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Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

A Simple Test to Determine Allergies

Sep 11, 2023
05:30
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Learn how to use your pulse rate as a DIY allergy test for food allergies. Record your pulse rate before and after meals and track the difference. Eliminate one food at a time to identify allergens. Discover the impact of avoiding allergenic foods on digestion.
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Quick takeaways

  • The pulse test is a simple and inexpensive DIY allergy test that can help determine if an individual has a food allergy by monitoring their pulse rate before and after eating, with a significant difference of 16 points or more indicating an allergy.
  • By recording what was eaten before the high pulse rate, individuals can identify specific foods that cause allergic reactions and refine their diet to avoid these allergens, leading to better digestion and overall health.

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The Pulse Test: A Simple Method to Determine Food Allergies

The podcast episode discusses a simple and inexpensive test called the pulse test that can help determine if an individual has a food allergy. By checking their pulse rate before and after eating, individuals can monitor any increase in pulse rate, which may indicate an allergic reaction. Dr. Arthur Koka, an MD, wrote a book called the Pulse Test that provides more information on this method. According to Dr. Koka, if there is a difference of 16 points or more between the low and high pulse rate, and the pulse rate is above 84, it is likely an allergy. By recording what was eaten before the high pulse rate, individuals can start narrowing down the potential allergens and identify specific foods that cause the reaction.

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