There’s a lot of noise surrounding the importance of gut health lately. Many health blogs are hammering home the importance of gut health and having healthy bacteria present in your digestive tract. But what’s it all about? And does this have anything to do with food intolerances, which tend to manifest through digestive issues? Today […]
Category: Intolerances
Our Scientifically-Validated Blood Tests
Blood testing is truly the gold standard of testing. With antibodies presenting within the blood, testing the blood helps you identify allergies and intolerance in the most accurate, reliable way. That way, you can be sure you’re not avoiding foods or substances unnecessarily or exposing yourself to potentially harmful allergens. Our qualified, experienced blood-handling experts […]
How allergies and intolerances can damage your skin
We all strive to have the perfect skin free of bumps and lumps; however, some people have more problems in that area than others. When you’re suffering from allergies and intolerances, it often causes symptoms that can result in hives and spots on your skin, ruining it for a few days or weeks. Your body’s […]
Replacing Vitamins Lost In Elimination Diet
When you’ve taken your Allergy and Intolerance Test, it is possible to find that there are foods that you may need to eliminate from your diet, so you stop suffering from the symptoms of consuming them. However, eliminating these foods is hard, and what’s even worse is suffering from nutrient deficiency. When you’re on an […]
Fermenting Vegetables and Getting Gut-Healing Probiotics
At first, fermenting your own veggies may seem daunting, but you’ll soon learn that it’s relatively straight-forward and easy to do. There are practically unlimited options, and you can have fun experimenting with different seasonings and combinations. But before we get into the details of fermenting vegetables, we’ve going to cover why you would even […]
Conditions Associated with Food Intolerances
Most people will assume that food intolerances will only cause digestive issues, and that, identifying and avoiding those problem foods will only help with those digestive issues. However, there has been a lot of research on the relationship between food intolerances and various health conditions, with research suggesting that avoiding certain trigger foods could help […]
Crohn’s Disease and Food Intolerances
What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. This inflammation can cause redness, swelling and pain. Crohn’s is one of the two major forms of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). The other condition is Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s is often described as a chronic condition, although sufferers may experience […]
Vegan Friendly IBS Diet – Is it Possible?
An IBS diet can feel restrictive enough without adding a whole other category of foods to the ‘do not eat’ list. But for committed vegans who have only recently found themselves stuck with this chronic condition; it may not seem like there’s any choice to it. Following an IBS friendly diet that’s also vegan is […]