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          Dr. Wangen changed my life. I had IBS for years and had learned to just 'live with it' but by the Fall of 2007 I was having bouts of terrible stomach pain and heartburn that would last for days. Nothing gave me relief. I had been through all the standard tests and treatments with a wonderful gastroenterologist but I was getting worse. I needed help and I did not know where to turn. Traditional medicine had nothing more to offer me.
          Then my husband heard about the IBS Treatment Center on National Public Radio. I was skeptical but desperate. I checked out the website. I saw a diagnostic and treatment philosophy on that site that made tremendous sense to me. I booked my appointment the next day. It was expensive but I had little choice. It was my last hope. Together we quickly found out that I was allergic to something I loved and ate all the time - eggs. This constant exposure had caused so much inflammation that my whole digestive system was wrecked. All the antacids I had taken, both over the counter and prescription, had made matters much worse. I had no good bacteria in my colon - literally my test results showed no good bacteria! For two months we treated me for yeast, I took the massive amounts of probiotics he prescribed and I avoided all foods with any egg. In less than two weeks I was free of the terrible bouts of stomach pain.
          Slowly I started to feel better but I still took my antacid prescription. I was afraid to stop it. About three months ago I returned for a follow up. I was 80% better. Life was good. But I was still taking the antacids and wanted to get off them. Dr. Wangen suggested that perhaps my problem was not too much stomach acid but rather too little. He suggested I read a book called "Why Stomach Acid is Good for You". I stopped taking all the antacids immediately. Dr. Wangen suggested I take a course of this great licorice stuff he sells to help heal my stomach and I followed the regimen suggested in the book. Through the patient portal Dr. Wangen guided me thru this process. In one email to me he offered no treatment advice just a huge dose of emotional support. Today I am 100% better. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Wangen.

Colleen Prisock

          I am a 50 year old female who was suffering from debilitating (IBS) symptoms for a number of years. Initially the discomfort was mild, but gradually it got worse. The headaches, dizziness and other symptoms (associated with it) reached the level that interfered with normal life and would not let me to work. Gastroenterologists that I turned to for help would aknowledge my problem, but could not really offer anything to help.
          Dr. Wangen and the entire team in contrast were extremely helpful during the process of detecting the causes of my health problems and on the way of my recovery. Always very sympathetic, willing to help in any possible way, they all really made a difference in the way I live my life now.
          Dr. Wangen is very knowledgable, very careful, considerate, and patient. You can see right away that he knows his subject very deeply, (and) always provides lots of useful information.

Alina
(Note: Alina has agreed to act as a reference.
If you wish to contact her about her experience, please call or email us.)

          It's hard to believe that it's been close to a year since I traveled to Seattle to meet you. Nearly a year later, I AM DOING SO GOOD!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
          Perhaps you're thinking to yourself that this is just another success story - but, trust me this success is HUGE. My friends, family and local docs are all amazed and somewhat in awe of how much I've changed over the past year. Everyone says that I just LOOK heathier these days. When I think back to how miserable my life was before seeing you and how limited I was in considering future plans, I get a bit emotional just thinking about it all. It's truly been a transformation.  ....
          My weight is been consistently stable at about 130# over the past year. I'm really looking forward to the warmth of spring/summer so that I can get outside and get more exercise....
          My biggest upcoming challenge is a trip to Las Vegas over Mother's Day with a girlfriend. Trying to eat out 3 meals a day will be tough. I'm so used to eating at home and bringing my lunch to work. When I go visit my folks in Greeley, I literally bring my food with me. This is not quite so easy with airplane restrictions and a lack of a refrigerator in our hotel room. I'm sure I'll survive....just trying to figure out the logistics of getting something simple like a sweet potatoe or a grilled chicken breast for breakfast! This would be a great topic for you to cover in your next newsletter - HINT, HINT!
          I wanted to tell you that I've really enjoyed reading your blog -I check it out every couple of weeks and catch up on your latest comments.   ....
          Well, I'll quit rambling for now - just wanted to check in and provide an update. I hope that everything is going well for you and your family - and perhaps you're getting a good night's sleep every once in awhile. CONGRATS!!!

Take care,
Susan Saint Vincent
(Note: Ms. Saint Vincent has agreed to act as a reference.
If you wish to contact her about her experience, please call or email us.)

          The good news is that I have been able to discontinue use of omeprazole and ranitidine entirely. No more refluxing into my throat during the night. This is wonderful, since I hate taking drugs, unless there's no alternative. You showed me an alternative.

