Recognize and prevent food allergies

Recognize and prevent food allergies

Research shows that 15 million Americans live with food allergies. This affects 1 in 13 children under 18. There are approximately eight different foods that account for 90 percent of food allergies, including eggs, peanuts, milk, wheat, soy, shellfish, fish and tree nuts. Natural allergy testing and treatments are offered by naturopaths and naturopaths. If you are concerned about food allergens, consult a naturopathic doctor to determine the best course of action.

Life is more difficult

Living with food allergies is not always easy, especially when many everyday foods contain traces of food allergens. It is important to read ingredient labels regularly to ensure the product does not contain allergens. Eating out is another problem people have when dealing with food allergies.

Symptoms of food allergies

People's reactions to food allergies are slightly different than those with seasonal allergies. Eating a food with even small trace amounts of an allergen can cause lip swelling, anaphylaxis and/or hives. In severe cases it can even lead to death. If you notice rashes, itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing after eating, you may be having an allergic reaction.

Proactive identification of food allergies

Aside from finding natural allergy testing and treatments, there are steps you and your family can take. Here is a quick guide to help you:

1. Stop eating processed foods. Now is the best time to start cleaning up your diet. Start eating more whole foods like grains, vegetables, lentils, and fruits. No more fast food, processed or packaged foods (unless they contain one or more ingredients). This is the best way to know exactly what's in your food.

2. Eat plenty of probiotics to heal your gut. Bone broth is also said to help. When we eat a lot of carbohydrates, sugar, and artificial sweeteners and flavors, our stomachs are wreaked havoc.

3. Rotate your meals so you don't eat the same thing week after week. Clubbing your body with a single food increases your chances of triggering a food allergy. Rotating your menu can also help you maintain your interest in healthy eating.

4. Get natural allergy testing done and then ask about available treatment options like SLIT.

As you rotate the different foods, watch for signs of reactions. Determine what food is new and could be causing it, then eliminate it. A naturopath may also be helpful in determining this through a simple elimination process.