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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 doctor’s 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:

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 allergies.

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