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Food sensitivities can trigger a range of symptoms that affect digestion, skin, energy levels, and overall well-being. Common signs include bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation after eating certain foods. Other symptoms may include headaches, brain fog, fatigue, joint pain, and skin issues like eczema or acne. If you suspect food sensitivities, food sensitivity testing can help pinpoint problematic foods and support better gut health.
These two terms are often confused but are not the same. A food allergy can be life-threatening, with severe reactions like tongue swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, dizziness, itching, and hives. In contrast, a food sensitivity occurs when the digestive system struggles to process certain foods, leading to symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, joint pain, brain fog, anxiety, headaches, and persistent rashes. While not typically life-threatening, food sensitivities can be the cause for digestive issues, aggravate existing gut issues, and significantly impact your quality of life.
Testing for food sensitivities is quite easy. It starts with a basic lab draw that allows us to then assess what foods you are highly reactive to, triggering inflammation and GI upset. At MediThrive Personalized Wellness, our food sensitivity test is extremely comprehensive, measuring the body’s immune response to 176 different foods, colorings, and additives spanning most major food groups. By analyzing IgG antibodies, the test identifies potential food sensitivities that may contribute to digestive issues, inflammation, and other health concerns.
Food sensitivity tests evaluate a wide range of foods that are commonly linked to food sensitivities, including dairy products, gluten, various fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, eggs, and even certain spices and beverages like coffee and tea. By identifying sensitivities to these foods, the test helps you pinpoint potential triggers that may be causing discomfort. This allows you to make the necessary changes to reduce the burden on your digestive system.
Food sensitivity testing is a powerful tool for uncovering hidden triggers that may be affecting your digestive health, immune function, and overall well-being. If you’re struggling with unexplained symptoms like bloating, fatigue, or skin issues, food sensitivity testing can provide valuable insights and help you make informed dietary choices.
Contact MediThrive Personalized Wellness at (980) 580-6070 to learn more about food sensitivity testing and how it can help you achieve better gut health and a better quality of life.
Leah Griffin O’Connor – Wellness Care Strategist
Leah has deep family roots in the Lake Norman area, fostering a strong connection and commitment to her community. With a longtime interest and passion for functional nutrition and lifestyle, she holds a profound belief in the power of functional medicine.
Outside of work, she enjoys being with her family and friends, spending time on the lake, and traveling. Leah is dedicated to enhancing the patient experience and creating awareness for MediThrive’s solutions to help others unlock their wellness potential. Leah looks forward to watching MediThrive help others feel their best and thrive
