FOOD SENSITIVITIES

Food Sensitivities or intolerances are substances that are stressful or irritating to your system. It is common for most people to have at least a few foods that they are sensitive to and many people have difficulty with several categories of foods (wheat and dairy being common examples).

Sensitivities can affect any organ system of the body. They may cause runny nose, breathing problems, digestive complaints, itchy skin, hives, eczema, headaches, insomnia, hyperirritability, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties and a host of other symptoms¹. Individuals with autoimmune conditions and chronic illness often have underlying food sensitivities. Reactions to foods can develop due to genetic susceptibility or throughout life based on the frequency with which one consumes a given food group. Often intolerances are due to a combination of factors- but no matter how they are acquired they directly affect your health! The identification and removal of food sensitivities can augment other treatments and is a cornerstone of naturopathic medical philosophy.

Most people are familiar with food allergy testing (skin prick testing) which elicits the body’s immediate immune response to certain substances; however, determining food intolerances or sensitivities has historically been done by elimination and reintroduction diets. This method can be time-consuming, impractical, and involve too much guesswork. The alternative is to have an evaluation that is specific to your system to help determine which foods may be an issue for you.  

At Sage Clinic, Dr. Polinsky is trained in the EAV or Vega Test Reflex Method of food sensitivity evaluation. This method is gentle, non-invasive, and the results are immediate. She will provide you with recommendations for dietary changes and guide you through the process of targeted eliminations and reintroduction.

Please arrive well hydrated, as this will insure the most accurate results.

¹ Thom,Dick. Coping with Food Intolerances. Jeld Publications 1995

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