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		<title>Healthy Diet Eating Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:57:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Feelin Fine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lose weight by cutting out foods you are intolerant to with our personalised diet plan. The Body ID Plan is a revolutionary approach to weight loss that can work to banish yo-yo dieting for good.  The 100% at home test analyses your immune response to food and offers you a personalised approach to weight and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lose weight by cutting out foods you are intolerant to with our personalised diet plan.</p>
<p>The Body ID Plan is a revolutionary approach to weight loss that can work to banish yo-yo dieting for good.  The 100% at home test analyses your immune response to food and offers you a personalised approach to weight and shape management.</p>
<p>You will receive a Body ID test kit with detailed instructions for use.  The test is a quick and easy at-home finger prick blood sample test that delivers reliable laboratory results within just ten days.  Once you have completed your test it is sent to the YorkTest laboratories to be analysed by experts in the field of food intolerance.  The blood is tested for immune reactions to 76 foods and combined with a healthy eating plan, creates a totally personal step by step guide to cutting out problem foods, and achieving natural weight loss.</p>
<p>The Body ID plan aims to put a stop to fad diets with an ineffective ‘one size fits all’ ethos.  Rather than making impractical changes to your eating plan that are unsustainable, the Body ID plan offers you a long-term healthier program enabling you to achieve a balanced and effective sustainable eating plan.</p>
<p>Get your personal diet eating plan today and join the thousands of people making their way to a happier, healthier lifestyle.  The Body ID plan is not a ‘diet’, it is a test that enables you to get a personal step by step guide to cutting out problem foods, thus achieving natural weight loss.</p>
<p>The personalized program provides a natural weight loss plan and long-term weight management leading to better overall health and vitality.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.testingtimes.com/personal-diet-plan.php" target="_self">Click here to unlock the secret to your natural weight loss</a></p>
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		<title>Home Blood Sugar Test</title>
		<link>http://www.testingtimes.com/2009/10/home-blood-sugar-test/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Feelin Fine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keeping a balanced blood sugar level is essential to maintaining a fit and healthy body.  This revolutionary 100% home blood test kit enables you to do just that.  It is ideal for those with a family history of diabetes, or those starting a low calorie/low fat diet.  Moreover, blood sugar levels dictate energy levels in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Keeping a balanced blood sugar level is essential to maintaining a fit and healthy body.  This revolutionary 100% home blood test kit enables you to do just that.  It is ideal for those with a family history of diabetes, or those starting a low calorie/low fat diet.  Moreover, blood sugar levels dictate energy levels in your body, so if you are experiencing lethargy or feeling tired the GLCheck test is the first step to finding that vital blood sugar balance to give you back your energy.</p>
<p>When you place an order a test kit is sent to you in the post, with everything you need to collect a small blood sample including detailed instructions.  Once the sample is collected, it should be sent on the same day to the Yorktest laboratories to be analysed.  Within just ten days your results pack will be delivered including a unique colour coded GLCheck score chart and a results guidebook providing a detailed explanation of your results plus general advice on the key risks affecting diabetic health.</p>
<p>The GLCheck test can diagnose those at risk of type 2 diabetes by measuring your glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1C) level, a procedure widely used in hospitals to screen and monitor diabetes.</p>
<p>And for those seeking advice about low calorie/low fat diets, the GLCheck test can help monitor the effectiveness of such diet plans and prevent you from feeling lethargic or tired out, thus enabling you to maintain balanced blood sugar levels and stick to healthy eating plans for longer. </p>
<p>The GLCheck test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable laboratory test results within just 10 days, all from the comfort of your home.  <a href="http://www.testingtimes.com/blood-sugar-test.php" target="_self">Click here to take this test</a></p>
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		<title>Food Intolerance Home Test Kit</title>
		<link>http://www.testingtimes.com/2009/08/food-intolerance-test/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:06:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Feelin Fine</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Diet]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know the food you&#8217;re eating could be making you sick? Many people have food intolerances which go undiagnosed, which in turn can affect their daily life. These intolerances can be mild and simply cause a general sense of illness, or they may cause a wide variety of more noticeable symptoms including headache and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did you know the food you&#8217;re eating could be making you sick? Many people have food intolerances which go undiagnosed, which in turn can affect their daily life. These intolerances can be mild and simply cause a general sense of illness, or they may cause a wide variety of more noticeable symptoms including headache and bloating after eating. You may be intolerant to your favorite foods and not even know it!</p>
<p> So, just how do you determine what foods you are intolerant to?</p>
<p> The Foodscan 113 test by YorkTest Laboratories is the answer you seek. It tests over 113 common food intolerances including milk, yeast, wheat, nuts, egg, gluten, fish, beef, and other foods we eat on a daily basis. Over 75% of all people who&#8217;ve taken the test and adjusted their diet accordingly have eliminated or reduced their symptoms, and improved the quality of their life.</p>
