Intolerances and Allergies

You sheepishly order your brunch with many questions. How the toast is cooked? Is there any onion in the Spanish eggs? Are the hash browns fried with anything else?

You feel embarrassed and hate making such a fuss each time. But you can’t help it. You worry because one ingredient can leave you in pain and stuck in the toilet for an hour. A nightmare when your friends - or worse still, your colleagues - are waiting for you. 

It may even be aggravating other conditions you have like multiple sclerosis or eczema (Fakih et al. 2018).

Breath tests. Bloods. Cameras up and down your insides. Positive or negative results- you don’t know what to do next.  

You may have been told you have a

But then what next? Grocery shopping takes two hours. Googling all the ingredients is time consuming.

You’ve been told to follow a FODMAP diet - sometimes it works. Other times it doesn’t. You certainly can’t go out for meals on it. You feel stuck having the same safe meals over and over again.

“Why is this happening to me?” or “How can I get rid of it?”

We understand you may feel frustrated, hopeless, or confused by now.

Well please know that you are not alone. Here at Body and Brain Centre, we hear this a lot.

It’s great that you’ve tried a few things. You now know what doesn’t work. So you’re a step closer to finding out what does work.

Ways we can help you manage your intolerances & allergies

Our team are experienced in helping you discover your food triggers - and together we’ll put together a plan to help you manage it. If more testing is needed, they’ll refer you for exactly what you need because they’ve taken the time to fully assess and understand you first.

People find relief from stress and anxiety through a range of ways, depending on preference and their needs:

• Dietetics / Nutrition

• Naturopathy

You don’t need to worry about which service suits - we’ll point you in the right direction. However, you may like to understand how a few of these services may help:

Dietetics and Nutrition for intolerances and allergies

More than just what food you eat. It’s about when you eat. How you prepare it. And how much.

Do you need new pots and pans? Your dietitian will make sure not only what’s on your plate but also that the plate itself isn’t making you unwell.

You’ll learn to understand food and your nutritional needs. Counsel you about your food motivations. And if you need it, we’ll guide you through FODMAPs.

Lots of GPs refer to our dietitians for their specialised training in food intolerances and the FODMAP diet. If that’s the case, our dietitians will consult with your GP so everyone is on the same page.

• Dietetics / Nutrition at Body and Brain Centre

Naturopathy for intolerances and allergies

Your naturopath will take a holistic view of your wellbeing.

Are there household toxins affecting your guts (Bisanz et al. 2014) (Samsel & Seneff 2013)?

Do you have enough enzymes and gastric acid to break down your meals (Wanes et al. 2019)? Are your gut bacteria helping or hindering your healthy diet choices?

Do you have a leaky gut?

Naturopathy focuses on maintaining harmony in the body - allergies and intolerances signal an imbalance. We’ll help you get to the root cause of the issue so your body can return to harmony.

You may get a uniquely formulated herbal mix or nutritional supplements. Along with nutritional guidance and lifestyle advice.

Even though it may not be your goal, you may see other changes with your supplements and improved diet. Your skin may get clearer (Juhl et al. 2018). Headaches lessen (Thompson & Saluja 2017). Stress may fade (Young et al. 2019). And your guts may feel great again.

• Naturopathy at Body and Brain Centre