Yours in gratitude,
Fred Clark

          You asked me to email after a month of my [food allergen-free] diet. WOW! I am absolutely amazed! For the first time in 30 + years, I have been virtually symptom-free for four weeks! As an added plus, I have lost ten pounds, and now weigh what I did in the 70's! I guess I can see what was keeping me from my optimum body weight - [my food allergy foods]. I love the lean feeling.
          The most important thing is that I feel great! It was worth every penny to finally find out what has caused decades of discomfort. I still find myself half expecting to have problems again; it just seems incredible that it could all be that simple! I can't thank you enough, and I've told everyone I know what a great discovery I made while surfing the Internet!

Melanie

          I really appreciate you and your team's help. It has already made a big difference in the way I feel. Thanks again for all your help.

Chad
Bangkok, Thailand

          I always had a nervous stomach my whole life, but it was nothing serious until part-way through college. In college I went through some major life transitions and was experiencing some significant depression and anxiety. Around this time and during the couple years following, I started having some major digestive problems. I started feeling nauseated almost all the time (to the point where I was throwing up every month or 2), I was constantly bloated, I had very foul gas that seemed to be coming from deep in my intestines accompanied by abdominal cramping, and I was swinging back and forth between loose stools and constipation. Other symptoms started showing up as well like the feeling of a constant, mild urinary tract infection, and a constant scratchy throat (like the beginning of a cold that never became a cold). I also started having skin and nail problems (like some sort of eczema or psoriasis). I was beginning to feel like I was falling apart, and my anxiety worsened as my symptoms worsened. But most of the time I thought the anxiety was causing the symptoms and I was just trying to live with it. My solution was to start carrying Zantac with me everywhere I went so I could take it whenever the nausea set it; and I always had an escape route to the nearest bathroom scouted out.
          I saw several conventional doctors who told me to just continue taking Zantac for the nausea, and reduce my stress. I did a lot of research online on digestive disorders and finally found that my symptoms matched the description for IBS. So I decided to see a gastroenterologist. He told me that 90% of his patients come in for IBS and that there's not much that can be done about it. He gave me a drug that was supposed to normalize intestinal contractions (that I was too afraid to take), told me to reduce my stress, and gave me a list of foods to eat that are rich in fiber. I tried these things, but it hardly made any difference. So I turned to alternative medicine and tried homeopathy, supplements, acupuncture, and an elimination diet…but none of those worked either.
          So in my desperation, I did some more research and found the IBS Treatment Center online. I read the philosophy behind it, as well as the testimonials and was very interested in checking it out. The only thing holding me back for a few months was the cost. I had already spent so much money on health care trying to figure out my problem (on a tight budget nonetheless), so I was wary of spending more money on yet another treatment that may not work. But I decided to take the chance, and I am so glad I did. I've been telling people that it was the best $1000 I've ever spent! I was so impressed with the whole operation. Dr. Wangen spent a long time with me discussing my symptoms, and a long time discussing the results of my blood and stool tests afterward, and I got a whole binder of information on how to adapt to my new diet. I found out I was highly allergic to [several kinds of foods]. I also had some bad bacteria and yeast in my system that I was treated for.
          Within a month or 2 after changing my diet, the nausea, diarrhea, bloating, cramping, anxiety, urinary tract problems, and scratchy throat were pretty much gone. I even stopped getting canker sores, which I didn't even know was related. I am still having some constipation and skin problems, but Dr. Wangen is continuing to help me with those. Overall, I feel so much better. I am finally feeling like me again, it's wonderful.

Amanda McLean

          After years of illness, I was diagnosed in late 2004 with Celiac Disease (along with Thyroid disease, B-12 deficiency, and peripheral neuropathy) by a gastroenterologist. After treating all of those diseases, I felt much better (don’t get me wrong – I felt a hundred times better), but I was still not “normal”. My doctor basically implied that I should be thankful for how much better I was (which I was – I was finally able to function as a human being) and that the rest of my symptoms were just stress.
          I met Dr. Wangen at a Celiac Support Group meeting where he talked about food allergies. I went to see him and got a food allergy panel and found out that I had several high level food allergies. After taking it all out of my diet, I am finally feeling like I thought I should. My acne even cleared up!
          Even more than the treatment, I was glad that I saw Dr. Wangen simply because he was the first doctor to really listen to me and treat me like I was telling the truth. In getting my Celiac Disease diagnosis, I felt like I was constantly having to convince my doctors that I was really sick. It wasn’t until they finally found evidence of all of my problems that they realized that I was telling the truth! My gastroenterologist actually apologized to me after he got all my results back because he hadn’t taken me seriously. Dr. Wangen, on the other hand, was very supportive and seemed to really care if I got better. When I had an appointment, he was not trying to rush me in and out, and was willing to listen to my symptoms and look for a cause rather than handing me a prescription to get me out.
          I have been so impressed that I have recommended him to several of my friends, who have all had good things to say. One of my friends called me after leaving his office and she was crying because someone actually believed her. Before seeing him, she had been told by her doctor that her symptoms were “all in her head” and had actually been referred to a psychiatrist! Now she knows that she had food allergies and her symptoms have improved tremendously.
          I would recommend Dr. Wangen to anyone who feels sick and doesn’t know why. He is a great listener and will really work to find the problem!

