FOOD INTOLERANCE & ALLERGY TESTING
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Food reactions are known as hypersensitivities and may be either a food allergy or food intolerance.
Food Intolerance – Food intolerance is a delayed reaction caused by the inability to digest or absorb certain foods that do not involve the immune system.
They can result from the absence of certain chemicals or enzymes needed to digest a food substance (i.e. hereditary fructose intolerance), an abnormality if the body’s ability to absorb nutrients (i.e. fructose malabsorption), or from the body’s reaction to naturally occurring chemicals in foods (i.e. salicylate sensitivity). Common symptoms include intestinal gas, painful abdominal cramping or diarrhea, as well as potentially serious long-term health consequences. While the symptoms of food intolerance may cause extreme discomfort, they are often digestive related, more chronic, less acute, and generally not life-threatening. If you have a food intolerance, your doctor may recommend steps to aid digestion of certain foods including specialized enzymes to allow you to tolerate small amounts of the food or to treat the underlying condition causing your reaction. The most common food intolerance is lactose which is found in milk and other dairy products.
Food Sensitivity – A food sensitivity is a delayed immune reaction (which may occur up to 72 hours after eating an offending food) caused by the production of IgG antibodies to specific foods. Both food intolerance and sensitivity IgG reactions are generally less severe and are centered around digestive symptoms.
Food Allergy – In contrast, a true food allergy is an immediate IgE-immune reaction that is linked to generalized organs with multiple symptoms. Allergies can be severe or life-threatening.
Food allergies are an immune system response to an ingredient in food – usually a protein that the body mistakes as harmful. They are commonly an IgE reaction caused by the release of histamine which typically results in an immediate reaction (a few minutes to a few hours) to foods. Food allergies in some cases may be severe or life-threatening (anaphylaxis), even if past reactions have been mild. Food allergies should be avoided completely as even eating a very small amount of the food or particles of the food can potentially trigger a severe reaction. People with food allergies are diagnosed by an allergist and prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector in case of a severe allergic reaction. Your naturopath may also provide complimentary IgE blood testing. The most common food allergies are shellfish, nuts, fish, eggs, peanuts, and milk.
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Undiagnosed food sensitivities may contribute to symptoms that lead to illness. Food elimination and challenge plans are difficult to implement partly due to the delayed food reactions that occur with food intolerances or sensitivities. In general, the weaker the digestive system and immune system the more the number of intolerances or allergies that are present. Leaky Gut Syndrome may be a related underlying factor. If you have many reactions it is important to have a health restoration program that includes adrenal, digestive & immune balancing features designed for you. For a complete review, it is recommended to have a new patient visit with any test methods.
It is recommended to test children from birth on an annual basis and adults every two years for optimal health.
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+What are the common symptoms and conditions linked to food intolerance, sensitivity, or allergy? Symptoms of food intolerance or IgG sensitivity include:
Food intolerances or IgG antibody reactions have been found to be associated with:
While the symptoms of food intolerance or IgG sensitivity may cause discomfort, they are generally not life-threatening. The intensity of the reaction is related to the quantity and frequency that the food is consumed. Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild to severe, and the amount of food necessary to trigger a reaction varies from person to person. Symptoms of a food allergy may include:
It is recommended to avoid any food allergies as even eating the smallest amount of the food or particles of the food can potentially trigger a life-threatening reaction. At times, it may be difficult to tell the difference between food intolerances and allergies as some signs and symptoms may be similar. Hypersensitivities may begin or disappear at any age and may develop quickly or slowly. |
+What are the risks of developing food intolerance, sensitivities, or food allergies? The most common causes of food intolerances include:
IgG-mediated food reactions are believed to be caused by increased gut permeability (leaky bowel syndrome). Leaky bowel syndrome is when undigested food particles, toxic waste products, and bacteria “leak” through the intestines into the bloodstream due to damage to the small intestine.2 Irritable bowel syndrome is linked to increased food IgG sensitivities and decreased production of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10, and TGFβ1. Food allergies risk factors include: having a family history of asthma, eczema, hives, or hay fever; other allergies; your age as toddlers and infants are more at risk; and or asthma. |
+How common are food allergies? The prevalence of food allergies in infancy is increasing and may affect up to 15-20 percent of infants, 6 percent of young children, and 3 to 4 percent of adults according to a 2014 comprehensive review published in Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology and research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. 13,14 This alarming rate of increase calls for new prevention and treatment strategies for food allergies. Researchers suggest that changes in the microbiome that are present during early infancy are linked to the increase in the prevalence of food allergies. 16 |
