Food Allergies
and the Bloodspot IgG Food Antibody Assay
Simple to order. Take the test at home. Mail to the lab.
Accurately identify the source of your symptoms through testing.
The Bloodspot IgG Food Antibody Assay
is a bloodspot (fingerprick) test that you can do yourself. It measures
the total IgG levels that react to common food antigens.
I can order the test for you and have it sent directly to your home.
You do not need a doctors prescription to have this test processed.
Follow the instructions in the test and when you have completed the test
you return it directly to the lab. The results will be sent to me and
I will forward them to you.
With this test you can determine the primary cause of adverse food reactions.
You get very useful data to design an appropriate diet that excludes major
offending foods.
Food allergies have been implicated in a wide range of medical conditions
affecting virtually every part of the body- ranging from uncomfortable
symptoms such as indigestion and gastritis, to severe illnesses such as
celliac disease, arthritis, and chronic infection. Food allergies have
been linked to central nervous system disorders including depression,
anxiety, and chronic fatigue.
IgG antibodies are associated with delayed hypersensitivity reactions,
which are the most difficult to detect. These delayed or "hidden"
food allergies can cause chronic symptoms. Since IgG reactions occur several
hours or days later, there may be no obvious association between food
consumption and adverse reactions. Food IgG levels increase in response
to the presence of food antigens in the bloodstream, particularly commonly
eaten foods ( e.g. corn, wheat, soy, and eggs). IgG antibodies combine
with specific food antigens to form immune complexes which are considered
active agents in delayed allergic responses. The complexes can cause inflammatory
reactions at various sites in the body ( e.g. small and large intestines,
skin, kidney, ears, sinuses, head, lungs, and joints).
The frequency of food allergies and the number of persons affected has
increased dramatically in the last few years. Adverse food reactions and
food allergies are now reported in 25% of young children. Some practitioners
now believe that food allergies are the leading cause of undiagnosed symptoms
and that at least 60% of American suffer from symptoms due to adverse
food reactions.
Frequent signs and symptoms associated with
hidden food allergies:
- Dark circles under the eyes
- Puffiness under the eyes
- Horizontal creases in the lower eyelid
- Chronic (non-cyclic) fluid retention
- Chronic swollen glands
- Frequent infections
- Frequent digestive upset
In addition to these typical signs, food allergy has been linked to many
common symptoms and health conditions such as:
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Client
Story:
An Unexpected Cure
A client recently came to see me to get her blood pressure under
control. She was a young woman in her 50s who until recently had
not had any trouble with her blood pressure. A couple of years
ago she underwent some major changes in her life left her
corporate job to start her own business, incurred some significant
medical debt, saw her savings being wiped away by several large
unexpected expenses the stuff of life.
She "suddenly" put on more than a few pounds, developed
significant aches and pains and saw her blood pressure go up and
up. She had tried many natural means to get her blood pressure
down she was very opposed to using medication if she could
avoid it.
She had tried acupuncture, lost some weight, adjusted her diet
and added appropriate supplements. Everything worked a
little. Gradually she was seeing the blood pressure lower. But
it would spike up "for no good reason" and she could
not break that magic cut off point reach the 120/70 range.
Her doctor finally said that it had been long enough. The blood
pressure readings needed to be below 130/80 or she really needed
medication.
Fundamental Imbalances
When a client has signs and symptoms that just do not seem to
be resolving, I look to fundamental imbalances that have not yet
been addressed.
In her case, hidden food allergies seemed likely. We tested for
IgG food allergies and found that she had some significant reactions
to several foods.
We implemented an elimination diet with GI tract healing recommendations
and a long term dietary rotation plan.
Within 10 days of eliminating her known offending foods her blood
pressure dropped into that magic 120/70 and below range. (Plus,
she lost 10 pounds and saw most of her aches and pains disappear.)
I have to say that I was very impressed. Not everyone who eliminates
their offending foods shows such dramatic results. But I have
seen consistent positive benefits from eliminating hidden food
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Gastrointestinal
- Canker sores
- Celliac disease
- Chronic diarrhea
- Duodenal ulcer
- Gastritis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Malabsorption
- Ulcerative colitis
Genitourinary
- Bed wetting
- Chronic bladder infections
- Cephrosis
Immune
- Chronic infections
- Frequent ear infections
Mental and Emotional
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Hyperactivity
- Inability to concentrate
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Mental confusion
- Personality change
- Seizures
Musculoskeletal
- Bursitis
- Joint pain
- Low back pain
Respiratory
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Wheezing
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
- Hives
- Itching
- Skin rash
Miscellaneous
- Arrhythmia
- Edema
- Fainting
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Hypoglycemia
- Itchy nose, throat or anus
- Migraines
- Sinusitis
The Bloodspot IgG Food Antibody Assay will give
results for antibody reactions to the following:
- almond
- aspergillus mix
- beef
- cantaloupe
- cashew
- chicken
- corn
- crab
- egg, whole
- garlic
- lobster
- milk
- mustard seed
- oat
- orange
- peanut
- peas
- pinto bean
- pork
- salmon
- shrimp
- soy
- strawberry
- sunflower
- tomato
- tuna
- turkey
- walnut
- wheat
How
to Get the Test
Your test is ordered through me in my capacity as a Certified Nutritionist.
Call the number below or use our secure online shopping cart.
I'll have the test sent directly to you within a few days. A small
shipping and handling fee applies.
You send the necessary specimen to an independent laboratory.
The test results are sent to me and I forward a copy to you.
We schedule a time to discuss the interpretations and implications of
the results and possible nutritional and longevity wellness programs appropriate
for you based on the information.
The main value of these tests is to enable us to more accurately and
precisely implement preventive and wellness measures to increase your
health and well-being and reduce your future risks of illness and degenerative
conditions. These tests have a practical advantage because the test kit
is sent directly to your home. Samples are collected at your convenience
and mailed back to the lab.
To Your Health,

The fee for the
The Bloodspot IgG Food
Antibody Assay
functional health test is
$216

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