Thanks,
Sarah

          After having children that have constant tummy aches and below average growth rates, I figured it was the least I could do as a parent to invest in some medical testing for food allergies.
          After a very simple blood test and stool sampling procedure, we found that my 12 year old daughter is allergic to [several foods]. She immediately chose to cut those things out of her diet and has immediately reaped the rewards of health, energy, and growth. She literally glows now, with no more dark circles under her eyes. She also seems to be leaner, not as puffy or irritable.
           Next plan of action was to have my 14 year old son tested. He agreed, but when his results showed the same allergies, plus [other foods] – he said, “No way am I changing my diet.” Isn’t it always the case to have children that are so polar in their behaviors? Well, it hasn’t been easy with him, but as of late, he spent a morning in the nurse’s office at high school and decided it just wasn’t “cool” to miss class because he became ill (due to what he had eaten for breakfast – [his allergen foods].) It will be a gradual process with him, but ideally well worth the battle.
           Of late, I myself underwent the testing procedure. We want to know if they inherited their allergies from me or my husband. So yes, you guessed it – after I receive my results, my husband will be the next to visit the IBS Treatment Center for testing.
           In this day in age, when such testing is possible, I truly don’t understand why everyone doesn’t find this information out. Don’t you want to be as healthy as possible? Goodness, people run miles, work out for hours; but, you are truly what you eat, so why not find out what works for your body.

Sharon L. Wilford

          Three years ago I was experiencing a lot of discomfort. They included mostly constipation, rectal cramps and bloating which would get worse especially at night. I took lots of fiber supplements to help relieve the constipation. This caused the bloating to increase. My once flat abdomen now looked like I was 6 months pregnant. The rectal cramps were so strong that I would almost faint every time I had them. The frequency and duration of these rectal cramps started increasing to a point that I was having these cramps 3-4 times a month and they would last up to an hour. The fear of having these cramps paralyzed me. I was afraid to workout as often the exercises would trigger them. All these symptoms were interfering with the quality of my life.
           I visited my physician who diagnosed me with IBS, prescribed me Zelnorm® and referred me to a specialist. I started taking Zelnorm® and felt a little relief on the symptoms, but not much. The specialist changed the fiber I was using, asked me to keep a log when the cramps were happening to see if they were stress related and kept me on Zelnorm®. However, I did not improve.
           One evening at home I was very desperate. I had just had a horrible cramp that had lasted for 50 min and I was tired of all these symptoms so I went to the internet and did a search on IBS treatment. That is when I found out about the IBS Treatment Center. I called first thing next morning and took the first available appointment.
           At the clinic I learned from Dr. Wangen about the relationship of food allergies and IBS. He gave me a lot of hope and I was counting the minutes waiting for the results of my blood and stool tests. At my next visit with Dr. Wangen I learned that my allergies were many …[several different types of foods]. I was very surprised. I received complete information from him on how to replace some of these foods, such as the [common allergens used in baking a prepared foods]. I received a very useful package with lots of resources information. I started on my new diet that same afternoon. Two days later my IBS symptoms were gone.
           I take my diet restrictions very seriously as the price to not do so is very high. I feel great now. I am regular, no more bloating and I had not have any rectal cramps since I started restricting my diet. I am very excited with the fact that in spite of all I heard from other doctors, IBS is treatable and Dr. Wangen is helping us get our lives back.

Thanks for changing my life, Dr. Wangen and team.
Janeth Melin

          Your web site is the best I have seen so far to help people understand IBS. I especially like the part about blaming the patient for IBS because of *stress.* Sure, stress is a factor, but so are allergies, dna, and bacteria ecology.

