When Testing is Too Good to be True
Wouldn't it be amazing if you could test yourself to see if you have allergies to 400 foods, 325 non-foods, PLUS get information on your body's nutrient levels AND heavy metals AND gut microbiome AND hormonal analysis through just one strand of your hair? Even if you've dyed your hair? For only $106 - and if you order right away, you can get 20% off?
Sadly, as amazing as this seems, and even though this type of testing is being touted everywhere from Facebook to Groupon with testimonials galore, it doesn't mean that they can actually do what they say (even though they report that people have been using this in countries such as Australia, Asia, Europe, New Zealand, and Russia - N.B. Please don't trust people with your health who can't differentiate countries from continents).
If you read the fine print, it turns out the testing is being done through bioresonance. Their definition regarding bioresonance is that it's a complimentary medicine using a device that captures and diagnoses electromagnetic signals coming from the body. Breaking it down more, according to one of their help desk people it works by scanning a hair sample to create a profile of the particular person's energy that radiates from the DNA. (Which seems like a handy thing to be able to do just with hair!). So then, if your hair sample does not harmonize with the item being tested the energy is distorted and therefore does not cooperate, showing an intolerance. They do not go into detail on how this then tells us about your exposure to heavy metals or how it knows about your microbiome (the bacteria that live in and on you) - but I'm sure they'll try to use science-y words to make you feel like that's possible.
Now - the best part of it is that "on day 27, we help you plan for the reintroduction of the foods". (All sarcasm aside - that is important - too many people end up have very very limited diets which are dangerous and social very limiting to the point of causing mental health issues). But the question becomes, how do you just magically get better after 28 days if this is based on the resonance with your DNA. I would love an explanation of how your DNA changed to allow these foods to be okay again. I suppose magic is just as good an answer as anything at this point.
But I suppose it doesn't really matter when they have this disclaimer attached to the test: "Our test and this website does not make a medical diagnosis nor is it intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider if you have a medical condition or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and/or medical symptoms. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. All probable or possible diagnoses generated by the test or this website need to be discussed and confirmed with a qualified medical practitioner. We also recommend that anyone changing their diet should consult a registered medical practitioner in the first instance as our test results are not tailored to your specific requirements."
So, basically what we have is a test that claims to be able to determine your DNAs ability to harmonize with stuff in the world (but it's not a DNA test, nor has it actually be proven to do what it says through clinical trial) and by removing those things for a month it will change that ability (somehow)...but it is not able to make a medical diagnosis, you shouldn't disregard the information you get from your own health care provider and you shouldn't change your diet based on their test but should go to someone who is regulated instead to advise you because their test results are not tailored to you. All of a sudden, that $106 seems much more expensive. Don't waste your time or money.