What is the ALCAT Test?
By Kim Dahle | Published on April 13, 2010 | 0 Comments
Some people are born skinny. They can eat all the junk food they want, avoid exercising, and still look terrific. Most people, however, are not that lucky. The average individual has to really work hard to maintain her figure, from keeping tabs on nutrition to hitting the gym on a regular basis.
If you’re the type of person who has no choice but to take a more active approach to weight loss, then you’re surely aware of how frustrating the process can be. After all, dieting is never fun, and while working out can be enjoyable, it’s not always easy to push yourself to hit the gym after a long, hard day at the office. No matter what your specific routine entails, one thing’s for sure – nothing is more frustrating than working to shed those unwanted pounds and not seeing many results.
If your current diet and exercise regimen somehow doesn’t seem to be working for you, then you may want to consider using medical science to help you along. Kim Dahle is a skin care consultant at Natura Medspa & Laser Center, a full-service Florida facility serving the Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton areas, and according to her, the ALCAT test is an essential diagnostic tool as far as weight loss and overall health are concerned.
The ALCAT (antigen leukocyte cellular antibody test) blood test works by measuring the reaction in white blood cells to numerous potential “trigger foods.” The logic behind this test is that certain foods have a way of triggering adverse reactions in people in a way that is less clear or detectable. Unlike an allergy, a food intolerance might take a “silent toll” on a person’s body without her knowledge. In some cases, this type of intolerance can manifest in the form of depression, anxiety, fatigue, and arthritis. In other situations, it can cause a host of digestive issues and make weight loss even more challenging. By undergoing the ALCAT test, you’ll be able to learn which foods do and do not work for your body. And once you figure out what you should and should not be eating, you can adjust your diet to aid in the weight-loss process.
While the ALCAT test might seem like something you can only get at a doctor’s office, these days, some medical spas are offering it. In fact, according to Dahle, Natura Medspa & Laser Center believes that all aspects of personal care should be integrated and therefore offers the ALCAT test to help those clients who are looking to lose weight.
How well does the test work? According to Dahle and other medical professionals, the ALCAT test is effective in helping people overcome food sensitivities and lose weight in the process. On the other hand, some people feel that the test is less than successful when used as a means of assisting with weight loss. Still, Dahle insists that the ALCAT test is a valuable tool that has helped athletes, teenagers, and senior citizens. In fact, those who don’t need to lose weight but simply want to improve their health can benefit from undergoing the test and learning about what substances their bodies can and cannot tolerate.
Weeks or months of unsuccessful dieting can easily wreak havoc on your self-esteem and state of mind. So if you’ve been struggling to lose weight for far too long, then consider visiting your local medical spa to see if it offers the ALCAT test. By learning how to eliminate the right foods from your diet, you can increase your chances of losing weight and feeling healthier overall. Of course, you might end up having to part ways with some of your favorite snacks and culinary delights; but once those pounds start to drop and your waistline begins to get slimmer, you’ll no doubt agree that the results are well worth the sacrifice.
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