Allergic symptoms often develop from overexposure to the same food over a long period of time, and thus many overweight patients show increased hypersensitivity to foods. These sensitivities can result in a reduced ability to metabolize fats.

According to a classic work by a leading expert on allergies, an allergic reaction to food may cause the body to retain as much as 4 percent of its body weight in edema fluid (water fluid).1 Thus a sudden weight gain, possibly signalled by such signs as increased thirst and swelling of feet and hands (i.e. "tight rings" or "tight shoes"), can be an important indicator of a hidden food allergy.

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) is another clinical symptom linked with food allergy, and usually occurs 2 - 6 hours after ingesting the offending food allergen. This reaction stimulates the appetite and can trigger the unhealthy eating patterns often implicated in the development of obesity.2

In addition, many medications used to treat allergy symptoms often trigger weight gain as a side effect, without ever addressing the actual cause of the immune response. By identifying both immediate (IgE) and delayed (IgG) sensitivities to over 120 food and environmental substances, the Comprehensive Antibody Assessment can help reveal food allergies that may be playing a key role in temporary weight gain as well as long-term obesity.

Related Information: Weight Gain and Glucose and Insulin Tolerance.

Call to set up a nutritional consultation so that tests can be performed and a comprehensive strategy of lifestyle, dietary modification and nutrient supplementation can be implemented to aid you in reversing this disorder.

For an appointment, contact our office at: 800-956-7083 or 818 707-3126.

Dr. Rispoli, Ph.D., L.Ac. has had a clinical practice for over 20 years. Her programs work because she is so thorough in testing and providing a nutritional approach. Remember that the body can heal itself if given the proper nutrients.

All lab tests can be done through the mail in the privacy of your own home, except blood tests, we send you to a lab to have your blood drawn for these. After you pay for the test we mail you the kit, the results take two weeks, the test results will be mailed to us and we will call you to go over the results, its that easy! All tests include the consultation for the report of findings.

References

1 Breneman JC. Basics of Food Allergy. Springfield (IL): Charles C. Thomas, 1978: 41.

2 Breneman, 139.