Food Intolerance Testing
Could the foods you eat be affecting how you feel?
The food we eat has a significant influence on our health and wellbeing. For some people, certain foods may contribute to symptoms that affect everyday life. Identifying potential food sensitivities can sometimes provide valuable insight when considered alongside your medical history, symptoms and overall health.
Many people live with ongoing symptoms without realising that dietary factors may be playing a part. These symptoms can include:
- Digestive discomfort and IBS
- Eczema, acne and other skin concerns
- Headaches and migraines
- Fatigue and low energy
- Sinus and nasal congestion
- Joint and muscle aches
- Fluid retention
- Weight management difficulties
- Itching
- Stress-related symptoms
One of the most reliable ways of identifying potential dietary triggers is through a carefully managed elimination and reintroduction programme. However, for some clients, laboratory testing may also be a helpful part of the investigation.
Where appropriate, I work with York Test Laboratories, Europe's leading provider of IgG food intolerance testing. Using a simple finger-prick blood sample, the test measures IgG antibody responses to a wide range of foods. The results can provide additional information that may help guide personalised nutritional recommendations when interpreted alongside your health history and symptoms.
York Test has more than 40 years' experience in diagnostic testing and has published extensive research into its testing methods. Where laboratory testing is appropriate, I will discuss whether it may be beneficial as part of your individual nutritional programme.