Marie-Anne

          I'm 37 years old. I have complained of feeling tired and a little sick for 10 years. I've had increasing swelling in my face at night for the last 5-7 years. My doctor sent me (finally) to a regular allergist who discovered many allergies and some symptoms got better. They didn't get enough better and i was beginning to be afraid something more serious was wrong when it occurred to me to have food allergy testing. My doctor had told me it didn't exist a few years ago. I found the IBS Treatment Center on the internet. My [specific food] allergies were causing substantial stomach upset, swelling and causing me to feel tired. I still make mistakes in avoiding them but I feel much better. I'm glad there is a way to find out now.

Kelly Lauer

          I've had stomach discomfort for over 30 years and it has gotten worse as I've gotten older. I've had all sorts of tests but nothing physical ever showed up. I knew it wasn't in my mind, but it was frustrating not finding out what the problem was. Eventually I heard about the IBS Treatment Center and decided to give it a try even though it was expensive. Now I'm glad I did and I feel well most of the time. Eating out and traveling are still challenging for me, as i don't always know if the foods contain ... my problem foods. I now take an enzyme pill before eating out if I'm not sure what's in the food, and they've helped. It's hard to have to be constantly vigilant, but if I can remember the rewards it will be worth it. Good health is worth it!

Thanks, Dr. Wangen!
Anonymous

          I first experienced IBS symptoms in 1992, at the age of 21 and I lived with it for 15 years. I tried everything to find a solution including visits to about 10 doctors (G.I. specialists, OB/GYN, Internal Med., allergist, kinesiologist and chiropractors). I read several books on IBS and tried elimination diets. I was tested for gluten and dairy allergies and the tests came back negative. I tried at least 6 different prescription medications, every over-the-counter treatment available for digestive problems and also tried many "natural remedies" from the health food store. It was frustrating and exhausting and some days were better than others but that was always unpredictable. IBS was draining me and making me feel awful. In January, 2007 I came across the IBS Treatment Center's web site. I immediately made an appointment and visited Dr. Wangen on Feb. 7th. Because of the tests and knowledge gained from being a patient here, I have felt better in the last 2 months than I have in 15 years! Seeing Dr. Wangen is a must for IBS sufferers.

Mimi

          My IBS Symptoms were just awful! I activated with the US Air Force Reserve for operation Iraqi Freedom. On my deployments, my symptoms became severe. I experienced gas, bloating, fatigue and diarrhea. The symptoms interfered with my daily duties and exercise. I was in a lot of discomfort and gained quite a bit of weight. I read about gluten intolerance and began to eliminate it from my diet. I knew that I had some dairy intolerance, but did not know the extent. After going to the IBS Treatment Center, I learned the true extent of my [specific food] intolerance and other foods that I could not tolerate. I feel so much better - my symptoms are gone and my energy level is up. I have learned which foods I can tolerate.

Thanks IBS Treatment Center!
Anonymous

          I was diagnosed with IBS when I was in my late twenties. I have had bouts with diarrhea and constipation for 30 years! Some were embarrassing moments when running for a restroom while at Target, and not making it, to always passing gas and spending a lot of time in bathrooms. I would try to laugh it off, but it really affects everything you do and you start to wonder why you aren't normal, like everyone else. I didn't want to take drugs to treat my symptoms. I wanted to find out what was making my bowel and colon irritable.
           I picked up a copy of Dr. Wangen's book at the bookstore just outside the building where I work. I was so excited to read that there were tests available to see if I might have food allergies and/or parasites, yeast, etc. With a few calls I found he works in the same building as I. Wow, was I surprised to learn that I am sensitive to [two very common foods]! I have been eating [one of them] daily for years! [The other], usually a couple of times a week, not considering that they are in a lot of other foods.
           It took about 2 weeks and I started to feel I was having normal bowel movements! I tested the theory and had [one of my allergen foods] for breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday and suffered with cramping, diarrhea and gas for 2 days. Thanks Dr. Wangen and staff, for your help and for making me feel comfortable when I come in! Thank you for diagnosing my B-12 deficiency and working out a treatment plan.

Nancy Akada

          I've been doing quite well by skipping all of my allergic foods. If I get a little [of them] in accidentally I get flatulence and a bit of constipation three days later. All very manageable. I now require no extra fiber either. So you can count me as a great success, thanks. I'm delighted with the outcome.

