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Nutrition and Allergies

Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.
– Hippocrates

Food Intolerance

Salad and appleMany years ago Lucretius expressed the basic concept for the ALCAT test. He stated “One man’s meat is another man’s poison.” Now, more than ever, diet plays a critical role in achieving optimal wellness or alternately being the cause of a wide range of degenerative diseases and pre-mature aging.

The immune system is a double edged sword. It should react appropriately and protect against infection when confronted with harmful invaders or infectious agents like viruses or bacteria. Unfortunately for some, exposure to common foods, chemicals and molds may trigger chronic activation of the immune system.

For over 20 years, The ALCAT test has provided healthcare provider and their patients with a tool for managing a wide variety of conditions linked to chronic activation of the immune system such as:

  • Digestive Disorders
  • Migraines
  • Obesity
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Aching Joints
  • Skin Disorders
  • Autism
  • and more…

The ALCAT test is a simple blood test, scientifically proven, that tells you which foods may be a problem for you.

Benefits include:

  • Healthy Weight Management
  • Improved Metabolic Function
  • Increased Energy
  • Improvement in Digestive, Respiratory, Skin and many other conditions

Feel Your Best

Ask our doctors about getting tested today. Call Family Chiropractic of Fairfax: My Family Wellness Center to schedule an appointment today.
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