"Eating normally" doesn't mean anything at all. It differs from person to person. In fact, Malaysia is among the top scorer in the world for obesity and diabetes, so eating normally can mean that too! Anyway, should definitely switch from the so called "eating normally" to a carefully planned, restricted, choice ingredients diet. E.g. organic food, natural supplements, raw foods, etc.

This post has been edited by entryman: Sep 8 2011, 05:12 PM

Can be anything. Dish wash, cooking utensils, paint in the house, detergent, etc.

And wet market does't mean its better than hypermarket.

Let's see, some changes for food intake, get free-range chicken, organic fruits and vegetables from reputable organic brands. Some natural nutritional supplements too, e.g. Nutrilite's phytonutrients. There remain lots of possible changes to the food intake and preparation methods if you want me to continue giving examples.

But still, it could be anything, the hospital tests still need to be continued.

This post has been edited by entryman: Sep 8 2011, 05:30 PM

Sorry as I can't provide a more useful answer as I'm not a medical practitioner. This shall need to wait for some of the other members here practicing medicine.

But fish may contain mercury too. So he can substitute with molecular distilled fish oil instead, almost all the well known brands are molecularly distilled. For cooking pot and pans, can use glassware or cast iron instead of aluminium or non-stick coating. Check the water consumption too. A good water filter is a must. Get the free-range chicken instead of the commercially grown ones from the wet-market, for example, http://www.dqcleanchicken.com/

And as the other members mentioned, its probably dust mites or some other bugs. Easily overlooked.

This post has been edited by entryman: Sep 8 2011, 05:49 PM

I'd go with the brands Philips and Aquasana. Affordable and reasonably priced.

Not sure about Diamond but heard lots of negative comments.

This post has been edited by entryman: Sep 8 2011, 05:59 PM

What's the problem with direct sales?

There are good products out there which may be beneficial in the sense that they are loaded with tonnes of natural nutrients for those that don't have enough knowledge or time to prepare quality and balanced food.

Direct sales is just a sales method, it does not represent the quality of the product.

Of course, why not ? So you're saying the boy shouldn't be looking at further rectifying his diet? Don't be ignorant, my friend.

Anyways, I personally would say reduce as much as possible potential contaminants and allergens. I personally would suggest highly natural products with minimal additives, such as, in the case of Nutrilite (Amway): their "Concentrated Fruits and Vegetables". Also, "IG6 Colustrum" and "Spirulina" from Elken.

I mention these thre not because I have used them or am affiliated to them in anyway. As a consumer, it is just part of my research into some of the good products in the market that would help with one's well-being while minimizing potential harm. This being one of those better and purer products with minimal synthetic additives.

Of course there are many more better products out there but I've yet to come across them in my personal research. And of course, you don't have to trust my words, but at least just do your own research first, then comment on my recommendations.

By the way, which products from USANA did the boy consume?

This post has been edited by entryman: Sep 9 2011, 06:53 PM

More like a crash course into food nutrition is needed. Pending allergy or blood test, these "direct sales stuff" can be quite helpful in the diet as a whole, if you care to notice those that I recommended, but firstly laying aside your preconceived idea against "direct sales".

This post has been edited by entryman: Sep 9 2011, 10:38 PM

This could help too. Not much blood, just a small lil prick on the tip of the finger.

http://www.hsc.com.my/eng/food-intolerance.php