Food Allergies & Intolerances in Manchester
A personalised approach to understanding food-related symptoms
Food reactions can affect much more than digestion. Symptoms may include bloating, abdominal discomfort, changes in bowel habits, headaches, fatigue, skin problems and other seemingly unrelated symptoms.
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Food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities are not all the same. A true food allergy involves a specific immune response, whereas intolerances and sensitivities may occur through different mechanisms and can sometimes be more difficult to identify.
I take a detailed look at your symptoms, diet and health history to explore whether particular foods may be contributing to how you feel.
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A structured elimination and reintroduction programme may be helpful, as well as Bioresonance therapy to support a balanced immune response.
Food allergy, intolerance or sensitivity?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, they can describe different types of reactions to food.
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Food allergy
A true food allergy involves the immune system and can sometimes cause rapid or potentially serious reactions. Suspected food allergies should be appropriately investigated medically.
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Food intolerance
Food intolerance does not usually involve the same allergic immune response. Symptoms may be delayed and can include digestive discomfort, bloating, changes in bowel habits or other symptoms.
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Food sensitivity
“Food sensitivity” is a broader term often used when someone notices symptoms associated with particular foods but the mechanism isn't clear.
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Understanding these differences is important because the most appropriate way to investigate and manage a food reaction depends on the type of response involved.
How I assess food-related symptoms
There isn't one single test that can identify every type of food reaction, so I take a broader approach based on your symptoms, health history, diet and the pattern of your reactions.
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I use the Rayonex bioresonance system to assess responses to a wide range of individual foods and other substances, helping to identify potential sensitivities that may be relevant to your symptoms. These findings are considered alongside your nutritional and health history to build a more complete picture.
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Where sensitivities are identified, dietary changes may be recommended alongside the Rayonex Allergy Harmonisation programme, which I use to support the body's response to identified food and substance sensitivities. Foods can then be carefully reintroduced and responses reassessed where appropriate.
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If your symptoms suggest a true food allergy or another condition requiring medical investigation, I may recommend that you speak to your GP or an appropriate medical specialist.
Symptoms that may be associated with food reactions
Food-related symptoms can vary considerably from person to person and aren't always limited to the digestive system. Some people notice an immediate reaction, while for others symptoms may appear several hours later.
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Symptoms that may warrant exploring whether food is playing a role include:
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Bloating and abdominal discomfort • changes in bowel habits • excess gas • nausea or digestive upset • headaches • fatigue • skin symptoms • feeling unwell after particular foods
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These symptoms can have many possible causes, so the aim isn't to assume that food is responsible, but to consider it as one part of the wider health picture.
Frequently asked questions
Ready to take the next step?
If you suspect that foods or other substances may be contributing to your symptoms, an initial consultation gives us time to explore your individual health picture and identify potential sensitivities.
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