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How does the elimination diet work for diagnosis?

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The person stops eating the foods suspected of causing the allergic reaction. That food is eliminated from the diet for from two to four weeks. If allergy symptoms improve, the food is probably an allergen.

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Does the elimination diet actually work?

The elimination diet does work when you want to lose weight in a hurry, but it basically only flushes out your system. Also make sure you drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.


In which type of diet is sugar eliminated?

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Where can I find out more about elimination diets?

You can find out more information about elimination diets. You can get information of elimination diets at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elimination_diet and www.webmd.com/allergies/allergies-elimination-diet.


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What is a good book on food elimination diet?

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