FOOD SENSITIVITY TESTING
It’s time for a new, holistic approach
IT’S TIME TO TAKE CRITICAL STEPS TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH!
If you have experienced any of the following, food sensitivities may be ruining your overall health and causing inflammation. This is just one of the tools that I use to clean the body out and allow the immune system to take a deep breathe. This allows us to see what is under the surface of a low grade chronic inflammation. Maybe food sensitivities are just the cusp of why you are feeling so bad, tired and just plain blah.
Here are some of the most common side effects and symptoms related to untreated food sensitivities.
- Restlessness, Irritability, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Swings
- Sinus Pain, Runny Nose, Stuffy Nose, Post Nasal Drip, Sore throat
- Fibromyalgia
- IBS and Crohn’s Disease
- Asthma
- Migraine Headaches
- Heartburn or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Muscle or Joint Pain, Aching, or Stiffness
- General Malaise (feeling lousy), Fatigue, Sleepiness during the day
- Frequent Urination
- Frequent yeast infections or Eczema
- Flushing of the skin, “rosy cheeks”, blemishes or acne
- Lack of concentration, Brain Fog
- Weight Fluctuations Frequently in large quantities. ( example, gain 5lbs in 1 night)
Have you tried various doctors and medications without finding a lasting cure for your chronic condition?
Inflammation is the Root of Much Chronic Disease.
Commonly asked questions regarding food sensitivity symptoms:
Q. WHAT ARE MIGRAINES?
A. Inflammation/dilation of the blood vessels in the head.
Q. WHAT IS IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)?
A. Digestive malfunctions due to inflammation of the stomach and bowels.
Q. WHAT IS FIBROMYALGIA?
A. Inflammation of the tendons and joints.
The immune system starts in the gut, often times this barrier is compromised when food sensitivities are present, leading to a number of chronic health conditions.
What is MRT?
The Mediator Release Test (MRT) is a simple blood test for food sensitivities. MRT is different from skin prick/scratch tests that test for IgE-mediated food allergies. Food sensitivities are dose dependent, meaning that small exposure to the trigger food may be tolerable, but the same food in larger quantities can cause symptoms. In addition, symptoms may take up to 72 hours to appear. The MRT tests 150 foods and chemicals to see which ones are causing inflammation. Every person has different food sensitivities and symptoms. Even if a food is considered healthy or “anti-inflammatory”, if someone is sensitive to it, it will still cause symptoms. A blinded peer-reviewed scientific study showed MRT to have the highest level of accuracy of any food sensitivity blood test: 94.5% sensitivity and 91.8% specificity (better than RAST, ELISA or ALCAT- the “older” version of MRT).
What is LEAP?
LEAP stands for Lifestyle Eating and Performance and is the three-phase, eating program based on your individual MRT results. The goal of phase one is to get you to be symptom free (no migraines, no diarrhea, no pain, etc.). This phase lasts for seven to 28 days and you only eat the least reactive 20 to 25 foods. In phases two and three, you introduce one food at a time and track how your body reacts. The goal of phases two and three is to build a list of foods you know for sure are safe and can enjoy. You will also know how much of a certain food you can tolerate. In phase four, you learn a long-term eating plan that prevents new foods from becoming highly reactive and causing symptoms to recur.
Commonly asked questions regarding food sensitivity symptoms:
Q: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOOD SENSITIVITIES AND FOOD ALLERGIES? DOES MRT TEST FOR FOOD ALLERGIES?
A: Food sensitivities and food allergies are both immune responses; however, there are different mechanisms involved. Food allergies are mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) and involve mast cell activation. Symptoms of food allergies often occur in a matter of 30 minutes or less and the reaction can be very severe. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, are non-IgE immune reactions and can involve a wider range of white blood cells and mechanisms. Symptoms of food sensitivities can be delayed up to three days (sometimes more). Due to the different mechanisms and cells involved, MRT does not test for food allergies.
Q: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOOD SENSITIVITIES AND FOOD ALLERGIES? DOES MRT TEST FOR FOOD ALLERGIES?
A: Food sensitivities and food allergies are both immune responses; however, there are different mechanisms involved. Food allergies are mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) and involve mast cell activation. Symptoms of food allergies often occur in a matter of 30 minutes or less and the reaction can be very severe. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, are non-IgE immune reactions and can involve a wider range of white blood cells and mechanisms. Symptoms of food sensitivities can be delayed up to three days (sometimes more). Due to the different mechanisms and cells involved, MRT does not test for food allergies.
Q: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOOD SENSITIVITIES AND FOOD ALLERGIES? DOES MRT TEST FOR FOOD ALLERGIES?
A: Food sensitivities and food allergies are both immune responses; however, there are different mechanisms involved. Food allergies are mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) and involve mast cell activation. Symptoms of food allergies often occur in a matter of 30 minutes or less and the reaction can be very severe. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, are non-IgE immune reactions and can involve a wider range of white blood cells and mechanisms. Symptoms of food sensitivities can be delayed up to three days (sometimes more). Due to the different mechanisms and cells involved, MRT does not test for food allergies.
Q: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FOOD SENSITIVITIES AND FOOD ALLERGIES? DOES MRT TEST FOR FOOD ALLERGIES?
A: Food sensitivities and food allergies are both immune responses; however, there are different mechanisms involved. Food allergies are mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE) and involve mast cell activation. Symptoms of food allergies often occur in a matter of 30 minutes or less and the reaction can be very severe. Food sensitivities, on the other hand, are non-IgE immune reactions and can involve a wider range of white blood cells and mechanisms. Symptoms of food sensitivities can be delayed up to three days (sometimes more). Due to the different mechanisms and cells involved, MRT does not test for food allergies.