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Food sensitivities are less severe than allergies, but their effects have significant consequences.
“I feed my kids healthy food, so why are they still having issues?”
This is a question we hear all the time. And here is what most parents don’t realize:
👉 Even “healthy” foods can trigger immune reactions in sensitive kids, causing inflammation, gut disruption, mood swings, and chronic symptoms that do not show up on allergy tests.
🌾 The Difference Between Allergy and Sensitivity
- Food allergies (IgE) cause immediate, obvious reactions such as hives, swelling, or trouble breathing.
- Food sensitivities (IgG/IgA) cause delayed reactions that may appear hours or even days later, and can affect:
- Skin (eczema, rashes)
- Gut (bloating, constipation, loose stools)
- Brain (irritability, hyperactivity, fatigue)
- Immune system (frequent colds, congestion)
These sensitivities are much more common and are often missed in conventional care.
🧪 How our Food Sensitivity Complete Panel Can Help
The Food Sensitivity Complete Panel tests reactivity to over 200 foods, including dairy, gluten, fruits, vegetables, grains, meats, and more.
It evaluates IgG and IgA immune responses, which are often at the root of:
- Picky eating
- Food cravings (yes, kids often crave what inflames them)
- Mood swings after meals
- Recurring tummy aches
- Chronic congestion or “allergies”
This is not an allergy test. It is a deeper immune insight into your child’s inflammatory triggers.
🔍 Why Diet Matters More Than You Think
Your child’s gut is where:
- 80% of the immune system lives
- Neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine are made
- Nutrient absorption takes place
If inflammation is present, even at a low level, your child’s mood, focus, energy, digestion, and sleep may all be affected.
And here’s the link many parents don’t realize: infections, including tickborne illnesses, can worsen food sensitivities. When pathogens such as Bartonella or Borrelia (Lyme) disrupt gut balance and immune function, children often develop new food triggers, intolerances, or unexplained inflammatory responses.
This is why food sensitivity testing and diet changes can be an essential part of recovery for kids with suspected or confirmed tickborne illness.
✅ What Parents Can Do
1. Observe and Log Symptoms
Keep track of your child’s behavior, digestion, or skin issues after meals. Patterns often emerge that are not random at all.
2. Start a Gentle Elimination Diet
Even before testing, try reducing known inflammatory foods:
- Gluten
- Dairy
- Refined sugar
- Food dyes
- Highly processed snacks
Focus instead on:
- Whole fruits and vegetables
- Grass-fed meats
- Bone broth and fermented foods
- Grain-free or gluten-free options
3. Take the Nutritional Foundations Class
Learn how to build a diet that nourishes rather than triggers. Get tools to:
- Decode labels
- Reduce inflammation
- Make kid-friendly healing meals
4. Order a Food Sensitivity Panel
If you want clarity, we can help you order the Food Sensitivity Complete test through Vibrant Wellness. Just reach out to our office.
No appointment is required. We will send you the link to order directly, and once your results arrive, you will receive them first. You decide what to do next, with full insight in hand.
Your Path Forward with Dr. Bonnie
Feeling overwhelmed is normal, but you do not have to navigate this journey alone. If you are tired of being told your child’s symptoms are “just a phase” and are ready for real answers, I am here to help.
We can work together to create an actionable map for your child’s health, starting with the right functional tests and a personalized wellness plan.
👉 Click here to schedule a free discovery call and learn more about working with me.
Final Thought
If your child has ongoing symptoms and you are not seeing progress, it could be the food, not the child.
And if those food reactions seem to keep multiplying, it may be a clue to look deeper at gut health and hidden infections such as tickborne illness.
You do not need to guess. With food sensitivity testing, a healing diet, and functional evaluation, your child’s recovery can truly begin from the inside out.
Dr. Bonnie Juul
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional before making any health decisions or changes to your diet or lifestyle.
📚 References & Resources
- Vibrant Wellness. Food Sensitivity Complete Panel. Retrieved from https://vibrant-wellness.com
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Lyme Disease and Co-infections. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/lyme
- Sicherer SH, Sampson HA. Food Allergy: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Treatment. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;133(2):291-307.
- Fasano A. Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease. Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology. 2012;42(1):71-78.
- Horowitz RI, Freeman PR. Precision Medicine and the Role of Advanced Laboratory Testing in Lyme Disease and Co-infections. Healthcare (Basel). 2019;7(3):114.