Dairy
Eggs
Fish
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Sesame
Shellfish and other seafood
Soy
Wheat
Gluten
I had 7 out of 10! It was time to eliminate these offenders from my diet.
About the product:
Immuno Laboratories is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is widely recognized as the leading toxic food testing facility in the world. They offer a variety of different food toxicity tests such as candida albicans, anti- gliadin ( to test for celiac) but I just did the Immuno 1 bloodprint which tests for delayed reactions and sensitivities to food. The company has a helpful website http://www.betterhealthusa.com/public/main.cfm where you can find out more information. Basically your doctor writes an order for the blood test and gives you a testing kit. You take this to lab corp or your local blood testing facility, get your blood drawn and they then send the blood draw to Immuno labs. A week or so later the results come back to your doctor along with some useful information from Immuno labs.
I received a binder with my test results, foods to avoid, family groups of foods that might be related to my food sensitives, suggested daily menu plan, and 3 DVDs to help me get with the program. The DVDs show a tour of the lab and you can see how state of the art it is for yourself. One of the DVDs also shows a busy mom with a family who all have food intolerances and she shows the viewer how she manages and what kinds of food she cooks. The binder also has a symptom checker to track how you are doing over the course of 3 months as well as a food diary. There is also a toll free number where you can speak with a nutritionist as well as a forum on the website where you can get your questions answered.
Depending on the severity of your food intolerances , you can start to introduce them back into your diet one at a time over the course of the next few months and see if your reactions have healed. Sometimes you can reintroduce a troublesome food but other times you will have to avoid that particular food, perhaps for ever. The literature that you receive will show you how to go about reintroducing foods.
How I tested the product:
I immediately eliminated the offending foods that were in my test results. I have been on the allergy free diet for 5 months without too many slip ups. Sometimes you have to be very careful as hidden ingredients may be in your food. For example I now avoid foods that have 'NATURAL FLAVORS" or " SPICES" on the label. This generic description does not tell me what makes up these mystery items and it could well include yeast or black pepper for example which I am sensitive to according to my test results. It was a challenge at first because I had to really think through what I was going to eat that day. In addition it is advised to rotate foods so that the same food is not being eaten two days running.
There is no more store bought stock for me, I have to make it all from scratch and so this does take some thought and preparation. I can't grab a hunk of bread and cheese when I want a quick snack like I used to do and when everyone else is tucking into pizza, well I can't indulge. Neither can I have a glass of wine, beer or any other alcohol that contains brewers yeast. In fact the only alcohol I can have is triple distilled gin, vodka or tequila. I have now quit alcohol entirely as it doesn't seem worth it.
Initially I felt deprived of my favorite tidbits, and also my foods became very simple and seemed boring. However now that I have been forced to eat and cook in a different way I have discovered new foods and new ways of cooking. For example I make my own milk from soaked cashews and sunflower seeds. I eat a wider range of vegetables and have started using coconut oil. I try and rotate everything, even spices so in actual fact my diet has become varied , if still simple.
I am happy to report that within two months my acne rosacea cleared up. Amazing, I have clear skin! For the most part my asthma got a lot better and my gut problems have almost completely resolved. This is all due to the fact that I am not eating the irritating foods. I am less congested and I look better. I still have sinus problems but that can be one of the last things to heal and is related to issues besides food which I am working on.
Pros:
The program worked for me on many of my health issues.
Affordable - $300 to test 115 foods.
Excellent customer support.
Very informative and educational resources given to support you.
Straight forward process of sending blood draw.
Cons:
This is not for the faint of heart. You will need to revise the way you shop, cook and eat. It is not a short cut and requires commitment.
For some it may be costly, especially if your whole family gets tested. I just had myself tested so I felt it was reasonable considering all the information that is given.
Have to be referred by a doctor, you can't go direct and get your blood tested or results given to you.
Conclusion:
This is one of the best things I have ever done for my health. Within a few short months my skin has cleared up, my asthma is markedly better and my gastrointestinal problems are almost healed. Personally I did not mind too much the overhaul I needed to do regarding the kinds of foods I can eat. Yes it takes a bit longer to plan the meals and snacks, but after a while you get the hang of it. I now try and cook double portions and freeze half for another day.
Where to buy :
In the first instance call 1.888.446.6866 or go the website to be put in touch with a referring doctor. Good luck and happy eating because food is life.
I tried this and paid $600 for the 154 bloodprint. Unfortunately when I picked up my results two weeks later at my dr's office, they had only tested for 88 items. My doctor said they called and the tests were being re-run on the same blood sample. I waited 4 weeks and received my new results... which differed widely on 14 of the exact same items from the first set of results. How is this possible since they used the same exact blood sample as the first test? My doctor couldn't explain it. His suggestion was to "follow the latest results" and ignore the first set. As of that comment and the lack of explanation for widely different results on two tests of the exact same blood sample (no new blood was ever drawn, the original blood draw was tested twice), I'm seeking a different doctor. I no longer have faith in any aspect of this program. I am eating healthier, and feeling better, as 3 months ago I gave up fried foods, sodas, and caffeine. I've cut back on refined sugar, opting for honey, stevia or raw agave. I'm increasing my activity, eat more fresh fruits and veggies, and am cutting back on sweets (my biggest weakness). As a result, I've lost almost 20 lbs in 3 months. I viewed the immuno bloodprint as the next step to getting healthy, but with conflicting results on the exact same blood draw tests, I have no faith that they are anything more than a scam and I'm still out $600 for that lesson. I wish you all good health, fitness, and a joyful life. God bless. Hugs n prayers.
ReplyDeleteImmuno Laboratories prides themselves on being over 95% accurate on our split sample testing. We do split sample testing on a weekly basis, and we are more than willing to have any physician perform their split sample testing with our facility to prove the reproducibility of our results.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to the comment above, there were differences in 13 foods. The majority of these being a negative to slightly positive result. These are the most common types of differences in our split sample testing. When one shows a slight positive result and one shows a negative result, we point to the raw data behind the results, and find that the differences are very small. These are also impossible to completely eliminate with any testing. When this individual patient’s results were run twice, we had an analysis performed in order to determine what the differences were and to provide the patient with a plan on what to eat and what to avoid. We found that 10 of these 13 reactions were slightly positive on one panel and negative on another panel. We have advised the patient on whether these were ok to consume after reviewing the raw data behind the results, and taking into account other reactions within these food families. For the other 3 foods, there were fluctuations between the different levels of reactivity (all but 1 was very small). Since both panels showed the foods were positive, we recommend avoiding these foods. We have offered our certified natural chef (which is always available at no cost!) to assist in meal plans.
We offer a 100% money back guarantee. We encourage our patients to follow our plan, log results, and you will see results. In the case above, I would recommend giving this plan a chance and letting us know how you feel. We will refund your money if you do not feel better within 90 days.
We commend this patient for taking the initiative to eat and live a healthier lifestyle. I sincerely hope that we can be of assistance in the future.
Please give us a call for more information (800)231-9197.