Lisa asks…
Food Intolerance Question?
Do I have to experience ALL of these symptoms to have a food intoelerance? Or can I just have 1-2?
“Major symptoms of food intolerance (food sensitivity):
gastro-intestinal (diarrhea, bloating etc.) and subsequent malabsorption problems like anaemia and osteoporosis
respiratory system distress including bronchitis, breathlessness, sinusitis, congestion
miscarriage; infertility in males and females
a large number of skin irritations from eczema to dandruff
a long list of general body ailments including headache, lethargy, migraine, inability to concentrate, sleep disorders, mouth ulcers, urinary problems, weight fluctuation and obsessive (addictive) eating”
I have eczema, dandruff, acne, seborrheic dermatitis, and constipation.
Could I possibly have a food intolerance or allergy to something?
I’m 16 years old.
Thank you so much
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Joy answers:
There is no set rule to food intolerances… You could suffer from only irritability and it could be due to an intolerance. On the other hand, you could just suffer with these conditions as part and parcel of your life… This too is a possibility.
Food intolerances are commonly ignored by doctors, or at least their diagnosis of them is… But it is becoming a more and more noticed in western lifestyle.
An elimination diet is effective in diagnosing an intolerance… But must NOT be attempted in the case of a suspected allergy. This may enhance symptoms and make reactions worse.
I’m sure you will be able to pick up an example of an elimination diet on the internet, but if not, I’d be happy to supply you with one if you would like to try it!
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As blogger, food intolerance is mainly concern. Can you give me tips on how to prevent it?
Thank Ypu
Eat a wide variety of foods, don’t have large quantities of one type of food in your diet.
If you suspect you have an intolerance, the best way to check is a complete exclusion of that food for at least a couple of weeks. Alternatively, there are intolerance tests available. The most reliable one I know is the YorkTest Food Intolerance Test.