 FOOD SENSITIVITY TESTING
No
diet fits for any one person, yet we do find that the closer one adheres
to the principles of a genetically-based traditional diet (Paleolithic),
the healthier they get. One of the modific ations in this Paleolithic way
of eating is the removal of foods that create gut sensitivities and
allergic responses throughout the entire body.
So many people ask about the differences between
allergies and sensitivities to food, and are surprised when traditional
testing methods do not reveal evidence of allergies. It is possible and
very common to have severe responses and sensitivities to foods without
evidence on a blood, stool, or saliva test. When a food item is ingested
there is a local response in the tissue of the gut which can trigger GALT
(Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue) activation with the subsequent nitric
oxide signaling and an up-regulation of inflammation. This GALT
activation often happens in reaction to antibiotics and hormones found in
factory farmed meat and dairy products, and chemical exposure from
processed foods. This up-regulation of inflammation can cause a range of
symptoms from upset stomach to chronic joint pain and can also lead to
chronic problems in the gut such as leaky gut syndrome or abnormal
intestinal permeability (see Digestive Disorders) which often leads to
chronic disease.
Since the digestive system is a major immune system
organ with an estimated 40-70% of defense activity taking place in the
Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue, it is vitally important to restore gut
health by removing any foods that might be an irritant to the tissue and
repairing any gut dysfunction that may be present. We find in order to
accurately test for these food sensitivities we must combine biofeedback
screening with actual food samples.
“I had chronic digestive
problems for years and had been tested by many doctors with no answers to
my situation. It was getting so that I was constantly bloated and gassy
and never felt like I could digest my food. My digestion was so bad I
always had something coming out one end or the other. I began to gain
weight and noticed that I was getting colds or sinus infections almost
every other month. Something was seriously wrong. I was recommended to
see Sabrina and on my first visit she tested me for food sensitivities and
had me remove a list of foods and recommended new food choices. She also
tested me for supplements and asked me to come back in five weeks. I
began the food removal for the first week and waited to take the
supplements. Just by removing those foods I began to digest my food, no
longer had bloating or had to run to the restroom on an hourly basis. I
am really amazed at how food sensitivities and even bad food choices have
such a big impact on health. After doing some nutritional testing and
supplementation, I am no longer having sinus infections or colds and I am
able to get through the day without a nap. I am now a believer that food choices are our
health choices.”
-Barb A., Littleton, CO-
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