In this episode, Stacy and Sarah each had severe allergic reactions. Inspired by those experiences, they break down the differences between allergies, intolerances and sensitivities and why you might not get the correct information from allergy tests.

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• It's been an interesting week for both Stacy and Sarah.
  

• Last week Stacy had an anaphylactic shock to gluten.
  

• This was the first time this happened to Stacy.

• She was nearly hospitalized and still recovering after a week.

• She attributes this to improved gut health.

• This was the most gluten she had been exposed to in over 8 years.

• Allergy vs. Intolerance
  

• Both reactions are mediated by antibodies being produced against an antigen in the food.

• Allergies are mediated by IgE antibodies.
  

• Trigger the released of histamine from mast cells and basophils.

• Hives, rashes, swelling of tissues of the face, red skin, sneezing, coughing, red eyes, heart racing, GI symptoms, shortness of breath, etc.

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