New statistics reveal 10 most common food intolerances

The Hemocode System identifies Canadians' most problematic foods

TORONTO, Dec. 6 /CNW/ - Statistics released today by Gemoscan, owner of Canada's leading food intolerance testing system, Hemocode, revealed that commonly consumed foods such as pork, banana, peanuts and coffee are also the most frequent causes of food intolerances for Canadians.

Although food intolerances are generally non-life threatening, they can still have a tremendous impact on daily life and it is estimated that approximately one-third of Canadians suffer from a food intolerance.  Food intolerances often manifest in sleeplessness, sluggishness, bloating, chronic pain, headaches and other lifestyle-limiting conditions which can take hours or days to emerge.  Food Intolerances are also impossible to accurately detect and deliver relief from without a blood test.

The Hemocode System assesses which of 250 commonly eaten foods and additives may be responsible for food intolerances. An analysis of 2,000 clients screened between January and October 2010 revealed that the top 10 most common food and additive intolerances include:

			1. Pork	6. Wheat Flour
			2. Banana	7. Coffee
			3. Peanut	8. Cocoa Bean
			4. Wheat	9. Orange
			5. Aspartame	10. Tangerine

"Everything we eat can elicit a positive or negative reaction. If an individual is intolerant to a certain food and they continue eating it, the immune system will mount an inflammatory reaction, which will make many lifestyle oriented health concerns worse. Once the intolerable food is removed from the diet, the body has a chance to heal and conditions commonly associated with food intolerances begin to disappear," says Dr. Mubina Jiwa, a Naturopathic Doctor and assistant professor at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine.

"By learning what foods you are intolerant to and eliminating them from your diet, you are better able to function properly and live a healthier, better balanced lifestyle," said Brian Kalish, Chief Executive Officer of Gemoscan Canada, Inc. "Hemocode takes the guess work out of trying to figure out what foods may limit our ability to lead more productive lifestyles."

About the Hemocode System
The Hemocode System is a personalized nutritional program that includes a proprietary and patented, state-of-the-art blood analysis that identifies and delivers relief from the individually unique symptoms of immuno-based food intolerances.

With nearly 30 per cent of the U.S. and Canadian population suffering from food intolerances, a team of nutritionists and medical practitioners developed the Hemocode System to take the guess work out of deciphering what variety of 250 common foods and additives can potentially offend and adversely affect personal lifestyle and wellness.

The Hemocode System combines a blood test with sophisticated software analysis, which generates customer-specific reports and recipe books that are accompanied by consultation with health-care specialists.

The Hemocode System Process:
Step one: A simple blood draw - pin-prick or venal - is completed and sent for lab testing

Step two: Within seven to 10 business days, the client is sent: 

• A detailed, personalized colour-coded food chart outlining key food intolerances
• A detailed, personalized report providing information on how long a person should avoid certain foods and why
• A detailed, personalized recipe book factoring in foods identified on a person's recommended list

The Hemocode System is administered by and includes initial and on-going consultation with Naturopathic Doctors and other licensed medical professionals.

For more information about the Hemocode System visit www.hemocode.com and/or select Rexall stores.

About Hemocode
Founded in 2003, the Hemocode System is a complete assessment and treatment program that uses its own patented technology to screen an individual's blood against 250 foods and food additives, determining which of those contributes to lifestyle-affecting conditions such as: fibromyalgia, chronic/migraine headaches, weight management and sleeplessness.

For further information:

or to schedule an interview:
Caroline De Silva
Argyle Communications
416-968-7311 ext. 231
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