Food Sensitivity Test
Our testing method does not test your blood for the IgE (classic allergy) antibodies that are associated with severe, sometimes life threatening reactions to foods. A typical example of this would be nut allergy. You may have a positive IgE reaction to nuts but a negative IgG reaction to nuts using our food intolerance test. This means that you will still have to avoid eating nuts. Classic allergy is commonly associated with a rapid onset of symptoms very soon after eating the offending food. Detecting such reactions is not difficult and does not always require a blood test. The more subtle IgG reactions may be related to a delayed onset, with more long term or chronic symptoms. It is in this type of situation our test is indicated.
What symptoms can be related to food intolerance?
Food intolerance can manifest itself by producing a variety of symptoms and can affect almost any organ. Often patients report multiple symptoms such as chronic migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, weight problems, depression, insomnia, constipation, asthma, anxiety, headaches, hyperactivity syndrome, diarrhoea, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, skin problems, pre-menstrual syndrome, aches and pains.
Symptoms frequently persist for decades and patients often report that multiple visits to their doctor have not resolved their problems.
| Cereals | Nuts&beans | Meats | Fish | Vegetables | Fruits | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn | Almond | Beef | Freshwater fish mix: (salmon, trout) | Broccoli | Apple | Egg (whole) |
| Durum wheat | Brazil nut | Chicken | Shellfish mix: (shrimp, prawn, crab, lobster, mussel) | Cabbage | Blackcurrant | Cow’s milk |
| Gluten | Cashew | Lamb | Tuna | Carrot | Grapefruit | Garlic |
| Oat | Cocoa bean | Pork | White fish mix: (haddock, cod, plaice) | Celery | Melon mix (cantaloupe, water melon) | Ginger |
| Rice | Cola nut | Cucumber | Orange & Lemon | Mushroom | ||
| Rye | Olive | Leek | Strawberry | Yeast | ||
| Wheat | Peanut | Legume mix (pea, lentil, haricot) | Tomato | |||
| Soya bean | Peppers (red, green, yellow) | |||||
| Walnut | Potato |
How to get tested
Getting tested could not be easier. If you are local to the clinic simply call our reception (0208 441 8352) and book in for a test. There is no special preparation for the test, just turn up and we will take a finger prick sample of blood and test it while you wait. If you are too far to visit us a blood sample kit will be sent to you. Follow the instructions carefully and post it back to us. Your blood will travel safely in the post and on receipt we will perform the test. Your results will be emailed or posted out when ready. Should you require further support or advise one of our Naturopaths will be available for a telephone or email consultation free of charge. If you would like to make an appointment for a face to face consultation this will carry a fee of £33.00. For more information on our Naturopathic services click here.
Cost
Food intolerance test £85.00
