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 […]
Category: Intolerances
Coeliac Disease – The Intolerance That Isn’t An Intolerance…
What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease affecting the small intestine. For individuals who have coeliac, consumption of foods containing more than 20 parts per million (20ppm) or 50mg of gluten – the protein found in wheat, barley, rye, spelt, and kamut, and in oats by contamination – can result in damage […]
Understanding Allergy and Intolerance with IgG4 Immunoglobulin
At Test Your Intolerance, we’re dedicated to further exploring and understanding the intricacies of human health and well-being. Our latest white paper journal is no different to this fact, and we want to share with you our hypothesis as well as our findings! The white paper journal itself delves into the intricate relationship between immunoglobulin […]
Understanding Why You Feel Bloated After Eating
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 […]
What I’ve learnt from 17 years of food intolerance research
I started work as an IT professional in 1997, quickly working my way up through the ranks from the help desk to server and network support teams, establishing myself as the systems security coordinator, and then transferring into a programming role. But, as time went on, my digestion and skin got worse – I had […]
The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Christmas Shopping
If you’re like the rest of the world, you’ve started planning your holiday shopping list. One of the leading choices for Christmas shopping this season is health. But how do you give health to someone? Does it still make a good gift compared to other options for presents? Below, we’ll show you how festive and […]
Celebrating World Cookie Day In A Safe Way
Is there anything better to life than cookies? Whether you refer to them as biscuits or cookies, exploring the wonderful and varied world of cookies is a wonderful adventure for the baking enthusiast. So, celebrate World Cookie Day by taking the time to explore all the different varieties out there, waiting for your tastebuds. Take […]
Two Common Intolerances I Deal With Daily
If you’ve found yourself in the frustrating game of symptom hide-and-seek, where bloating, diarrhoea, headaches, rashes, and fatigue seem to pop up unexpectedly, then welcome to the club. The wellness journey of decoding food intolerances can be a perplexing one, leaving many of us scratching their heads. You’ve kept food diaries, tried to connect the […]