+To feel better, do I need to avoid the foods that I am intolerant, sensitive, or allergic to? Working with intolerances, sensitivities or allergies is a two-tiered process that includes both detection and then healing. Testing is step one in your path to wellness. Allergies must be avoided completely. Once the food or environmental reactions are determined, it is essential to have a health plan to understand the source of why these reactions developed and an approach to healing those mechanisms. |
+Will I always react to these items? Many food or environmental reactions reduce once the healing portion of your plan is implemented. |
+How do I know which food reaction test is right for me? As no two people are alike, at Revivelife Clinic in we offer food hypersensitivity testing in Ottawa from a variety of labs including Dynacare, Life Labs, Meridian Valley Labs, and Cyrex. Your health professional at Revivelife will help select the right test method and define what food choices are right for your optimal health. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions would be to overlap intolerance results with allergy results. We recommend a New Patient Visit with one of our Naturopathic Doctors for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot prior to lab testing as there are many tests available. Lab testing alone is a one-dimensional picture of your health. The expertise of a health professional is required to create a three-dimensional picture for proper selection, and interpretation of lab testing. To complete your care we recommend booking your Post-Lab consult 2 weeks after testing to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. |
+How is the Revivelife allergy testing different than what is done by a traditional allergist MD? The Allergy Testing offered at Revivelife clinic in Ottawa analyzes food reactions that occur immediately (IgE) and or sensitivity reactions that occur in a delayed response (IgG). The benefit is that many items can be tested in a panel from one blood sample. A traditional allergist MD uses one of the skin testing methods, i.e., the Scratch test to determine allergic responses. The advantage is that you will have information about the most severe allergic reactions, which is a medical necessity. The disadvantage is that the less severe allergic reactions or intolerances may be missed. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions is to include both blood testing for IgE and IgG results with traditional scratch testing for allergies by your allergist MD. The advantages of the Revivelife method are:
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+What is the validity of food intolerance testing? Numerous studies in peer-reviewed journals have shown the health benefits of removing IgG reactive foods, particularly for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Migraine headaches, and weight management. |
+Are these food reaction tests covered under insurance plans? Third-party insurance companies may cover all or a portion of your consultations. The Food Intolerance Test (FIT) may be covered as an in-office test, insurance companies are now sometimes covering the food sensitivity IgG testing while the remainder may not be covered as they are an out-of-office test. Please check with your individual provider for details and how to submit claims. |
+How are food intolerances, sensitivities, or allergies treated? The good news is that dietary management based on identifying food hypersensitivity is associated with significant and rapid improvement in symptoms for almost 80% of people. At Revivelife our Naturopathic Doctors in Ottawa provide focused treatment and specialized care based on the different food hypersensitivities and intensities present. Naturopathic approaches include nutritional support, acupuncture, and tailored supplements or herbals to improve your microbiome, overall digestion, and stress management. There is substantial clinical and scientific support for the benefit of IgG and IgE food antibody testing for the evaluation of food reactions. 3 A treatment approach may include detoxification, acupuncture, or IV Immune therapy. The IV Immune drip provides the nutrients and co-factors needed to support cellular production of energy in the mitochondria, methylation which impacts detoxification, energy, stress, brain health, and the immune response. 16-44 We recommend a New Patient Visit for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot before lab testing and a Post-Lab consult to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. To Book An Appointment Click Here
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Symptoms of food intolerance or IgG sensitivity include:
- Fatigue
- Fever, chills, sweating
- Reduced concentration & focus
- Colic in infants
- Headaches
- Digestive upset – heartburn, nausea, pain, bloating, cramps, diarrhea, constipation
- Irritability or nervousness
- Skin conditions – acne, eczema, rashes, psoriasis
- Brain & Mood changes
- Behavior concerns – ADD
- Fluid retention
- Lungs Food-induced bronchitis and asthma
- Pain- joint pain, muscle stiffness, and swelling
- Fertility concerns
- PMS, menopause
- Darkness under the eyes
Food intolerances or IgG antibody reactions have been found to be associated with:
- IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) & IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) 1-9
- Chron’s disease 6
- Weight management 7
- Headaches 8
- Migraines 8,9
- Chronic constipation 10
- Chronic Hepatitis C infection
- Eczema 10
- Respiratory complaints (asthma, rhinitis) 10
- Functional dyspepsia 10
- ENT (Ear (ear infections), nose and throat) illnesses 10,11
- Chronic fatigue 10
- Hair loss 10
- Atherosclerosis 10
- EoE (Eosinophilic Esophagitis) 12
While the symptoms of food intolerance or IgG sensitivity may cause discomfort, they are generally not life-threatening. The intensity of the reaction is related to the quantity and frequency that the food is consumed.
