Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat : The ALCAT Food Sensitivities Weight Loss Breakthrough [Paperback]

Rudy Rivera M.D. (Author), Roger Deutsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 31, 1998

Are you one of those people who can't keep the weight off no matter what you do? Have you tried diets, doctors, and drugs—all to no avail? You could be suffering from a hidden food allergy.


In this book you'll learn about the revolutionary ALCAT Test, which pinpoints your personal "trigger foods"—foods as common as oranges or wheat—that are causing you to stay overweight. By simply eliminating those trigger foods, you will lose weight and regain your energy naturally.


In addition, this book will show you how to determine which foods cause:

Fatigue · Chronic Sinus Congestion · Migraines · Stomach Problems · Arthritis · Skin Problems · and Other Seemingly Chronic Ailments


"The ALCAT Test . . . will change the future of health care."

—William G. Crook, M.D., author of The Yeast Connection Handbook


"I have seen the ALCAT Test work and produce tremendous beneficial results."

—David L. Crooks, M.D., instructor of genetics and immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine


"98% of the subjects following the ALCAT plan either lost weight or improved body composition."

—from a study at Baylor Sports Medicine and Performance Institute


"I've seen the (ALCAT) technique work when absolutely no other approach has made the scale budge."

—Steven Lamm, M.D., author of Thinner at Last

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A Proven Method That Helps You Lose Weight and Feel Great!

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Are you one of those people who can't keep the weight off no matter what you do? Have you tried diets, doctors, and drugs?all to no avail? You could be suffering from a hidden food allergy.


In this book you'll learn about the revolutionary ALCAT Test, which pinpoints your personal "trigger foods"?foods as common as oranges or wheat?that are causing you to stay overweight. By simply eliminating those trigger foods, you will lose weight and regain your energy naturally.


In addition, this book will show you how to determine which foods cause:

Fatigue · Chronic Sinus Congestion · Migraines · Stomach Problems · Arthritis · Skin Problems · and Other Seemingly Chronic Ailments


"The ALCAT Test . . . will change the future of health care."

?William G. Crook, M.D., author of The Yeast Connection Handbook


"I have seen the ALCAT Test work and produce tremendous beneficial results."

?David L. Crooks, M.D., instructor of genetics and immunology, Stanford University School of Medicine


"98% of the subjects following the ALCAT plan either lost weight or improved body composition."

?from a study at Baylor Sports Medicine and Performance Institute


"I've seen the (ALCAT) technique work when absolutely no other approach has made the scale budge."

?Steven Lamm, M.D., author of Thinner at Last

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles (August 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761514341
• ISBN-13: 978-0761514343
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #320,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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106 of 107 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, July 9, 2000

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Lisa L Jurczak (Irwin, Pa USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat : The ALCAT Food Sensitivities Weight Loss Breakthrough (Paperback)

I have been having mysterious health problems for over 3 years. My symptoms included debilitating fatigue, low body temperature, the inability to concentrate, brain fog, heart palpatations, cluster headaches, mood swings, and unexplained weight gain. I even gained weight while dieting. To make an incredibly long story short, this book changed my life. By reading this book, I discovered my problems were due to IgG food allergies. I was so grateful to find that I wasn't alone and that there was a name for my condition. With further testing by ALCAT Labs, I avoided the foods I had intolerances to. In a short time I began feeling better and the weight began to drop off. Since then I have taken this a step further and have had NAET treatments,,, and have permanently eliminated my food sensitivities.I recommend this book to anyone with the inability to lose weight, abdominal bloating, and any unexplained illness. The small cost is certainly worth the chance that this book will do for you what it has for me.In my case this knowledge was the beginning of a second chance at life.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 30 years of Stomach Ailments Cured overnight, October 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat : The ALCAT Food Sensitivities Weight Loss Breakthrough (Paperback)

Doctors told me that I did not have a "disease" and so they could not help me. I had IBS(Irritable Bowel Syndrome) everyday. Before I could leave for work, I took over the counter help-3 times the normal dose. That did not include what I needed throughout the rest of the day. I did not even mention to the doctors about the acid reflux EVERY night. I thought it was mild compared to the agony and embarrassment that I suffered of the irritable bowel syndrome. There was nothing regular physicians could or would do. The Al-Cat test (and Dr. Rivera) saved my life. When the digestive system breaks down so will the immune system eventually. Since the day I began avoiding the foods I am allergic to and following the prescribed new way of eating, I have had NO acid reflux. I have been free of IBS for nearly 10 months straight. (Only occassional boughts of it before that.) I have lost 60 pounds total. I feel great. I am in the best shape of my life at age 52. I feel 30. (My husband enjoys the change.) Reading the book won't change anything. But following its suggestions and reccommendations could save your life!

52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget Weight Loss--Feel Better!, June 14, 2000

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Kathleen Rick "Kathy942" (Lewisville, TXl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Your Hidden Food Allergies Are Making You Fat : The ALCAT Food Sensitivities Weight Loss Breakthrough (Paperback)

The name of the book is somewhat misleading. Although I am always interested in weight control I was curious about food intolerences due to some of my symptoms. I was fortunate to meet Dr. Rivera at a book signing and have since taken the ALCAT test. My results showed that I had an intolerence to 42 of 100 foods tested. Removing these foods from my diet is not easy but I know that I feel much better and have more energy. I have experimented and found that one food that was a favorite was actually causing back pain. I have 50 lbs to lose and I am well on my way!