Anaphylaxis, Allergy and Intolerances – Reactions and what actions to take.
May is celiac disease awareness month by the way – I have celiac disease and a couple of other serious or strange (of course I would!) allergies. Have a read with Sally, and see how these things work. :)
Originally posted on Forget the Viagra, Pass Me a Carrot:
In this post I am going to take a look at the terms Allergy and Intolerance and explain the differences between the two. Many people will say that they have an allergy to certain foods for example but in fact they have an intolerance.
There are many symptoms and common ailments that are linked to food allergies and finding out what might be causing these is step one in resolving the problem naturally. Anxiety, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, ME. Hayfever, Celiac disease, diabetes, headaches and eczema are just some of the diseases that could be linked to certain foods. Certainly long term intolerance or allergy to foods can contribute to more serious conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis and Cancer.
The first reaction that most people have is to totally discard the food responsible and never touch it again. Some people develop such a totally restricted diet that they do themselves harm…
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