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Suspect You Might Have a Food Intolerance? Find Out with Food Intolerance Testing

Suspect You Might Have a Food Intolerance? Find Out with Food Intolerance Testing

If you were looking for a sign to get your gut health sorted and figure out the cause of your digestive issues, then here it is! It’s true what they say – the gut really is the centre of everything, and when your gut isn’t happy with you, it can affect various other systems in your body. From your immune system to your nervous system, the gut has a hand in it all, and it has a more complex job than what was previously thought. Therefore, it is important to first notice when your gut is not playing nice and recognise that what you’re experiencing is not “normal”, and then conduct food intolerance testing and other investigations to get some solid answers. For example, you might get bloated regularly, feel tired and sluggish after a meal or have irregular bowel motions, or maybe you can’t put your finger on what’s wrong, but you know that something isn’t right! Investigating potential food sensitivities or intolerances could be a good place to start.

What is the Difference between a Food Allergy and a Food Intolerance?

Food allergies and intolerances are both adverse reactions to certain foods that can cause discomfort and impact overall health. Food allergies involve an acute and instantaneous immune system response triggered by specific proteins in food, such as anaphylaxis to nuts. Food intolerances are non-allergic, delayed reactions that can stem from various factors such as enzyme deficiencies, bacterial overgrowths, leaky gut or inflammatory gut conditions.

Common Symptoms of Food Intolerances

Food intolerances can manifest in a variety of ways, making them challenging to pinpoint. Some common symptoms include digestive issues like bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation, as well as headaches, fatigue, skin problems and joint pain. It’s important to note that these symptoms may not occur immediately after consuming the problematic food, making identification more difficult. Some people find keeping a food and symptom diary handy in this case!

Food Intolerance Testing Options

To help identify specific food intolerances, our clinic offers several testing methods, including the IgG food sensitivity test and ALCAT testing:

The IgG test – This assessment measures IgG antibody responses to foods like wheat/gluten, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and animal proteins, making it easier to detect sensitivities.
ALCAT testing – This method examines immune cell reactions to foods, additives, and environmental chemicals, giving a broad view of possible triggers.

In addition to these tests, an allergy testing naturopath may recommend SIBO breath testing or comprehensive stool analysis, ensuring your assessment is tailored to your personal health history and symptoms.

Nutrients & Herbs that Can Support a Healthy Gut

Maintaining a healthy gut is crucial to decrease the risk and severity of food intolerances. There are a few key nutrients and herbs that can promote a healthy gastrointestinal lining, reduce inflammation and decrease food intolerance symptoms overall:

  • Probiotics such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains can help rebalance gut flora and avoid overgrowth of opportunistic bacteria (bacteria that when given the opportunity, can overgrow and start to cause gut symptoms).
  • Fibre-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains aid in regular bowel movements and support the growth of beneficial bacteria.
  • Herbs such as ginger, peppermint, liquorice and chamomile can soothe the digestive system and reduce inflammation.
  • Glutamine, zinc and vitamins A and D can strengthen and rebuild the gut lining, which can prevent conditions such as “leaky gut” and worsening of food triggers.

Overall, food intolerance testing can be a good way to identify the potential cause of your gut, skin or nervous system symptoms and provide bloating help in Melbourne. Testing is very straightforward, and once we identify the facts, we can then put together a tailored treatment plan that supports a healthy gut lining, reduces inflammation and improves your overall health and wellbeing.

Arrange a 15-minute complimentary strategy chat today to discuss the process towards a healthier gut, or book in right away for your initial consultation to get your gut health sorted! We can also provide fatigue help in Melbourne and other services to support natural health and wellbeing.

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I have been seeing Erin Graystone for the last 5 months for gut issues I have had for a number of years. She is very knowledgeable and ensured that the treatment and solution provided was targeted and tailored to my issues which has brought me great relief and improvement. A very professional, friendly and understanding approach that I would recommend to others.
Lina is absolutely fantastic to work with. Her passion for her work shows in absolutely every aspect of her practise - her level of care, her thoroughness & determination to help.
Angela is friendly and helpful, she takes the time to explain things clearly and cares about health. I have felt an improvement since following her advice thank you 🙏
Emma is friendly, knowledgeable & very thorough in her testing so as to resolve existing issues.
Coming into the clinic it feels instantly warm and cuddly. Very welcoming. I had the pleasure of seeing Rebecca, she was amazing and very knowledgable. Rebecca was brilliant at prescribing me natural supplements that catered to my specific needs. I’d love to praise her on her communication skills also, I am Deaf, and even having my interpreter alongside me, Rebecca spoke and looked directly at me, making me feel seen, heard and understood. I would also give a big round of applause to the receptionist and other staff at the clinic, they were all very accomodating, warm and friendly.
I've been seeing Lina for about two years now to treat a skin related condition. Lina is extremely knowledgeable; she is patient and persistent but best of all, she is practical! Her advice was tailored to suit my lifestyle and commitments without being unworkable or unrealistic. She really cares and is passionate about health. I would recommend Lina 100%.
I have been seeing Erin Graystone for the past 4 months due to leaky gut symptoms and a bacterial overgrowth in my GI tract. Erin is knowledgeable, kind and understanding and really goes the extra mile to make sure you are getting the right treatment. My symptoms are greatly reduced and we are on track to a full recovery after 10 years of other practitioner’s not finding an answer. It’s been life changing. Can’t recommend her highly enough. Thankyou Erin
Today was my second visit with Lina who is so kind and caring and she has given me hope that my perimenopause symptoms can be balanced with her guidance. I have already felt a shift in my sleep which had been horrible. The clinic is so lovely, staff are very helpful and I look forward to the journey ahead of managing this transition in my life.
I've had stomach problems for years and doctors have never properly diagnosed the problem. After one meeting with Emma I was giving a breath test and found the issue. We are now working to fix the issue

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