Ever since I was a young child I suffered from chronic bladder infections and stomach aches, both of which continued to plague me into adulthood, and in fact, worsened, as my stomach aches were increasingly accompanied by severe gas, bloating and repeated bouts of diarrhea and constipation. Then as if that wasn't bad enough, I started to experience painful, itchy, red, swollen rashes on different parts of my body which became more frequent and severe over time. I was left feeling sicker and more fatigued with each passing year.

After undergoing some initial allergy testing, I found myself taking daily antihistamines and the occasional round of steroids prescribed by my doctors. They helped a little, but were certainly not the cure I was hoping for at the time. I also experimented with my diet by eliminating suspect foods and incorporating new foods and recipes. However, any progress that I made in relieving my painful symptoms was always short-lived, and my rashes and digestive problems would invariably return, often in full force.

As time went on my rashes and swelling were increasingly becoming more and more out of control, and when I reached the point where I couldn't take it anymore, I scheduled a skin allergy test with my doctor. Things were so bad at this time that on the day of my skin test, both my arms were red and swollen to twice their normal size from my shoulders down to my wrists! More than ever, I was hoping desperately to get some answers that might help me address my hidden allergies. The test results were shocking to say the least. Not only did I react to every single food, but the test results indicated that I was highly allergic to several foods, including some that I had been eating regularly since childhood - even potatoes. As I left the allergist's office that day feeling shaken and uneasy, I began to realize the severity of my problem.

Thankfully, a short time later I learned about "leaky gut" and its association with food allergies and intolerances. This was a pivotal moment in my life because it gave me hope that I could overcome my food allergies, as well as the undiscovered food intolerances that I was not yet even aware that I had.

I immediately reached out to a naturopathic doctor for further testing and support, and I also went to work researching how to overcome allergies and autoimmune conditions. What I discovered is that food alone was not the solution to my problem. While an elimination diet and testing for food allergies and intolerances were both helpful strategies for identifying a greater number of problem foods, these were only a small part of the solution. The biggest part of the solution was healing my gut, and to do this I had to implement a number of lifestyle changes to support my healing.

Now my food allergies and intolerances no longer have a stronghold on me. I've been able to overcome most of the food allergies and intolerances that once plagued me, and I can now eat confidently with ease. I'm ecstatic that my rashes and frequent episodes of gas and bloating are a thing of the past. I enjoy better energy, and most importantly, greater food freedom.

So if any of this resonates with you or if you have been struggling with food allergies or intolerances, or suspect that hidden intolerances may be impacting you, and want to explore this further so you can get on the path toward greater food freedom, then click the button below to get your free starter kit and connect with me. Let's get you eating with ease!