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06/08/2026

Feeling bloated despite eating plenty of fibre? 🤔 Or taking probiotics but not seeing the results you expected?

The truth is, gut health isn't just about what you eat. Small habits like how you eat, how much sleep you're getting, and even the variety of plants in your diet can all have an impact.

In this video, Dr Naomi shares three surprising ways to support your gut health that you may not have considered.

04/08/2026

✈️ Always bloated on holiday?
If digestive discomfort seems to be an unavoidable part of every trip, there may be more to it than holiday indulgence.

From changes in routine and diet to potential food intolerance triggers, discover why bloating often gets worse when you're away and what you can do about it.

Holidays are meant to be a time to unwind and enjoy new experiences. But for people with food sensitivities, travelling can bring its own challenges. If you

18/07/2026

There's nothing more rewarding than hearing how our tests have helped someone regain confidence in their health!

We're thrilled to see our customer's story featured in The Mirror, sharing how our Premium Food Intolerance Test helped her identify foods she was reacting to. After making targeted dietary changes, she reported losing 4kg, experiencing less bloating, having more energy and feeling much better in herself overall.

Check out the full story 👇

Hannah Swan was working out three to four times a week but struggled with bloating, low energy and weight fluctuations

15/07/2026

Eating all the "right" foods, but still not feeling your best?

We're pleased to see our expert, Dr Naomi, featured in Hip & Healthy's latest article exploring the science and symptoms of food intolerances, including common signs like bloating, itchy skin and brain fog.

Find out why even a healthy diet could be holding you back and what to look out for 👇

words by Dr Naomi Newman-Beinart (PhD) As a nutritional therapist, one of the most common things I hear from clients is: “I don’t understand what’s changed. I am eating really well, but just feel bloated all the time”. They’re eating what they believe is a healthy diet. They’re making an...

07/07/2026

"I'm so glad I took the test - it made me realise just how closely linked the food I eat is to my overall health."

Jo, 48, a writer, had been living with a collection of symptoms she had quietly accepted as part of everyday life - stomach cramps, bloating, brain fog, joint aches, low energy and dry skin and hair. She was managing, but everything felt like more effort than it should.

What made Jo's experience particularly striking was the reason she took the test. She had initially wondered whether her teenage daughter might have a cows' milk intolerance, and decided to test alongside her out of curiosity. The results pointed in a very different direction.

Her Premium Food Intolerance Test revealed strong IgG reactions to cows' milk, along with sensitivities to gluten, wheat, cashews and several other foods. Symptoms she had attributed to perimenopause turned out to be closely linked to what she was eating.

The changes came in stages. Within days, her skin and hair improved. Over the following weeks, her digestive symptoms and joint aches eased. After around a month, the brain fog began to lift.

Jo now feels healthier, more informed, and more in control of her diet and wellbeing.

Could your symptoms be telling you something? Explore the Premium Food Intolerance Test:
https://www.yorktest.com/products/food-drink-scan-test/

30/06/2026

The summer holidays are around the corner - and so is a change of routine. 🌞

When school's out, eating patterns shift. Picnics, ice creams, holiday meals out, snacks on the go. For some children, those changes can bring more frequent stomach pain, bloating, eczema flare-ups, headaches or low energy.

The YorkTest Junior Food Intolerance Test is designed for children aged 2-17 and tests for IgG reactions to over 100 food and drink ingredients with a simple finger-prick at home.

✅ Suitable for ages 2-17
✅ 100+ ingredients tested
✅ Results within 7 days
✅ Nutritional Therapist consultation available

Knowing your child's trigger foods can help make summer easier - for them, and for you.

Explore the Junior Food Intolerance Test: https://www.yorktest.com/products/foodscan-junior-test/

26/06/2026

Are your migraines connected to what you eat? 🧠

For people who experience regular migraines, diet is one of the most common - and most overlooked - triggers. Certain foods can play a real role in setting off symptoms, but the link isn't always obvious because reactions don't always happen straight away.

Our latest article looks at the connection between migraines and diet, what the research suggests, and how identifying potential trigger foods could help you make more informed decisions about your diet.

Read the full article here: https://www.yorktest.com/blog/the-connection-between-migraines-and-diet/

23/06/2026

Why didn't it react straight away? 🤔

If you've ever wondered whether a food is causing you problems but the symptoms don't appear immediately, you're not alone. It's one of the trickiest things about food intolerances - reactions can take anywhere from a few hours to up to 72 hours to show up.

That's because food intolerances are different from food allergies. An allergy (an IgE response) tends to be fast and obvious. A food intolerance (an IgG response) is much slower - which is why it can be so hard to pinpoint a trigger food just by paying attention to how you feel after a meal.

By the time you experience bloating, headaches, fatigue or skin reactions, the food responsible could be one you ate yesterday - or even the day before.

This is exactly why a structured approach helps. The YorkTest Premium Food Intolerance Test measures IgG reactions to over 200 foods, taking the guesswork out of the process.

Discover the Premium Food Intolerance Test: https://www.yorktest.com/products/food-drink-scan-test/

18/06/2026

This Men’s Health Week, we’re highlighting how ongoing tiredness at work and low mood can sometimes be linked to what’s happening inside your body 💙

Many people experience fatigue, difficulty concentrating, brain fog and changes in mood without realising that gut health may play a role. Understanding your body better can be an important first step towards improving your overall wellbeing.

At YorkTest, we’re here to support your health journey with personalised food intolerance testing, wellness insights and expert guidance designed to help you feel your best, both mentally and physically.

16/06/2026

There's a lot more going on inside your body than digestion. 💪

For Men's Health Week, here's a reminder that midlife men often have key health markers worth keeping an eye on - cholesterol, blood sugar (HbA1c), inflammation, liver function and more. And many never get checked unless something is already wrong.

The YorkTest Gut & Metabolic Health Test goes further than a standard GP blood test, measuring 23 metabolic markers in one go.

✔ 23 blood markers tested
✔ Phlebotomist comes to your home or workplace
✔ Hospital-standard, UKAS-accredited results
✔ Personalised results report within around 7 days

Markers covered include cholesterol, HbA1c, inflammation (CRP), liver function, B12, folate and iron - giving you a clearer picture of your metabolic and gut health in one test.

No GP appointment needed. No long waits. Just clear, useful information.

Discover the Gut & Metabolic Health Test: https://www.yorktest.com/products/gut-health-test/