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Allergies and autoimmune diseases both involve the immune system, but what differentiates them is the way the autoimmune system reacts, and what gets targeted as a result. What is an allergy? An allergy occurs when the immune system overreacts to a normally harmless substance, producing an IgE antibody that triggers an exaggerated response with the […]
Living with a wheat intolerance or allergy is among the most challenging food intolerances – especially in Western nations. Wheat is a staple food in the UK, found in bread, pasta, baked goods, couscous, and even soy sauce and ice cream. In fact, 99.8% of British households buy bread, and nearly 11 million loaves are […]
Food intolerances have risen in recent years even more than food allergies. For example, a UK survey conducted in 2020 showed that approximately 32% of the participants suffer from lactose intolerance, which was the highest percentage compared to other food allergies. Due to the rising number of individuals with food intolerance, it’s approximated that 20% […]
If you think you may have food sensitivity, then there’s a quick way to find out which foods you’re sensitive to. Even though there are blood tests for food intolerance testing, you can also find hair sensitivity testing, which is less invasive and easy. Food sensitivities are when your body is sensitive to the food […]
Testing IgG-mediated antibodies to identify food intolerances is a subject that has been much debated in both the scientific and the nutrition communities over the years – this is an emerging field that is still being researched and, while there are studies supporting the use of food intolerance tests, there are also others suggest interpreting […]
Food intolerance and sensitivities are on the rise and affect many undiagnosed people worldwide. Unlike food allergies, food intolerance doesn’t cause severe symptoms; sometimes, people overlook the IBS symptoms they suffer from, which are a sign of food intolerance. Food intolerance or sensitivity often means that your gut is sensitive to certain foods and can’t […]
If you’re experiencing troubling digestive symptoms on a regular basis such as bloating, belching, flatulence, diarrhoea, or constipation after eating then you quite probably have a leaky gut that would benefit from some gut healing. What is a leaky gut? When we talk about gut healing, we’re talking about repairing the lining of your intestines. […]
Gluten intolerance is a condition where your body is unable to digest gluten. Most times, gluten intolerance is mistaken for celiac disease. These two are different in many ways, but the main way is that celiac disease is an autoimmune condition, while gluten intolerance isn’t. Gluten intolerance affects the digestive tract causing digestive symptoms because […]
With so many different health conditions out there, it’s not uncommon for some of them to slip through the cracks. That’s what makes awareness days so important — such as this one. The 28th is World Hepatitis Day, and brings our attention to a global health concern impacting more and more daily. Recognition is critical, […]
“Would you like to come round for dinner?” For people with food intolerances, few things trigger more anxiety than this question. Years of bad experiences – either dining out or with friends – leave people with immense hesitation to accept an invitation. Almost inevitably, the restaurant or your host serves up a dish you can’t […]
Food intolerance testing can be incredibly useful when trying to identify specific foods that cause your symptoms – whether they may be bloating, diarrhoea, skin rashes, headaches, fatigue or something else. But it’s important to avoid mistakes when testing in order to avoid skewing your test results. I’ve been using food intolerance tests like these […]
World Food Safety Day is a global campaign to highlight the dangers of poor food safety. Worldwide, the main food safety risks involve infectious contamination, chemical hazards, and other foodborne risks. Such problems aren’t a major issue in Western nations. However, there is another aspect of food safety that goes underappreciated: food allergies and intolerances. […]
