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When Food is the Enemy
By Sheryl Worthington Turgeon, MPH, CHC
When I met some friends for dinner at a restaurant one night, I had a delicious, healthy meal that made me sick. I had recently discovered that I had an allergy to garlic, resulting in migraines. So, I stopped eating garlic and the headaches were much less frequent.
Migraine is one of many symptoms of delayed-onset food sensitivities (allergies). Basically there are two types; immediate, such as someone going into anaphylactic shock when eating a peanut, and delayed, where symptoms can occur up to four days after ingesting the troublesome food. About 90 percent of food allergies are the delayed-onset type.
People with food sensitivities may or may not be aware of them, although most who seek help do so because of symptoms like recurring headaches or migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, abdominal pain, recurrent bladder infections, chronic muscle pain, poor memory, sinus conditions, insomnia, depression, fuzzy thinking, gas, indigestion, bloating, mood swings, anxiety, skin rashes and more.
Wondering how food sensitivities develop? Several aspects of our modern world contribute to them. Eating processed foods, extended use of antibiotics or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), environmental toxins (including certain household cleaners), overuse of alcohol, illness, prolonged stress and aging are all culprits.
If you suspect that you have food sensitivities, your first step is getting a blood test to measure antibodies directed toward specific foods. You will receive a report from the lab within a couple of weeks, providing a list of reactive foods, along with a severity rating. It’s a good idea to be tested for Candida at the same time, since it often goes hand in hand with food sensitivities.
Your nutritionist can work with you to create a diet that avoids reactive foods and supports the immune system to help you regain your health. In addition, specific supplements, herbs, spices and teas will help speed the healing process. For more information on how Food Sensitivity Testing could help you, call (508) 689-4633.
Sheryl Worthington Turgeon, MPH, CHC
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