Food Sensitivities

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How much does a food sensitivity test cost in the US? At-home tests vs. allergist allergy testing vs. mail-in blood kits (2026)
| 40 min read
A plain US guide to what food sensitivity and food allergy testing costs: allergist and doctor testing billed through health insurance (deductible, copay, coinsurance), mail-in finger-prick blood kits paid out... Read more...
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Food intolerance test kit UK: posted kit or digital instructions, which should you choose?
| 33 min read
A plain UK guide to the two ways to order an at-home hair sensitivity test: a posted collection kit (UK only) or digital instructions. What arrives, how each one works,... Read more...
Food intolerance symptoms chart showing common symptoms, when they often start and common triggers
Food intolerance symptoms chart: spot your patterns and find your next step
| 41 min read
A food intolerance symptoms chart you can use straight away: the common signs, when they tend to show up, the foods and ingredients most often involved, and a 14-day tracker... Read more...
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Getting tested for food intolerance in Ireland: GP, HSE, pharmacy or at home?
| 42 min read
A plain-English Irish guide to getting tested for food intolerance: what your GP and the HSE can and can't check, what to ask at the pharmacy, where an INDI-registered dietitian... Read more...
Food and symptom diary on a kitchen table
Hair intolerance test NZ: how a hair-sample test works and what it can't tell you
| 37 min read
A plain-English Kiwi guide to hair intolerance testing: how a hair-sample test works, what it checks, what it can't tell you, how to post your sample from New Zealand, where... Read more...
Food and symptom diary on a kitchen table
Food sensitivity testing in Canada: family doctor, allergist, naturopath or at home?
| 44 min read
A plain-English Canadian guide to food sensitivity testing: what your family doctor or a walk-in clinic can check, when you'd be referred to an allergist, how a registered dietitian helps,... Read more...
Food and symptom diary on a kitchen table
How to get tested for food intolerance in Australia: GP, dietitian or at-home hair test
| 42 min read
A plain-English Australian guide to getting tested for food intolerance: what your GP can check (including coeliac disease and lactose), how Medicare and care plans can help with dietitian visits,... Read more...
Hair sample in a small bag beside an envelope
Hair vs. blood food sensitivity tests in the US: what each one checks, what it costs, and how allergists test
| 41 min read
A plain-English US guide comparing at-home hair sensitivity tests with blood tests (allergist IgE testing and mail-in IgG finger-prick kits): what each one looks at, how cost and insurance usually... Read more...
Food and symptom diary on a British kitchen table
Can your GP test for food intolerance? NHS options vs an at-home test
| 37 min read
A plain-English UK guide to what your GP and the NHS can and can't test for when you suspect a food intolerance, how a food diary and dietitian fit in,... Read more...
Dealing With Spooky Halloween Sensitivities
Dealing With Spooky Halloween Sensitivities
| 30 min read
Navigating food sensitivities throughout the year is hard. It’s even harder during this season since spooky Halloween sensitivities can hide where you least expect to find them. From disastrous food... Read more...
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Digital Instructions, Real Hair Sample: What Are You Actually Ordering?
| 17 min read
No, your hair doesn't go through the Wi-Fi. Here's what “digital” means when you order a hair sensitivity test. Read more...
Your “Plain” Lunch Has a Plot Twist: Meet the Sauce
Your “Plain” Lunch Has a Plot Twist: Meet the Sauce
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You ordered chicken and rice. Sensible. Straightforward. Practically wearing a cardigan. Then came the marinade. And the dressing. And that little pot of something delicious you described as “the orange... Read more...