Basic Food Intolerance Test +Naturopathy

Service Description

What is Naturopathy? Naturopaths investigate, identify and address underlying causes of health issues whilst supporting any current symptoms. Naturopathy is based on the principle that given the optimal conditions, we can enhance our body's natural healing power. Naturopathic medicine focuses on preventative health and treatment is tailored to each individuals needs. A naturopath understands bio-individuality and biochemical uniqueness, and that there is no 'one size fits all' diet or solution to health. What is Food Sensitivity? Food sensitivity results when your body reacts negatively to particular foods. Research has shown that food sensitivity can be linked to IgG antibodies produced when these problematic foods are eaten. Normally these antibodies do not have any ill-effects, but if the immune or digestive system are not functioning optimally, their presence may provoke a wide array of symptoms. Symptoms of Food Intolerances: • Bloating • Constipation • Diarrhoea • Flatulence • Headaches • Irritable bowel syndrome • Lethargy • Nausea • Abdominal pain Why Test for IgG Food Antibodies and Food Sensitivity? As it can take up to 72 hours to notice symptoms triggered by food sensitivities, culprit foods can be hard to detect using elimination diets. Testing IgG responses to specific foods may help to identify problematic foods, which can then be removed or rotated in the diet for a prescribed period resulting in a reduction of symptoms. The test works by measuring blood levels of IgG antibodies. What Do We Offer? Our basic food panel tests around 60 foods. Testing is performed during the naturopathic session (in person only) and requires a finger prick blood test. Results are delivered instantly. Clients are sent an in depth, personalised naturopathic plan following the session. What Foods Do We Test? Cows milk, eggs, fresh water fish mix (salmon, trout- non specific), shellfish mix (shrimp, prawn, crab, lobster, mussel-non specific), white fish mix (haddock, cod, plaice- non specific), tuna, apples, blackcurrant, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, melon, olive, strawberry, corn, durum wheat, oat, gluten, rice, rye, wheat, garlic, ginger, beef, chicken, lamb, pork, cocoa bean, mushroom, tea, yeast, almond, brazil nut, cashew, peanut, walnut, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, celery, cucumber, leek, legumes, peppers, potato, soya bean, tomato. For more information, please visit the 'Naturopathy' or 'Food Intolerance Testing' page.