Food Intolerance

NWP Naturopathic Weight Programme

At Essentials Medi-Spa, we use the Asyra Professional, the latest technology from the US which has been in development for the last 50 years, to test for food intolerances. This is done in a non-invasive manor with the use of holding 2 probes in your hands. A small amount of current passes through the cellular structure of the organ, gland or system to reveal the functional status of the tissues. The Asyra has the ability to accurately screen the body for sensitivities to over 200 foods. www.asyra.com

Once you have your screening with our Naturopath/Nutritionist you receive a printout of your results at the end of the screening. Then you will receive diet and lifestyle advice from the practitioner. Interestingly, once you have avoided foods to which you are intolerant, the immune system seems to reset itself, the specific IgG levels come down and may stay down. Many people have managed to re-introduce problem foods ranging from 3months to after a year after their symptoms have gone without further ill effects. Although initially when foods are cut out you may become slightly more sensitive to them for a short time.

Basically when comparisons have been done with blood tests the Asyra has had comparable results with up to 98% accuracy. Articles claiming that this is an inaccurate process are usually reporting where the testing is done by someone who is poorly trained on the use of the machine or is a non-practitioner whose application of the results is not accurate. The Asyra screen is not recommended for the first trimester of pregnancy and people with a pacemaker.

At Essentials Medi Spa our practitioner has been properly trained on health supplements, the use of the Asyra machine as well as in practicing as a Naturopath.

Prices

With all the below consultations, you will receive a printout of your results also diet and lifestyle advise from our naturopath.
The Asyra computer test is not a replacement of the opinion of your GP or to be used as a sole form of diagnostic purposes. Not recommended in the first trimester of pregnancy and for people with pacemakers.

Vitamin and Mineral Test Approximately 25 min £30

Vitamin, mineral, digestive enzymes, amino acid, fatty acid, supplements deficiencies

The cost of a food intolerance test starts at £80, the food intolerance is included in all of the following health screens:

Mini Consultation - Approximately 55min - £80

This screening is for food intolerances and vitamin and mineral deficiencies. It is for people who have mainly digestive problems. For example - weight gain, bloating, nausea, indigestion, constipation, diarrhoea, headaches, lack of energy ( hormones imbalances , stress and emotional factors etc., may cause above symptoms which are not going to be tested for or discussed during the consultation ).

Basic Consultation - Approximately 1hr 15mins - £115.

This in-depth 'Triple Test' screening includes testing for food intolerances, vitamin and mineral deficiencies plus hormones imbalances OR sensitivity to environmentals (such as: pollution, chemical toxic load, stress, animals ) It is for people with more specific health concerns that can be caused by hormone imbalances as well as food intolerances, such as skin problems, exhaustion, thyroid problems. Sensitivity to environmentals is particularly useful for people who suffer from hay fever or skin rashes.

Advanced Consultation - Approximately 2 hours - £175. 

This tailored full body screening includes comprehensive test showing what needs to be balance first in your body in order to improve your health plus the above tests such as food intolerance, vitamin, minerals, digestive enzymes deficiencies, hormones inbalances, sensitivity to environmental, emotional inbalance.
There is more time allocated with the naturopath to discuss your health problems .

These range of health screens include some other screening options, which you can choose yourself or ring and speak to the Naturopath, to see which is the most suitable.

If you would like to include Iridology, Tongue and Nail Analysis in your consultation it takes an extra 15 minutes and costs an extra £15. Please let us know when booking.

Iridology, Tongue and Nail Analysis 15 mins £15

Various marks, signs and discoloration of the iris, nails and tongue can reveal a person’s inherited health constitution and current health. Can only be booked as an addition to any consultation.

Additional Information

People often get food allergy and food intolerance confused and think that they are the same thing. However food allergies are usually more severe than food intolerance and involve different parts of the immune system.

Allergy usually involves an immediate adverse reaction to food which involves the immune system, specifically affecting Immunoglobulin E(IgE), and can lead to anaphylactic shock. Other symptoms include swollen lips, mouth and tongue, urticaria(rash) and vomiting. Some foods causing allergy are peanuts or shellfish.

Food intolerance on the other hand is more of a delayed reaction which can start anytime from eating the food to a few days later. It is thought food intolerance is involved with the Immunoglobulin G (IgG), or that food passes from the gut into the blood stream before the protein fragments (peptides) are broken down properly and causes a reaction due to a leaky gut and problems with digestive enzymes.

Symptoms of food intolerance are usually multiple, not consistent and may vary from: anxiety, mouth ulcers, aching joints and muscles, fatigue, headache/migraine, sinus and mucous problems, digestive disturbances (indigestion, discomfort, bloating, gas etc.), hyperactivity, weight gain etc. The most common food intolerances in order of frequency are milk, eggs, nuts, fish/shellfish, wheat, chocolate, pork/bacon, chicken, tomato, soft fruit, cheese and yeast. Stimulants such as tea, chocolate, sugar and coffee are often also culprits.

Fortunately food intolerances are usually more reversible than food allergies which are mostly non-reversible.