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Food Sensitivity Testing

Discover Hidden Food Intolerances and Improve Your Health

At The Weigh Station in Salem, VA, we understand that your body’s relationship with food is unique. Our food sensitivity testing is designed to identify foods that may be triggering adverse reactions in your body. By uncovering these hidden sensitivities, we empower you to make informed dietary choices that can lead to improved health, vitality and overall well-being.

What Is A Food Sensitivity?

A food sensitivity, also known as food intolerance, is when your body has difficulty digesting certain foods. This is different from a food allergy. A food sensitivity means your gastrointestinal tract cannot tolerate certain foods, causing uncomfortable symptoms, including:

  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Constipation
  • Gas/bloating
  • Headaches/migraines
  • Joint/muscle pain

Common Food Sensitivities

An extremely common food sensitivity is gluten, which is found in items such as wheat, rye and barley. However, this is different from being diagnosed with celiac disease–an autoimmune condition resulting from gluten that damages the small intestine. Other common food intolerances include lactose (a sugar in the majority of dairy products) and histamine (natural compounds found in foods such as cheese, pineapples, bananas and chocolate).

Hidden Food Allergies Holding You Back?

Why Try Food Sensitivity Testing?

Do you feel like eating is making you sick or preventing you from reaching your health and wellness goals? Maybe you’ve tried elimination diets before but have not been successful in discovering which foods do not agree with your body. Testing for food sensitivities can be beneficial for many reasons, including:

Our expert team will use the results from your food test to identify foods that may cause bloating, gas or discomfort. When eliminated from your diet, they can dramatically enhance your digestive health and even make you feel better!

Certain foods can drain your energy by causing spikes and crashes in blood sugar levels, leading to you feeling tired and sluggish. Also, foods that your body is sensitive to may trigger inflammation, making it more difficult for you to feel energized and focused.

If you find it difficult to focus, it may be a result of eating too many foods that cause inflammation. Not only do certain foods lack high-quality nutrients for our health, but they may also inhibit your brain from absorbing the nutrients it needs to perform at its best.

We are able to pinpoint the exact food-related triggers that are leading to your weight gain or inability to lose weight. This helps our team develop a program for you that will actually work and yield positive results.

Food sensitivities can cause chronic symptoms like headaches by triggering an immune response or chemical reactions in the body. Certain foods may overstimulate the immune system and cause inflammation leading to uncomfortable symptoms.

Food Sensitivity Testing In Salem, VA

At The Weigh Station, we use the Mediator Release Test (MRT), an advanced blood test that identifies sensitivities to 170 different foods and chemicals. This cutting-edge diagnostic method measures your body’s inflammatory response to various substances, providing a detailed understanding of potential triggers that could be affecting your health and possibly preventing weight loss.

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Creating A Personalized Plan With Your Food Sensitivity In Mind

After we have the results from your MRT test, we will analyze your body’s reaction to these types of foods and ingredients. By zeroing in on these intolerances, we can create a personalized nutrition plan to help manage or get rid of uncomfortable symptoms. This customized dietary program is tailored to you and your body’s unique needs. Our compassionate team will guide you through dietary adjustments, help your track your progress, keep you accountable and ultimately reach your health or weight loss goals while maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

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Changing Habits, Changing Lives

At The Weigh Station, we are committed to helping our patients achieve their health and weight loss goals in a caring and judgment-free environment. No matter what walk of life you come from, Dr. Lindsey and our team look forward to helping you on your journey toward better health and well-being.

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Boosting Your Self-Confidence With Healthy Habits

1606 Apperson Dr., Salem, VA 24153

(540) 982-0250