Allergy & Food Intolerance Testing has become increasingly popular with people who are looking to address long standing health issues which have been left undiagnosed for many years.
Food intolerance can manifest itself by producing a variety of symptoms and can effect almost every organ in the body.
Below is a list of the most common symptoms food intolerance can cause:
- Respiratory – Rhinitis, Sinusitis and Asthma
- Musculoskeletal – Arthritis, Joint pains, Aching muscles and Weakness
- Gastrointestinal – Vomiting, Abdominal bloating, Cramping, Excessive wind, Water retention, Nausea, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Weight control problems and Colic.
- Central Nervous System – Migraine, Headache, Impaired concerntration, Mood and behavioural changes, Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue and Hyperactivity
- Dermatological – Ulticaria (Hives), Atopic dermatitis, Eczema, Itchy skin and other rashes.
What is Food Intolerance?
Some food intolerances are caused by an enzyme deficiency or chemical sensitivity, while others are associated with an immune response related to food-specific antibodies called IgG antibodies.
If these antibodies persist, then over time they may react with specific food proteins to form immune complexes in the body, which can accumulate in joints and other organs, and produce symptoms of food intolerance.
A survey of 6,000 people in the UK, carried out in May 2003 by the medical charity Allergy UK, showed 69.8% either has or had a close relative suffering from some kind of food intolerance or allergy. Also 50% had children of whom 39.2% also suffered from allergic complaints.
Recent media and government research into the cause of obesity have shown that there has been a dramatic increase in the last 30 years in the consumption of junk and refined foods. This is leading to thousands of people developing food sensitivity and intolerance.
It has been reported in the national press, that the NHS cannot cope with the level of allergy patients currently requiring treatment, that allergic conditions have increased 4 fold over the last 20 years and that there is currently a 2 year waiting list for NHS allergy tests.
Testing Methods: Mora Electro-Dermal & Blood Tests
Mora Bio-Energetic Regulatory Medicine (BER)
The most popular and most affordable testing method that is offered at Inside Out Therapies is the BER method using the Mora RM10S machine. The system is based on the theory of utilising acupressure points in the toes to measure resistance in the body to substances the client wishes to be tested for. This method is painless non-invasive has no contra-indications and gives instant results.
The client holds an electrode in one hand which is connected to the testing machine then a probe also connected to the machine is used on acupressure points on the toes ,this places the client in a circuit with the machine. Samples of potential allergens are placed into the diagnostic unit which will then indicate whether there is any resistance from the patient to the substance in question.
The basic allergy intolerance test will include 50 of the most common food substances vitamin ,mineral and enzyme deficiency as well as pre tests for the following:
Bacteria Candida Fungal Virus
Parasite Toxicity Leaky Gut Geopathic & Electromagnetic Stress
A record of the results are taken for the client so they can start eliminating the offending foods from their diet immediately. Appropriate supplementation and advise will also be given if necessary. A follow up appointment is recommended after 6 and 12 weeks depending on the specific results so that progress can be monitored. A gradual re-introduction of the offending foods back into the clients diet should be possible after 12 weeks.
Blood Tests & Lab Tests
A simple pin-prick blood sample, is collected into a small glass capillary is all that is required for any of the food intolerance tests.
You can choose one of the quick tests which will give you a result within the hour. The quick tests comes in 2 sizes, the Mini which looks at 21 of the most common foods and the Standard which looks at 59 of them.
The procedure is the same for the lab tests except the samples are sent away for analysis to CNS and the results are usually back in 10 working days. You can choose from several diffrent lab tests for food intolerance from 40 to 200 different foods as well as vegetarian, vegan and herbs & spices tests.