What really scared me was the fact that around October of 2004 my vision became quite blurry. I tried to focus my eyes: one moment the picture seemed close by, the next moment it would be far away. I was also often very dizzy.

After a hard day’s work, I decided to contact the Amsterdam Kliniek. Doctor Lydia Boeken immediately made time for me. It was good to have someone seriously listen. Because many complaints seemed treatable, I set up an intake. Prior to the intake, I was sent an extensive questionnaire. Upon answering all the questions I thought: “Oh my, I’m exaggerating, I’m not checking off enough boxes!”.

A thorough intake took place. We went over the questionnaire and a physical was done. My blood pressure appeared somewhat high. During the next consultation, a glucose tolerance test, as well as, a neutrophile food intolerance test were done. It appeared that my complaints were strongly related to greatly fluctuating blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia). Moreover, my blood was not responding well to numerous every day type foods such as baker’s yeast and tea. I was given certain food restrictions that would avoid overloading my blood sugar level. A diet rich in complex carbohydrates, low sugar and saturated fats. Also coffee needed to be avoided. Additionally, I was given food restrictions based on the outcome of the neutrophile test, as well as, food supplements.

Fully motivated, I started the diet on the first Monday after getting the results. That week was a complete horror! I never felt that bad in my life. But I hung on. During my next period I still had a headache by no more migraines. I also started to feel a lot less tired. After the first monthly follow-up at the Amsterdam Kliniek, my complaints had clearly gotten less! This development continued! After the third follow-up, my treatment could already be discontinued! I had gotten my energy back and my migraines had completely disappeared!

Now, in October of 2005, the situation remains the same! I continue to be careful about what I eat, but I am extremely happy about taking the step of going to the Amsterdam Kliniek! I can wholeheartedly recommend it to anybody recognizing himself or herself in my story!

Dear Dr. Boeken,

After dieting for 3 months I decided to take my time and slowly reintroduce the foods. As a result I can use everything again with the exception of fish, eggs and milk. Eggs I can eat mixed into other products but not pure. Milk I will only use if I have to. Both eggs and milk almost don't give any reactions anyway.

The allergic reactions around my eyes have not returned for almost a year now!

I wish to thank you very much for your treatment and am extremely happy with the results.

Lydia Boeken,

Five years ago I read in a magazine about your treatments. This could be something for me, I thought. Because I really wanted to get rid of having a headache 5 days a week. These days, after 11 EPD treatments, I rarely have a headache at all.

It appeared I was sensitive to many food products. Now I can basically eat everything without having to think: I hope I'm not going to have a headache!

Dear Lydia,

I was never able to sleep through the night. Frequently, I would be standing under a cold shower to make the itching from my eczema bearable. I also suffered from hay fever and was sensitive to many different foods. Also, I could not walk through the detergents aisle in the supermarket without itching like crazy.

After I started EPD, things slowly but surely began to improve. The hay fever got less, I was able to manage detergents a lot better and also my food allergies have greatly improved. Most importantly: the eczema, which was covering my entire body and had been bothering me for most of my life, went away. I can now wear a thin-strapped summer’s dress again when the weather is nice! Thanks so very much! 

To the Amsterdam Kliniek

I had almost forgotten to let you know about how things have been going for me since finishing the elimination diet. I still have a problem with yeast, grapes and a number of vegetables and herbs, and I also have to limit sugar. Other than that everything is going well. Although I can’t eat everything, I don’t think this is an insurmountable problem.  So for the time being I don’t need any further treatments. The diet has helped me a lot, thanks!

Dear Lydia,

“Hidden allergy” is what the small ad said. In yet another attempt to see if anything could be done about my rare skin condition Ichthyosis, I decided to respond. Now that 3 months of dieting are behind me, and after taking lots of vitamins, I am completely surprised about what happened.

An increase in energy is the first thing I want to mention; I feel so much more fit in the morning, it’s just wonderful. It seems like I have also found a better daily rhythm because I sleep better. What stands out even more is that I am no longer tired after dinner.

What is truly remarkable is the fact that my skin produces much fewer scales. Also, and this feels strange to me, I’ve lost the desire to continuously want to eat all through the day. This has created a calming effect in my life.

It is quite remarkable that I have experienced such unexpected improvements in so many areas. But I am also surprised by the careful and pleasant treatment at the Amsterdam Kliniek. No endless waiting lists, quick responses to proposed problems and enough space for your own opinion.

Lydia, thanks!

In 2005 I first got in touch with the Amsterdam Kliniek and have been very enthousiastic about the results gained. After only a few months on the diet I already noticed such great improvement and now I am convinced I will never ever need to be the hospitalized for my MS again. I actually feel like I am in control.

