Discover the root causes of your health issues with food sensitivity testing

Reduce inflammation

Improve digestion

Resolve chronic health conditions

Enhance overall wellbeing

Learn which foods work for your body

Ah, foods. We love them and we need them, but sometimes they’re not doing us any favors. Whether it’s the achy wrists you get when you have peppers, or the strange rash after pizza night, it’s common to suspect that not every food has your best interests at heart. Plus, with our varied diets and complex health pictures, it’s not always easy to sort out which foods align well with our bodies and which ones cause inflammation and unwelcome symptoms.

That’s where Food Sensitivity Testing can clear things up.

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Why consider food sensitivity testing?

You may benefit from food sensitivity testing if:

  • You suspect that foods may be causing your symptoms, but you’re not sure which ones.
  • You’ve cut out certain foods or tried an elimination diet without success.
  • You have a chronic health condition that hasn’t fully resolved with other treatments.

Food sensitivity testing can help you identify specific foods that may be contributing to underlying inflammation and chronic symptoms like digestive discomfort, headaches, skin issues, or fatigue.

You’ll be empowered to move past the guesswork, getting clarity and relief from lingering health issues that often go unresolved with other approaches.

How MRT Reveals Your Food Reactions

Certain foods work well with your body, and you can safely use or eliminate them. Other foods may trigger reactions — based on your history, genetics, gut bacteria and more.

MRT (Mediator Release Test) is a blood test that can help you see if you are reacting to what you eat. It looks for pro-inflammatory compounds that are released from white your blood cells when exposed to over 170 common foods and additives. Instead of showing food-specific antibodies (like IgG testing), it reveals a change in inflammation from each food, which can arise from multiple immune pathways.

Knowing which foods are increasing your inflammation can help you bring it under control, improving your gut discomfort, headaches, fatigue, joint pain and other chronic symptoms.

Our Comprehensive Testing Approach

Initial Consultation

We'll begin with a detailed conversation about your symptoms, health history, and goals. During this session, I'll arrange for an MRT kit to be mailed directly to you.

Testing

Next, you'll get a blood draw, and your sample will be tested for reactive foods.

Results Review

In about 7-10 days, we'll review the findings together. Your test results will guide the development of a personalized protocol (LEAP) where we temporarily eliminate certain foods to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms. This is the immunocalm phase – calming the system down.

Personalized Protocol

Over the next 3-6 months, you'll be guided to gradually reintroduce foods while paying attention to your body's responses. I'll work with you to develop new recipes, menu items, and go-to options that keep inflammation down.

Throughout this journey, you'll learn to listen to your body, reduce inflammatory reactions, and adopt long-term, non-restrictive eating patterns that support your health.

Our approach is key! Food sensitivity testing is a tool for better understanding your body, not a rigid dietary framework. A common pitfall for those doing DIY testing or eliminating foods on their own is ending up with food restrictions, food fears, and an ever-shrinking list of foods they tolerate.

Our goal is not restriction — it’s to learn what foods to eat that make you FEEL YOUR BEST. Guided by my intuitive eating approach, you’ll learn to make choices based on both biological responses and your relationship with food, fostering a healthier, more balanced lifestyle. This approach supports both physical healing and a positive relationship with food, which is crucial for maintaining your health in the long term.

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Ready to Uncover Your Food Sensitivities?

I offer comprehensive, supported food testing as a stand-alone service or as part of my You and Foods Thrive total nutrition package. Taking the first step toward understanding your body’s responses to food can be transformative—let’s work together to identify what’s right for your body.

Or visit my services page to dig deeper.

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Are food sensitivities the missing link?

Take this quick assessment to see how food sensitivities are impacting your health, and empower your next steps!

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