We use a number of allergy self testing kits that you can purchase from our clinic and test yourself at home. They are Australian, very accurate and much cheaper than other options. You can buy the 3 most popular kits from Brunswick Health:

1. Food Allergy Self Test: $79.95 (Incl. GST and postage)

Using a few drops of blood, the Allergy-Food Check assessment will analyze your body's reaction to 96 different common foods through detection of food-specific IgG antibodies via ELISA methodology

Allergic reactions to common foods such as milk, wheat, corn, soy, citrus, tomatoes and peanuts may be mistakenly attributed to passing viral infections or recurrent "colds". The relationship between the many common symptoms (including fatigue, headache, anxiety, as well as itchy runny nose and puffy eyelids) and the allergies that caused them may go unrecognized for years.

The kit price does not include the laboratory analysis for the results of your sample. The lab analysis costs $200.00. Samples are sent to NLS in Australia for testing, and test results are sent to you within 10 working days.

2. Stress Hormone Test $79.95

By testing samples of saliva, the Stress Hormone Self Test Kit measures cortisol and DHEA levels in the body. The adrenal gland produces Cortisol the hormone that helps in responding and coping with stress, trauma, infections and environmental extremes.

Cortisol also increases energy and metabolism, helps to regulate blood pressure and decreases inflamation. DHEA helps protect against heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimers Disease, Lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. It can also increase and enhance energy levels, libido, memory and immunity and protects against the effects of stress.

The Stress Hormone Self Testing Kit includes everything you need to take the test:

• Full instructions on how and when to collect your saliva sample
• Sterile collection tube with an identification label
• An information booklet for better understanding of salivary hormones is included
• A client card to record your details and any symptoms
• A pre-paid post pack to send your sample for analysis
• A lancet, 1 band-aid, 3 collection strips, and zip-lock bag.

Samples are sent to NLS in Australia for testing, and test results are sent to you within 10 working days. All reports and client details remain confidential at all times. Test results are provided in a report format that compares hormone levels to age and gender specific hormone ranges. Regular monitoring of hormone levels, allows you to determine when and how to use healthcare professionals in helping to prevent the symptoms of ageing.

3. Mineral & Toxic Element (Hair) Kit: $99.95

Using a sample of hair, the Mineral & Toxic Element Test will analyse the levels of mineral & heavy metals in your body.

The test kit accurately measures the following eight minerals: Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Selenium, Iron (hair), Zinc. These minerals are of major importance in health and disease, including diabetes, heart conditions, and osteoporosis.

The following four toxic elements are also tested:  Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury (hair).