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Food Allergies And Intolerances

Do you have a suspected or diagnosed food allergy but are unsure how to eliminate trigger foods from your diet? Or do you suspect you have a food intolerance which is affecting your general well being? Learn how you can optimise your diet and avoid problem foods so that you can experience improved health and well being.

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Virtual-Clinic-Service

Virtual Appointment

Available through our virtual clinic.

Our virtual clinic makes it easy to connect with one of our specialist clinicians, while still ensuring personalised treatment and effective results, wherever you are.

1: Book Your Appointment

Use our online booking tool to select an appointment at a time & date that suit you.

2: Register Your Account

If it's your first time using our service, you'll need to register your account with us.

2: Appointment Confirmed

You'll receive an email with clear instructions showing you how to join your virtual appointment.

4: Chat with your clinician

Your dietitian will join virtually to discuss your diet, lifestyle & health goals.

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How We Can Help

Please note that food intolerance tests on the market are not a reliable diagnostic test. It is a good idea to check in with your GP for medical tests to determine if there is a medical cause for your symptoms. This may be a simple blood test or further investigation may be needed. We recommend that you rule out food allergies before visitng us.

Booking an appointment with a Dietitian will be your next step. A Dietitian can help you to optimise your diet and lifestyle to help you to overcome symptoms for good.

What’s the difference between an allergy and an intolerance?

When someone has a food allergy, their immune system wrongly sees the food as hostile and the body’s defence mechanism springs into action. This produces a range of symptoms which can vary from mild itching to severe breathing difficulties or even shock. These symptoms usually happen immediately after eating the food.

When someone is intolerant to a food, the immune system is usually not involved and symptoms take much longer to develop and are generally not life-threatening. However, a food intolerance can adversely affect long-term health.

During your initial consultation, your Dietitian will carry out a full body analysis including weight, BMI and body fat measurements. We can help you to identify if you have a food allergy or intolerance. You may be advised to get diagnostic blood tests if a food allergy is suspected. An elimination diet can be tailored for you to identify food intolerances.

Food Elimination Programme

Depending on your symptoms, an elimination diet may be the best and most effective treatment option for you. This will involve following a special diet for a set period of time to relieve symptoms of food intolerances. You will then commence a phase of food reintroduction where food groups will be tested to determine which foods trigger your symptoms. The elimination diet has been scientifically proven to be extremely effective as a treatment option for food intolerances.

Ask your Dietitian about our Special FODMAPs programme for IBS.

Speak with us today to see how we can help you.

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Our patient’s health journeys

Stefania Opinto
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I have worked with Karen for my dietetics needs and I found Karen very knowledgable , professional and empathetic . She has always been giving me great advices and tips to correct my eating habits and lots also of recipes to cook for the family. I did see the results I wanted to achieve thanks to Karen and I am looking forward to continue my work with her. Stefania
Tim Folan
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I have worked with Karen for over 2 years to manage my diet and review my regular health checks. I find the service to be excellent, Karen is very helpful & professional, I intend to continue working with the Digital clinic in the future. Regards, Tim.
Maria Fogerty
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I have attended Karen for about 2 years to help with management of a chronic illness and she has been fantastic. Very professional and knowledgeable, very encouraging and has done everything possible to help. I could not recommend her more highly.
Alan Byrne
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Very friendly, helpful and non-judgemental advice. Reasonably priced service. Tailored diet plan to suit individual needs. Great explanations of different terms. Very happy overall
Andrew O
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Great service from Michelle, concise and to the point, lots of information given me a great base to work from. Would recommend to anyone looking for a dietician/nutritionist to kickstart them towards their fitness goals!
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Food Allergies And Intolerances

Service Information

How Much Does It Cost?

30-Minute Video Appointment With A Registered Dietitian: €50

30-Minute Appointment (Video or In-Person) At A Specialty Clinic: €50

Monday – Friday: 9am to 5pm

Saturday: 8am to 4pm

Sunday: Closed

*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics

This service is currently available nationwide through our Virtual Clinic

We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.

Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Call Us: 01 679 9685

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