Food Allergy or Intolerance Testing
Are the foods you are eating making you feel ill?
Some Common symptoms associated with food allergy / intolerance:
• Fatigue
• Bloating
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Diarrhoea / Constipation
• Headaches
• Joint Problems
• Skin complaints
• Sinus / Catarrh
Our food intolerance test is a simple, painless check able to pin point potentially harmful foods that could be causing your symptoms. During the test we offer you advice on a sensible elimination programme. A vitamin and mineral check is also provided alongside basic nutritional counselling.
What does a test involve?
Over 120 substances which include common foods and drinks are tested during our consultation.
The equipment we use is a bio-electronic analyser which measures the body's electrical resistance to the afore mentioned substances. If a substance is causing a problem then it will affect the body's electrical resistance. The test is completely painless and is best described as a ball point pen touching the tip of your finger upon a acupuncture point
How long does it take?
A Consultation with our intolerance/allergy therapist takes approximately 45 - 60 minutes, and the results are instantaneous.
How Much does it cost?
Test's cost in £50, however this may differ depending on geographical location.
Who can be tested?
This test is suitable for anyone other than those with a pacemaker and any aged child subject to them being on solid foods. If you are taking prescribed medication this will not interfere with the test.
How many tests will I need?
We tend to find only one test is necessary.
It is generally advisable, however that at least one follow up appointment is made to revisit at least one month after the test, to monitor progress whilst carrying out any eliminations of food from your diet.
Will I have to avoid certain foods forever?
This will depend on whether your body can tolerate the food once it has been reintroduced into your diet, after an initial 4 week programme. In some circumstances this 4 week period will have to be extended, if, for example, the body's immune and digestive systems need additional support to eradicate the underlying problem.
