Have you heard the term “food sensitivity?” What about “chemical sensitivity?” Having a sensitivity does not mean you are allergic to that particular food or chemical. However it does mean that your body is reacting to those foods, causing you to experience uncomfortable symptoms. Even though your sensitivity is not a true allergy, your immune system is still involved and intervenes in order to protect you. When this happens, those specific foods and chemicals have been marked by the immune system as invaders in the body. This means that every time you eat a “marked” food or chemical, you will experience symptoms. These constant reactions cause inflammation in the body, and over time, chronic inflammation can lead to tissue destruction and autoimmune diseases.

Did you know that food/chemical sensitivities can cause all kinds of symptoms?! For me personally, prior to finding out about my sensitivities I was experiencing back and neck tension, along with occasional headaches. Other symptoms can include but are not limited to: skin issues, constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, headaches, Fibromyalgia, reflux, etc. Without even realizing it, you could be eating foods (and chemicals) every day that are actually hindering your health. Believe it or not, food sensitives can even be healthy foods! Maybe you’re sensitive to the leafy greens you add to your morning smoothie or maybe to the fresh raw veggies you eat for your snack. If certain foods/chemicals are causing you uncomfortable symptoms, we can find out specifically which ones are causing reactions through a Food and Chemical Sensitivity Test called the MRT. By knowing exactly what foods/chemicals we are sensitive to, we can take a temporary break from these sensitivities, heal the gut, give the immune system a rest from being over-reactive and then let it strengthen. This test can be done through a simple blood draw. If you would like to learn more about the MRT Test, I discuss it in greater detail here. I offer MRT Food and Chemical Sensitivity Testing to the Salem area as well as virtually, so don’t hesitate to reach out if you aren’t local. Let’s figure out which foods/chemicals are causing your uncomfortable symptoms with the MRT Food and Chemical Sensitivity Test offered virtually or locally in the Salem area. You might be really surprised by the results! I know I was!