Symptoms of a food allergy can range from mild to severe, and the amount of food necessary to trigger a reaction varies from person to person. Symptoms of a food allergy may include:
- Rash, hives, dermatitis, or eczema
- Nausea
- Cramping stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Itchy skin
- Shortness of breath, asthma
- Chest pain
- Swelling of the airways to the lungs
- Darkness under the eyes
- Sinus congestion
- Moodiness
- Anaphylaxis – a medical emergency
It is recommended to avoid any food allergies as even eating the smallest amount of the food or particles of the food can potentially trigger a life-threatening reaction.
At times, it may be difficult to tell the difference between food intolerances and allergies as some signs and symptoms may be similar. Hypersensitivities may begin or disappear at any age and may develop quickly or slowly.
The most common causes of food intolerances include:
- Enzymes – the absence or reduction of an enzyme needed to digest food fully. Lactose intolerance due to lactase deficiency or hereditary fructose is a typical example.
- Food Toxins – like aflatoxins that may be found in undercooked beans
- Chemicals – certain chemicals like nitrates, benzoates, or amines in some cheeses or caffeine in coffee, tea, and chocolate
- Histamine – increases in foods like fish that are not stored properly
- Salicylates – are present in most plant-sourced foods, including cherries, citrus fruits, strawberries, tomatoes, nuts, spices, herbs, coffee, tea, juices, beer and wine, flavor additives in processed foods or medications such as aspirin and NSAIDs.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome – this chronic condition can cause cramping, constipation, and diarrhea.
- Stress or Psychological Factors – reduces the production of digestive enzymes and or food associated stress related to emotional trauma.
IgG-mediated food reactions are believed to be caused by increased gut permeability (leaky bowel syndrome). Leaky bowel syndrome is when undigested food particles, toxic waste products, and bacteria “leak” through the intestines into the bloodstream due to damage to the small intestine.2 Irritable bowel syndrome is linked to increased food IgG sensitivities and decreased production of anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10, and TGFβ1.
Food allergies risk factors include: having a family history of asthma, eczema, hives, or hay fever; other allergies; your age as toddlers and infants are more at risk; and or asthma.
The prevalence of food allergies in infancy is increasing and may affect up to 15-20 percent of infants, 6 percent of young children, and 3 to 4 percent of adults according to a 2014 comprehensive review published in Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology and research from Mount Sinai School of Medicine. 13,14 This alarming rate of increase calls for new prevention and treatment strategies for food allergies.
Researchers suggest that changes in the microbiome that are present during early infancy are linked to the increase in the prevalence of food allergies. 16
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+To feel better, do I need to avoid the foods that I am intolerant, sensitive, or allergic to? Working with intolerances, sensitivities or allergies is a two-tiered process that includes both detection and then healing. Testing is step one in your path to wellness. Allergies must be avoided completely. Once the food or environmental reactions are determined, it is essential to have a health plan to understand the source of why these reactions developed and an approach to healing those mechanisms. |
+Will I always react to these items? Many food or environmental reactions reduce once the healing portion of your plan is implemented. |
+How do I know which food reaction test is right for me? As no two people are alike, at Revivelife Clinic in we offer food hypersensitivity testing in Ottawa from a variety of labs including Dynacare, Life Labs, Meridian Valley Labs, and Cyrex. Your health professional at Revivelife will help select the right test method and define what food choices are right for your optimal health. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions would be to overlap intolerance results with allergy results. We recommend a New Patient Visit with one of our Naturopathic Doctors for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot prior to lab testing as there are many tests available. Lab testing alone is a one-dimensional picture of your health. The expertise of a health professional is required to create a three-dimensional picture for proper selection, and interpretation of lab testing. To complete your care we recommend booking your Post-Lab consult 2 weeks after testing to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. |
+How is the Revivelife allergy testing different than what is done by a traditional allergist MD? The Allergy Testing offered at Revivelife clinic in Ottawa analyzes food reactions that occur immediately (IgE) and or sensitivity reactions that occur in a delayed response (IgG). The benefit is that many items can be tested in a panel from one blood sample. A traditional allergist MD uses one of the skin testing methods, i.e., the Scratch test to determine allergic responses. The advantage is that you will have information about the most severe allergic reactions, which is a medical necessity. The disadvantage is that the less severe allergic reactions or intolerances may be missed. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions is to include both blood testing for IgE and IgG results with traditional scratch testing for allergies by your allergist MD. The advantages of the Revivelife method are:
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+What is the validity of food intolerance testing? Numerous studies in peer-reviewed journals have shown the health benefits of removing IgG reactive foods, particularly for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Migraine headaches, and weight management. |
