HELP WITH HEALTH AND WEIGHT [ if you need it ]

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OUR OWN EXPERIENCE WITH ALLERGIES
We at OutsizeClothes.com have had food related health problems. Both of us were suffering from allergic symptoms. Diane was suffering 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 (Brian) case 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 prick-your-finger, to get a drop of blood, test, so very easy to do. 2 weeks after sending away the drop of blood sample her results came back showing severe allergies to Yeast, Eggs, Blackcurrant and a 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 almost 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 late Jan.07 I did the York Test (following Diane's results). The results showed that I was mildly allergic to Pork, and severely allergic to Dairy products. I cut these from my diet and my symptoms have disappeared - cough, phlegm, snots - the lot. You must stick with their recommendations to achieve improved health.
We both recommend the York foodscan Test to friends, and now we see that York Labs have also tests for Multiple Allergy , IBS, ( irritable bowel ), Homocysteine ( the most important predictor of Heart Attack risk ) and Liver Health

Do you really need to lose weight ? Check your Body Mass Index HERE

Weight Watchers has worked for millions who wanted to lose weight.
Now they have an online plan for those who don't like attending meetings.

Tesco, through their EDiets site, can help you lose weight without feeling hungry, with the GI diet.

We really tried out Future-Slim. We registered with their Free Weight Assessment by pretending to be a 5'4" man, age 76, weight 14st 2lb, with heart, diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol problems, whose doctor had told him to lose weight. We were phoned, at the time arranged by us, by Colin Cantle, one of the site's weight consultants, who outlined a very sensible long term weight loss programme after extensive questioning to determine patient suitability. We were impressed by their professionalism. If you are not - they offer a full 30 day money back guarantee on any programme that you may buy if it isn't working for you. Online and phone back-up support.

Slendertone , as well as offering you the bodytoners you have seen and heard of others using, now offer you a drug-free, instant back pain relief with their Baxolve system.

Shared Care is an extensive website portal with resources and advice for, and forums contributed by a viewers community who use complementary therapies. Examples are this page on complementary therapy for weight loss and this one with advice for Big and Tall, Short and Small.

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.

National centre for eating disorders [ uk ]

Shyness and food cravings [ London ]

Channel 4's weight help page

3fatchicks.com one of the best diet and weight loss help
sites we have found, with discussion and 'buddy' help forums.

Another good support group is the Obesity Surgery Support Group

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Healthgrades help you make comparisons
( USA only at present time )

Disturbing report on Cancer and Obesity
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