Do you feel bloated, fatigued, or foggy after eating certain foods but can’t figure out which ones are causing it? Food sensitivities are often behind lingering symptoms like headaches, skin flare-ups, joint pain, and digestive distress. Yet they’re notoriously hard to pinpoint without proper testing.
At Genesis Integrative Medicine in Manitowoc, WI, Terra Hartman, FNP, APNP, RN, FAAMM, and her team offer advanced food sensitivity testing as part of a whole-body, functional medicine approach. If you’ve tried elimination diets, guessed at triggers, or been told your symptoms are “normal,” it’s time for answers and a personalized plan to help you feel better.
What Are Food Sensitivities?
Unlike food allergies, which trigger an immediate immune response (like hives or swelling), food sensitivities can cause delayed and subtle symptoms that appear hours or even days after you eat a problematic food. These reactions are often inflammatory and can affect multiple systems in the body.
Common signs of food sensitivities include:
- Bloating, gas, and constipation or diarrhea
- Fatigue or brain fog after meals
- Joint pain or stiffness
- Headaches and migraines
- Skin issues like acne, rashes, or eczema
- Mood swings or anxiety
Because these symptoms are often vague and wide-ranging, many people don’t realize a particular food or food group is the source. That’s where precise testing can make all the difference.
Our Approach to Food Sensitivity Testing
At Genesis, we don’t rely on guesswork. We use clinically validated lab testing that evaluates your body’s immune response to a wide range of foods, including gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, and more.
Here’s how it works:
- Comprehensive blood testing measures IgG and other immune markers
- Detailed review of your results with Nurse Practitioner Terra Hartman
- Custom elimination and reintroduction plan designed for your body
- Supportive therapies to calm inflammation and heal the gut, such as:
- IV nutrients to address deficiencies
- Ozone or Prolozone® therapy to reduce oxidative stress
- Peptides to support intestinal repair
- Herbal or dietary protocols to restore balance
This isn’t just a list of foods to avoid. It’s a roadmap to healing.
Who Should Get Food Sensitivity Testing?
You may benefit from testing if you:
- Have ongoing digestive symptoms with no clear cause
- Suspect food triggers, but can’t narrow them down
- Live with autoimmune conditions or chronic inflammation
- Want to optimize your health through personalized nutrition
- Experience fatigue, skin issues, or headaches tied to your diet
We often find that identifying and removing food sensitivities helps patients feel significantly better within weeks and creates space for deeper healing.
Why Choose Genesis Integrative Medicine?
Genesis Integrative Medicine offers comprehensive testing, expert guidance, and lasting results. Our practice is led by Terra Hartman, a family nurse practitioner who has over 20 years of clinical experience and advanced training in integrative and regenerative therapies.
We focus on treating the root cause of inflammation, not just the symptoms. Our approach combines testing with proven therapies to heal your gut and immune system. Furthermore, the care model is personalized, supportive, and results-focused, ensuring each patient’s unique needs are met.
Discover What’s Fueling Your Symptoms
Whether you’re struggling with chronic symptoms or simply want to feel your best, we’ll help you uncover what your body truly needs — and what it doesn’t.
If you suspect food is contributing to your fatigue, bloating, or inflammation, don’t keep guessing. Get real answers with food sensitivity testing at Genesis Integrative Medicine in Manitowoc, WI. Call (920) 304-0249 today to schedule your consultation.
