Food Sensitivity & Intolerance Testing via Hair Analysis
Whilst blood testing is a strong and accurate measure of your cellular strength and degradation, acid levels and relative alkalinity, this type of test does much deeper into food and chemical intolerances. Better yet, if you are alkalising you will find out if you have any intolerances to certain types of lettuce and other alkaline foods which you may not have eaten before but are currently eating now.
This is a huge bonus because a lot of people find as they get started on an alkaline program, they have new things show up in their health that they have never experienced before. This test also includes both food and non food items, which is great considering that new changes also mean new body products or other household items that you are not used to.
So I have asked the supplier to separate out alkaline items (some listed below) so you can pinpoint what you may be particularly sensitive to.
I use this test regularly as I live in London and tend to travel a lot. Before you know it (and especially with this climate) you can be missing certain nutrients that make all the difference to your vitality. And instead of popping supplements ‘which you think may help’, this gives you 100% certainty as to whether those supplements are right for you, or not.
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Research now shows that over one third of the UK population suffers with intolerances. It’s not just the physical discomfort (and for some, pure misery), symptoms also impact at a mental level, and can prevent you from living a normal, healthy and stable life.
Identifying the items to which you are intolerant is vital. You can then take steps to alter your diet or
avoid situations where certain chemicals are commonly found instead of guessing. Many people believe they may be gluten intolerant or lactose intolerant, but after testing, find it is another substance causing them problems (even when they have given this up).
But there is another important step that takes you back to living a normal healthy life: you must ensure your diet includes the correct nutrients or your immune system will be vulnerable to attack and you may continue to suffer problems and symptoms. Alkalising on its own can exclude many different food groups and if not done with the guidance of an experienced practitioner, that person can become deficient, quickly. There are many alkaline foods which people are intolerant to, which is one reason why being on a more alkaline diet can make them feel rubbish.
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These include lettuce, spinach, avocado, almonds, broccoli, garlic and grapefruit along with lemon, just to name a few. (A comprehensive list exists below in this text).
That’s why our one-step intolerance test also identifies 80 of the most common nutrients your body requires on a daily basis.
Did you know?
Wheat Intolerances – Many people who are diagnosed with a wheat intolerance are actually intolerant to the chemicals used to manufacture the bread – Our test is the only test that identifies these chemicals (some people enjoy bread in their 20% meal option)
If you have hay fever sufferer you can be intolerant to grass, wheat or tree pollen – Our test identifies the exact pollen which causes your hay fever. In fact some people are highly sensitive to the grasses used in green powders and have responses but are not sure why.
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Skin Disorders – A common cause of skin disorders is an intolerance to lettuce – Our test not only identifies if you are intolerant to lettuce but the type of lettuce e.g Kos. Now that you are alkalising and using new foods this would be quite beneficial to know.
Chemicals and non-food items
While you may think you have a specific intolerance, intolerances to chemicals and non-food items causes identical symptoms to those of food intolerances so it is essential both are tested at the same time – Our test is currently the only test available on-line that tests both food and non-food items
Everyone suffers intolerances but not all will lead to visible symptoms or cause major problems -
This is why a one-stop test is important and you do not have to then pay extra to discover what those intolerances are.
Your intolerances can alter over time and are affected by your exposure to the item and your environment. So regular testing is beneficial as your body starts to get the nutrient requirements it needs.
If you have unexplained skin, respiratory or digestive problems you should have your intolerance levels tested regularly.
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The Test
We have developed the most comprehensive intolerance test available in the UK. Using the latest
bio-technology, our safe and non-invasive procedure uses a sample of your hair. Each food, non-food and nutritional item is tested against your sample.
We test:
* almost 300 of the most common food items (including many alkaline food items)
* over 300 non-food items including chemicals used in food processing and packaging
* 80 of the most common nutrients your body requires daily
Our innovative one-step intolerance test enables us to produce a comprehensive report, divided into five areas:
* The items of food and non-food that you are intolerant to
* Where the non-food items (especially the chemicals) are commonly found
* The nutrients your body is lacking (handy to know if you are not supplementing or are inconsistent)
* The food items that these nutrients are commonly found and any illnesses or conditions that can occur due to the lack of these nutrients
* Guidance on how your individual intolerances can be reduced or even eliminated completely
What We Test
A few strands of hair is all that is needed, and we produce a complete diagnosis on your intolerances.
This safe and non-invasive method also allows us to examine your nutritional deficiencies.
Hair sampling is now seen as one of the most effective ways of testing the body for drugs and alcohol
as well as testing for nutritional deficiencies. A full DNA sample can be produced from just a few strands of hair.