<p> The test itself is a conveinent, take-at-home kit which can be conducted in the privacy of your own home. You simply prick your finger to draw out a blood sample and then mail the sample in to the YorkTest lab. Within 10 days, you will have a comprehensive report of your food intolerances. There is never any need to visit a doctor or a specialist, and the test is fully supported and endorsed by <em>Allergy UK</em>.</p>
<p> By analyzing the results of your easy-to-use Foodscan test, you will be able to identify the possible links between the food you eat and your symptoms. It is the perfect solution for people looking to eliminate their food intolerances without the process of manually removing foods from their diet and then waiting days to weeks for results. This test tells you everything you need to know instantly.</p>
<p> No two bodies are the same, and therefore no two diets are the same &#8211; everyone will react different to different foods. Therefore, by eliminating certain foods specific to your own intolerances, you will enjoy a higher quality of life and get the most possible benefits from the foods you eat.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re ready to try the Foodscan 113 Intolerance test for yourself and discover what foods might be making you ill, click here to<strong> <a href="http://www.testingtimes.com/food-intolerance-now.php" target="_self">investigate NOW</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>FACT: Over 75% of people who take <a href="http://www.testingtimes.com/take-this-food-intolerance-test.php" target="_self">this food intolerance test</a> enjoy a clear health improvement – normally within three weeks of eliminating the offending foods</strong></p>
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		<title>Food Intolerance v Food Allergy</title>
		<link>http://www.testingtimes.com/2009/07/46/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Feelin Fine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between food intolerance and food allergy? There is a lot of confusion about the terms food intolerance and food allergy, and the differences between them. Many people speak about food allergy when their symptoms can sometimes indicate food intolerance. Up to 45% of the UK population is affected by food intolerance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>What is the difference between food intolerance and food allergy?</h4>
<p>There is a lot of confusion about the terms food intolerance and food allergy, and the differences between them. Many people speak about food allergy when their symptoms can sometimes indicate food intolerance.</p>
<p>Up to 45% of the UK population is affected by food intolerance according to Allergy UK, therefore more and more people need to be aware of the differences between food intolerance and food allergy in order to take the correct course of action.</p>
<p>Food intolerance also known as delayed onset food allergy is due to an inability to fully process a particular food, usually making the sufferer feel unwell. Symptoms can be slow to develop and can take hours or days to appear and it is rarely life threatening.</p>
<h4>Food Intolerance (also known as ‘delayed onset food allergy’):</h4>
<ul>
<li>Produces delayed chronic symptoms</li>
<li>Is difficult to diagnose as offending foods can react hours days after they have been eaten</li>
<li>Is rarely life-threatening</li>
<li>Managed by measuring IgG antibodies</li>
</ul>
<p>Food allergy is a rapid response by the body’s immune system to a particular food. In this type of reaction, the body’s immune system mistakes a food for an ‘invader’ often resulting in a rapid allergic reaction within minutes. This type of allergic reaction is commonly associated with nut allergies.</p>
<h4>Food Allergy (also known as ‘classical allergy’):</h4>
<ul>
<li>Produces acute distinctive symptoms, usually within seconds or minutes.</li>
<li>In extreme cases, can be life-threatening.</li>
<li>Reaction can occur with the tiniest trace amount of food</li>
<li>Mediated by an IgE antibody reaction</li>
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<h4>What causes most food intolerances and food allergies?</h4>
<p>People react differently to different foods. Food hypersensitivity can involve reactions from the body’s own immune system such as:</p>
<ul>
<li>Classical immediate reaction known as food allergy which is mediated by IgE antibodies.</li>
<li>Coeliac disease which is a reaction to the gluten protein and is detected by measuring anti-tissue transglutaminase (tTGA) and anti-endomysium antibodies (EMA).</li>
<li>Delayed onset food allergy or food intolerance which is detected by measuring IgG antibodies.</li>
</ul>
<p>All three require different tests to identify them and different management. Food sensitivity can also arise from mechanisms that don’t even involve the body’s immune system. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Enzyme deficiencies such as lactose intolerance.</li>
<li>Chemical sensitivities such as reactions to food additives e.g tartrazine (E102) and sunset yellow (E110).</li>
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<h4>Symptoms of food intolerance</h4>
<p>Food intolerance is a condition with a mixture of symptoms and can be difficult to recognise and diagnose. Those affected often suffer for years without knowing the proper steps to take, unable to enjoy normal life and activities and in some cases, unable to work.</p>
<p>According to charity Food Intolerance Awareness, common symptoms that food intolerance can contribute to include:</p>
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<div>Abdominal pains</div>
<div>Aches and pains</div>
<div>Acne</div>
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<div>Bloating</div>
<div>Constipation</div>
<div>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome</div>
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<div>Diarrhoea</div>
<div>Dizziness</div>
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<div>Fatigue</div>
<div>Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)</div>
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<div>Fluid retention</div>
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<div>Loss of Appetite</div>
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<div>Sinusitis</div>
