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 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.

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.

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!