Finger Stick for Food Sensitivities
If you’ve read my previous article on allergies and sensitivities, you know that there is a difference, and you also know that these sensitivities cause inflammation and can eventually lead to adrenal burn out. Food sensitivities can be a reason that diabetics are unable to get a grip on their blood sugar levels; even if they stick to a low carb diet. Food sensitivities can cause arthritis and achy joints to become more inflamed and can also result in sinus problems, achy back, high blood pressure and a myriad of other issues. One of the best ways to prevent developing sensitivities is to rotate your food at least every other day; every fourth day is better still. Those who eat the same thing every day are at highest risk. What if you have sensitivities already? One way to check is to avoid the suspected food for at least three weeks in order to see how your symptoms improve, then eat a lot of that food and take notice of how you feel. The problem is that there are often many food sensitivities simultaneously, so avoiding one or two does not bring significant relief or improvement of symptoms. One way to get results is to have a blood test taken. Many doctors do an IgE test, which only identifies immediate reactions, like eating a strawberry and getting a swollen throat and tongue. This is important but it does not measure those offending substances that have a delayed reaction. This delayed reaction is measured by an IgG test. I find this to be the most accurate way to identify the offenders.This test is offered by many labs and if your doctor orders this test, it may be covered by insurance. It usually requires a blood draw and takes about a week or so to get the results. This test changed my life and ended many years of allergy suffering since all my doctors told me it was pollen and dust. Yet, when I removed these offending foods, I was able to tolerate the pollen and dust. After 30 years of allergy shots and treatments, like magic, my symptoms were gone.The latest development is the availability to do these tests by a simple finger stick at home. This test is quick and easy and less expensive than the other types of allergy testing. It doesn’t come with all the bells and whistles that help you incorporate food rotation and avoidance into your diet, but if you are creative and determined, this finger stick test is for you.In many cases, I can support the body so it can restore balance to the adrenals and immune system. Sometimes, other factors affect the results; food sensitivities are one of those factors. Unless these sensitivities are addressed and eliminated the body cannot completely heal itself.I strongly encourage you to consider doing this simple, inexpensive test to identify any sensitivities before they become an issue. Until next time…Stay Healthy!Donna