Food Intolerance Testing Process
How Does A Food Intolerance Test Work?
Food Intolerance Test UK is a personal, face to face food intolerance test. Before you arrive for your appointment, a Food Intolerance Test Questionnaire must be completed by you, this will help the appointment run smoothly and to schedule.
Your first test will take between 1.5-2 hours. This will include:
- Review of your pre-filled form and a full discussion of your health issues
- Testing
- Discussion of the results
- Advice and instructions on how to carry out the elimination of foods and alternatives to eat, drink and alternative environmental products to use.
Using a Dietx Electro-dermal screening machine for your food intolerance test, I press an acupuncture point on your hand which does not pierce the skin. The test is not painful, its non-invasive and its comfortable.
Up to 200 potential intolerances are tested, including food components, drinks, additives, alcoholic drinks and any products which may aggravate symptoms, e.g. washing products, fabric conditioners, soaps, shampoos, deodorants, air fresheners, fragranced candles, polishes and cleaning sprays.
The time required for the test is due to the number of foods and additives which will be tested. You will also be given a personal report tailored to your individual needs and a highly detailed explanation of which foods you can and cannot eat. Unlike other food testing companies, there are no hidden charges for your test results.
I have nearly all foods, drinks, e-numbers, herbs and spices and more in my office so you do not have to bring your own foods with you. However, if you have any special foods you eat regularly and would like to be tested, you are more than welcome to bring samples of them with you to your test.
Unfortunately, I'm unable to offer you a food intolerance test if you have a pacemaker fitted, please contact your doctor about alternative options.
Please also bring a sample of the below if you use them regularly;
- Regular medications (for any condition)
- Regular vitamins and minerals
- Regular protein shakes including Whey protein shakes
- Regular slimming shakes or dieting bars
- If you are a vegetarian or vegan and you use Quorn products, please bring a sample of this.
If you suffer from any of the following ailments, please bring along samples from the list below. Ailments such as; headache, migraine, asthma, rhinitis, sneezing, recurrent cough, catarrh;
- Perfumes,
- Body sprays,
- After-shaves used by yourself or a close family member and also your
- Fabric conditioner.
If you suffer from Eczema, rashes, itch, psoriasis and acne please bring along a sample of the below;
- Washing products
- Fabric conditioner
- Bubble bath
- Shower gel
- Soap
- Body moisturiser
- Fake Tan
- Sun cream
- Shampoo and conditioner
If the condition is on your face and you use any of the following please bring with you:
- Shampoos and conditioners
- All make up
- Soap and Shower Gel
- Cleanser and toner
- Moisturiser
- Face wipes
- Perfume
- After Shave
If the condition is on your scalp or in your ears, please bring the following:
- Shampoos and conditioners
- Hair Gel
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Hair sprays or other hair products.
A food intolerance follow up test is advised 3 months after your first test to ensure the food or product elimination is on track and working to your benefit.