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ABC News 4 Charleston, SC

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FOX News Houston, TX

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Cell Science Systems (CSS) is a life sciences company focused on chronic
inflammatory health conditions linked to common foods and chemicals. CSS is the
worldwide market leader in food sensitivity testing as the developers and
manufacturers of the ALCAT laboratory platform. ALCAT identifies reactions to
over 300 foods, chemicals and other substances associated with inflammation that
are linked to chronic health problems like obesity and diabetes, as well as
skin, heart, joint and digestive disorders. Located in Deerfield Beach, Florida,
CSS is a FDA-inspected and registered, cGMP medical device manufacturer and
operates a CLIA-certified laboratory. For more information, please call
1-800-US-ALCAT or visit http://www.ALCAT.com.

Hello, Patricia!
no, i'm actually in Saint Louis, MO.
i fedexed my blood to the lab.
i havent found anyone in st.louis area at all..(let me know if you'll
hear about anything/anyone please-since you ar ein the field :))

i'm thinking to do this test for my 4 y.o. this year...
i showed the list to pediatritian and he said there are some things
that are not included (particularly some trees that grow in st.louis
area)-can i ask them to take out some things and add another instead
or they have it all "on autopilot" and computer do everything??

thank you,
marianna
st.louis, om

--- In foodallergyrx@yahoogroups.com, Patricia Blake
<patrisblake@...> wrote:
>
> Yes they do!
> You have to know how to ask. Are you in San Diego?
> You need the requisitions, the box and if you do a pre-pay with me
you get the professional courtesy price. But you have to be in San
Diego.
> Find someone in your area who carries the Alcat products and ask
for the courtesy price! Maybe....? It is up to them. Totally. I do
because I keep close attention to my patients and the Alcat is just
part of the process. It's the beginning of months of treatment.
> Sincerely,
>
>
> PATRICIA BLAKE, M.S., L.Ac.
> www.acuheart.com
> office (858) 481-0303
>

Hello,
I found Alcat website over a year ago -wanted to test my 3 y.o
daughter...finally in 2008 i put together all the money issues and
went to the website..and they dont have the "kids panel" anymore!

does it mean the biggest panel can be done on/for kids?

what changed?

how accurate would it be?

will she have to be re-tested later?

thank you!
Mariana

Hello, lovely people!

i just received my results from Alcat test and trying to read and
understand all the information...which is too much for a "normal"
person...and i'm originally from Europe, english is not my first
language, so, having a little trouble with all the terminology...:)

Just wanted to say hello and looking forward to learn things from you all.

Marianna from St.Louis, mo

I am sorry to hear about your difficulties.  Here's been my
experience.  I ordered the test directly without a doctor and you can
do that too right on the web site.

I took the ALCAT test about a year ago (the expensive comprehensive
one) and when I got my results back (about two weeks), I just really
paid attention to the things in red and some in orange.  When I
looked at all things in red, orange and yellow, it was just not
practical for me to eliminate those things.

But the basic premise made sense to me: your digestive track is huge
and if something you're eating (food, coloring or additive) is
causing an inflammatory response, then my assume assume is piqued and
would be causing some problems.  I contacted them and spoke with a
very nice guy named Joe and he walked me through the process.  I
started to obstain from all of the stuff listed in red (baker's yeast
was probably the biggest adjustment as I loved to eat bread three
meals a day), but some of the other things included cocoa (no more
chocolate everyday, but I still partake a couple times a week),
beets, cabbage, MSG, green food coloring (there's goes the mint chip
ice cream), etc.  I also decided to pay attention to how I was
reacting to other things I ate.  I realized on my own that I was
sensitive to rHST in non-organic dairy, so now I just do organic
dairy (milk, butter, yogurt, soy cream cheese, and soy sour cream).
I also stay away from beef, most of the time, as it takes me forever
to digest it.  Other than that, I eat whatever I want (even many of
those things in the yellow and some in orange.

In 30 days, I lost 40 lbs.  I was worried.  I thought I had cancer
and was checked out by a doctor but I was just fine.  I had dropped
from a 36 waist to a 33 waist.

Also, I noticed an increase in muscle density and also noticed that
when I would exercise or play basketball, my joints didn't hurt as
much.

Obviously, I became a believer in the ALCAT technology.  I wasn't
completely convinced when I ordered it, but after getting results and
doing something about it, my little clinical study (n=1) was
convincing enough for me.

And the best part, I have kept off the weight now for a year and feel
great.

