How does food sensitivity testing work?

Food sensitivity testing may involve symptom tracking, elimination diets, and sometimes laboratory testing through blood work to identify potential trigger foods.

What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?

Food allergies involve immediate immune reactions, while food intolerances and sensitivities are delayed and often dose-dependent.

How accurate is food sensitivity testing?

Results are always interpreted alongside symptoms, as no single test is definitive on its own.

Can food sensitivities cause skin issues?

Yes. Food sensitivities may contribute to inflammation that can affect skin conditions such as acne or eczema in some individuals.

Do I need to eliminate foods permanently?

Not always. Many people can reintroduce foods once gut health and inflammation are improved.

Food Sensitivity Testing in London, Ontario

Meet Dr. Vanessa Eedy, ND

Food sensitivities and intolerances can contribute to a wide range of symptoms, including bloating, digestive discomfort, fatigue, skin issues, headaches, and hormonal imbalances. Unlike food allergies, food sensitivities are often harder to identify without structured assessment or testing.

Dr. Vanessa Eedy’s is a naturopath in London, Ontario. She uses food sensitivity testing as part of a broader digestive and gut health assessment. The goal is not just to identify trigger foods, but to understand why symptoms are occurring and how to support long-term digestive health.

If you are struggling with IBS symptoms or ongoing digestive issues, a naturopathic consultation can help you better understand what is driving your symptoms and what can be done to support improvement.

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Food sensitivities are delayed reactions to certain foods that can cause inflammation or digestive symptoms. They are different from food allergies, which are immediate and immune-mediated.

Common symptoms may include:

Bloating
Gas
Diarrhea or constipation
Fatigue after eating
Skin breakouts or eczema
Headaches
Brain fog
Joint pain

Symptoms may appear hours or even days after eating trigger foods.

What Are Food Sensitivities?

Food Allergy vs Food Intolerance

Food allergies involve an immediate immune response and can be severe or life-threatening.

Food intolerances and sensitivities are typically delayed and dose-dependent, making them harder to identify without structured elimination or testing approaches.

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Digestive health consultation for bloating and food reactions

How Food Sensitivity Testing Works

Naturopathic care focuses on identifying root causes of digestive symptoms.

Food sensitivity testing may include:

Comprehensive symptom and diet review
Elimination diet planning
Targeted lab testing when appropriate (such as IgG-based testing, depending on clinical suitability)
Reintroduction phase to identify triggers