How to Overcome Food Allergies & Intolerances

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If you suffer from negative reactions to food, you aren't alone.

You feel fine... as long you aren't eating trigger foods. But your limited diet is unsustainable. You may not be diagnosed with anything (other than from doctor google) but even if you were, the prescription is what you've already learned on your own: avoid the food. You feel stuck and you long for more freedom in your food choices.

I'm here to help!

Food Allergies

Allergies are caused by the immune system. Acute allergic reactions to food are scary and can be life threatening: itchy rashes, swollen throat and potentially anaphylaxis. These are less common but readily diagnosed, usually in childhood. Other food allergies cause chronic inflammation. These allergic reactions are more covert: brain fog, headaches, fatigue, joint pain, water retention, eczema/psoriasis, body aches. The reaction is often delayed and peaks 2-3 days after eating the offending food. This makes it much harder to diagnose and identify the trigger food, but the good news is you don't have to live with it! An IGG food allergy panel will tell you what not to eat to relieve your symptoms, and by working on the gut lining, microbiome and liver, you can improve your reaction to those foods and eventually reintroduce them.

Food Intolerances

Intolerances are caused by the digestive system. After eating a trigger food you may feel bloated, have cramps, indigestion, and uncomfortable loose stools. Lactose intolerance and IBS are common diagnoses from these reactions. Since these are simply foods your body isn't digesting, digestive support can be a game changer. Stimulating the release of adequate stomach acid, boosting digestive enzymes, and reducing inflammation in the gut are all goals of a dietary and supplement protocol that could allow you to enjoy a less restrictive diet without suffering any discomfort.

It's not You, it's the American Food System

Have you ever enjoyed a trigger food symptom-free in another country? This means it isn't you, it's how the food was grown or processed. Here are some swaps to try while you are at home:

  • If gluten or grains bother you, try organic grains that have been properly prepared, like Ezekiel bread and overnight soaked oatmeal.

  • If dairy bothers you, try raw or cultured dairy.

  • If beans and other legumes bother you, try soaking them or buying Eden brand canned beans.

  • If a fruit or vegetable bothers you, try buying it organic.

Schedule a consultation so you can get back to eating the foods you love without suffering the consequences of your allergies and intolerances!