Food allergies typically trigger severe, immediate reactions, causing you to break out in hives or swell up in a matter of moments. However, not all physical reactions to food are so easily identifiable, and many can go undetected for years. If you suffer from chronic gastrointestinal problems, headaches, skin issues or fatigue you may want to get nutritional counseling to see whether you have a food sensitivity.

What Are Food Sensitivities?

Food sensitivities occur when certain substances trigger an immune response deep inside the gastrointestinal tract. These foods result in higher levels of certain antibodies, which can cause a diffuse set of symptoms that occur throughout your body.

Unlike allergies, these reactions usually don’t set in right away. Instead, you may not start feeling the effect until hours or even several days after eating.

What Are Some Signs of a Food Sensitivity?

Food sensitivities are often difficult to determine, partly because they can cause a wide range of symptoms.

You might experience migraines, eczema, and difficulty concentrating, as well as gastrointestinal problems and skin irritation. While children may exhibit behavioral problems, you may just feel constantly fatigued.

How Can You Identify a Food Sensitivity?

Due to the long delay between eating a certain food and the negative reaction, determining what you’re sensitive to can be frustrating and confusing. Foods you ate on Monday may not cause symptoms until Thursday, so isolating the offending substance takes careful planning and discipline.

Professional nutritional counseling can help by identifying common sensitivities and giving you a detailed plan for identifying the source of your problems and cutting it out of your diet.

If you’ve been suffering from unexplained symptoms or fatigue, turn to Broeg Chiropractic & Nutrition Center for the support and expertise you need. They’ve been providing effective medical services and detailed nutritional counseling to patients throughout the Florence, KY, area since 1974 and have built their practice on giving everyone the personal service they deserve. Visit their website to learn more about their nutritional counseling services, follow their Facebook for updates and tips, or call (859) 525-2020 to start your journey back to health today.