--- In foodallergyrx@yahoogroups.com, "imsewblessed"
<imsewblessed@...> wrote:
>
>
> I am looking for help to convince my doctor to request the ALCAT
test. I
> have been suffering from sinus problems my entire life. I am
currently
> suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and I
weigh
> 260 pounds -- I'm 5'5" tall. I have tried nasal sprays, allergy
pills,
> and one doctor thought my acid reflux might be the cause of my sinus
> problems. Nothing so far as helped. I believed the ALCAT would be
> beneficial.
>
>
>
> I am currently doing research on the web, and can't find exactly
what I
> am looking for. I'm hoping that you can help. I am looking for the
> following:
>
> testimonials
>
> information that explains the difference between the ALCAT and the
> traditional prick test
>
> information on the accuracy/benefit of the ALCAT -- I realize that
there
> are arguments against the test, so a source that acknowledges the
> difference and helps make a case for the test would be helpful
>
>
>
> I have been to the ALCAT site and found some useful information,
but I
> would expect them to 'toot their own horn'. I am hoping to find an
> independent source that also supports the site.
>
>
>
> My thought is that even if the ALCAT doesn't help, that it cannot
hurt.
> I can think of two times in my life when I didn't have trouble with
> sinus drainage -- once during an elimination diet and the second
during
> an Atkins diet. I have tried Atkins again, but I get terribly sick -
-
> I'm thinking it is low blood sugar.
>
>
>
> Currently I work two jobs and I'm trying to finish my MBA and so an
> elimination diet is very difficult. An ALCAT test would hopefully
help
> me to focus on the problem areas -- sort of give me a target, rather
> than shooting in the dark trying to figure out which foods are
> problematic.
>
>
>
> I'm sorry for the length of the message, and I think you for reading
> this far. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
>

I am looking for help to convince my doctor to request the ALCAT test. I
have been suffering from sinus problems my entire life. I am currently
suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and I weigh
260 pounds -- I'm 5'5" tall. I have tried nasal sprays, allergy pills,
and one doctor thought my acid reflux might be the cause of my sinus
problems. Nothing so far as helped. I believed the ALCAT would be
beneficial.



I am currently doing research on the web, and can't find exactly what I
am looking for. I'm hoping that you can help. I am looking for the
following:

testimonials

information that explains the difference between the ALCAT and the
traditional prick test

information on the accuracy/benefit of the ALCAT -- I realize that there
are arguments against the test, so a source that acknowledges the
difference and helps make a case for the test would be helpful



I have been to the ALCAT site and found some useful information, but I
would expect them to 'toot their own horn'. I am hoping to find an
independent source that also supports the site.



My thought is that even if the ALCAT doesn't help, that it cannot hurt.
I can think of two times in my life when I didn't have trouble with
sinus drainage -- once during an elimination diet and the second during
an Atkins diet. I have tried Atkins again, but I get terribly sick --
I'm thinking it is low blood sugar.



Currently I work two jobs and I'm trying to finish my MBA and so an
elimination diet is very difficult. An ALCAT test would hopefully help
me to focus on the problem areas -- sort of give me a target, rather
than shooting in the dark trying to figure out which foods are
problematic.



I'm sorry for the length of the message, and I think you for reading
this far. Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.

--- In foodallergyrx@yahoogroups.com, jellybeanswife@... wrote:
>
> Hey Scott ...Stay away from cheese it really irritates the
joints.   Also
> drink cherry concentrate in your water.  Cherry releases the uric
acid  from your
> joints and muscles,  it works great for me.
>
>
> In a message dated 11/17/2008 12:43:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> smt@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I've been following my ALCAT diet very  closely for about 5 months
and have
> seen about a 50% improvement in  my arthritis.  Of course, I would
like to be
> symptom-free, but can't seem  to find out how to rid myself of the
remaining
> joint pain and  stiffness.  Any ideas what else I can try?
>
> Thanks,
> Scott
>
>
>
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This website may help you:

www.glutenfreeclub.com

They have lots of recipes.  You may also want to check out  www.celiac.com.  They have lots of recipes and information.  Good Luck.  I did not find out I have a gluten and dairy allergy until I was 40!

-----Original Message-----
From: patrisblake
Sent: Dec 25, 2008 4:54 PM
To: foodallergyrx@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [foodallergyrx] Re: Losing weight - need advice desperately

--- In foodallergyrx@yahoogroups.com, "painri" <painri@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> My 2 year old son showed up with some intolerances to foods, gluten
> senstivity and candida after the ALCAT test.
>
> I had the test done because he was losing weight. It has been 3 weeks
> and he is still losing weight. I need any help or advice on this
> desperately.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Peter.

Peter: Check out www.acuheart.com
If your child can come in, I'd be happy to see him for a free consult.
If you are in San Diego of course. You need to find a naturopath in
you area otherwise
>

Susan Fuller
"We don't own the earth, be borrow it from our children"

--- In foodallergyrx@yahoogroups.com, "painri" <painri@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> My 2 year old son showed up with some intolerances to foods, gluten
> senstivity and candida after the ALCAT test.
>
> I had the test done because he was losing weight. It has been 3 weeks
> and he is still losing weight. I need any help or advice on this
> desperately.
>
> Thank you,
>
> Peter.

Peter: Check out www.acuheart.com
If your child can come in, I'd be happy to see him for a free consult.
If you are in San Diego of course. You need to find a naturopath in
you area otherwise
>

Hello,

My 2 year old son showed up with some intolerances to foods, gluten
senstivity and candida after the ALCAT test.

