Jennifer Hicks, ND

Food Intolerance Testing, also called Carroll testing, is a method of determining what types of food a person does not digest effectively.  Inadequate digestion of foods ultimately results in inflammation and a variety of symptoms, ranging from decreased energy to joint pain to diarrhea. 

Food Intolerance Testing (FIT) was developed by Dr. Otis G. Carroll, who practiced in Spokane, Washington from 1917-1962.  He found that whether patients truly recovered from their illnesses or not depended on the incorporation of dietary advice based on this test.  Many physicians continue to use this method of testing with great results for their patients.

Food Intolerance Testing is a type of food reaction testing.  The three types of food testing are:

• food allergy testing - an immunological test, usually taken from a blood sample
• food sensitivity testing/EAV testing- uses mild electric current on acupuncture points to look for an energetic reaction to foods
• Food Intolerance Testing - uses a small blood sample taken from the ear or finger to check for foods that are not digested properly. 

FIT results usually remain the same throughout a person's lifetime.  Food allergy and sensitivity results can vary depending on the current state of the body.  In this respect, Food Intolerance Test results are very useful for optimal health, as the dietary recommendations also remain the same over one's lifetime.

Dr. Hicks has been trained in Food Intolerance Testing by Dr. Letitia Dick of Spokane, Washington and Dr. Jared Zeff of Vancouver, Washington. 

Fees for testing: 

$65 if you are also receiving comprehensive naturopathic care from Dr. Hicks

$100 for test and interpretation only

Useful Links:

www.songofhealth.com :  Website which offers subscriptions to access the list of foods that have been tested with this method.  A great resource for shopping after you have your results! lt also provides more details regarding the history of this type of testing.

Dr. Jared Zeff's website: Provides additional information about the history and use of Food Intolerance/Carroll testing.

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.