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 […]
Category: Intolerances
World Egg Day: Is This The Most Common Allergy?
There are a lot of very serious allergies out there that you should know about when trying new foods and adjusting your recipes to shake things up a bit. However, one of the most common allergies- the most common allergy itself, in fact- is a common-day ingredient that most of us wouldn’t even consider a […]
Demystifying Intolerance Blood Tests: Your Ultimate Guide
Food intolerance is a common occurrence that has risen in recent years, affecting more people worldwide. Food intolerance occurs when your body finds difficulty breaking down specific foods. Because of the rampant rise in food intolerance cases, many people are looking for food intolerance tests to help determine which food intolerances they suffer. When your […]
Headaches, migraine triggers and IgE IgG testing
I’ve worked as a nutritional therapist for 16 years but have experienced migraines for many more years. If like me you experience migraines then we’re not alone – statistics show that 10 million adults in the UK alone live with migraine headaches, and lost workdays due to migraines amount to £4.4 billion each year. Initially, […]
How to Celebrate the Bank Holiday in a Fun and Safe Way
With a bank holiday on the horizon, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the waning summer season with a festive time. Whether you are looking to stay local for this UK bank holiday or decide to take on a little trip away while you can, you’ll want to prioritise safety and health. Not sure […]
Navigating Home Intolerance Test Kits: Do You Have Food Intolerance Symptoms?
Food intolerances or sensitivities keep rising worldwide. The medical industry has noticed this, and there are ways to get to know your food intolerances, but do you have any food intolerance symptoms yourself? There has also been a lot of research in this area to figure out how to provide relief to those with food […]
Understanding Lactose Intolerance Testing: A Deep Dive
Lactose intolerance comes from the inability to digest lactose, a sugar in dairy products and milk. When you have lactose intolerance, your digestive system reacts to lactose which causes various digestive symptoms. You’ll have noticeable symptoms that are hard to ignore when suffering from lactose intolerance. Lactose malabsorption is another condition easily confused with lactose […]
Allergy and Intolerance Testing – Test Your Intolerance
Allergy Vs Intolerance Testing: Understanding The Differences Food allergies and intolerances are rampant all over the world today. Getting the most accurate food intolerance or allergy test is the best way to determine what foods you need to eliminate from your diet. Intolerance and allergy tests help you take control of your health by being […]