Dear Dr. Boeken,

Itching, itching and more itching. For over a year I was going crazy from itching. Conventional medicine (allergist) could not detect anything and decided it was all between the ears. After yet another sleepless night caused by the incessant itching, I found the Amsterdam Kliniek while searching the internet. After an extensive intake consultation it appeared that almost all my complaints (itching, stomach aches, fatigue, headache, low blood sugar levels) were pointing in the direction of a food intolerance. Around the middle of December of 2005 I was given the results of a blood test and had to pick a date for starting a strict diet.

I decided to first live up the holidays and started on January 6. The first 2 weeks were very difficult, you tend to feel pretty crummy and are craving all the “forbidden” foods. However, after another 2 weeks I suddenly started to feel very good: no more itching, more energy, fewer stomach aches and the fluctuations in my blood sugar level disappeared. From that moment on it was not very hard to stick to the diet.

Eventually the 3 diet months did go by quite rapidly. Rebuilding my diet has gone well and now, after 6 months, I can basically eat everything again. I still feel great and the itching has never returned.

So I am still very happy about winding up at the Amsterdam Kliniek and hope that many people with similar problems will be helped by them – and if ever need be, I would go on another 3-month diet without any reservations.

Dear Dr. Boeken,

For numerous years I had been looking for a label for my joint complaints. Slowly I started to do worse, especially walking became a real problem. But numerous other complaints such as stomach pains and deadly fatigue started to develop, as well. I had this vague hunch that my diet played a roll in all this, but I could not put my finger on it. Via the internet I found your site and decided to come and see you, because the information about fibromyalgia and diet resonated with me.

After taking a food intolerance test I started a diet. It was quite heavy, but to my surprise I soon started to lose the many extra pounds I was carrying around with me and that was a great motivator. I soon noticed that my complaints diminished and after 3 months I was fine except for the joint complaints. And these had been the prime reason to come and see you in the first place. They did decrease somewhat but were definitely not gone.

After 3 months I carefully started to reintroduce certain products I had not had for a while, which was a little scary. Contrary to the way it used to be, I can now clearly feel the difference if a product does not agree with me. But so far I have not minded not eating certain products. The interesting thing is that I have also noticed a clear improvement in my joint complaints and I can move around much better. I even picked up Nordic Walking! Not necessarily always completely without pain, but at least I am there: 1 year ago this would have been impossible.

Having accomplished this has made me very happy and it stimulates me to shy away from the Burgundian lifestyle I used to embrace and continue to listen to my body.

Dear Dr. Boeken,

As I am writing you this letter, I realize it has been over a year already since I wound up in your practice. Before then I had been walking around with numerous complaints for many years. Some I had been suffering with for over 10 years, others had come on more recently. My complaints fluctuated from enormous fatigue, headaches, facial break-outs, interrupted menstrual cycles, weight gain and dizziness, to constipation.

In November of 2006 you performed an extended glucose tolerance test on me. Soon it became clear that I was suffering from hypoglycaemia. By not eating sugars or sugar substitutes and simple carbohydrates, I soon got rid of numerous complaints. I also did a food intolerance test for a great number of products. The result was quite shocking. Suddenly I was no longer allowed to eat bread and dairy, and also numerous vegetables, meats and fish were banned. I was given a diet I needed to follow for 3 months. During this time I had to bake my own bread, because not one store carried bread that did not contain any of the ingredients I was not allowed to eat. Thinking back I believe it took me over one month before I was able to bake a decent loaf of bread!

But from the moment I stopped eating the forbidden products, I started to improve. After 3 months I was allowed to slowly reintroduce these foods. That went fine, actually. But I was not quite there yet. During the following months, I continued to improve. And after 1 1/2 months I can safely say that I feel totally fine. I have hardly suffered any fallbacks and all my symptoms are gone. It took a while and did not come easy. But I can say that after 10 years I am cured. It was more than worth doing the heavy diet for.

So I want to thank you enormously for helping me to get healthy again. And I truly hope that you will continue to help people to get rid of their many diverse and sometimes extremely vague complaints.

I am happy to have found the Amsterdam Kliniek. I never expected to be feeling this good again.

Thanks and kind regards,

Hello Dr. Lydia,

This is a short message from Joyce Wasch’s mother. After the 3 month food intolerance diet, Joyce started to reintroduce foods on a daily basis.

In the meantime 4 weeks have passed and Joyce is doing super. One product that has not agreed with her has been pure soy milk, but if it is part of a product (such as soy sauce), it does go well. Joyce is very eager, but we stick to only adding one product per day. Her eczema is getting less and less and she gets very positive reactions about her face, now that it looks so smooth. We feel elated about having taken the step to come and see you and will keep you posted. Many thanks to you and your staff.

Regards,