Remember that night you drank too much and woke up with a head-banging hangover? If you drank an excessive amount of alcohol, that’s a normal reaction. However, for some individuals, even a drink or two can make them feel unwell. Sound familiar? If so, you could have an alcohol allergy or intolerance. Continuing to drink […]
The most common symptom of either wheat intolerance or coeliac disease is some form of gastrointestinal discomfort. Usually, such discomfort after eating bread is a clear indicator of gluten intolerance. Three conditions fall under this umbrella: coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and wheat allergy. The last diagnosis, wheat intolerance or allergy, isn’t strictly a […]
Ever feel bloated after eating? No sooner have you finished your meal and settled down to rest than you’ve suddenly got tight trousers and a bulging stomach. Worse, you may experience cramps, gas, belching, and more. “Why am I always bloated?” you wonder. If this is you, you’re not alone. Bloating after eating is all […]
Do you ever get an itchy mouth or stomach ache after eating tomatoes? Maybe that’s a pasta sauce, pizza, or just a regular salad. Some allergies are extremely well-known – think peanuts, wheat, or dairy. However, tomato allergy flies under the radar despite affecting a sizeable number of people. In this article, we explore why […]
Gluten intolerance, or non-Coeliac gluten sensitivity, is fast becoming a problem. Not just a health fad, one in ten people in the UK now avoid gluten; and gluten-free foods saw a significant 27% rise in sales in 2017 – a trend showing no signs of abating. Suspected causes range from the absence of traditional bread fermentation […]
Menopause is a natural stage in a woman’s life when menstruation stops, and she can no longer have children. However, a host of disruptive and uncomfortable symptoms accompany these physiological and hormonal changes. These signs can occur for years before menopause, in what’s referred to as perimenopause. Performing a menopause test can help people confirm […]
Do you ever experience a rash, swelling, or shortness of breath after exposure to a substance? You could have an allergy. While we’re all familiar with classic culprits, like pollen, peanuts, or eggs, there are hundreds of potential allergens lurking in the world. How are you supposed to know which one is affecting you? That’s […]
