Reactions to food and drink can cause discomfort for many people. The elimination method can sometimes find the cause of the problem, but often this is inconclusive, particularly where there may be multiple antagonists. Often the quickest route to establish whether there is a true intolerance or allergy is with the help of a test.
With the guidance of a registered Nutritional Therapist people can then eliminate the problem ingredients from their diet. Sometimes, where foods are causing intolerances not allergies, people can eventually get over the problem as their immune system resets itself. Once adequately rested and repaired the gut can often heal itself to allow the reintroduction of previous problem foods and drinks.
Practitioner: Marianne Andrews
Over 45% of the population react adversely to foods that they eat, which whilst not life threatening, can have a massive impact on someone’s quality of work and home life. Food intolerance may cause a range of symptoms including gut symptoms, bloating, headaches, migraines, low mood, fatigue, weight gain and skin problems. It is common for people to try and eliminate foods from their diet to help themselves feel better.
Often they don’t know which foods to try and eliminate and have to guess. Should you have multiple intolerances then this method makes it extremely difficult to pinpoint the offending foods. Testing is painless and the results are available within 7 days.
The results are then discussed at a full consultation, which then looks at your whole diet, and other factors, such as stress, gut bacteria and enzyme levels, hormonal imbalances etc which may be affecting how you are feeling. I will suggest food replacements, and provide the advice and guidance you need implement any dietary changes with confidence and success.”
Allergy blood testing £150 (plus phlebotomist fee)
Intolerance testing £150
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