While we may not always be in-tune with our bodies, quite often, they can be sending us signals and signs that should alert us to a problem. One of the most common issues that often gets overlooked is a food allergy. Identifying and confirming a food allergy is critical in protecting yourself and your body. […]
Before you decide on an allergy test method that works best for you and your preferences, you need to see what’s out there. It only makes sense, right? If you’ve done research online, you’ve probably heard about a skin prick test and an oral test and maybe even a blood sample test. But what about […]
Do you regularly find yourself unbuttoning your jeans after meals? Or have you skipped straight to elasticated pants in an effort to stay comfortable while chowing down on your favorite meals? Are you changing the way you dress to cover up bloating whenever you eat out with friends? Have you just accepted feeling bloated after […]
Donna Mastriani
A New Year presents you with a new opportunity to improve yourself and set new goals to push you forward in life. We often see people starting the new year with different diets and exercise regimens to ensure they finally have met a healthier version of themselves by the end of the year. However, this […]
Donna Mastriani
Christmas and other holidays bring light, love, and laughter to our homes. If you are starting to prepare for these festivities, there is one important detail to remember: the possibility of discovering allergies over Christmas. Thinking about something as specific as that seems strange, but it happens more than you’d think! Below, we’ll explain why […]
Donna Mastriani
Creating a balanced shopping list isn’t about budget and coupon clipping. Nowadays, it’s also about balancing your list about where and how you are sourcing your finds. Both in-person and online, you’ll want to factor in how ethical your shopping choice is. How do you navigate ethical shopping and Black Friday savings? Is there even […]
Donna Mastriani
For little ones, the only thing better than Christmas is Halloween. Dressing up as your favourite superhero and coming home from a successful night of trick-or-treating with your Halloween bin full, it doesn’t get much better than that! It can be stressful for those with little ones who have food allergies or food intolerances. How […]
Donna Mastriani
There is so much that you must factor in about the best details for your health profile. From nutrition to exercise, there is a lot to think about. Then there are specialised details for your household to think about. These include the potential need for an allergy test or an intolerance test, among others. If […]
Donna Mastriani
After a meal, it’s normal to feel a little fatigued. This is where the expression of “food coma” comes from. However, another common post-meal symptom that is not talked about as much is bloating! This, as you can guess, means that you feel bloated after eating, and you may be wondering why. Is it what […]
Michael Wood
During this challenging year, we have learned how to cope and change our day to day life during this global health crisis. COVID-19 has a socio-economic impact making us really vulnerable and unstable during this difficult time. Measures were taken to limit the spread of the virus, and we all know how important and necessary […]
Michael Wood
Overview of yeast allergy In the late 70s and early 80s, two American doctors floated the idea that allergy to Candida albicans was responsible for several symptoms. The symptoms identified by the physicians included: Psoriasis and hives Depression and anxiety Diarrhea, constipation, and abdominal bloating Menstrual problems Infertility and impotence Unexpected weight gain Ear and respiratory problems […]
Cris West
A lot of people are interested in the idea of doing onto a detox diet from one “problem” food ingredient to another. If you’ve decided that a yeast free diet is going to be the best way to make you feel better — especially if you have intolerances or allergies — than allow this to […]
Cris West
When you find out that you or a loved one is no longer able to eat dairy, you know pretty quickly what you have to cut out. But what about substitutes to add in to help replace those dairy products? Are there options for everything? Will they taste good? While everyone’s tastebuds are different, here […]
Michael Wood
Summer is relaxation season—a time to enjoy. Students have left school. Families have planned for their vacations. We have longer days, with everyone wanting to spend a little more time outdoors. But then, the summer is also the time when severe allergies are at their worst. Allergic reactions cause annoying symptoms like itchy eyes and […]
Cris West
Allergies can be pretty scary, especially if you don’t know that you have them and then discover (the hard way) that you do. Since allergy tests are normally given as part of most childhood medical care, it’s not uncommon to find out through food-related problems that you do have a food allergy. One of the […]
