Are you struggling – without relief – from chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), fibromyalgia, or migraine? You may have sensitivities to certain foods in your diet. The role of diet in chronic, inflammation-related pain conditions is still under-appreciated but gaining recognition.
In the past, an elimination diet by trial and error was required to figure out which foods were causing symptoms. Now, with advances in food sensitivity testing, much of the guesswork can be removed, and food and/or chemical triggers behind chronic symptoms can be addressed.
In addition to IBS, fibromyalgia and migraines, food sensitivities can be involved in a WIDE range of other conditions including gastritis, reflux, esophagitis, colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, MS, sinusitis, interstitial cystitis, eczema, psoriasis, asthma, hypoglycemia, ADHD, autism, epilepsy and more.
All of these conditions have varying levels of immune activation in common, much of which occurs in the gut. Food intolerance can develop and add to a cycle of chronic inflammation. Identification and removal of reactive foods and chemicals can help balance the immune response and reduce symptoms.
Thorough medical evaluations for chronic and persistent symptoms are always advised. However, if good medical workups fail to find a cause, yet your symptoms persist, you may benefit greatly by looking to diet as a missing piece of the puzzle.
A trained dietitian with expertise in a directed elimination diet can help bridge the gap between what you eat and how you feel. This practice utilizes Signet Diagnostics’ Mediator Release Testing (MRT), which is the most accurate test available (http://wp.me/PvPaO-E) and offers the best clinical utility.
MRT results are accompanied by the LEAP diet protocol for optimal outcomes for each individual. LEAP stands for Lifestyle, Eating And Performance as this protocol was originally successfully tested in athletes to improve pain, fatigue and athletic performance.
In Rhode Island and Massachusetts, this patient-specific approach is offered by Andrea Nero, registered and licensed dietitian and certified LEAP therapist.
The enjoyment of good food is a fundamental human pleasure. Read through the site to see how a personalized diet may help reduce chronic symptoms so that food can be enjoyed, not feared.
