5 Tips If You Suspect You Have Food Intolerances

Do you suspect you have food intolerances or sensitivities but don't know where to begin to figure out what's affecting you? Here are 5 tips:

1. Create a timeline of events. Have you taken antibiotics? Have you been exposed to mold? Have you experienced a traumatic event? You may create a timeline of your whole life or just the time leading up to symptoms.

2. Start a food diary. Include foods, drinks, supplements, medications, and skin products consumed or used. Also write down how you feel. You may start to notice a pattern.

3. Simplify your diet for some time. This will make it easier to pinpoint problem ingredients.

4. Think beyond basic food groups. Perhaps the foods are all high-histamine foods or high-salicylate foods. If you are not familiar with nutrition, you may need help from a holistic practitioner or nutritionist to figure this out.

5. Clean up your environment and lifestyle. This can help lessen negative effects.

This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.