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<div>Stomach cramps</div>
<div>Tension</div>
<div>Urticaria</div>
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<div>Weight loss</div>
<div>Wheezing</div>
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<div>Do any of this symptoms sound familiar to you? It may be time to think about taking a food intolerance test. Take our food intolerance symptoms checklist by clicking here.</div>
<p> &#8221;I&#8217;m a GP and to be honest, I would not think of food intolerance initially, but I think we should be more aware of food intolerance and get outpatients to take a test like YorkTest.&#8221;</p>
<p>ITV &#8216;This Morning&#8217; Resident Doctor, Dr Chris Steele MBE</p>
<p><a id="Treatment" name="Treatment"></a></p>
<h3>The treatment</h3>
<p>The NHS acknowledges food intolerance and recommends food diaries and elimination diets as the preferred method of treatment. Those who have chronic symptoms and are concerned that food may be a contributory factor can sometimes get involved in taking lengthy blind elimination diets which can be limited by the fact that they require a high level of patient compliance. Furthermore, it is virtually impossible to test all the different combinations of food types that may be causing the problems.</p>
<p>Using the scientifically proven and precise ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) testing method, the YorkTest FoodScan 113 food intolerance test identifies raised levels of food-specific IgG antibodies. By identifying foods to which an individual has had a reaction, it is used to ‘fast track’ the elimination diet and challenge process. It can remove the guess work and therefore significantly speed up the whole process of diagnosing food intolerances.</p>
<p>With so many unregulated, scientifically inaccurate tests on the market, it is important to choose a food intolerance test that is backed by research, accreditations and endorsements. YorkTest has over 25 years in allergy and intolerance testing and has been at the forefront of food intolerance research which has resulted in our food intolerance testing service being the only one of its kind to endorsed by medical charity Allergy UK.</p>
<p>It is important to note that a validated food intolerance test such as the YorkTest FoodScan 113 is aimed at those with chronic symptoms, and therefore includes comprehensive aftercare support through professionally qualified Nutritionists, to aid dietary management. Some individuals can tolerate the presence of raised food-specific IgG levels without showing symptoms. For this reason we recommend that only those with symptoms use our food intolerance testing service. If you have any doubt on if you should take a test or not, take our free symptoms check to help you confirm your next step.</p>
<p>Acting on the results of the FoodScan 113 food intolerance test has produced impressive results for many chronic symptom sufferers over the years – see our testimonials section. A survey commissioned by Allergy UK of over 5,000 YorkTest customers found that over 75% people enjoyed symptom relief as a result of acting on their test results, 68% of which found that relief within three weeks!</p>
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<p>Click here to find out more about the FoodScan 113 <a href="http://www.testingtimes.com/food-intolerance-test.php" target="_self">food intolerance test</a></p>
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<p><strong>&#8220;75% of people who have bought this test have felt better within just 3 weeks after removing the offending foods from their diets!&#8221;</strong></p>
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		<title>Glycaemic Load Home Testing Kit</title>
		<link>http://www.testingtimes.com/2009/06/glycaemic-load-blood-sugar-test/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:20:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Feelin Fine</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;s face it. People want to lose weight and they are willing to try just about anything to get the results they desire. We see it all over the news, in magazines, and on TV. With all the new diet trends and fads on the rise, many people throw caution in the wind as they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Let&#8217;s face it. People want to lose weight and they are willing to try just about anything to get the results they desire. We see it all over the news, in magazines, and on TV. With all the new diet trends and fads on the rise, many people throw caution in the wind as they ignore one of the most important aspects about maintaining a healthy body &#8211; their blood sugar.</p>
<p>Many dieters are quick to hop on the latest trend and try out low calorie/low fat diets, but are left sluggish, tired, and feeling a lack of energy. This is because their blood sugar balance is not correctly maintained. If blood sugar problems remain an issue for extended periods of time, diseases such as diabetes become a reality.</p>
<p>If you are looking to begin any diet or think you may already suffer from diabetes, it is important to get control over your blood sugar. But, is there a safe way to check and monitor your blood sugar without having to pay expensive doctor and hospital bills?</p>
<p>Yes, there is. The GLCheck test by YorkTest Laboratories can check your blood sugar and help to identify those at risk of type 2 diabetes. It can also help people who are trying to lose weight through dieting by helping to keep their energy levels up and their blood sugar in balance.</p>
<p>The GLCheck Test by YorkTest Laboratories is a safe, conveinent test you can take in the privacy of your own home. Simply take the finger prick blood test, and then mail your test in. You&#8217;ll have results within 10 days.</p>
<p>We highly recommend taking the GLCheck test if you have a family history of diabetes, are of Asian or African origin, males with a waist measurement greater than 37 inches, females with a waist measurement greated than 31.5 inches, or are about to start any new low calorie/low fat diet.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re ready to gain control over your blood sugar &amp; more importantly your weight, please <a href="http://www.testingtimes.com/glycaemic-diet.php" target="_self">click here</a>.</p>
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