Bloating, Brain Fog & Breakouts: Are Food Sensitivities the Culprit?

If you’re dealing with frustrating symptoms like bloating, brain fog, or stubborn breakouts—and can’t figure out why—food sensitivities may be the hidden cause. These issues are often misattributed to stress or hormones, but in many cases, your body may be reacting to certain foods in subtle, delayed ways. 

At Dean Wellness Institute in Vero Beach, Florida, Dr. Melissa Dean, MD, FAARFM, brings over two decades of experience in integrative, preventive medicine. With advanced training in metabolic and nutritional medicine, she and her team take a whole-body approach to uncover and address food-related triggers that impact health and appearance. Identifying food sensitivities can be the missing link to improving how you feel and look every day.

The Sneaky Symptoms of Food Sensitivities

Food sensitivities often manifest in ways that don’t immediately suggest a digestive trigger. You might not associate yesterday’s lunch with today’s acne flare-up or foggy thinking, but the connection could be real.

Common signs of food sensitivities include:

• Chronic bloating or gas
• Frequent headaches or migraines
• Fatigue and low energy levels
• Difficulty concentrating or mental fog
• Acne, eczema, or other persistent skin problems
• Joint pain or stiffness
• Mood swings or irritability

Because these symptoms can appear hours or even days after eating a trigger food, many people remain unaware of the cause for years.

The Power of Food Sensitivity Testing

Trying to identify trigger foods on your own can be frustrating and inconclusive. That’s where professional nutritional and food sensitivity testing comes in. At Dean Wellness Institute in Vero Beach, we use advanced diagnostic tools to uncover hidden food sensitivities that may be affecting your health and appearance.

Testing allows us to:

• Identify specific foods that are causing inflammation in your body
• Create a personalized dietary plan tailored to your body’s needs
• Reduce or eliminate symptoms you may have thought were unrelated to food
• Support your cosmetic treatments with internal healing for more visible results

Relief Starts with Answers in Vero Beach, FL

You don’t have to live with daily discomfort, dull skin, or unexplained fatigue. If you suspect food sensitivities might be contributing to your symptoms, the first step is finding out for sure.

At Dean Wellness Institute in Vero Beach, our holistic approach to health helps you uncover what’s going on inside so you can feel and look your best on the outside. Schedule a consultation today at 772-567-1500 to get started with nutritional and food sensitivity testing—and take the guesswork out of your wellness journey.