In most cases, allergies are mainly hereditary and you have for life. An intolerance on the other hand can and does change depending on diet and lifestyle. You can work with your intolerances to reduce them and even eliminate them.
Identifying an Intolerance over an Allergy
An intolerance is not as severe and immediate as an allergy. These symptoms come on gradually; anything from 30 minutes up to a 48 hours later. These symptoms might include headaches, bloating, localised itching or skin irritations such as eczema, excessive mucous production, excessive gas, diarrhoea, and fatigue.
By comparison, Allergies are detected by measuring the Immunoglobulin E count (IgE) in the blood, as these are specific blood cells that help to combat allergies. If you have an allergy to a particular food or non-food item, your body will begin to react the moment it comes into contact with it.
Common allergic reactions can include localised swelling (i.e. of the throat or tongue), a rash, or difficulty breathing. Peanut, shellfish, egg and soya are among some of the most common allergens. At Canada Food Intolerance, we are concentrating solely on Intolerances. Intolerances play a major part in peoples lives and go largely undetected or untreated. People live with intolerances with the mindset that complaints are “the norm”
By utilising your results you will no longer have to accept the norm. We will help you improve your everyday life so that the norm is one of health and happiness.
