When you don't have insurance, you study ways to find out what you need, which is how I came across this interesting tip that you can do at home. It's a simple sensitivity test, a home "Food Allergy" test if you will. Did
What that means, in very basic layman's terms
The Coca's Pulse Test was
Here's How to Test yourself (or a Loved One)
Some of the symptoms of food allergies/sensitivity include: Chronic Migraines, sinus infections, digestive upsets, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, eczema, headaches, tension, etc. You might be surprised
2. Get to your feet (Yes, just stand up) and stand there for 15-30 seconds.
3.
Compare your two results,
Here's How to Determine Which Food (or Item) is Causing the Sensitivity
This can actually be a rather lengthy process, but let me give you a heads up... the foods we crave the MOST are most often the ones that cause sensitivities and allergy reactions. So .. if you're
2 . Just Prior to eating (meaning, it's just about on the table and you're about to chow down any minute) take your pulse again for another 60 seconds, jot down the number.
4. With the food item STILL in your mouth, take your pulse for another 60 seconds (but don't swallow the item just yet!) and then
If your blood type is O and your pulse increased by more than 5 beats, Or if your blood type is not O but increased by more than 6 beats, you most likely have a sensitivity to that food (and at this point, you might want to spit it out).
If you're pulse did not increase or increased by just a beat or two than it's not a trigger food for you at all.
It's best to wait at least an hour in between tests to accurately determine
This can also be used to
Things that can Affect Results - as long
- Sunburn
- Infections or Colds
Resources: You can read more about The Pulse Test by Dr. Arthur Coca, MD
Once you narrow down trigger foods you can either choose to avoid them altogether or you
I'm actually saddened that I have to add this COMMON SENSE Disclaimer, but if you KNOW you have an allergy to something, do not "test" this particular food item at home. Example- if you have a Peanut allergy DO NOT EAT PEANUTS. (duh, right?) Should you ever experience a reaction that feels scary, induces hives or
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