Lab Testing
Bloomington Family Chiropractic offers two main types of lab testing, food sensitivity testing and vitamin D levels.
Food sensitivity testing, also known as the ALCAT test has been used effectively for decades to help determine what your body may be reacting to that may be contributing or causing health problems.
What is food sensitivity?
The inability to tolerate foods and environmental factors, also known as sensitivity or intolerance, induces chronic activation of the innate immune system and gives rise to inflammatory processes, which includes excess production of reactive oxygen species and the release of preformed and newly synthesized mediators of inflammation.
This inflammation has been linked to countless chronic conditions, including: digestive disorders, migraines, obesity, chronic fatigue, ADD, aching joints, skin disorders, arthritis and many more.
How does food sensitivity differ from classic food allergies?
True food allergies refer to foods that trigger the immune system to acutely produce massive amounts of the chemical histamine that leads to anaphylaxis. This potentially fatal condition causes the throat and esophagus to swell, cutting off air from the lungs, or may simply cause hives, skin rashes, and other non-life-threatening reactions.
This type of reaction is called a type I hypersensitivity reaction, caused by the degranulation of mast cells or basophils that is mediated by Immunoglobulin E (IgE).
The ALCAT Test:
Cell Science Systems Corporation, the provider of the ALCAT test, is a FDA-inspected and registered, cGMP medical device manufacturer and operates a CLIA-certified laboratory. They offers high quality laboratory testing to healthcare professionals and patients using state of the art proprietary technology.
The ALCAT test identifies reactions to over 350 foods, chemicals and other substances associated with inflammation that are linked to chronic health problems like migraines, aching joints, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, eczema, hyperactivity/ADD, asthma and even obesity.
At Bloomington Family Chiropractic we have been able to help many adults and children discover their sensitivities and help them restore their health with the information revealed on the ALCAT test.
Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Figuring out how all of the panels work is a confusing task, so we would be happy to help you with this process. Also you may check out ALCAT’s website for more information. Our pricing info is a direct link to the ALCAT website.