You are tested against almost 300 food items including:
Along with the usual suspects such as wheat, yeast, gluten etc I thought it would be useful to list
some of the more common alkalising ingredients which could cause issue. These are everyday
foods that you may not think causes any problems.
| Almonds | Macadamia nuts | Thyme |
| Amaranth | Millet | Tomato |
| Asparagus | Millet seed | Walnut |
| Aubergine | Paprika | Watermelon |
| Avocado | Parsley | Wheat |
| Beetroot | Pecans | Wheat flour |
| Bell peppers | Pine nut | White bean |
| Black pepper | Pistachio nut | Oat grass |
| Broccoli | Pumpkin seed | Meadow foxtail |
| Brussels sprouts | Quinoa | Meadow grass |
| Buckwheat | Red beet | Mesquite |
| Cabbage x3 varieties | Red currant | Mixed Fish |
| Cauliflower | Red kidney bean | Mixed nuts |
| Cayenne | Rooibush tea | Mixed seafood |
| Celery | Rosehip tea | Mixed spice |
| Chamomile tea | Rosemary | Mulberry |
| Fennel seed | Runner beans | Rye grass |
| Flax seed | Sesame seeds | Salt grass |
| Garlic | Soya bean | Timothy grass |
| Grapefruit | Sunflower seed | Vegetable mix |
| Lemon | Sweet potato | Velvet grass |
| Lentils | Tarragon | Wild rye grass |
| Lettuce x 7 Varieties | Tea |
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You are tested against more than 300 non-food items including:
| Pollen | Chemicals (and drugs) | Tree and plant items |
| Flower pollen | Alkalase | Elm/Oak |
| Weed pollen | Amoxcilloyl | Horse chestnut |
| Grass pollen | Disinfectant agents | Rye grass |
| Pet items | Ethylene Oxide | Insects |
| Cat, dog and horse dander | Penicillium | Mosquito |
| Budgie feathers and droppings | Pepsin | Bumblebee |
| Fish food | Tetanus | Wasp |
| Hamster, guinea pig and gerbil epithelium | Household items | Hornet |
| Pigeon feathers and droppings | House Dust | Honey Bee |
| House dust mites |
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(Please note: the above list is just a small selection of all the items that we offer to test for intolerances)
Nutritional testing
Our Nutritional Analysis testing is the most comprehensive nutritional test available over the web.
Although scientists cannot agree how many nutritional items your body requires each day to stay in
balance we have researched and discovered over 80 items that scientists do so far agree on.
We test your hair sample against all 80 items including vitamins, minerals, acids, carbohydrates, proteins plus fats and oils. Again this is very important when you are making huge dietary changes
All of the nutritional items are obtainable through eating a balanced diet. We include in your
report examples of food items you can add to supplement your diet without taking any additional pills or tablets. These mayor may not be alkaline related, because we look at different sources of missing nutrients that could be included as your 20% option if you wanted to get them from food.
When you order the test, please ensure that your address is correctly listed as you will receive the
kit in the post. You then send this kit to our testing centre and an email of a report will be sent back to you from me within 7 – 10 working days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. My hair is dyed, will this affect the result?
A. No, the test is completed on the DNA of the hair sample so hair colouring will have no effect on the result.
Q. I don’t have any hair on my head, can you still complete a test?
A. The hair sample does not have to be from the head, we have had eye brow hair and even the occasional pubic hair!
Q. How much hair do I have to provide?
A Only a small amount, 3-4 individual hairs. We do not require clumps of hair, although occasionally we have been sent very large amounts!
Q. Can you test against a different specific item not included in your test?
A. Yes we have completed specific tests for many clients to try and help them narrow down their intolerance. This has included specific food items, hair and feathers from pets and leaves from house plants.
We are currently offering this test free of charge, you just put a sample of the item you want testing in a separate bag and send it in with your hair sample. This is limited to five items per person, if you require more this can be completed at a small additional charge, please call us to discuss your requirements.
We have completed tests on various drugs and chemicals, please call to discuss this before sending them through.
Q. Why are we so cheap?
A. We keep our costs low and we email our reports saving on postage and stationary. This enables us to offer such a comprehensive and accurate test at the price offered.
Q. I want a test completing on my 6 month year old child, can you complete it?
A. Yes, unfortunately the major increase in juvenile asthma and eczema has meant almost daily we are completing tests on babies and young children.
Q. Do you offer tests out of the UK?
A. Yes we have completed tests for clients in several European countries. We are unable to offer the free return postage on these tests but will post them to you for free and give further instructions when you order. During 2010 the website will also be available in French, German and Spanish and you will be able to order the test from local distributors but until then please use this website to place your order.
A. According to vets, animals (especially dogs) can suffer greatly from intolerances. Following requests from several vets and pet owners, we have designed a test specifically for dogs and cats. You can order the test in the normal manner.