When Laura first started advertising with us, I can honestly say I didn’t really understand what food tolerance testing was all about! I have always assumed that I am not intolerant to anything so it would never have crossed my mind to investigate but, when Laura invited me to come along to find out more, my inquisitive side couldn’t resist. I booked an appointment to go along to the Self Centre on Moreton Hall which was confirmed by email along with some information and an form to complete to give Laura a bit of background about your health and any issues you may have.
Firstly, there is nothing invasive about the process – no needles or anything to worry about! Laura was incredibly friendly and professional and talked me through the whole process. It is all very scientific – basically speaking, it works by measuring the charge that goes through your body using a pen-like probe on your acupressure points on your finger. Laura adds in various substances and then measures the reaction it gives. The whole process takes about an hour and you are given an information booklet with the results. I was really surprised about the foods that I had intolerances to – cucumber…peppers…dairy…wheat…beer…cigarette smoke…chocolate! Thank goodness I am still ok with wine and gin! After the food tolerances, you are then measured for the amount of various vitamins and minerals in your body. There were a number that I was deficient in and a couple that were very low which has prompted me to investigate further.
Laura then gives advice on how you can substitute foods and how to incorporate additional minerals and vitamins in to your diet. She does offer supplements if you wish to purchase them from her but also emails you further information if, like me, you want to get your head round it all first. With it being the summer holidays, I am yet to eliminate the intolerances from my diet but, once the children are safely back at school and normal routine has resumed, I intend to do so. The basic idea is that you cut out the foods that you have intolerance to and slowly introduce them back one at a time to measure how they make you feel. The whole process was incredibly informative and I really recommend you going along to find out for yourself. I am certainly going to start going through my family to get them tested as the test can be performed on any age.
