Food Sensitivity Testing

The British Allergy Foundation estimates that up to 45% of the UK population suffers from illness, related to food sensitivities (at some time of their lives) and the picture is similar in other Western countries. A “true allergy”, with its life threatening symptoms, such as anaphylactic shock, only affects 1% of people who have allergic responses to certain substances. Intolerance or sensitivity on the other hand, can affect many of us in our normal everyday lives and this sensitivity can be a cause of many long-standing medical conditions.

This may be caused by a variety of factors such as:

Increased consumption of sugar and refined foods

Chemical additives in our foods

Increased environmental pollution

Increased workloads and subsequent increase in stress levels

Lowering of immune function

Over consumption of dairy products

Any of these factors may be adversely affecting your health, and many have been implicated in a wide range of disorders. Conditions that are often precipitated by food sensitivity include:

Arthritis Fatigue Sinusitis
Headaches /migraines Skin conditions Irritable Bowel syndrome
Unexplained weight gain Hyperactivity Fluid retention

You may have visited your GP about these or other conditions and have been unable to find a solution to your particular problem. By taking a Food sensitivity test, you may be able to pinpoint the potential food source or irritant that is causing your symptoms. Then with nutritional advice and some changes to your dietary habits, you may find your health improving significantly.

The Medica Nutrition food test is quick and effective and includes over 120 foods, a vitamin / mineral test, a candida check, plus testing for pollens, moulds, house dust mites, and E number sensitivity.

Testing against such a large range of grains, fish, dairy, nuts, meats, vegetables and fruits gives you a clear and detailed picture of what you may be sensitive to. Just as important is to find out the foods that you can continue to eat freely. Testing against over 120 foods provides you with the greater opportunity to maintain a balanced and varied diet.

The testing method provides:

Instant results

Painless procedure

Personalized nutritional brochure

Advice and back-up

Complete confidentiality assured

Appointments available at both Menai Bridge and Deganwy Quay

Therapist

John Callaghan D.N., B.E.R. from Medica Nutrition