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ABOUT ALLERGY & FOOD INTOLERANCE
What is an Allergy?
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True classic allergies can be life
threatening in some individuals and can cause anaphylaxis.
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Typical allergy symptoms tend to be
immediate and can take the form of swelling of lips or throat, skin rash or
hives, vomiting or breathing problems.
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The symptoms are caused by an IgE
immune mechanism which is different to the IgG antibodies discussed below.
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If you suspect you have an allergy
then your must consult your Doctor immediately.
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Read more about
allergy tests
What is Food Intolerance?
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It is a delayed immune reaction to
food allergens that may cause unpleasant symptoms
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The symptoms are caused by an non IgE
(typically IgG) immune mechanism which is different to an classical allergy
response involving an IgE reaction
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Ongoing research continues in these
immune mechanisms
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It is associated with a wide range of
recurrent, chronic conditions, and can involve many organ systems
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Some of the symptoms and conditions
are listed above
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Food intolerance is unlikely to be
life threatening
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Frequently common foods are usually
implicated
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The reaction, symptom may be observed
hours or several days after the offending food has been ingested
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Read more
about Food Intolerance Tests
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Some Allergy &
Intolerance Related Condition
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Anxiety
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Colitis
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Diarrhoea
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Inflammatory Bowel
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Arthritis
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Constipation
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Ear Infection
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Insomnia
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Asthma
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Crohn’s Disease
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Eczema
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Learning Disorders
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Attention Deficit
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Depression
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Hay Fever
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Autism
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Dermatitis
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Food additives & asthma
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Rhinitis & Sinus Problems
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Bronchitis
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Diabetes
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Glue Ear
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Sleep Disorders
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Chronic Fatigue
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Lethargy
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Headaches
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Tonsillitis
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Coeliac/Celiac Disease
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Immune Disorders
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Urticaria
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Is it common?
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2% of the population suffer from food
true classic allergies
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Whilst an estimated 10 to 20% of the
population suffer from food intolerance
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It can affect anyone at any age
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Symptoms often occur some time after
the food has been eaten
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It can be difficult to find the
problem food without the use of advanced laboratory testing
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For example, the milk or bread eaten
on one day could be the cause of joint pain three days later
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Some food intolerances are caused by
an enzyme deficiency or chemical sensitivity
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Others are an immune response caused
by food specific IgG antibodies
What may cause the problem?
The
majority of food intolerances are a result of an immune response; this may
have occurred because of other factors such as:
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Poor digestion
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Dysbiosis
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Candidiasis
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Parasites
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Intestinal infections
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Poorly balanced diet
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Intake of processed foods
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Intake of refined carbohydrates and
sugar
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Increased intake of chemicals and
toxins
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Alcohol consumption
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Effects of drugs and medications
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Increased gut permeability (leaky gut
syndrome)
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Impaired adrenal function
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Mineral imbalance
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Mineral toxicity
Each
individual has their own unique reaction to food. Antibodies against the
food may appear in the blood. Production of Antibodies is one of the ways
in which the body's immune system reacts to substances that adversely
affect it. Antibodies are also known as "Immunoglobulins" or IgG,
IgA, IgE, etc for short. Over time, the antibodies may form immune
complexes, which can become deposited in joints and other organs and may be
responsible for many of the symptoms that are seen in food intolerance.
More and more of us are
having problems with ordinary food
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Allergy and food intolerance are
increasingly common today
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Medical authorities believe that 1 in
10 people suffer from food
intolerances
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Food intolerances can now easily be
identified in individuals showing symptoms
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Using the latest laboratory
technology only a pin-drop blood sample is required in most cases
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Call
0800 043 1701 for more information
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