This is not a skin prick test, but an extremely specific blood antibody testing assessing both IgE and IgG antibodies to 96 foods, including the most common food allergies--milk, eggs, gluten, soy, shellfish, nuts, as well as 24 herbs and spices.   
 
Food allergies and food sensitivities can cause be the cause of a host of heath problems including, eczema, psoriasis, asthma, digestive issues, constipation, gastric reflux, colic, runny nose, watery eyes, chronic yeast infections, joint pain, fatigue, autoimmune diseases, and many other diseases.  By identifying and removing specific foods from the diet, allergic inflammation decreases and these health conditions can dramatically improve. 
 
"Food allergies, food intolerances and leaky gut syndrome are extremely common in my private practice,' said Dr. Julieanne Neal, a naturopathic doctor and the owner of Boulder Natural Health.  "When you identify and avoid the specific foods that are causing inflammation, the person can find the right diet for their body and begin the process of healing intestinal inflammation, which addresses the underlying cause of their symptoms.'
 
Food allergy testing at Boulder Natural Health is different from conventional allergy testing because of the types of antibodies tested.  Most allergy clinics test for IgE antibodies only, that cause reactions such as hives and anaphylaxis.  Often the IgG antibodies correspond more directly to food allergies and food sensitivities as opposed to IgE antibodies.  Boulder Natural Health offers both IgE and IgG food allergy testing. The goal of treatment is to identify and remove the allergic foods and allow intestinal inflammation to heal in order for complete resolution of symptoms. 
 
Boulder Natural Health is located in Boulder, Colorado and can be found on the internet at www.bouldernaturalhealth.com.  The clinic provides safe and effective natural and holistic health care services for individuals and families.