Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 la, The only thing I would say about food sensitivity tests is that if you have leaky gut or something else that is causing these sensitivities they can change. So you might have to keep testing. In the case of celiac, that one's a definite, but I myself have been getting sensitive to more and more as time goes on so a test a year ago has no significance today. I've developed " allergies " to the nightshade family just in the past 6 months and cannot tolerate ginger or cocoanut anymore either. On pins and needles to see what comes next, but am busily trying to fix the leaky gut problem. Good Luck, Edy a <dan_martins@...> wrote: Hi every1, I was wondering if anyone's heard of the YORK test which is a test for food sensitivities. I just found out about it yesterday. I can get it done here where I'm from but because it's so expensive (like, REALLY expensive) I wanted to make sure it's actually something that's reliable at testing for food sensitivities. I'd always read the only was to know what your food intolerances are was by elimination diets. I've tried; right now I'm on gluten-free but very hard to assess what I'm reacting to what I'm not though I'm surely reacting to somethings cause IBS, bloating and even totally irrational irritability have plagued me for years. Has anyone done this YORK test? Was it helpful? Wonder how reliable it is. Also, tried search group archives but only found info on New York so that wasn't too helpful:) Really appreciate any info on the subject. Good health to all. a from Portugal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 a, Did you actually do the elimination process? When you just eliminate one (potential) problem results can be mixed, inconclusive. I never did it myself, but I am off sugar and gluten. I didn't need a test to know I had a problem with sugar, because I am totally addicted to it. But I did not get as much benefit from stopping it alone as I have from stopping wheat as well. (I have cut back on other grains, too-mainly because there is no one currently to cook rice for me. And something inside me says to just leave it that way.) Recently, when I had my weekly massage, I realized I was lying flat with no ill effect even though I had eaten only a little more than an hr ago. That was a major shift in well-being- as my therapist agreed. I am starting to sleep longer, too. I just feel better. Adrienne YORK test Hi every1, I was wondering if anyone's heard of the YORK test which is a test for food sensitivities. I just found out about it yesterday. I can get it done here where I'm from but because it's so expensive (like, REALLY expensive) I wanted to make sure it's actually something that's reliable at testing for food sensitivities. I'd always read the only was to know what your food intolerances are was by elimination diets. I've tried; right now I'm on gluten-free but very hard to assess what I'm reacting to what I'm not though I'm surely reacting to somethings cause IBS, bloating and even totally irrational irritability have plagued me for years. Has anyone done this YORK test? Was it helpful? Wonder how reliable it is. Also, tried search group archives but only found info on New York so that wasn't too helpful:) Really appreciate any info on the subject. Good health to all. a from Portugal This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi a, There is some value to IgG food testing, although keep in mind there are many reasons why people react to foods, IgG is only one of them. I recommend a 30 day gluten free casein free diet trial following by a more extensive elimination diet. See: http://www.nutritional-healing.com.au/content/articles-content.php?heading=Elimi\ nation%20diet Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Edy, The other day I decided to use some coconut milk to make a sauce for my chicken breast (that practically all I eat; chicken breast) and felt extremely bloated. Yeah, food sensitivity is so hard to deal with, I'm having a real hard time with it not only because of the symptoms but also because I can't seem to figure out what I'm sensitive to so I can't really start to fix the problem. So far gluten-free diet has been extremely inconclusive. I just seem to be bloated no matter what I eat. What are you doing to try and fix leaky gut? Have you heard of this medication called Cytotec? I've used it before and it seemed to help a little. I'm not using it now because I really want to figure out what to eat first. That makes sense, right? Take care, a > Hi every1, > > I was wondering if anyone's heard of the YORK test which is a test for > food sensitivities. > > I just found out about it yesterday. I can get it done here where I'm > from but because it's so expensive (like, REALLY expensive) I wanted > to make sure it's actually something that's reliable at testing for > food sensitivities. I'd always read