Gluten intolerance is a condition where your body is unable to digest gluten. Most times, gluten intolerance is mistaken for celiac disease. These two are different in many ways, but the main way is that celiac disease is an autoimmune condition, while gluten intolerance isn’t. Gluten intolerance affects the digestive tract causing digestive symptoms because your body can’t digest gluten. Both celiac and gluten intolerance mean you have a reaction to gluten but in different ways. Gluten intolerance is also referred to as non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Gluten is a natural protein in grains that ..read more

With so many different health conditions out there, it’s not uncommon for some of them to slip through the cracks. That’s what makes awareness days so important — such as this one. The 28th is World Hepatitis Day, and brings our attention to a global health concern impacting more and more daily. Recognition is critical, and that makes this the perfect opportunity to educate everyone a little bit about hepatitis. Below, you’ll learn about what it is, the different types of hepatitis, and how liver testing, among other types of health tests, including blood tests, can be your best approach to a ..read more

Food intolerance testing can be incredibly useful when trying to identify specific foods that cause your symptoms – whether they may be bloating, diarrhoea, skin rashes, headaches, fatigue or something else. But it’s important to avoid mistakes when testing in order to avoid skewing your test results. I’ve been using food intolerance tests like these for 16, and here are some common mistakes I see in the clinic: Mistake #1: Using guesswork and not testing for food intolerances at all Rather than a mistake, this is an option initially favoured by many who would prefer not to spend money on test ..read more

World Food Safety Day is a global campaign to highlight the dangers of poor food safety. Worldwide, the main food safety risks involve infectious contamination, chemical hazards, and other foodborne risks. Such problems aren’t a major issue in Western nations. However, there is another aspect of food safety that goes underappreciated: food allergies and intolerances. Unbeknownst to many people, their kitchen contains several food items that can spark an allergic reaction or slow-burning intolerance. In some people, the reactions can even be life-threatening. So, this World Food Safety Day, let ..read more

What is the science behind food intolerance testing? When you eat, your digested food should leave the digestive system via one of two channels – ideally as a bowel movement or, less desirably, vomiting. Problems with this could mean an intolerance is present, meaning an intolerance test is on the cards. If you have intestinal hyperpermeability or leaky gut, some of the food you eat may leak out of your intestine and enter your blood circulation where it doesn’t belong. Your immune system considers this foreign body in your bloodstream to be a potentially harmful antigen and produces IgG antib ..read more

My name is Kate Knowler, and I’m a nutritional therapist in London. I’ve used food intolerance testing with my clients for the past 16 years in my clinic, and here are some actionable insights I would recommend following whether you’re considering doing a food intolerance test or have already done one: Before food intolerance testing: As much as possible, I would advise that you eat your normal diet in the days leading up to food intolerance testing. This will ensure your test provides the most accurate result. If you are currently experimenting with avoiding certain foods to reduce symptoms ..read more

Remember that night you drank too much and woke up with a head-banging hangover? If you drank an excessive amount of alcohol, that’s a normal reaction. However, for some individuals, even a drink or two can make them feel unwell. Sound familiar? If so, you could have an alcohol allergy or intolerance. Continuing to drink alcohol with an allergy or intolerance can have severe health aftereffects. Learning to identify the telltale signs of an alcohol allergy or intolerance can ensure you don’t damage your body long-term. What is Alcohol Allergy? A true alcohol allergy is rare. Most people who ex ..read more

The most common symptom of either wheat intolerance or coeliac disease is some form of gastrointestinal discomfort. Usually, such discomfort after eating bread is a clear indicator of gluten intolerance. Three conditions fall under this umbrella: coeliac disease, non-coeliac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), and wheat allergy. The last diagnosis, wheat intolerance or allergy, isn’t strictly a gluten-related condition. However, it’s grouped together with the other conditions due to the similarity in symptoms and causes. So, what is the difference? Understanding Coeliac Disease Coeliac disease is a se ..read more

In the past, mediation was left to hippies, and most people didn’t want to embrace it. However, after noticing the benefits of the practice, most people are leaning towards meditation as a way to reduce everyday issues like stress and anxiety. The scientific community has been studying meditation in-depth and has given much positive feedback on meditation practice. Our bodies communicate to us through sensations. For example, you feel light and physically relaxed when you’re happy. However, when you’re upset, you feel a sensation of unease in your gut and heart. These sensations are ways in wh ..read more

Asparagus is a nutritionally rich vegetable in two main colours, white and green. The green variety is more available than the white one. The difference between these two types of asparagus is that the green-coloured one is harvested when it’s above ground, while the white variety is harvested when it’s underground. The white variety is favoured in Europe.  Asparagus is grown worldwide and is a vegetable widely served in many restaurants. this vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals, offering the body various benefits. Even though it’s a rich vegetable with many benefits, it can’t be c ..read more