Do you suffer from bloating, IBS, gut cramps, anxiety, tiredness, headaches or skin conditions?
A food intolerance test may be the best investment you’ll ever make.
What is a food intolerance and what are the symptoms?
A food intolerance is a sensitivity to a certain food or drink that is causing you to feel unwell. Many people do not make the association between what they are eating and their symptoms and suffer silently for years. These sensitivities can present themselves in different symptoms in different people. Some suffer IBS, abdominal pain and bloating, others have acne, eczema or psoriasis and some may experience daily headaches and chronic fatigue. There are also lots of other symptoms which can include:
Headaches Acne Rosacea
Abdominal pain Joint Pain ADHD
Diarrhoea Muscle aches Hormonal issues
Constipation Behavioural problems Itchy skin
Flatulence/wind Anxiety Low energy
Heartburn Depression Tinnitus
Acid reflux Tiredness Catarrh/mucus
Sinusitis Rashes Sleep problems
Asthma Nausea Nightmares
Eczema Frequent colds Ear infections
Cystitis/UTI Athletes foot Veruccas/warts
Thrush Migraines Belching
The good news is that it’s fairly easy to do something about these food intolerances. You will learn that the answer to a healthier, happier, symptom free life can simply be achieved through avoiding or replacing certain foods.
How can a food intolerance test help you?
Testing can help you to identify any food or drink intolerances that may be causing your symptoms or illness. Included in the test, I also test your vitamin and mineral levels to detect any deficiencies.
I can also test any household products that you think may be an issue for you.
At your appointment, you will receive instant results of your test alongside tailored advice on undertaking a temporary elimination diet in order to help alleviate your symptoms. For any foods we discuss removing from your diet, alternatives will be provided, as will advice on re-introducing problem foods in the future should you wish to do so.
What is the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?
People often refer to these two terms as the same thing but they can be very different reactions.
A food allergy is controlled by the human immune system, our body’s defence against infection. A food allergy happens almost instantly, after ingesting even the tiniest amount of food, and in some cases can be life threatening and lead to anaphylaxis shock. Symptoms tend to manifest as facial swelling, usually of the lips, mouth, tongue and around the eyes, difficulty breathing, vomiting and hives on the skin.
Whereas a food intolerance is usually more of a delayed response to a food, therefore it can be harder to discover what the root cause of our issue is and many people would rather opt for testing rather than a lengthy elimination diet.