Allergies & Food Sensitivities
Food Allergy : Occurs when the immune system react to a harmless food.
Food Intolerance: when the body has a chemical reaction to eating a particular food or drink.
The symptoms of mild to moderate food allergy or intolerance may sometimes be similar;
But food intolerance does not involve the immune system and does not cause severe allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis.
Do you suspect a food intolerance? If yes, Symptoms you might experience:
Gastro intestinal: stomach pain, bloating, gas/flatulence, diarrhea, IBS,
General: headaches , palpitations, tremor, sweating.
If these intolerances are not properly managed, these symptoms can adversely affect your general
Health and wellbeing.
Symptoms of Food Allergies :
Skin : Itching , burning , swelling around the mouth, skin rash ( Eczema) Hives ( Urticaria )
Respiratory : Wheezing, Asthma, Hay fever.
Most common food intolerances are :
- Dairy products, including milk, cheese, and yoghurt
- Eggs particular egg whites
- Wine
- Histamine overload from particular high histamine food intake
- Food additives
- Wheat -gluten
- Salicylates ( strawberries, tomatoes )