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Are you aware of what is happening in your body?

Any foods or drinks that you are consuming frequently especially on a daily basis can affect your energy levels, mood, digestion and immune function.

Food sensitivities are linked to many unwanted symptoms.

If you have any of these symptoms, there’s a good chance your body has already developed an allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity.

Don't ignore the symptoms.

Let us help you identify your sensitivities, so you can start feeling your very best.

What is the difference between an allergy and intolerance / sensitivity?

A food allergy involves an immune-mediated reaction, whereas a food intolerance or sensitivity is any adverse physiological response to a substance.

Intolerances and sensitivities are much more subtle and difficult to identify than allergies.

Common allergens and intolerances can include:

What’s the difference between IgE and IgG reactions?

IgE allergic reactions are usually immediate and can be severe. Sufferers are usually aware they have this type of reaction.

IgG reactions are more subtle, and symptoms can appear up to 72 hours after coming into contact with a substance. Sufferers can often go years without realising they even have an allergy.

At Allergytest.co.nz we test for both types of reactions, so you can finally get back to living a reaction-free life.

Food intolerances in children and babies

Feeding our children isn’t always straightforward. It can be hard to know what foods they need to thrive, and even harder to balance that with the foods they’ll actually eat. Here at Allergytest.co.nz we’ll help you work out which foods aren’t supporting your child’s health and wellness, so you can help them cope with any health issues.

What are some of the signs of allergies in children?

Common symptoms of allergies in young children and babies can include:

• Creases under the eyes

• Dark circles under the eyes

• A line across the bridge of their nose

• Skin reactions – eczema or dermatitis

• Tummy problems – pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, or nausea

• Bladder issues – cystitis, bed wetting, or frequent urination

• Nervous system – ADHD, spectrum disorders, headaches, poor concentration, or irritability

• Immune system – asthma, and frequent infections, especially colds and earaches.

  
  

  Your child might not be displaying obvious allergy symptoms or health problems but finding out which foods don’t sit well with them can help support their immunity, their digestion, and nervous system.
  
  So they can focus on being an active healthy kid.

  Please note: for children under 12 months our hair tests require the help of a naturopath or other health professional.

  
  

What are nutritional deficiencies?

One of the main reasons we need to eat a varied diet is to obtain nutrients (vitamins and minerals) to nourish our bodies. Our body cannot make these nutrients so they must be obtained through our diet. Nutrients are crucial for the proper functioning of all areas of our health. Thus it is crucial to ensure we get optimal levels of nutrients to prevent disease. Optimal nutrition can help metabolic processes such as digestion, inflammation, detoxification, mitochondrial function, immune and oxidation defenses. It has been estimated that more than 60% of all deaths in Australia result from nutrition-related disorders.

What causes nutritional deficiencies?

Deficiencies can arise when we don’t eat, absorb or utilise these nutrients from our diet. This can be caused by a nutrient poor diet, digestion and malabsorption problems, genetic defects, alcoholism, medication use or other health problems.

Common nutrient deficiencies in New Zealand and Australia are iron, zinc, iodine and vitamin D.

Great source of information about vitamin and mineral deficiencies 

https://www.organicfacts.net/