I was born with Eczema and during my younger years the typical systems including cracked, dry itchy skin, treated by traditional methods, creams and ointments dispensed by well meaning Dermatologists. Around the age of 11 or 12 it disappeared or more accurately lay dormant until the age of 18 when it returned with force. For the next 15 years I endured the pain and embarrassment of severe Eczema and was often covered from head to toe.

I lived on the Gold Coast during these years and of course, the heat didn’t help, but I could always cover my arms and legs with light cotton clothing, however I could never hide my face, which was red, inflamed and easily irritated by allergens – some known – others remained a mystery. Typical allergies such as dust, pet hair, lawn clippings etc, could irritate my skin, but there were days when my face would be calm and then for no apparent reason, the next, it would be red and angry. Needless to say, the constant frustration and disappointment was endless and at an age when I should have been experimenting with make-up, flirting with guys and heading out on the town, I chose to say behind closed doors feeling very unattractive and suffering from low self-esteem and a severe lack of confidence.

A sea of Medical Practitioners tried their best, prescribing traditional medication such as Prednisone, Aristacort, Novosone etc. Well-intentioned friends recommended Naturopath’s, Allergist’s, Vitamin C injections – which yes I tried out of desperation, Acupuncture and Colonic Irrigation… which no, I did not try! I learnt very quickly Prednisone was my “drug of choice” and would give the “desired effect” reducing the inflammation and taking away the pain, redness and irritation, which then allowed me to socialize and feel a sense of confidence. However, against Doctors orders, I then began to self-medicate increasing the dose and milligrams as I felt like it and often getting Prescriptions from different Medical Centres just to keep up “my habit”. The legacy of Prednisone lives on and I now suffer from thin skin and broken capillaries.

Then in August 2001, after 15 years of agony and embarrassment I met you at Mt Gravatt Shopping Centre. You tested me for allergies and at the conclusion said, “Stay off these food and away from these chemicals and you will see improvements”. After all of those years, I was the Eczema Expert and wanted to talk about the results and scrutinize you, but your instructions were direct and firm “Stay off these foods”. (I still have the original list, which included Lettuce, Chicken, Mushroom, Whiskey).

The result? After only four days, the heat went out of my skin, my life returned to normal, and I have never looked back! You accomplished in four days, what Medical Practitioners, Dermatologists, Allergists and Skin Specialist could not do in 15 years! To say I will be forever grateful seems like an understatement and inadequate, but I am so thankful for what you did for me and for truly changing my life. I have since reintroduced those foods into my diet and my skin is fine. I can now wear foundation, make-up, use cleansers, eye shadow and moisturizer like a woman should and my confidence slowly returned. I am now 40 and live in Sydney.

Dennis, I can whole-heartedly recommend your services and I am sorry it has taken so long to send a letter of appreciation. I would like to make it up to you, by giving you my permission to use my name and this testimony in any way you see fit – published in any format, brochures, website, advertising etc – complete or whole, for the direct purpose of promoting “Be Allergy Free” and allowing others to enjoy the benefits, the same way I have. My mobile and email address are below should you or any of your patients wish to get any further feedback. I have also attached two photos of an Eczema Free Helen!

Again, my sincere thanks for changing my life!

Fondest regards

Helen McNairney