We all have a blind spot – a part that we don’t see, yet we are aware of its existence. If this blind spot is not tended to, the consequences can knock on our door sooner than we think. When it comes to our health, the blind spot is being our best selves. Ask yourself, what will it take for you to move towards your most optimal self? The answer lies in the food you are putting into your body.
By making long-term health a priority, it is essential to identify the foods that are currently working against you. The standard American diet, commonly known as the “SAD diet,” is filled with added sugars, saturated fats, and refined grains that may contribute to inflammation in the body.
Food sensitivities are delayed reactions to certain foods, and testing is the only way to determine which foods are responsible for igniting an inflammatory environment in your body. It is important to note that food sensitivities are not the same as food allergies, which are immediate reactions that usually occur within minutes of consuming a particular food, resulting in symptoms such as tongue swelling, hives, and itchy throat.
IgG-mediated immune reactions may include gas, bloating, fatigue, abdominal pains, rashes like eczema, nausea and vomiting, muscle and joint aches, sweating, and feeling weak. These IgG reactions are caused by how your immune system responds to whatever you are exposed to that negatively impacts your body. They are the culprit of inflammation, which is the root cause of all autoimmune disorders. Commonly consumed foods like wheat, eggs, beef, dairy, seafood, fruits, grains, legumes, vegetables, and many others can trigger these IgG reactions.
In contrast, IgA-mediated immune responses indicate mucosal damage resulting in leaky gut syndrome, which further ignites inflammation. What we don’t measure and test, we won’t manage. One of the first steps towards optimal health and wellness that leads to longevity is gaining clarity on what is preventing you from enjoying the best years of your life.
Once testing is done, an elimination diet is created to guide you and your personalized nutrition. This personalized plan guides you on the right foods you need and provides you with supplements composed of the vitamins and minerals needed. In determining the right vitamins needed, your current levels will be checked. It is this combination that will form the core of a structured transformational journey built on real science that aids in sustaining levels of energy, productivity, and influencing longevity in your life.
