Food Allergy Testing—Necessary or Not?
I hope everyone is having a great summer! Recently, many more of my clients have been bringing in food allergy tests, saying, “I can’t eat this, I can’t eat that,” and feeling very discouraged. My response is stay positive. Food allergy testing can be valid, but there can be a lot of false positives. What I mean by that is that the reactions some people have to certain foods are acute sensitivities that may dissipate over time once inflammation and infection in the body is addressed. Most of the time, food allergy testing is not necessary when a 90-day program to...
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What Is Leaky Gut And Why Is it On the Rise? Leaky gut is a condition where the intestinal lining of the gastrointestinal tract becomes more permeable allowing undigested food particles, microbes (candida, parasites, bacteria, viruses), chemicals, and other inflammatory agents to enter the bloodstream. Leaky gut contributes to many symptoms and conditions: allergies, food sensitivities, fatigue, headaches, skin conditions, autoimmune diseases, anxiety/depression, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Why Is Leaky Gut On The Rise? Because of the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)....
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