+Are these food reaction tests covered under insurance plans? Third-party insurance companies may cover all or a portion of your consultations. The Food Intolerance Test (FIT) may be covered as an in-office test, insurance companies are now sometimes covering the food sensitivity IgG testing while the remainder may not be covered as they are an out-of-office test. Please check with your individual provider for details and how to submit claims. |
+How are food intolerances, sensitivities, or allergies treated? The good news is that dietary management based on identifying food hypersensitivity is associated with significant and rapid improvement in symptoms for almost 80% of people. At Revivelife our Naturopathic Doctors in Ottawa provide focused treatment and specialized care based on the different food hypersensitivities and intensities present. Naturopathic approaches include nutritional support, acupuncture, and tailored supplements or herbals to improve your microbiome, overall digestion, and stress management. There is substantial clinical and scientific support for the benefit of IgG and IgE food antibody testing for the evaluation of food reactions. 3 A treatment approach may include detoxification, acupuncture, or IV Immune therapy. The IV Immune drip provides the nutrients and co-factors needed to support cellular production of energy in the mitochondria, methylation which impacts detoxification, energy, stress, brain health, and the immune response. 16-44 We recommend a New Patient Visit for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot before lab testing and a Post-Lab consult to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. To Book An Appointment Click Here
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Working with intolerances, sensitivities or allergies is a two-tiered process that includes both detection and then healing. Testing is step one in your path to wellness. Allergies must be avoided completely. Once the food or environmental reactions are determined, it is essential to have a health plan to understand the source of why these reactions developed and an approach to healing those mechanisms.
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+Will I always react to these items? Many food or environmental reactions reduce once the healing portion of your plan is implemented. |
+How do I know which food reaction test is right for me? As no two people are alike, at Revivelife Clinic in we offer food hypersensitivity testing in Ottawa from a variety of labs including Dynacare, Life Labs, Meridian Valley Labs, and Cyrex. Your health professional at Revivelife will help select the right test method and define what food choices are right for your optimal health. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions would be to overlap intolerance results with allergy results. We recommend a New Patient Visit with one of our Naturopathic Doctors for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot prior to lab testing as there are many tests available. Lab testing alone is a one-dimensional picture of your health. The expertise of a health professional is required to create a three-dimensional picture for proper selection, and interpretation of lab testing. To complete your care we recommend booking your Post-Lab consult 2 weeks after testing to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. |
+How is the Revivelife allergy testing different than what is done by a traditional allergist MD? The Allergy Testing offered at Revivelife clinic in Ottawa analyzes food reactions that occur immediately (IgE) and or sensitivity reactions that occur in a delayed response (IgG). The benefit is that many items can be tested in a panel from one blood sample. A traditional allergist MD uses one of the skin testing methods, i.e., the Scratch test to determine allergic responses. The advantage is that you will have information about the most severe allergic reactions, which is a medical necessity. The disadvantage is that the less severe allergic reactions or intolerances may be missed. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions is to include both blood testing for IgE and IgG results with traditional scratch testing for allergies by your allergist MD. The advantages of the Revivelife method are:
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+What is the validity of food intolerance testing? Numerous studies in peer-reviewed journals have shown the health benefits of removing IgG reactive foods, particularly for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Migraine headaches, and weight management. |
+Are these food reaction tests covered under insurance plans? Third-party insurance companies may cover all or a portion of your consultations. The Food Intolerance Test (FIT) may be covered as an in-office test, insurance companies are now sometimes covering the food sensitivity IgG testing while the remainder may not be covered as they are an out-of-office test. Please check with your individual provider for details and how to submit claims. |
+How are food intolerances, sensitivities, or allergies treated? The good news is that dietary management based on identifying food hypersensitivity is associated with significant and rapid improvement in symptoms for almost 80% of people. At Revivelife our Naturopathic Doctors in Ottawa provide focused treatment and specialized care based on the different food hypersensitivities and intensities present. Naturopathic approaches include nutritional support, acupuncture, and tailored supplements or herbals to improve your microbiome, overall digestion, and stress management. There is substantial clinical and scientific support for the benefit of IgG and IgE food antibody testing for the evaluation of food reactions. 3 A treatment approach may include detoxification, acupuncture, or IV Immune therapy. The IV Immune drip provides the nutrients and co-factors needed to support cellular production of energy in the mitochondria, methylation which impacts detoxification, energy, stress, brain health, and the immune response. 16-44 We recommend a New Patient Visit for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot before lab testing and a Post-Lab consult to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. To Book An Appointment Click Here
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Many food or environmental reactions reduce once the healing portion of your plan is implemented.
