FOOD ALLERGIES & SENSITIVITIES

FOOD ALLERGIES VERSUS FOOD SENSITIVITIES

Having a physical or mental reaction to eating certain foods is common, but these reactions are commonly misattributed to an allergy when most of these reactions are usually due to food sensitivities. Food allergies are typically life-long and life-threatening immune system reactions to consuming a particular food while food sensitivities are typically shorter-term reactions caused by an enzyme deficiency, inflammation, stress, chemicals, additives, or one of many other factors. The most common reaction to a food allergy is anaphylaxis while the most common responses to food sensitivities include fatigue, irritability, mood swings, inflammation, swelling, pain, gas, flatulence, vomiting, heartburn, indigestion, floating stools, constipation and/or diarrhea. If you believe that you may have a food allergy or sensitivity, contact Flatirons Integrative Health & Nutrition to discuss our testing panels.

TESTING FOR FOOD ALLERGIES & SENSITIVITIES

Food allergy panels test Immunoglobulin E (IgE) reactions while food sensitivity panels test Immunoglobulin G (IgG) and Immunoglobulin A (IgA) reactions. For individuals who have known gluten allergies or sensitivities, food sensitivity panels are available specifically for gluten-cross reactive foods, which are common sensitivities for individuals with gluten issues. 

Testing panels are also available for chemical and additives allergies and sensitivities.

NUTRITION PROTOCOLS AND MEAL PLANNING FOR FOOD ALLERGIES & SENSITIVITIES

Whether you simply need to know which sensitivities or allergies may be affecting your health or whether you would like more help implementing these changes, Flatirons Integrative Health & Nutrition is here to assist you. Our practice offers personalized meal planning services as well as meal delivery services that can be individualized using your test results.

UPCOMING COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS

Contact us today to reserve your spot at one of our popular upcoming community presentations on the following food reaction topics:

FOOD ALLERGIES VERSUS SENSITIVITIES

THE GENETICS OF FOOD ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES

FOOD INTOLERANCE AND YOUR CHILD

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