Why consider food sensitivities:

Many people can go their entire life suffering from uncomfortable symptoms related to IBS, bloating and tiredness without considering a food intolerance. Other symptoms may not always be obvious, however, increased total antigenic load related to food sensitivities has been associated with intestinal permeability, chronic inflammation, and a wide range of conditions affecting virtually every part of the body.

My Food Sensitivity Exploration service is a fast and effective way to pinpoint your sensitivities by measuring IgG antibody levels to over 200 food and drink ingredients, taking some of the guess work out of your diet. Whilst there are many aspects to gastrointestinal health, the temporary removal of any ingredients that have been adding to your immune load is one area that may help support the health of your gut and beyond.

WHY WORK WITH ME:

A Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner & Intuitive Eating Coach with a special interest in digestive concerns, I work closely with a well-renowned home health test provider and laboratory with 40 years’ experience in food intolerance and health testing.

I will provide you with an easy finger-prick blood test you can do at home to analyse your reactivity, a clear report including reactivity values, along with the personalised support you need to turn your results into action.

I will take time to understand any symptoms you are experiencing with consideration of your broader health situation, and can help ensure you have a clear approach to move forward with your diet in accordance with your personal health goals, and with respect for your relationship with food. I will provide any supporting resources and guidance on natural supplements as required.

Symptoms THIS MAY HELP SUPPORT:

• Headaches and migraines

• Bloating

• Wind

• Abdominal pain

• Lethargy

• Tiredness

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Weight gain

• Diarrhoea

• Skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, rashes, itchy skin and hives 

Your support package includes:

• Expert analysis of your IgG reactions to 208 food and drink ingredients

• Convenient home-to-laboratory testing service including free delivery and return post to the laboratory

• Personalised nutrition support with myself (a BANT Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner) including a 40-minute and 20-minute consultation - online for your convenience

• A tailored selection of resources including a comprehensive PDF booklet and information sheets to help you on your way with avoiding identified problem foods

HOW IT WORKs:

• Place your order and your test kit is posted out to your within 3 working days.

• At the same time you will be emailed Gut Reaction’s clinic terms and preliminary information questionnaire for your completion.

• Please return your sample directly to the laboratory by post/collection, details of which are in your kit.

• Your test results are sent from the laboratory to myself as your practitioner within 10 days of the receipt of your sample, and as soon as this is received, I will contact you to set-up your first 40-minute consultation.

• Your report highlights any problem foods as full reactions or borderline reactions. The idea is to eliminate those foods for three months to allow the immune system to reset.  During that time you can expect to feel the benefits. Then you can reintroduce the foods back into your diet to see if you are still reacting to them and decide if you want to keep them out of your diet on a longer term basis. 

• A further 20-minute online consultation is available three months later to assess your progress and help ensure you’re confident with your next steps.

PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS & Any Questions:

Everyone is unique so it's possible that many foods present as reactive, and occasionally none. Food intolerance is a measure of IgG antibodies and a large numbers of reactive foods may indicate intestinal permeability in which case I can help you explore and support your gut health at a deeper level. It may also be possible that your presenting symptoms are the result of other imbalances and a different course of action may be more suitable at this time. This type of testing may not be beneficial for individuals who struggle with disordered eating as the temporary restriction of foods may exacerbate an unhealthy relationship with food.

If you need to talk to me further about whether this test is right for you before you place your order, please don’t hesitate to contact me.