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+How do I know which food reaction test is right for me? As no two people are alike, at Revivelife Clinic in we offer food hypersensitivity testing in Ottawa from a variety of labs including Dynacare, Life Labs, Meridian Valley Labs, and Cyrex. Your health professional at Revivelife will help select the right test method and define what food choices are right for your optimal health. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions would be to overlap intolerance results with allergy results. We recommend a New Patient Visit with one of our Naturopathic Doctors for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot prior to lab testing as there are many tests available. Lab testing alone is a one-dimensional picture of your health. The expertise of a health professional is required to create a three-dimensional picture for proper selection, and interpretation of lab testing. To complete your care we recommend booking your Post-Lab consult 2 weeks after testing to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. |
+How is the Revivelife allergy testing different than what is done by a traditional allergist MD? The Allergy Testing offered at Revivelife clinic in Ottawa analyzes food reactions that occur immediately (IgE) and or sensitivity reactions that occur in a delayed response (IgG). The benefit is that many items can be tested in a panel from one blood sample. A traditional allergist MD uses one of the skin testing methods, i.e., the Scratch test to determine allergic responses. The advantage is that you will have information about the most severe allergic reactions, which is a medical necessity. The disadvantage is that the less severe allergic reactions or intolerances may be missed. The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions is to include both blood testing for IgE and IgG results with traditional scratch testing for allergies by your allergist MD. The advantages of the Revivelife method are:
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+What is the validity of food intolerance testing? Numerous studies in peer-reviewed journals have shown the health benefits of removing IgG reactive foods, particularly for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Migraine headaches, and weight management. |
+Are these food reaction tests covered under insurance plans? Third-party insurance companies may cover all or a portion of your consultations. The Food Intolerance Test (FIT) may be covered as an in-office test, insurance companies are now sometimes covering the food sensitivity IgG testing while the remainder may not be covered as they are an out-of-office test. Please check with your individual provider for details and how to submit claims. |
+How are food intolerances, sensitivities, or allergies treated? The good news is that dietary management based on identifying food hypersensitivity is associated with significant and rapid improvement in symptoms for almost 80% of people. At Revivelife our Naturopathic Doctors in Ottawa provide focused treatment and specialized care based on the different food hypersensitivities and intensities present. Naturopathic approaches include nutritional support, acupuncture, and tailored supplements or herbals to improve your microbiome, overall digestion, and stress management. There is substantial clinical and scientific support for the benefit of IgG and IgE food antibody testing for the evaluation of food reactions. 3 A treatment approach may include detoxification, acupuncture, or IV Immune therapy. The IV Immune drip provides the nutrients and co-factors needed to support cellular production of energy in the mitochondria, methylation which impacts detoxification, energy, stress, brain health, and the immune response. 16-44 We recommend a New Patient Visit for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot before lab testing and a Post-Lab consult to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. To Book An Appointment Click Here
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As no two people are alike, at Revivelife Clinic in we offer food hypersensitivity testing in Ottawa from a variety of labs including Dynacare, Life Labs, Meridian Valley Labs, and Cyrex. Your health professional at Revivelife will help select the right test method and define what food choices are right for your optimal health.
The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions would be to overlap intolerance results with allergy results. We recommend a New Patient Visit with one of our Naturopathic Doctors for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot prior to lab testing as there are many tests available. Lab testing alone is a one-dimensional picture of your health. The expertise of a health professional is required to create a three-dimensional picture for proper selection, and interpretation of lab testing. To complete your care we recommend booking your Post-Lab consult 2 weeks after testing to review your results and receive your tailored health plan.
The Allergy Testing offered at Revivelife clinic in Ottawa analyzes food reactions that occur immediately (IgE) and or sensitivity reactions that occur in a delayed response (IgG). The benefit is that many items can be tested in a panel from one blood sample.