I had the test done because he was losing weight. It has been 3 weeks
and he is still losing weight. I need any help or advice on this
desperately.

Thank you,

Peter.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1086106/The-Food-Doctor-How-
beat-bloat.html

I wonder if somebody have yeast infection and intolerance which mimic
to allergy?See the link.

Lisa

Austrian Government Study Confirms Genetically Modified (GM) Crops
>
>
> Threaten Human Fertility and Health Safety
> Advocates Call for Immediate Ban of All GM Foods and GM Crops
>
> IMMEDIATE RELEASE (November 13, 2008)
>
> (Los Angeles, CA.) - A long-term feeding study commissioned by the
> Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, managed by the Austrian
> Federal Ministry of Health, Family and Youth, and carried out by
> Veterinary University Vienna, confirms genetically modified (GM)
> corn seriously affects reproductive health in mice. Non-GMO
> advocates, who have warned about this infertility link along with
> other health risks, now seek an immediate ban of all GM foods and
GM
> crops to protect the health of humankind and the fertility of women
> around the world.
>
> Feeding mice with genetically modified corn developed by the US-
> based Monsanto Corporation led to lower fertility and body weight,
> according to the study conducted by the University of Veterinary
> Medicine in Vienna. Lead author of the study Professor Zentek said,
> t here was a direct link between the decrease in fertility and the
> GM diet, and that mice fed with non-GE corn reproduced more
> efficiently.
>
> In the study, Austrian scientists performed several long-term
> feeding trials over 20 weeks with laboratory mice fed a diet
> containing 33% of a GM variety (NK 603 x MON 810), or a closely
> related non-GE variety used in many countries. Statistically
> significant litter size and pup weight decreases were found in the
> third and fourth litters in the GM-fed mice, compared to the
control
> group.
>
> The corn is genetically modified with genes that produce a
> pesticidal toxin, as well as genes that allow it to survive
> applications of Monsanto's herbicide Roundup.
>
> A book by author Jeffrey M. Smith, Genetic Roulette, distributed to
> members of congress last year, documents 65 serious health risks of
> GM products, including similar fertility problems with GM soy and
GM
> corn: Offspring of rats fed GM soy showed a five-fold increase in
> mortality, lower birth weights, and the inability to reproduce.
Male
> mice fed GM soy had damaged young sperm cells. The embryo offspring
> of GM soy-fed mice had altered DNA functioning. Several US farmers
> reported sterility or fertility problems among pigs and cows fed on
> GM corn varieties. Additionally, over the last two months,
> investigators in India have documented fertility problems,
> abortions, premature births, and other serious health issues,
> including deaths, among buffaloes fed GM cottonseed products.
>
> The principle GM crops are soy, corn, cottonseed and canola. GM
> sugar from sugar beets will also be introduced before year's end.
>
> Mr. Smith, who is also the Executive Director of the Institute for
> Responsible Technology says, "GM foods are likely responsible for
> several negative health trends in the US. The government must
impose
> an immediate ban on these dangerous crops." He says, "Consumers
> don't need to wait for governmental action. They can download a
free
> Non-GMO Shopping Guide at www.HealthierEating.org."
>
> Monsanto press offices in the UK and USA were unable to provide a
> comment on the findings for journalists yesterday.
>
> The Institute for Responsible Technology's Campaign for Healthier
> Eating in America mobilizes citizens, organizations, businesses,
and
> the media, to achieve the tipping point of consumer rejection of
> genetically modified foods.
>
> The Institute educates people about the documented health risks of
> GMOs and provides them with healthier non-GMO product choices.
>
> The Institute also informs policy makers and the public around the
> world about the impacts of GMOs on health, environment, the
economy,
> and agriculture, and the problems associated with current research,
> regulation, corporate practices, and reporting.
>
>                ###
>
> Institute For Responsible Technology
> Media Contact: NJ Jaeger
> Expert Contact: Jeffrey M. Smith
> Email: njmail@...
> Phone: +1-310-377-0915
>
> Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety
> Corporate Communication: Univ.-Doz. Ingrid Kiefer
> Tel: +43 50 555-25000; E-Mail: ingrid.kiefer@...

----- Original Message -----

From: jellybeanswife@...

To: foodallergyrx@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 4:00 PM

Subject: Re: [foodallergyrx] Partial Improvement

Hey Scott ...Stay away from cheese it really irritates the joints.  Also drink cherry concentrate in your water.  Cherry releases the uric acid from your joints and muscles,  it works great for me.

 

In a message dated 11/17/2008 12:43:39 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, smt@... writes:

Hello,

 

I've been following my ALCAT diet very closely for about 5 months and have seen about a 50% improvement in my arthritis.  Of course, I would like to be symptom-free, but can't seem to find out how to rid myself of the remaining joint pain and stiffness.  Any ideas what else I can try?

 

Thanks,

Scott

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