Why Am I Reacting to More Foods? The Hidden Causes of Gluten Sensitivity and Food Intolerance

“I used to eat gluten and be fine. Now, even the good stuff—sourdough, wholemeal bread—makes me bloated, itchy, and sometimes running to the toilet. It’s like I’m reacting to more and more foods and I don’t know what to do anymore.”

And it’s not just gluten. People are reacting to broccoli, Kefir, Bone broth. Even water can feel like it’s “not sitting right.”

When you food sensitivities seem to be multiplying, it’s easy to think your body is failing. But it’s not. Your body is adapting and trying to support you—and it’s asking for help.

What’s Gone Wrong?

When your body is functioning well—meaning you’re sleeping well, you have good energy, your digestion is working properly and you just feel good—your tolerances are naturally high. You can eat a variety of foods, handle daily stresses, and bounce back quickly.

But when your system becomes overburdened, whether due to:

• Poor sleep

• Stress (emotional or physical)- the cat is sick, you have teenagers in the house, work worries, etc

• Infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic)- current or old that haven't fully resolved

• Chemical exposure (chlorine, mercury, aluminium, pesticides, fragrances)

• Nutrient deficiencies

• Unprocessed emotional trauma (grief, anger, unresolved experiences)

...your body starts operating in survival mode.

And in survival mode, digestion is not the priority. Repair, regeneration, and detoxification slow down. The nervous system stays on high alert. Your system becomes inflamed, reactive, and tired.

That’s when even healthy foods can start causing symptoms.

But I Thought Broccoli Was Healthy?

It is. So is bone broth, kefir, oats, and sauerkraut. But when the body is inflamed or overwhelmed, even so called healthy, nourishing foods can become a problem. I’ve seen clients have severe abdominal pain and diarrhea after eating broccoli, eczema flare ups from apple cider vinegar, severe constipation from raw milk.

This is why removing foods alone doesn’t fix the problem. It’s like painting over mould on a wall without treating the damp underneath. The symptom may go quiet for a while, but the root issue continues—until it’s addressed properly.

So What Do We Do?

This is where Nutrition Response Testing (NRT) is so powerful.

NRT allows us to communicate directly with the body using muscle testing. We’re not guessing or following protocols from a textbook—we’re asking your body what needs attention first, second, third.

Your body always knows what to do, if we listen.

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Some people’s “fires” are parasites. Others are overloaded with heavy metals. Others have unresolved emotional stress that’s become biologically embedded. NRT helps us identify and sequence the steps that lead to true health improvement and not just symptom suppression.

It’s Not a Race—It’s a Restoration

Imagine your body is a house that’s been damaged by fire. You don’t start by redecorating or installing a new kitchen. You put the fire out. You clean up the damage. Then you rebuild.

Health restoration is no different. It takes time, intention, commitment, and the right sequence.

And the most powerful part? Your body has an extraordinary capacity to heal—once we remove the barriers and support it properly.

Dr. Joe Dispenza writes in You Are the Placebo that chronic stress changes our biology. Healing starts when we calm the stress response, support the body’s systems, and align our mind with what’s possible.

You are not powerless. You are not broken. Your body is communicating, and yes—you have the capacity to heal.

If you’re reacting to more foods, it’s time to stop chasing symptoms and start listening to your body, and find out what it’s really trying to tell you.