Food allergies and food sensitivities are often confused, but they affect the body in different ways. Food allergies involve an immune system response that can occur within minutes and, in some cases, become life-threatening. Food sensitivities are typically less severe but may contribute to symptoms that develop hours or even days after eating certain foods, making them much more difficult to identify.
Rather than focusing on a single food, it’s important to understand the broader picture. Nutrition, digestive health, lifestyle, and environmental factors all work together to influence how the body processes and responds to what we eat. Identifying patterns through a detailed health history, an elimination diet, or appropriate testing can help uncover potential triggers while supporting the body’s natural healing processes.
At Chatham Health and Wellness, we take a personalized, functional medicine approach to understanding how nutrition may be affecting your health. Our goal is to identify potential contributors to inflammation, support digestive and gut health, restore energy, and develop an individualized nutrition plan that promotes long-term wellness rather than simply eliminating foods indefinitely.
You can easily request an appointment at Chatham Health and Wellness to explore how we can support your health journey related to food allergies and sensitivities.