Help with ALLERGY, DIET and WEIGHT LOSS (if you need it)
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Holland and Barrett is the UK's leading
high street retailer of vitamins, minerals, health foods and herbal
supplements. Their online website's Diet section had over 110 products
when we looked at it, all of them quality assured. Free delivery on
orders over £40
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Our personal experience with
Allergies.
We at PlusSizeClothing.co.uk have had food related health problems.
Both of us were suffering from allergic symptoms. Diane from frequent
bloatedness, severe fluid retention leading to increased weight, tiredness,
( black rings under eyes ) eczema type skin flare-ups, joint pains and
occasional stomach cramps and diahorrea.
In my case (Brian) I had severe problems with phlegm and mucus. Although
I don't smoke, I'd wake up with a 'smoker's cough' and have to spend
several minutes of coughing and spitting. I was filling 2 handkerchiefs
during the day, everyday, between phlegm, spits and snots.
In Nov.2006, following advice from a friend, Diane did the "foodscan"
York
Test for 113 foods. It's a simple finger prick ,drop of blood, test,
so easy to do. 10 days after sending away the blood sample her results
showed severe allergies to Yeast, Eggs, Blackcurrant and mild allergy
to Wheat gluten and Dairy. Cutting out these products was very hard,
especially for a bread lover.
INSTANT IMPROVEMENT
But the improvement was instant. No more joint pain, improved sleep,
increased energy and an end to all bowel trouble. The eczema cleared
up when she changed to an egg and yeast-free shampoo. York give
you 2 free telephone consultations with a nutritionist doctor who
advises on Diet alternatives, and these proved excellent. York also
now have recipe and cook books for those avoiding the most common
types of allergy triggering foods, which you can buy online.
In Jan.07 I did the York
Test (after Diane's results). I had mild allergy to Pork, and severely
allergy to Dairy products. I cut these from my diet and my symptoms
have disappeared - cough, phlegm, runny nose - the lot. You have to
keep on avoiding the trigger foods to keep your improved health, and,
years later, we are still healthy.
We both recommend the York foodscan Test to friends. We also see that
York Labs have expanded to include tests for Multiple Allergy,, IBS,
( irritable bowel ), Homocysteine, ( the most important predictor of
Heart Attack risk ) and Liver Health.
Shared Care is an extensive
website portal with resources and advice for, and forums contributed
by, those who use complementary therapies.
BUPA
International
eating disorders centre { Bucks, uk }
3fatchicks.com
one of the best diet and weight
loss help sites we have found, with discussion and 'buddy' help
forums.
Camp
Shane,
in upstate NewYork, is an internationally known children's weight
loss and fitness camp in operation for over 36 years. The program
consists of healthy, portion-controlled meals, nutrition and cooking
classes and self-esteem workshops, in addition to a wide range of
sports and traditional camp activities. The camp has been featured
on TV
An excellent
support group is the Obesity
Surgery Support Group Although not very active,
read the historic postings for advice and discussion.
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