Food Allergies
Food allergy is an immune mediated reaction to foods. Both food and environmental allergies have been implicated in a wide range of medical conditions which could affect all aspects of a person's health including digestive disturbances, headaches, anxiety, mood changes, fatigue, weight gain, lack of memory and concentration, skin conditions and chronic illnesses. When an allergic substance is ingested, the immune system reacts to the allergen and releases chemical substances that cause inflammation. This has a direct influence on the physiology, immune, endocrine and nervous system of the body.
The difference between IgG and IgE allergic responses is that the IgG mediated immune response is delayed whereby the allergic reaction may not show up for hours or days after exposure to the allergenic substance. This is commonly known as 'hidden allergies'. The IgE response is more immediate as it occurs soon after exposure or ingestion to the aggravating substance. Reactions can be more intense and consist of hives, skin rashes, runny nose or congestion, diarrhea or headaches.
The food antibody assessment is unique in that it tests both IgG and IgE responses to a variety of different substances including the following:
- IgG & IgE Food antibody profile
- IgE Inhalants profile
- IgE Molds profile
- IgG spices profile
