Allergy and Digestive Health Testing
Allergy testing and digestive health testing at The Devon Clinic can help people explore whether foods, environmental substances or nutritional factors may be contributing to ongoing symptoms or concerns. The service is designed to provide a fuller picture of potential sensitivities in a supportive clinical setting.
The testing covers more than 150 foods and 50 environmental substances, alongside a vitamin and mineral deficiency test. This can be helpful for people who are experiencing issues such as digestive discomfort, skin irritation, fatigue, hay fever type symptoms or reactions they have not yet been able to understand.
Appointments begin with a full consultation, including a review of your medical history, lifestyle, symptoms and relevant family history. This helps the practitioner build context before testing takes place and ensures the appointment is shaped around the individual rather than treated as a standard process.
The Devon Clinic’s Allergy Testing is led by Marlene Hochstrasser, Clinical Director, who is a Registered Nurse with a Diploma in Allergy from Greenwich University, administered by Allergy UK. Her approach brings together mainstream healthcare experience with complementary support, helping clients consider possible links between allergies, intolerances, digestion and wider wellbeing.
Allergy testing is suitable for different ages, and the method used is non invasive. After testing, you will receive guidance on the results and any recommended next steps.
Allergy Facts
- 1 in 3 have an allergy
- More than 3 million see their GPs due to an allergy-related illness
- 5 million people in the UK are asthmatic
- 1 in 4 UK residants have allergic rhinitis and hay fever
- 6% of children under the age of 3 and 4% of adults have food allergies
- Approximately 1 in 5 have eczema and skin allergies
- Allergic diseases can have a significant effect on an individuals quality of life
- Many sufferers are not aware that their symptoms are due to allergies
- Individuals with allergic conditions benefit from support by allergy specialists
What an allergy and digestive health test can do for you
- Holistic overview of your condition
- Allergy and Intolerances investigated to identifying potential problems
- Digestive disorders, chronic fatigue and skin conditions are our areas of expertise
- Investigates the relationship between food, contact and air-born allergens