Have you noticed that some foods just don't agree with you anymore?
There are a few simple ways to find out which foods you may be allergic or intolerant to. It’s amazing how your health can improve after removing the burden of food allergies.
We can help you demystify which foods work for you and which foods work against you.
Many people get very confused trying to work out which foods are causing their health problems. This is because a bad reaction to food may not appear for up to 48 hours after you have eaten it. This is why it's so important to have a qualified health professional help you identify your food allergies.
Symptoms which may result from food allergies:
- Fuzzy thinking, poor concentration, tired, headaches
- Digestive – nausea, belching, bloating, wind, diarrhea, constipation, thirsty, pain, itchy or burning anus.
- Skin – eczema, rashes, pimples, itching, hives, flushing.
- Muscles/ Joints – cramps, spasm, weakness, pain, swelling, fluid retention.
- Depressed, hyperactive, anxious, tense, irritable.
- Eyes – itchy, burning, red, puffy, dark circles, blurred.
- Ears – blocked, itchy, ringing.
- Nose – sneezy, blocked sinuses, itchy, dripping, hayfever
- Mouth – bad taste, metallic, excess saliva, tight throat, mucus.
- Chest – asthma, tight chest, wheezy, irregular heartbeat.
- Cold / hot flushes
Allergy Testing Methods
96 Foods Test
A Comprehensive laboratory test analyzing your body’s reaction to 96 common foods. Done in your home or at our clinic and then sent to an Nutritional Laboratory Services Allergy Testing Laboratory. www.nlabs.com.au
You will receive a report on the foods you test positive to, which lists low, medium or high reaction to each food. Tested via detection of food-specific IgG immune antibodies via accredited ELISA testing.
A laboratory fee is charged for this test.
Food Elimination Diet
Your naturopath will ask you about your diet and identify foods which may be causing your symptoms and instruct you on a diet eliminating these foods, then perform a “food challenge” to test which foods are causing your problems.
This is widely considered by dietitians and medical experts as the most comprehensive way to identify food intolerances and food allergies.
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Allergy Unit - recommendations for elimination diets
Food Substitution
For those who don’t want to do an elimination diet. Your naturopath will suggest the foods you may be reacting to and give you lists of similar foods you can substitute in your diet which will be easier for your body to digest and reduce your symptoms.
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Prices
Initial Consultation - One hour - $120
Follow Up Consultations - 30 to 45 minutes - $70
Save $40 and make your health results last with a 3 session introductory package: $220
(3 session pack includes an Initial + 2 follow up consultations)
Allergy Tests performed by a laboratory incur a fee.
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