For months I’d been feeling off, foggy, bloated, and exhausted no matter how much sleep I got. It wasn’t the kind of tired that a cup of coffee could fix. Deep down, I knew something was out of balance, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. That’s what led me to The Wellness Way in Green Bay, a clinic that focuses on getting to the root of health concerns through a wellness-based approach instead of just treating symptoms.
Finding the Root Cause
During my initial visit, we discussed my energy levels, gut health, and overall inflammation. We did imaging that revealed intestinal inflammation, which explained a lot of what I’d been feeling. From there, my practitioner suggested food sensitivity and allergy testing (IgG and IgE panels) to better understand what my body was reacting to.
For anyone unfamiliar:
IgE (Immunoglobulin E) responses show true food allergies — the kind that can cause immediate reactions like hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing.
IgG (Immunoglobulin G) responses, on the other hand, indicate food sensitivities or delayed immune reactions. These can be trickier to spot because symptoms may appear hours or even days after eating the food.
The Results and What They Mean
My test results highlighted several IgG sensitivities, foods I wouldn’t have suspected could be triggering inflammation and fatigue. While these aren’t “forever” eliminations, it’s important to give my body a chance to calm the immune response and heal.
We used these findings to create a personalized supplement and diet plan designed to support healing from the inside out. That means focusing on anti-inflammatory, whole foods, cutting out my specific triggers, and introducing gut-supportive nutrients.
The Changes I’m Making
Here’s what I’ve started doing to support my body’s healing:
Eliminating high-reactive foods from my IgG panel (like eggs, dairy, wheat, and yeast). Incorporating gut-healing foods such as cabbage, spinach, and bone-free soups made with beef stock. Adding supplements recommended by my practitioner to reduce inflammation and improve digestion. Listening more closely to my body — tracking how I feel after meals, paying attention to energy, mood, and focus.
It’s only been a short while, but I already notice subtle improvements in how I feel — fewer afternoon crashes, less bloating, and clearer thinking. It’s a reminder that healing takes patience, but progress is possible when we support our bodies the way they need.
Why I’m Sharing This
I’m sharing my journey not as medical advice but as encouragement. If you’ve been feeling “off” — tired, foggy, or inflamed without answers — consider exploring what your body might be trying to tell you. Sometimes the smallest changes in diet and lifestyle can lead to the biggest transformations.
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