Food allergies are one of the most common reasons for people to seek medical care. Food allergies can cause a variety of symptoms, from hives and swelling to difficulty breathing. If you suspect that you have food allergies, it is important to visit an allergist for testing.
One part of integrative nutrition is understanding the types and degrees of food allergies. There are two types of food allergy tests: an IgE test, which is generally performed by an allergist using the conventional scratch test approach, and an IgG test, which is a blood test that looks for allergic reactions within the body.
Integrative Health Centre is a Calgary allergy clinic that uses an IgG allergy testing through Rocky Mountain Analytical lab to determine if there is an inflammatory response to foods you are eating. Contact us if you have any questions about allergy testing in Calgary.