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Seasonal Allergy Testing

Seasonal allergies, which are also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, occur in a particular season. Seasonal allergies happen during certain months of the year, usually when grass, trees, and weeds release pollen (tiny particles) into the air for the purpose of fertilization. Seasonal allergy symptoms appear when your immune system overreacts to pollen. […]

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Food Intolerances

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? IBS is a common chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhoea and constipation. The exact cause isn’t known, and there’s no known cure, but there are ways to help mitigate the symptoms. Many patients have found altering their diet to be effective […]

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Crohn’s Disease and Food Intolerances

What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. This inflammation can cause redness, swelling and pain. Crohn’s is one of the two major forms of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). The other condition is Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s is often described as a chronic condition, although sufferers may experience […]

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Do you have a banana allergy or an intolerance?

Banana Intolerance. What are the symptoms of a banana intolerance? Around Ireland, bananas are one of the most popular foods. There are around 5 billion bananas eaten every year, which is probably why some of us develop a banana intolerance. Are bananas good for you? From a young age, people are always taught that eating […]

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Why do I have a Bloated Stomach?

Why do you have a Bloated Stomach? Could it be because of your foods? Having a bloated stomach can be painful, distressing and just plain annoying. It is a symptom that can appear at any point and any time and could be the result of a food intolerance. A bloated stomach is also known as […]

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Major Depressive Disorder and Food Intolerances

There has been more and more research lately into a possible connection between the gut and major depression. This is a hopeful new line of research into the development and prevention of major depression. What is Major Depressive Disorder? Major depressive disorder is characterised by experiencing at least 5 of 8 pre-defined depressive symptoms for […]

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Tomato Intolerance: What is the cause?

Tomato Intolerance. What causes your intolerance symptoms? If you have a tomato intolerance, then every time you eat a tomato, you will experience symptoms like a bloated stomach, a headache, and a runny nose. But why does this happen? This page will explain why you may be having to experience these symptoms and why a tomato […]

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Ulcerative Colitis and Food Intolerances

What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a horrible inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and ulcers along the digestive tract. Symptoms such as diarrhoea, abdominal pain, rectal pain and weight loss, usually develop and worsen over time, rather than suddenly. Recent studies have indicated that a diet guided by IgG food intolerance testing can help manage […]

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Almond Intolerance: What does that mean?

Do you think you have an almond intolerance? What should you do if you think you have an intolerance to almond? Food intolerance is a set of specific symptoms which arise within your body after you eat a specific food. If certain symptoms arise every time you eat almonds then it is likely that you have […]

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