Brian Milnes

          I began having bloating (severe) in my late teens. For many months I just brushed it aside not really thinking I actually had a medical problem. As time went on, the bloating became more intense and for longer periods of time. I also began having chronic ear infections. My family practitioner would prescribe me an antibiotic and while on it, and several weeks after, I would have extreme diarrhea. While all of this was happening, my family doctor did blood work finding I was becoming more and more anemic and having low protein and calcium in my blood. Finally after having various tests and sonograms, I was diagnosed with IBS. However, I just kept getting worse and worse. I was extremely tired all the time and did not have enough energy to work all day. Finally after trying to do some research on our own, my parents and I found the IBS Treatment Center and ordered Dr. Wangen's book. We decided to make an appointment and flight reservations. Within two weeks, we traveled across the country to talk with him. Three weeks later I was diagnosed with celiac disease along with many other food allergies. Now, only a few months later, my energy is much, much better and I don't feel sick all of the time.

Jill Ochs

          Having suffered with my child from the first time he drank from a bottle, never being able to keep his formula down - My sons symptoms only increasingly got worse from severe rashes, constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain,and chronic coughing on a daily basis and then being diagnosed with everything from Asthma to Encopresis.
          Completely frustrated as a mother it wasn't until we were treated by Dr. Wangen that we actually made progress, which cured and changed my son's complete immune system. It was a bit of a lifestyle change for a 6 year old at the time but now he will educate you on what he should and shouldn't eat. He is a happy, active and symptom free 8 year old. He is [allergic to two common foods] and loves his [substitutes]!
          It was 6 years of trying to get the right answers for my son. Somehow I ended up in your office with the answer right in front of me. Thank you so much. We are so grateful for Dr. Wangen's expertise and helping us to get healthy!

Denise M. Hermans-Smith,L.M.P.

          I suffered with IBS (constipation, abdominal pain and severe bloating) for most of my life. I tried traditional treatment such as exercise, lots of water, fiber, magnesium supplements and Zelnorm®. I also tried alternative treatments such as colon cleansing, chiropractic, kinesiology and elimination diets. Nothing worked.
           In just a few weeks after meeting with Dr. Wangen and getting my test results back, my situation began to improve. I began having daily bowel movements for the first time in my life. The bloating and discomfort gradually began to diminish over the next few months and I’m now feeling great! A nice bonus is that I look and feel thinner as well.
           Dr. Wangen’s approach eliminated the guesswork. I know exactly which foods to avoid, in my case, [two common foods]. Dr. Wangen provided detailed guidelines and suggestions to help me with my new diet. The transition was easier than I thought it would be and the pay-off has been huge! I am so thankful that I put my trust in Dr. Wangen. I believe he is motivated by a sincere desire to help people feel better.
           My experience with the IBS Treatment Center has been completely positive and I am forever grateful. Thank you Dr. Wangen.

Jill P.

Thanks a Million!
           Through Dr. Wangen's meticulous intake questions I realized that I have had some form of IBS since I was in college! I had never made that connection before. A few years ago my symptoms had gotten so bad that I finally started searching for answers. A couple of doctors, and several IBS books later, I felt hopeless. The doctors found nothing wrong and told me to reduce stress. The books said to cut out every food that could possibly be a trigger, and the complexity of these plans made me give up hope that I could ever manage the IBS effectively. Food was the enemy and I knew where every bathroom in town was located.
           Learning the results of the blood work at my follow up meeting with Dr. Wangen was a revelation! I didn't have to cut out all of the foods I loved; I just needed to remove a couple of foods from my diet, and read labels carefully to keep out the hidden sources of my allergens. Now I'm back in control and eating has become enjoyable again. I am now virtually symptom free for the first time in at least 15 years. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

Gail Howard

          Absolutely phenomenal! I spread your company's name wherever I go. Best Treatment Center I could have ever dreamed of. AWESOME!! Lost 19 1/2 lbs in the first 60 days, and I wasn't even looking for that. What a surprising bonus. You have given me much of my life back!!! Thank You! Thank You!

Dennis Spencer

          I just want to say thank you for all your help and guidance. I feel so fortunate to have found your web site. I was truly miserable before this diagnosis and had battled my symptoms for too many years. I feel rejuvenated and healthy, and most importantly do not feel limited in my daily life by my symptoms. I am now focusing on riding the "Courage Classic". It is a three day bike ride across Snoqualmie, Blewett, and Stevens pass, a fund raiser for Mary Bridge Children's Hospital. Had I not found a solution to my IBS I'm not sure I would be able to do this ride otherwise.

