Food Biocompatibility Testing
Food Biocompatibility Testing is a simple and non-invasive hair test that helps to identify foods, beverages, household and personal care products that are compatible with your body or causing inflammation and impairing your body’s ability to heal.
Food Biocompatibility Testing
The Food Biocompatibility Testing uses a small sample of your hair to identify the influence (positive or negative) that a wide range of foods, beverages and household products have on a cellular level. Behind the testing lies the principle that illness in your body can be aggravated by certain foods and/or products interfering and preventing it from working properly.
While we can eliminate some of the common aggravating foods such as dairy and gluten, the Food Biocompatibility Testing allows us to test over 600+ items and determine which foods and products should be avoided and which should be consumed/used. This helps to identify a range of different foods that may be exacerbating your symptoms. These may even be healthy foods you would never consider such as fish, broccoli or linseeds. This is not an allergy test. The Food Biocompatibility test is used to identify foods that are compatible or incompatible with your body.
Feeding your body correctly may assist your immune system to deal with other issues more effectively. This means, by following the 6 month program, your immune system gets to deal with each issue in a way that works best for your body.
What is the test used for?
- Skin issues – eczema, acne, psoriasis, rashes
- Digestive problems – IBS, IBD, Leaky Gut, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux
- Arthritis, pain, inflammation
- Headaches and migraines
- Behavioural problems
- Fatigue and lethargy
- Chronic hayfever and sinusitis
- Weight loss
What does it test for?
For adults and children:
The Food Compatibility Hair Analysis ‘Standard Test’ covers over 600 items including foods from food groups as well as bathroom, laundry and kitchen products. It includes common brands found in supermarkets and health food stores. There is an option to also test for common products sold at Woolworths, Coles and Aldi that you and your family regularly consume.
For babies:
The Food Compatibility Hair Analysis ‘Baby List’ includes over 600 items and over 57 commonly used baby products including formula, commercial baby foods, creams, powders, shampoos, soaps, wipes, nappies and medications.
We can also test for foods specific to your nationality or even offer you a speciality list for pets!
What does the Biocompatibility report include?
The Food Biocompatibility Test follows a 6-month program. Over the 6 months, you’ll be advised to make some changes based on the results and you’ll be provided with tools to track your progress. Consultations to discuss your progress and the need for additional therapies will be offered.
- The results of over 600+ items from Australian supermarkets and health food stores.
- A 16-page comprehensive report that will be used to formulate an appropriate nutrition treatment plan.
- A diet diary template to complete for assessment.
- Progress forms to fill out for a follow-up assessments.
- Discount voucher for re-test in 6 months.
How do I get started?
You may be recommended to have the Food Biocompatibility Test at your initial consult with Sarah Appleford. While it is recommended to have a consultation prior to testing, particularly for chronic, long-term condition, you can also arrange for the test without booking a consultation.
Simply choose your wellness package option and complete the application form below. Post the sample of your hair as instructed to the clinic with your name and contact details. The receipt of your hair will be confirmed via email or phone. Payment is required before your sample and information will be sent off for analysis.
Download the instructions for hair sample collection here.
Upon receipt of the test results (allow 10-12 days), you will be contacted to arrange a 15-min consultation (online or in-person) to discuss your results and how to implement the changes as well as track your progress over the 6 months.
Standard Wellness Package
$349.00
Includes:
A comprehensive list of your compatibility against over 600 food and household products.
A 16-page comprehensive report.
A diet diary template to complete for assessment.
Progress forms to fill out for follow-up assessments.
2x 15-min consultation with nutritionist, Sarah Appleford
*Test is suitable for
adults and children.
Mum & Baby Wellness Package
$365.00
Includes:
A comprehensive list of your compatibility against over 600 food and household products & baby list.
A 16-page comprehensive report.
A diet diary template to complete for assessment.
Progress forms to fill out for follow-up assessments.
2x 15-min consultation with nutritionist, Sarah Appleford
*Test is suitable for breastfeeding mums
and their babies or babies alone.
Still have questions?
Book a complimentary 15-minute Wellness Call with Sarah Appleford to discuss the test and see if it is right for you. Book your free call today here.
Alternatively, you can email your questions to hello@sarahappleford.com.