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ALLERGY & INTOLERANCE TESTING

Firstly, I would stress that allergy/intolerance testing is not always necessary. As a qualified Nutritional Therapist I am trained to spot possible ‘problem’ foods by looking at a food diary, health questionnaire and of course speaking to you to get further information during a consultation. We may decide to try an elimination diet and this is often enough to get some good results and improvements in your health without the need for tests.

However, if you are the type of person that wants a yes/no answer then testing might may the way forward for you.

The food allergy/intolerance testing I work with involves taking a very small amount of blood from the finger (pin prick). It is then analysed for antibodies to certain foods. There are lots of tests which claim to diagnose allergies on the market but I will NOT use any other methods as I can't personally see any real scientific evidence behind them. It’s really important that you are sure that you have an allergy or intolerance before cutting out entire food groups for a prolonged amount of time. This needs to be done under the guidance of a practitioner who can advise you how to replace the missing nutrients.

If you choose to go for another type of testing PLEASE ask the person who performs the test about there qualifications and the science behind the test.

What is the difference between an Allergy & an Intolerance?

While less than 2% of the population suffer from food allergies, it is estimated that more than 20% of the population suffer from food intolerance.

Food Intolerance	Food Allergy
Reactions are usually delayed and symptoms may take several days to appear. You can be intolerant to several different food groups at the same time. Sufferers can experience multiple symptoms, from migraine to bloating, diarrhoea, lethargy and a general feeling of unwellness.	Reactions usually occur quickly, with a maximum of 2 hours after exposure to the ‘reactive’ food. Food allergy involves the body’s immune system and is a reaction to a specific food. Symptoms include: difficulty breathing, rashes, swelling, runny nose and anaphylactic shock. These can potentially be life threatening.

There is a number of tests available catering for budget and food preference

Sample Collection and Results at home in 40 mins:

	Information	Foods Tested	Cost (Inc.VAT)
Home Kit	Immediate Results in Your Own Home. Results in 40 minutes. Intolerance Testing.	Variety of fruits, veg, fish, meat, nuts and bean,cereals, other	£43.50

Collection taken at home but sample is sent to a laboratory for analysis:

	Information	Foods Tested	Cost (Inc.VAT)
Indicator test	Will tell you whether you have food intolerance with a simple positive/negative result before you spend the money on a comprehensive test. If you want to know which specific foods you are intolerant to then you will need to complete one of the tests below and the price of your indicator test will be refunded.	Includes a combination of dairy, meat & fish, fruit, vegetables, cereals and nuts.	£19.50
40+ Intolerance Test	Intolerance Testing	Please click here	£99
60+ Intolerance Test	Intolerance Testing	Please click here	£149
120+ Intolerance Test	Intolerance Testing	Please click here	£199
200+ Intolerance Test	Intolerance Testing	Please click here	£275.00
Comprehensive Food Allergy Profile	Allergy Testing Measures all types of immunological reactions and also looks for acute reactions. Also measures tTGA which is highly specific at identifying untreated Coeliac Disease	Measures all types of immunological reactions to approximately 120 different foods, including common seasonings, colourings, additives and beverages from a single blood sample. + Measures classical allergies (Ige), against 20 common foods	£300

Should I take the home test or send my sample to the laboratory?

This is entirely up to you. If you want to get your results quickly, you can order a Home Test kit and do the test yourself. This is also the cheapest option. Alternatively, if you prefer the test to be carried out in our laboratory where there is likely to be a higher degree of accuracy, you will be provided with an easy-to-use collection kit and the results will typically be available within less than two weeks.

It is advisable to book a consultation with myself to discuss the results and make sure we replace any nutrients which are cut out after the results of the test. I can also help you with meal ideas.

To order a test or for more informtion please email me or call Nutrition naturally on tel. 07906 873601.

OTHER TESTS

Ever wondered if your hormones are responsible for your mood swings or if candida is causing your sugar cravings?

Why not do a test?

I can arrange a variety of tests run by established laboratories.

Examples include:

- Hair Mineral Analysis
- Hormone Profile
- Candida Test
- Stool Analysis
- Gut Permeability
- Parasitological
- Adrenal Stress Index
- Thyroid Screen
- Homocysteine
- Insulin Resistance Profile
- Chronic Fatigue Screen
- Detoxification Profile
- Anaemia Profile

This is by no means an extensive list. Please Contact Me for further information.

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