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Do I have IBS or a Food Intolerance?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by in Food Allergy Testing, Nutritional Evaluation, Pediatrics, Primary Care

In my previous posting, “Do I Have IBS or Poor Digestive Function”, I discussed that the vast majority of my IBS patients do have something that we can identify and treat, leading to more control over digestive symptoms and better quality of life.  IBS is not something you need to simply “learn to live with.” […]

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Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Intolerances: Fat

Posted on July 9, 2012 by in Clinical Services, Food Allergy Testing, Primary Care, Specialty Treatment Options

Essential fatty acids, sometimes referred to as vitamin F, are two polyunsaturated fats that humans have to obtain through their diet.  The balance of these fats in the diet can increase or decrease the strength of the inflammatory response.  People dealing with diseases that have a strong inflammatory component (eg. acne, chronic prostatitis, rheumatoid arthrtitis, […]

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Food Allergies, Sensitivities and Intolerances: Protein

Posted on May 15, 2012 by in Clinical Services, Food Allergy Testing, Primary Care, Specialty Treatment Options

Food allergies are the best-known negative reaction to food proteins. In classic food allergies, a protein in certain foods (eg. peanuts, shellfish or egg whites) interacts with an antibody, IgE. Once that reaction occurs, our immune system goes into high gear releasing histamine. Histamine causes an immediate response, and can trigger everything from a scratchy […]

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Food Sensitivities & Allergies

Posted on December 1, 2010 by in Clinical Services, Food Allergy Testing, Primary Care, Specialty Treatment Options

What is a food allergy? When we hear the term “food allergy” we often picture a person covered in hives, swollen beyond recognition, and gasping for air. This certainly can be the case, especially in the case of shellfish or peanut allergies. However, not all allergies are created equally. Individuals with Celiac disease have a […]

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