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

What is coeliac disease? Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease affecting the small intestine. For individuals who have coeliac, consumption of foods containing more than 20 parts per million (20ppm) or 50mg of gluten – the protein found in wheat, barley, rye, spelt, and kamut, and in oats by contamination – can result in damage to the villi on the brush border of the small intestine. 20ppm or 50mg of gluten is the equivalent of a pixel on your screen! The resulting damage can lead to a range of symptoms and nutrient deficiencies and may also result in a secondary lactose intolerance. Why is ..read more

At Test Your Intolerance, we’re dedicated to further exploring and understanding the intricacies of human health and well-being. Our latest white paper journal is no different to this fact, and we want to share with you our hypothesis as well as our findings! The white paper journal itself delves into the intricate relationship between immunoglobulin (IgG4) and food allergies and intolerances. We invite you to continue reading this article to uncover the mysteries surrounding this topic as well as its impact on dietary health. Jumping Into The Depths Of Immunology IgE-mediated food allergies a ..read more

Learning who you are and how to be the best version of yourself is a key part of living a full life. If you are hunting to be your strongest, best self, January is the month for you! This is Health Esteem Month, and this new trend will show you how simple it is to move into a better, healthier future just for you. Health esteem encompasses everything from advanced allergy and intolerance testing to keeping a success journal. How and why? It’s all waiting for you below! What is health esteem? Let’s start at the beginning with a deep look into what it actually is. Health esteem is a play on “sel ..read more

January gives you the wonderful opportunity to start fresh and take an in-depth look at what you most want to change about yourself. If one of your priorities is your health, use World Thyroid Month as the perfect springboard to learn more about your thyroid. This includes learning about the importance of thyroid testing, and how focuses like thyroid awareness month can help you create a healthy future. If you’re ready to learn more, keep reading! What is the thyroid, and what does it do? As you may already know, the thyroid is a small organ shaped like a butterfly in your lower neck. Most peo ..read more

Ever feel bloated after eating? No sooner have you finished your meal and settled down to rest than you’ve suddenly got tight trousers and a bulging stomach. Worse, you may experience cramps, gas, belching, and more. “Why am I always bloated?” you wonder. If this is you, you’re not alone. Bloating after eating is all too familiar. Usually, it’s to do with your eating habits. Below we’ll explain what bloating is, why it occurs after eating, and what you can do to stop it. What is Bloating? Bloating is nothing more than the feeling of a full stomach. Eat too much, and you’ll feel a little bloate ..read more

Do you ever get an itchy mouth or stomach ache after eating tomatoes? Maybe that’s a pasta sauce, pizza, or just a regular salad. Some allergies are extremely well-known – think peanuts, wheat, or dairy. However, tomato allergy flies under the radar despite affecting a sizeable number of people. In this article, we explore why some people are allergic to tomatoes, how to know if you are, and what you can do about it. Tomato Allergy or Nightshade Allergy? Tomatoes are part of the Solanaceae family of plants. Otherwise known as “nightshades,” it includes aubergine (eggplant), peppers, chillis ..read more

I started work as an IT professional in 1997, quickly working my way up through the ranks from the help desk to server and network support teams, establishing myself as the systems security coordinator, and then transferring into a programming role. But, as time went on, my digestion and skin got worse – I had acne, bloating, constipation, nausea… I couldn’t get to the bottom of what was causing it, and neither could my GP, who could only offer me medications to address the symptoms (and even they didn’t help much!). Eventually, I saw a nutritional therapist privately who did some food intoler ..read more