Food Allergies/Intolerance
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We address
a full range of gastrointestinal disorders including Crohn’s disease, celiac
disease, cystic fibrosis, interstitial cystitis, gout, gastritis, IBS, reflux,
and GERD. We can help you find relief from
uncomfortable symptoms, such as indigestion, bloating, diarrhea or
constipation by getting to the root of the problem- likely food allergies or
intolerance.
Food
allergies and intolerance, those of which you may not realize you have, can also
cause inflammation and chronic over activation of your immune system. These reactions may cause digestive problems,
migraines, obesity, chronic fatigue, aching joints, skin disorders and various
autoimmune conditions. Reactions can
even contribute to behavioral conditions such as ADD/ADHD, Autism, and
Asperger’s syndrome. We can help you
identify these problematic foods through a targeted elimination diet. From there we will help you create a meal
plan based upon the foods you can eat.
Three
of the main culprits of digestive issues are:
- Wheat/Gluten
intolerance
Allergic reactions to wheat may include reactions in the skin, mouth, lungs,
and GI tract. Allergies to gluten, the
protein found in wheat, barley, rye and contaminated oats, also exhibit symptoms including gas, abdominal
pain, abdominal distension, diarrhea, and/or constipation.
Celiac disease is the most extreme case of gluten intolerance and is an
autoimmune condition, where the body’s immune system starts attacking normal
tissue, such as intestinal tissue, in response to eating gluten. Because celiac disease causes damage to the
intestines, it puts a person at risk for nutritional deficiencies. In all cases, wheat and gluten need to be
eliminated from the diet. We can help
you to identify these intolerance and help fit a gluten free diet into your
current lifestyle. We will teach you the
tools needed to navigate through the grocery store, restaurants, and choose the
right foods, so you can feel good again.
- Lactose intolerance occurs when a person
is missing the enzyme necessary for digesting lactose, the sugar in milk. Symptoms include intestinal cramps or
discomfort, gas, bloating and diarrhea.
Studies show that as many as 70% of lactose intolerant people don't link
their symptoms to consumption of milk sugar.
So it's possible that you may actually have lactose intolerance instead
of "indigestion" or "irritable bowel”.
- Dairy allergies include allergies to
either or both proteins found in dairy products, casein and whey. The allergy triggers immune response that
causes inflammation and tissue damage.
Candida albicans
is a type of yeast naturally occurring in our bodies that may also cause
digestive issues and cause you to be more susceptible to other food
intolerance when in excess. Good
bacteria in our intestines keep the yeast in control, preventing it from
growing into large colonies. Overuse of
antibiotics to treat illness, plus antibiotics in our food supply cause these
good bacteria to die and allows yeast to overgrow. Birth control pills, steroids and other hormone
treatments can also encourage yeast overgrowth.
Candida yeast produces toxins that make our bodies sick and weaken our
immune systems. If you have digestive
problem, recurrent yeast and/or bladder infections, carbohydrate cravings, skin rashes, and/or
frequent head or muscle aches you may have a candida problem. We can help you control candida, repair your
immune system, and optimize overall wellness.
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