the only was to know what your > food intolerances are was by elimination diets. I've tried; right now > I'm on gluten-free but very hard to assess what I'm reacting to what > I'm not though I'm surely reacting to somethings cause IBS, bloating > and even totally irrational irritability have plagued me for years. > > Has anyone done this YORK test? > > Was it helpful? > > Wonder how reliable it is. Also, tried search group archives but only > found info on New York so that wasn't too helpful:) > > Really appreciate any info on the subject. > > Good health to all. > > a from Portugal > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi Adrienne, That's great you're feeling better; this is from being off gluten then? That's what I was (obviously, lol) aiming for but I don't know. Maybe it's too early to tell. I seem to think a little clearer..Wouldn't it be great if it was like black and white; either it's definitely helping or not but, at least in my case, it's so grey; so hard to tell. No I've never done the elimination diet because I feel I would starve to death. I already have such little variety in my diet that I honestly wouldn't know what to eat. Also I'm quite skinny at the moment; I lost quite a bit of weight from going sugar-free and I'm afraid to lose any more weight. But it does make sense that, as you pointed out, if you only eliminate one potential problem, you might very well get mixed results. I'm just kind ofsurprised this YORK test thing isn't better known. I'd never heard of such a test. I can only do it once, and that's a real stretch because it's in US dollars around $360 and not covered by insurance. Cheers and good health to you, a > > a, > Did you actually do the elimination process? When you just eliminate one (potential) problem results can be mixed, inconclusive. I never did it myself, but I am off sugar and gluten. I didn't need a test to know I had a problem with sugar, because I am totally addicted to it. But I did not get as much benefit from stopping it alone as I have from stopping wheat as well. (I have cut back on other grains, too-mainly because there is no one currently to cook rice for me. And something inside me says to just leave it that way.) > > Recently, when I had my weekly massage, I realized I was lying flat with no ill effect even though I had eaten only a little more than an hr ago. That was a major shift in well-being- as my therapist agreed. > > I am starting to sleep longer, too. I just feel better. > Adrienne > YORK test > > > Hi every1, > > I was wondering if anyone's heard of the YORK test which is a test for > food sensitivities. > > I just found out about it yesterday. I can get it done here where I'm > from but because it's so expensive (like, REALLY expensive) I wanted > to make sure it's actually something that's reliable at testing for > food sensitivities. I'd always read the only was to know what your > food intolerances are was by elimination diets. I've tried; right now > I'm on gluten-free but very hard to assess what I'm reacting to what > I'm not though I'm surely reacting to somethings cause IBS, bloating > and even totally irrational irritability have plagued me for years. > > Has anyone done this YORK test? > > Was it helpful? > > Wonder how reliable it is. Also, tried search group archives but only > found info on New York so that wasn't too helpful:) > > Really appreciate any info on the subject. > > Good health to all. > > a from Portugal > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi Blake, thank you for the link:) You mentioned IgG testing: but isn't that for allergies only? Like if yours is high wouldn't that be because you're allergic to that particular food? Cheers, a > > Hi a, > > There is some value to IgG food testing, although keep in mind there are many reasons why people react to foods, IgG is only one of them. > > I recommend a 30 day gluten free casein free diet trial following by a more extensive elimination diet. See: > > http://www.nutritional-healing.com.au/content/articles-content.php?heading=Elimi\ nation%20diet > > Blake > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 HAve you tried digestive enzymes? Adrienne Re: YORK test Edy, The other day I decided to use some coconut milk to make a sauce for my chicken breast (that practically all I eat; chicken breast) and felt extremely bloated. Yeah, food sensitivity is so hard to deal with, I'm having a real hard time with it not only because of the symptoms but also because I can't seem to figure out what I'm sensitive to so I can't really start to fix the problem. So far gluten-free diet has been extremely inconclusive. I just seem to be bloated no matter what I eat. What are you doing to try and fix leaky gut? Have you heard of this medication called Cytotec? I've used it before and it seemed to help a little. I'm not using it now because I really want to figure out what to eat first. That makes