FAQ

A lot of people calls us for help with allergies, intolerances or sensitivities.  

There are three testing options to consider.  (Please note that Allergy testing is done as a scratch test looking for an instant IgE reaction at the GP or Specialist)

1. Finger Prick Food Sensitivity Testing. This IgG blood delayed reaction test looks for immune antibodies to particular food.  It measures the degree of reaction from mild, medium to severe.  After avoidance of the offending foods it can be retested in 1 year to see improvements.  Not recommended for young children.

2. Our in-house Biomeridian Testing.  This is non-invasive and suitable for all age groups including babies.  It uses painless pressure-point testing to determine which food is weakening or causing stress to the system at the moment.  It looks at the more subtle reactions to food.  With avoidance of the problem causing food and chemicals we can retest to check improvements within 6 – 8 weeks.  We also advise gut health treatment to reduce inflammation and improve digestion during that time.  

3. 500 Food & Household Item Test: This is also non invasive and uses a hair sample which is sent to a lab.  It checks common Australian food groups, bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as supermarket cereals, health food shop items and alcohol.

Unfortunately there is no test to assess individual reactions to naturally occurring chemical components in food like Histamines, Salycilates, Amines.  Or absorption problems from naturally occurring components in foods that can be mistaken for a food sensitivity issue.  We determine whether these are a problem by taking a thorough case history.  

A lot of people calls us for help with allergies, intolerances or sensitivities.  

There are three testing options to consider.  (Please note that Allergy testing is done as a scratch test looking for an instant IgE reaction at the GP or Specialist)

1. Finger Prick Food Sensitivity Testing. This IgG blood delayed reaction test looks for immune antibodies to particular food.  It measures the degree of reaction from mild, medium to severe.  After avoidance of the offending foods it can be retested in 1 year to see improvements.  Not recommended for young children.

2. Our in-house Biomeridian Testing.  This is non-invasive and suitable for all age groups including babies.  It uses painless pressure-point testing to determine which food is weakening or causing stress to the system at the moment.  It looks at the more subtle reactions to food.  With avoidance of the problem causing food and chemicals we can retest to check improvements within 6 – 8 weeks.  We also advise gut health treatment to reduce inflammation and improve digestion during that time.  

3. 500 Food & Household Item Test: This is also non invasive and uses a hair sample which is sent to a lab.  It checks common Australian food groups, bathroom, laundry and kitchen products as well as supermarket cereals, health food shop items and alcohol.

Unfortunately there is no test to assess individual reactions to naturally occurring chemical components in food like Histamines, Salycilates, Amines.  Or absorption problems from naturally occurring components in foods that can be mistaken for a food sensitivity issue.  We determine whether these are a problem by taking a thorough case history.