Identify and Manage

Food Sensitivities

for Better Health and Comfort

Food Sensitivities, Intolerances & Allergies

What’s the difference?

A Food Sensitivity is an immune reaction where symptoms may take a few days to appear, making it difficult to determine the culprit food. With food sensitivities, symptoms are incredibly individual and will manifest differently in each person.

A Food Intolerance is when the body has difficulty breaking down a particular food. Symptoms often include abdominal cramping, bloating, and diarrhea, although symptoms can become more diverse and serious if the overall health of the gastrointestinal system deteriorates from regular consumption of the offending foods. A well-known example of a food intolerance is lactose intolerance, where digestion of milk sugar in dairy is impaired.

A Food Allergy is an immune reaction that causes immediate and sometimes life-threatening reactions in the body. Breathing difficulties, skin eruptions such as hives, digestive problems and even anaphylaxis are common food allergy reactions. 

Food Sensitivities and Food Intolerances are not life-threatening and are delayed reactions that may contribute to chronic health concerns.

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Believe it or not, food sensitivities are actually fairly common and may be impacting your health in more ways than you know…

CONDITIONS & SYMPTOMS COMMONLY ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD SENSITIVITIES

  • Acne

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Autism

  • Bloating

  • Brain fog

  • Bronchitis

  • Constipation

  • Crohn’s disease

  • Depression

  • Diarrhea

  • Eczema

  • GI distress

  • Inflammation

  • Joint pain

  • Migraines

  • Mood swings

  • Sinus issues

  • Stomach pain

  • Weight gain

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Food Sensitivity Testing

  • The test requires a dried blood spot collection. The sample is collected by a simple finger prick by the doctor in the clinic. It is then shipped to the lab for processing.

  • Pricing varies depending on how comprehensive the testing is (aka how many foods you are testing for), but generally the cost starts at $365.

  • Usually yes, but every provider and plan is different. We advise you to contact your provider to verify coverage.

  • If you are already a patient of ours, you can book an appointment with your Naturopathic Doctor.

    If you are NEW to Nature Doctors you can book an Initial Consult with one of our NDs

    OR

    If you are really JUST interested in the testing, you can book an
    Initial Food Sensitivity Testing Consult     to get started right away.

    *Please note: Initial Food Sensitivity Consults are not suitable for children under 12. Instead, please book an Initial Paediatric Consult so your naturopathic doctor can take the time needed for a thorough review of your child's health history and concerns.

  • We do! Learn more about food allergy testing HERE.

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