sense, right? Take care, a > Hi every1, > > I was wondering if anyone's heard of the YORK test which is a test for > food sensitivities. > > I just found out about it yesterday. I can get it done here where I'm > from but because it's so expensive (like, REALLY expensive) I wanted > to make sure it's actually something that's reliable at testing for > food sensitivities. I'd always read the only was to know what your > food intolerances are was by elimination diets. I've tried; right now > I'm on gluten-free but very hard to assess what I'm reacting to what > I'm not though I'm surely reacting to somethings cause IBS, bloating > and even totally irrational irritability have plagued me for years. > > Has anyone done this YORK test? > > Was it helpful? > > Wonder how reliable it is. Also, tried search group archives but only > found info on New York so that wasn't too helpful:) > > Really appreciate any info on the subject. > > Good health to all. > > a from Portugal > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 It has taken me many years to get somewhere with my digestion. If you think you are getting some benefit, stick with it a while, if you can. PArt of my recovery was dependent not on eliminating foods, but on using digestive enzymes. The ones my naturopath recommended seem to have helped everyone I've shared them with. That's just a few, but the doc says they are really effective. Tyler's Gastric Complex. Adrienne YORK test > > > Hi every1, > > I was wondering if anyone's heard of the YORK test which is a test for > food sensitivities. > > I just found out about it yesterday. I can get it done here where I'm > from but because it's so expensive (like, REALLY expensive) I wanted > to make sure it's actually something that's reliable at testing for > food sensitivities. I'd always read the only was to know what your > food intolerances are was by elimination diets. I've tried; right now > I'm on gluten-free but very hard to assess what I'm reacting to what > I'm not though I'm surely reacting to somethings cause IBS, bloating > and even totally irrational irritability have plagued me for years. > > Has anyone done this YORK test? > > Was it helpful? > > Wonder how reliable it is. Also, tried search group archives but only > found info on New York so that wasn't too helpful:) > > Really appreciate any info on the subject. > > Good health to all. > > a from Portugal > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi a, My mistake - I though I recalled the york test was the IgG test, but did a quick search and found the york tests is purely an IgE test. So the York test tests for classic food allergies only, not any other type of food reactions. I personally only use elimination diets with my clients and have never done IgG or IgE testing. Blake Re: YORK test Hi Blake, thank you for the link:) You mentioned IgG testing: but isn't that for allergies only? Like if yours is high wouldn't that be because you're allergic to that particular food? Cheers, a > > Hi a, > > There is some value to IgG food testing, although keep in mind there are many reasons why people react to foods, IgG is only one of them. > > I recommend a 30 day gluten free casein free diet trial following by a more extensive elimination diet. See: > > http://www.nutritional-healing.com.au/content/articles-content.php?heading=Elimi\ nation%20diet > > Blake > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Blake and all THere is another test that seems to be quite helpful in identifying food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. It is called the LEAP test. See Mark's comments on his daughter, Taysa, at _www.carbonbased.com_ (http://www.carbonbased.com) With bloating and etc., Adrienne's comments on digestive enzymes are right on. Another option would be to include pineapple and papaya in the diet for their enzymes. And, onions are garlic, aloe vera juice for ther prebiotic values. Hope this helps mjh " The Basil Book " _http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/_ (http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/) Posted by: " Blake Graham " _blanket@... _ (mailto:blanket@...?Subject= Re:%20YORK%20test) _galapagust _ (galapagust) Tue Oct 3, 2006 8:00 pm (PST) Hi a, My mistake - I though I recalled the york test was the IgG test, but did a quick search and found the york tests is purely an IgE test. So the York test tests for classic food allergies only, not any other type of food reactions. I personally only use elimination diets with my clients and have never done IgG or IgE testing. Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I'm confused everyone, I thought the York test was specifically for food sensitivities, not allergies. To me it would be pointless to spend so much money on the test if it's only testing allergies because I can get that done for free through the nacional health system... I found this page: http://www.yorktest.com/ http://www.homeinonhealth.com/113_42_foods.php (this is a link for the food they test) They mention this: " Food Intolerance Test Testing procedure: Food Intolerance TestingThe foodSCAN tests represent a breakthrough in food intolerance testing. The tests use the Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay or ELISA method. This technique provides a rapid, accurate and reproducible way of determining food intolerance. " So, it's for food intolerance not allergy, right? I bought some digestive enzymes. The brand I bought is from Twinlab: " Super Enzyme Caps " . I'm very anxious to try them but plan to do so only after I've been on gluten-free diet 4 a while (and I'm running out of gluten-free bread which is really hard to find here!) Good health to all, a > > Blake and all > > THere is another test that seems to be quite helpful in identifying food > allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. It is called the LEAP test. See > Mark's comments on his daughter, Taysa, at _www.carbonbased.com_ > (http://www.carbonbased.com) > > With bloating and etc., Adrienne's comments on digestive enzymes are right > on. Another option would be to include pineapple and papaya in the diet for > their enzymes. And, onions are garlic, aloe vera juice for ther prebiotic > values. > > Hope this helps > > mjh > " The Basil Book " > _http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/_ (http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/) > > > Posted by: " Blake Graham " _blanket@... _ > (mailto:blanket@...?Subject= Re:%20YORK%20test) _galapagust _ > (galapagust) > Tue Oct 3, 2006 8:00 pm (PST) > Hi a, > > My mistake - I though I recalled the york test was the IgG test, but did a > quick search and found the york tests is purely an IgE test. So the York test > tests for classic food allergies only, not any other type of food reactions. > I personally only use elimination diets with my clients and have never done > IgG or IgE testing. > > Blake > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hi foxhillers, My understanding is that the enzymes found in raw foods are destroyed by stomach acid and therefore not of therapeutic value. I agree with your advice about prebiotics. Blake Re: YORK test Blake and all THere is another test that seems to be quite helpful in identifying food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances. It is called the LEAP test. See Mark's comments on his daughter, Taysa, at _www.carbonbased.com_ (http://www.carbonbased.com) With bloating and etc., Adrienne's comments on digestive enzymes are right on. Another option would be to include pineapple and papaya in the diet for their enzymes. And, onions are garlic, aloe vera juice for ther prebiotic values. Hope this helps mjh " The Basil Book " _http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/_ (http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/) Posted by: " Blake Graham " _blanket@... _ (mailto:blanket@...?Subject= Re:%20YORK%20test) _galapagust _ (galapagust) Tue Oct 3, 2006 8:00 pm (PST) Hi a, My mistake - I though I recalled the york test was the IgG test, but did a quick search and found the york tests is purely an IgE test. So the York test tests for classic food allergies only, not any other type of food reactions. I personally only use elimination diets with my clients and have never done IgG or IgE testing. Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 I have not as yet had any success with digestive enzymes but for some reason taking a couple of grams of Vitamin C when eating and then another couple 45 minutes or an hour after has helped. Like most things though, I started out low and worked up. FWIW YORK test > > > Hi every1, > > I was wondering if anyone's heard of the YORK test which is a test for > food sensitivities. > > I just found out about it yesterday. I can get it done here where I'm > from but because it's so expensive (like, REALLY expensive) I wanted > to make sure it's actually something that's reliable at testing for > food sensitivities. I'd always read the only was to know what your > food intolerances are was by elimination diets. I've tried; right now > I'm on gluten-free but very hard to assess what I'm reacting to what > I'm not though I'm surely reacting to somethings cause IBS, bloating > and even totally irrational irritability have plagued me for years. > > Has anyone done this YORK test? > > Was it helpful? > > Wonder how reliable it is. Also, tried search group archives but only > found info on New York so that wasn't too helpful:) > > Really appreciate any info on the subject. > > Good health to all. > > a from Portugal > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi there Has anyone had a food intolerance test ? Are they worth the money - £250 Thanks O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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