The intestines are designed to absorb nutrients from passing food. Intestinal walls can become expanded or damaged due to chronic inflammation from the chemicals in processed food and the environment. This leads to larger pores for other molecules to be absorbed into the bloodstream. These molecules can end up anywhere—in joints, an organ, or even attached to nervous tissue.
These molecules were never meant to pass through the intestine. The immune system will label these molecules as foreign objects and attack those substances. This process naturally creates inflammation, because the body is signaling there is an issue. It also causes histamine release from immune cells called mast cells. This is how new sensitivities to foods appear.
Food sensitivities are caused by the body’s inability to break down certain ingredients or foods. For some, food sensitivities cause only mild discomfort. For others, food intolerances cause a great deal of stress and anxiety and keep people from enjoying the foods they once found pleasure in consuming.
Getting to the root cause of food sensitivity means isolating the substances that are causing inflammation in the intestines. We use blood tests to isolate allergens. Then, our holistic practitioners create a plan that systematically eliminates triggers from the diet while prescribing herbal remedies that work with the body to alleviate the symptoms of inflammation. Some of the most common causes of food insensitivities are ingredients in common foods including:
At Total Health, we take a holistic approach to eliminating food sensitivities by reducing inflammation and alleviating your symptoms with herbal remedies, nutrition counseling and more. Whether you’ve delayed seeking help identifying and addressing your suspected food intolerances or you’ve been dealing with food sensitivities for years with little success, the holistic and naturopathic practitioners at Total Health will work to uncover the root cause of your intolerances and help you find effective, drug-free relief.
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Listen in as Marty Johnson explains why people develop food sensitivities, allergies, and gut problems.
M.S., Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Certified Red Light Therapy Practitioner
Coming from a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Connie has always been dedicated to helping people, and her passion for natural health stemmed from being a Total Health client for almost 20 years. After becoming certified as a PraiseMoves Instructor and Biblical Health Coach, Connie was motivated to pursue holistic health coaching. She studied and obtained further certification as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, a Gluten-Free Practitioner, as well as a Certified Red Light Therapy Practitioner.
DHM, Owner and Natural Health Consultant
Martin has spent over 30 years researching and educating people how to take back their health. He can be found guest lecturing throughout the year on natural health topics. He has a passion to help identify root causes of health conditions and help turn the momentum of his client’s health in a positive direction.
