Home > Site Map > Conditions > F > Food allergies
Allergy to Foods (Hidden)
	Chasing down the culprits may require the services of a doctor. Theories of why the incidence has increased include: Increased stresses on the immune system (such as greater chemical pollution in the air, water, and food). Earlier weaning and earlier introduction of solid foods to infants. Genetic manipulation of plants resulting in food components which cross-react with normal tissues. Signs & Symptoms Most food reactions are delayed up to several days and are thus more difficult to identify. Diagnosis & Tests There are basically two methods of detecting which foods may be causing symptoms. Experimentation. Going on an elimination diet (fasting, or consuming foods which have a low allergic rate such as rice, lamb, cabbage) for 4-7 days until symptoms clear. Reintroducing foods one at a time may point to the culprit. An elimination diet can be accurate, but difficult at the same time. Food allergy testing. Recent improvements in laboratory techniques have made blood testing more reliable. Costs for the tests run from $130.00 to $300.00 for 90+ foods, but can be a valuable and time-saving approach.
Allergy to Foods (Hidden) is linked to:
	Bacterial Dysbiosis Edema (Water Retention) Tourette's Syndrome Environmental Illness / MCS Parasite Infection Migraine/Tension Headaches Asthma Muscle Pains (Myalgia) Pharyngitis ("Strep Throat")