If you are experiencing symptoms such as skin rashes, IBS, Diarrhoea or constant headaches then it is likely you have an intolerance or allergy to a certain item. If it is food related then please consider food intolerance testing, but if you rule out a food intolerance and suspect it may be an allergy then please speak to your GP immediately.
Food intolerance testing and allergy testing has come to prominence in recent weeks with a number of stories about incorrect labelling and even some fatal issues. Nowadays, allergy testing is a must, rather than a preference. It could be a life changing that you make, but so too could be intolerance testing. Even though there is a major difference between intolerances and allergies, you should still consider the fact that your symptoms may be the result of a food intolerance. Take a look below at some of the statistics that we have pulled together about allergies and intolerances and then you can see how important it is to order a test.
Allergy Testing Statistics
If you take one quick look at allergy statistics over the past two decades then you can see how much more common they have become, but you will also see how many people may be suffering from an allergy or an intolerance but do not realise.
The incidence of severe allergic reactions has trebled over the past 20 or so years, and currently, around 6-8% of children and 2-3% of adults are at risk of an anaphylactic shock triggered by their food choices. Wow! Yes, it really is that important to get tested. It may not seem like a big deal but it really is because this number is only those that have reported suffering from an allergy. The worrying part is that only a fraction of people who have suffered from an allergy understand how important it is to have a plan about what to do if they have an allergic reaction.
Constantly Refresh Your Knowledge
Staying up to date with allergy news and best practices will keep you protected in the future too. Medicines and how they’re administered do change from time to time, so it’s important that you stay abreast of current medical advice in dealing with your food allergies. They’re often a lifetime deal and our physiology changes as we get older, so refreshing your knowledge and even getting allergy testing done every 10 years or so is a good move if you want to be extra safe.
Consider Food Intolerance Testing
To get the best out of food intolerance testing, you should keep up to date with all the relevant research and more importantly watch what you eat! This means you will be giving yourself the best chance of staying in control of your food intolerances. If you have an allergy then we recommend you consult your doctor immediately.
At Test Your Intolerance, we offer both blood intolerance testing and bioresonance hair testing, which can analyse your blood or hair against a wide variety of items, both food and non-food. Offering real peace of mind, the Test Your Intolerance process is quick, easy and it puts you firmly in control of your own situation. To find out more about food intolerance testing please check out www.testyourintolerance.com.
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