A traditional allergist MD uses one of the skin testing methods, i.e., the Scratch test to determine allergic responses. The advantage is that you will have information about the most severe allergic reactions, which is a medical necessity. The disadvantage is that the less severe allergic reactions or intolerances may be missed.
The most comprehensive approach to food & environmental reactions is to include both blood testing for IgE and IgG results with traditional scratch testing for allergies by your allergist MD.
The advantages of the Revivelife method are:
- Number of Items Tested – many items can be tested from one blood sample
- Accuracy – false-negative results minimized (when a person is stressed which may occur in scratch testing, the body releases adrenaline which may cause false-negative effects especially in children)
- Immediate & Delayed Reaction Assessment – we can see results from an immediate allergic reaction ( IgE) and or a delayed sensitivity reaction ( IgG)
- Flexibility – the Test may be customized to include single food items to be tested or as panel testing. If you have more than 19 things that you wish to have tested it is advised to use panel testing as your best financial option.
Numerous studies in peer-reviewed journals have shown the health benefits of removing IgG reactive foods, particularly for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Migraine headaches, and weight management.
+Are these food reaction tests covered under insurance plans? Third-party insurance companies may cover all or a portion of your consultations. The Food Intolerance Test (FIT) may be covered as an in-office test, insurance companies are now sometimes covering the food sensitivity IgG testing while the remainder may not be covered as they are an out-of-office test. Please check with your individual provider for details and how to submit claims. |
+How are food intolerances, sensitivities, or allergies treated? The good news is that dietary management based on identifying food hypersensitivity is associated with significant and rapid improvement in symptoms for almost 80% of people. At Revivelife our Naturopathic Doctors in Ottawa provide focused treatment and specialized care based on the different food hypersensitivities and intensities present. Naturopathic approaches include nutritional support, acupuncture, and tailored supplements or herbals to improve your microbiome, overall digestion, and stress management. There is substantial clinical and scientific support for the benefit of IgG and IgE food antibody testing for the evaluation of food reactions. 3 A treatment approach may include detoxification, acupuncture, or IV Immune therapy. The IV Immune drip provides the nutrients and co-factors needed to support cellular production of energy in the mitochondria, methylation which impacts detoxification, energy, stress, brain health, and the immune response. 16-44 We recommend a New Patient Visit for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot before lab testing and a Post-Lab consult to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. To Book An Appointment Click Here
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Third-party insurance companies may cover all or a portion of your consultations. The Food Intolerance Test (FIT) may be covered as an in-office test, insurance companies are now sometimes covering the food sensitivity IgG testing while the remainder may not be covered as they are an out-of-office test. Please check with your individual provider for details and how to submit claims.
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+How are food intolerances, sensitivities, or allergies treated? The good news is that dietary management based on identifying food hypersensitivity is associated with significant and rapid improvement in symptoms for almost 80% of people. At Revivelife our Naturopathic Doctors in Ottawa provide focused treatment and specialized care based on the different food hypersensitivities and intensities present. Naturopathic approaches include nutritional support, acupuncture, and tailored supplements or herbals to improve your microbiome, overall digestion, and stress management. There is substantial clinical and scientific support for the benefit of IgG and IgE food antibody testing for the evaluation of food reactions. 3 A treatment approach may include detoxification, acupuncture, or IV Immune therapy. The IV Immune drip provides the nutrients and co-factors needed to support cellular production of energy in the mitochondria, methylation which impacts detoxification, energy, stress, brain health, and the immune response. 16-44 We recommend a New Patient Visit for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot before lab testing and a Post-Lab consult to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. To Book An Appointment Click Here
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The good news is that dietary management based on identifying food hypersensitivity is associated with significant and rapid improvement in symptoms for almost 80% of people. At Revivelife our Naturopathic Doctors in Ottawa provide focused treatment and specialized care based on the different food hypersensitivities and intensities present. Naturopathic approaches include nutritional support, acupuncture, and tailored supplements or herbals to improve your microbiome, overall digestion, and stress management. There is substantial clinical and scientific support for the benefit of IgG and IgE food antibody testing for the evaluation of food reactions. 3 A treatment approach may include detoxification, acupuncture, or IV Immune therapy. The IV Immune drip provides the nutrients and co-factors needed to support cellular production of energy in the mitochondria, methylation which impacts detoxification, energy, stress, brain health, and the immune response. 16-44
We recommend a New Patient Visit for the most comprehensive approach to your health or a Pre-Lab Visit for a quick snapshot before lab testing and a Post-Lab consult to review your results and receive your tailored health plan. To Book An Appointment Click Here
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