Food Sensitivity

Food sensitivities can affect virtually every system in your body, often creating a confusing array of symptoms that seem unrelated. Many people experience chronic digestive issues like bloating, gas, abdominal pain, or alternating between diarrhea and constipation. These digestive symptoms are often accompanied by acid reflux and may even be diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome without identifying the underlying food triggers.

Beyond digestive complaints, food sensitivities frequently manifest through skin problems including eczema, unexplained rashes, persistent acne, or chronic itching. Many people also notice cognitive symptoms such as brain fog, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, or frequent headaches and migraines. Mood changes including irritability, anxiety, or depression can also be connected to food sensitivities.

Physical symptoms often include chronic fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest, joint pain or stiffness, muscle aches, and difficulty losing weight despite healthy eating and exercise. Some people experience frequent congestion, runny nose, or sinus pressure that feels like seasonal allergies but persists year-round. Sleep disturbances and fluid retention are also common.

The challenge with food sensitivities is that symptoms can appear hours or even days after eating the trigger food, making it nearly impossible to identify the connection without proper testing. Many people suffer with these symptoms for years, receiving treatment for individual issues rather than addressing the underlying food sensitivity that may be driving multiple health problems.