by Donna Mastriani | Nov 13, 2024 | Food sensitivities, research
Have you ever noticed that sensitivities usually run in families? Your grandfather, mother and you might all have a particular sensitivity to gluten. Even if the precise food or environmental trigger isn’t the same, you tend to find a high prevalence of sensitivities...
by Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc | Oct 15, 2024 | Food Intolerances
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) doesn’t just flare up for no reason. Stress, illness, and even diet all impact the condition. Considering the significant discomfort that comes with the condition, avoiding foods that trigger IBS is paramount. Luckily, there are...
by Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc | Sep 17, 2024 | Common Symptoms
Dining out should be a relaxing experience. It’s a chance to catch up with friends or family, enjoy a beautiful dinner, and experience a night outside your own kitchen. Unfortunately, dining out with sensitivities often feels like a minefield. While food...
by Donna Mastriani | Aug 20, 2024 | Food Intolerances
Lactose intolerance is a condition where someone, upon consuming dairy products, one is unable to digest them. Lactose is a sugar in milk, so it’s present in all dairy products. Even though intolerances are mostly harmless, it can have uncomfortable symptoms....
by Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc | Oct 26, 2023 | Nutrition
Have you head of “gluten intolerance,” “gluten sensitivity,” or “coeliac disease”? Popularised in the media, awareness about these conditions has led to a trend of gluten-free diet. Yet, despite being used interchangeably, these...
by Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc | Sep 11, 2023 | Allergies & Intolerances
Food sensitivities are a problem for tens of thousands in Ireland. Whether it’s a hidden dairy allergy or a gluten intolerance, many individuals regularly experience digestive issues like abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, and other problems. Identifying the...
by Kate Young | Jul 28, 2023 | Allergies & Intolerances, Blog, Food Intolerances
Intolerance and sensitivities are not IgE-mediated conditions, meaning they don’t trigger the body’s immune system. Hence, these make them similar in some ways. These two also cause similar symptoms and can be hard to differentiate. Lactose intolerance...
by Donna Mastriani | Mar 14, 2022 | Blog, General Health & Fitness, Related Conditions
A bloated stomach can be an uncomfortable experience caused by many different reasons. We will discuss the possible triggers of this common issue as well as how to combat symptoms. What is Bloating? Stomach pain and bloating occurs when gas is trapped in the...
by Kate Young | Feb 2, 2022 | Allergies & Intolerances, Blog, Food Allergies
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, you may find yourself opting for more yeast-based foods than usual. Warm pastries are especially common cravings when it’s cold outside. But it can be dangerous for those with an allergy to yeast. Common foods that we...
by Kate Young | Jan 31, 2022 | Allergies & Intolerances, Blog, Food Intolerances
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages around the world. As you will know from reading our blogs, we like to keep you updated with what has been in the news recently… Most of us need caffeine to wake up in the morning, but some of us might have a caffeine...
