Allergy Testing
Allergies are our body's response to environmental triggers. These triggers are identified as foreign to the
body and in response our body has an immune reaction to the offending substance. Allergens can be in the
form of grasses, pollens, as well as foods.
Symptoms of environmental allergens such as pollens, grasses are often the typical symptoms we associate
with allergies including; itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, chronic cough, asthma.
Food allergies are less well known, yet they may also cause the same symptoms that the environmental
allergens cause. Additionally, other symptoms such as skin rashes (eczema), indigestion, reflux,
contipation/and or diarrhea, behavioral problems (including Autism and ADHD), and bed wetting may be
related to food allergies.
Food allergies vs. Food sensitivities:
A food allergy is a response by the body which involves the immune system. A food sensitivity can cause
similar symptoms without involving an immune response. Unfortunately there are no lab tests which can
diagnose food sensitivities.
IgG & IgE Food Allergy and Environmental Allergy Testing:
Most of our clients choose this test to help determine what their allergies are.
The test we use, is performed using a few drops of blood. It is collected with a finger stick, just like the
method used by diabetic patients.
We have used this test on everyone from babies (using a heel stick vs. a finger stick) to adults to help
determine potential causes or aggravating factors for their allergies, eczema, asthma or digestive
complaints. Many of our clients who have been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) will test
positive for foods, which when avoided provide relief of their
symptoms.
The IgG antibodies test for delayed sensitivity reactions, which means they may not have a reaction for
24-72 hours after exposure to the offending substance. An IgE test is available as well. IgE antibodies are
involved in immediate sensitivity reactions, which are much easier identified after exposure.
You do have the option of simply doing the IgG test only as these reactions are much harder to detect
without the help of labs.
Benefits of this test over a scratch test:
This test involves a single prick of the finger or heel and tests for 96 different foods, unlike the scratch test or
skin prick test which involves multiple scratches or injections.
Allergies are our body's response to environmental triggers. These triggers are identified as foreign to the
body and in response our body has an immune reaction to the offending substance. Allergens can be in the
form of grasses, pollens, as well as foods.
Symptoms of environmental allergens such as pollens, grasses are often the typical symptoms we associate
with allergies including; itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, chronic cough, asthma.
Food allergies are less well known, yet they may also cause the same symptoms that the environmental
allergens cause. Additionally, other symptoms such as skin rashes (eczema), indigestion, reflux,
contipation/and or diarrhea, behavioral problems (including Autism and ADHD), and bed wetting may be
related to food allergies.
Food allergies vs. Food sensitivities:
A food allergy is a response by the body which involves the immune system. A food sensitivity can cause
similar symptoms without involving an immune response. Unfortunately there are no lab tests which can
diagnose food sensitivities.
IgG & IgE Food Allergy and Environmental Allergy Testing:
Most of our clients choose this test to help determine what their allergies are.
The test we use, is performed using a few drops of blood. It is collected with a finger stick, just like the
method used by diabetic patients.
We have used this test on everyone from babies (using a heel stick vs. a finger stick) to adults to help
determine potential causes or aggravating factors for their allergies, eczema, asthma or digestive
complaints. Many of our clients who have been diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) will test
positive for foods, which when avoided provide relief of their
symptoms.
The IgG antibodies test for delayed sensitivity reactions, which means they may not have a reaction for
24-72 hours after exposure to the offending substance. An IgE test is available as well. IgE antibodies are
involved in immediate sensitivity reactions, which are much easier identified after exposure.
You do have the option of simply doing the IgG test only as these reactions are much harder to detect
without the help of labs.
Benefits of this test over a scratch test:
This test involves a single prick of the finger or heel and tests for 96 different foods, unlike the scratch test or
skin prick test which involves multiple scratches or injections.
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