Stop That Bedwetting!
Green Medicine Newsletter Resource: Food Allergy, Gallbladder Symptoms, and Bedwetting
This historical resource summarizes a February 2020 Green Medicine Newsletter item that discussed research and clinical impressions attributed to Dr. James Breneman. The article explored the idea that identifying and avoiding specific food triggers may reduce certain symptoms—particularly gallbladder discomfort and nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting). We’re sharing this as educational context and a snapshot of past discussions in allergy-focused care.
Key takeaways (quick read)
- The newsletter attributed to Dr. Breneman the view that certain symptom patterns may be connected to food sensitivities.
- It reported high improvement rates in a food-exclusion context for bedwetting, with non-compliance cited as a major factor in poor outcomes.
- It also referenced strong claims about food trigger elimination and “gallbladder attacks.”
- The newsletter introduced a historical MVL test offer at a promotional price in early 2020.
Bedwetting (enuresis) summary from the newsletter
The February 2020 article cited earlier work by Dr. Breneman describing a group of patients who underwent a food exclusion program. The newsletter reported that most children in that group improved when they avoided their identified food allergens. It also noted that some of the children who did not improve were reportedly not able to follow the diet consistently.
The newsletter additionally mentioned alternative explanations for persistent symptoms in a smaller subset of cases, including conditions such as bladder infection or restricted urinary flow.
Gallbladder symptoms and food-trigger claims
The newsletter referenced a prior issue in which Dr. Breneman was described as reporting that eliminating trigger foods could prevent recurring “gallbladder attacks.” This is a strong claim and may not reflect modern consensus for all patients. If gallbladder symptoms are suspected, medical evaluation is essential to rule out urgent or structural causes.
About the historical “STOP THE BEDWETTING” food allergy test
The newsletter stated that MVL planned to introduce a “STOP THE BEDWETTING” food allergy test in February 2020 with an introductory promotional price. Please note that naming conventions and pricing may have changed since that time. Today, MVL generally uses the term “profile” for testing categories.
For the most current offerings and pricing, we recommend contacting Client Services or reviewing the relevant FoodSafe™ information pages.
How to use this information responsibly today
- Use this resource as a conversation starter with your provider—not as a standalone diagnosis tool.
- If considering elimination diets for children, seek clinical guidance to avoid nutritional gaps.
- Track symptoms, timing, and dietary patterns before and after any guided changes.
- For testing questions, our team can help you find the most appropriate pathway for patient or practitioner ordering.
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If you’re exploring whether food triggers may be contributing to symptoms, we can help you understand testing pathways, requisition steps, and next logistics.
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