Abigail Schneidmiller

          After ten years of nearly constant pain, nausea and discomfort, Dr. Wangen and the IBS Treatment Center finally discovered the underlying cause of my diagnoses of Irritable Bowel Syndrome--I have food allergies. Sounds simple, but it has been a long journey. Dr. Wangen was my seventh doctor. The other doctors did dozens of tests with the end result of a diagnoses of IBS. But never a course of treatment, other than reduce stress, drink less coffee and avoid fatty foods. I was miserable.
           With the identifying of specific foods that I am allergic to, I have modified my diet to exclude those foods. The major culprits are [two common foods] (with a number of others that I rarely eat). Eliminating [my allergen foods] is actually quite easy to do--there are a lot of substitutes that are entirely acceptable.
           I feel great. I can now sleep up to 7 hours undisturbed--rarely did I get more than four hours of undisturbed sleep. I am mostly pain free. My ability to concentrate is greatly improved and the really odd IBS symptom of increased anxiety has plummeted. There are other minor symptoms that are either gone or greatly reduced.
           I have only been following this treatment for about two months and I feel better every day. I expect that I will continue to improve.

Thank you Dr. Wangen!
Michael Paul

          I came to Dr. Wangen after no one else could figure out what was wrong. I had severe abdominal pain and was on strong pain meds. Dr. Wangen discovered that I was having a reaction to the foods I was eating. Since then my pain is gone. I can’t thank him enough.
           Along with the resolution of my pain was the enlightenment of how food allergies affect so many things in my general health. His enthusiasm for maintaining overall health made me much more aware of caring for myself.

Kim N.

          I suffered from “IBS” for over twenty years, seeing a number of medical internists and general practitioners without results. In my first office visit to Dr. Wangen he was able to correctly diagnose me and get me started on a path to wellness. An allergy/sensitivity test, followed by a diet change, has made all the difference in the way I feel. I no longer need to take medications and am completely symptom free.
           I appreciate Dr. Wangen’s professional and informative approach. He took the time with me to really understand the issues, something rare in the medical world today. I enthusiastically recommend Dr. Wangen to others who are IBS sufferers or who think they may have food related disorders.

Steve Harmon

          I have talked with my child pediatrician, a pediatric allergy specialist, and internal specialist, friends/family with children that have milk allergies/intolerances...........and others and so far your web site is the only information I have found that makes sense.

Thank you.
Anonymous

          My constipation is gone, blood pressure is down, energy is up and I feel great. Hallelujah!

C.S.

          I am a 43 year old female and I have been having stomach/digestive trouble since I was a baby. My mother used to say I had a “nervous stomach.” Well, things reached a peak when I was 39. I got to the point where I couldn’t eat or drink anything (even water) after 2:00 in the afternoon or I would be very nauseous and throw up. I spent a year going to the doctors. First my primary care doctor, then a gastroenterologist. They ran repeated tests and only determined that I had GERD.
           After a year of throwing up 4 or 5 days out of every week (I lost 65 pounds), the gastroenterologist finally said, “I can’t do anything more for you. This is just what you have to live with.” Well, no way was I going to put up with that answer!!!
           I made an appointment with Dr. Wangen and he immediately suggested that I might have food allergies. He took some blood for testing and while we waited for the results, he suggested that I give up wheat and dairy. Within 2 weeks I stopped being nauseous!!! The test showed that I was highly allergic to [several common foods]. All the things I had been eating. I was poisoning my body every day without realizing it!
           Dr. Wangen gave me some very good literature on food allergies, told me of some cookbooks I could get to help me find alternative ways to cook, as well as prescribing herbs and vitamins to get my body healthy again.
           It has been 3 years since I stopped eating the foods I am allergic to and I am so much better! No more Tums! No more Pepsid! No more drugs!!!!
           I really feel that Dr. Wangen has saved my life; I no longer have to cancel vacations or invitations from friends because I am not feeling up to it. (You should have seen me on my honeymoon; I know every bathroom at Disneyland!) The quality of my life is so much better after seeing Dr. Wangen. I would (and do!) recommend him to anyone who is tired of having their MD just prescribe drugs to fix a symptom instead of trying to find out what is behind the symptom and treating the cause.

Sincerely, 
Terri Coon

          Dear Dr. Wangen, Thank you for finding the source of my problems. I am much happier and healthier thanks to your knowledge and caring. I truly believe health is the greatest wealth. You are a truly caring physician.

Sincerely, 
Leisa Nance

          Dr. Wangen has worked with my whole family. I was so pleased with the results that I sent my kids and my grandchild to see Dr. Wangen. The food allergy test has helped each of us to identify exactly how we can feel better.

Nancy Van der Wel