Lactose Intolerance
What is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose intolerance, to state it very simple, is the body’s inability to digest lactose, a protein found in dairy products including…
What is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose intolerance, to state it very simple, is the body’s inability to digest lactose, a protein found in dairy products including…
It can be tricky having friends and loved ones who are lactose intolerant! Eating out, eating in, being sure there’s no dairy around for these folks. The world is growing more and more concerned with food intolerances, including lactose intolerance. As we learn and grow in accommodating people with food intolerances, so too has the gifting industry. We were delighted to find this unique gift basic for those who are lactose intolerant. It even includes delicious chocolate. For more info, click here: More>>
Don’t be too quick to jump on the bandwagon of self-diagnosis of lactose intolerance. Even though it is estimated that 30 to 50 million Americans suffer with lactose…
Lactose intolerance is a very common digestive disorder that makes it difficult for people to digest a complex sugar called lactose that is present in dairy products made from cow’s milk. This disorder affects people who lack a special enzyme called lactase that allows the digestive system to break down lactose in the small intestine […]
One of the more embarrassing, but not necessarily dangerous, effects of lactose intolerance is the onset of flatulence after eating dairy. When the body does not have enough lactase to breakdown the lactose in the food, the undigested lactose sits in the gut and is broken down by bacteria. The bacteria releases gases which in […]
While each individual is unique there are some symptoms that are common across the board include:• Cramping of the stomach • Bloating • Gas/Flatulence • Diarrhea • Headaches • Nausea • Constipation• Asthma • Nasal Congestion • Eczema, Acne and Other Skin Disorders • Rectal Itching • Difficulty Concentrating • Fatigue • Foggy Thinking • Joint and Muscle […]