Food allergies and intolerances, such as those to gluten and dairy, can manifest as digestive distress or skin rashes. Managing these conditions involves strict diet modification and symptom tracking.
When you think about wheat allergy symptoms, your scalp probably doesn’t come to mind. However, because a wheat allergy causes an immune system reaction, you can develop eczema, psoriasis, general scalp itching or hives after consuming products that contain wheat.
Read more →
People who for religious or health reasons need to avoid alcohol often have concerns about hidden alcohol in foods. No foods naturally contain alcohol -- except alcohol -- but some foods have alcohol added, although the amounts are usually very small.
Read more →
Gluten is a protein found in many different grains as a way for the plant to store protein. The gluten content varies between grains, although the exact gluten content present in these foods is not available in food composition tables. Grains can be divided as containing gluten or not.
Read more →
The foods you think are healthy, may be the ones causing the rash on your face. The proteins in milk, soy, eggs, nuts, wheat or fish, the pollen in fruits and vegetables or the additives in many processed foods can cause an allergic reaction inside your body. This reaction may lead to an uncomfortable facial rash.
Read more →
As a popular base for soups, stews, pasta, pizza and other dishes, tomato sauce appears on nearly every restaurant and family menu. You can be allergic to any kind of food, but most food allergies involve an immune reaction to the proteins in milk, soy, nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs and wheat.
Read more →
Gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease, sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, occurs when your body cannot tolerate the gluten found in wheat, barley or rye. Gluten causes an autoimmune response in the body which damages the lining of the small intestine.
Read more →
Gluten intolerance happens when the body cannot tolerate foods that contain gluten protein. If you have symptoms such as diarrhea, weight loss, poor concentration, infertility or low energy it could be due to celiac disease.
Read more →
Lipids are a diverse group of organic molecules and are present as fats and oils in foods. Fatty acids, such as omega-3s and omega-6s, are made of long chain fatty acids containing an ester group. Whether the fat is saturated or unsaturated depends on the structure.
Read more →
With food and drug allergy rates increasing, it is important to recognize common signs of an allergic reaction. Lip swelling is one manifestation of an allergic reaction, which may be accompanied by swelling of the mouth, tongue and/or throat.
Read more →
Over 15 million Americans have food allergies, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. Certain foods are more likely to cause allergic reactions than others.
Read more →
One in 18 children experience food allergies before age 3, according to pediatrician and author Dr. Alan Greene. Food allergies can trigger a variety of symptoms, including diarrhea.
Read more →
If you’re taking sesame oil in supplement form and you develop adverse reactions, stop using the oil and call your doctor. Sesame seed allergies are on the rise in the United States and they have been included by Canada and the European Union as a highly allergic food.
Read more →
A wheat-free diet is not the same as a gluten-free diet, but many of the same foods must be eliminated. Most wheat-free diets are put in place due to a wheat allergy. Wheat is one of the top eight allergens and is most often seen in children who eventually outgrow it.
Read more →
Fasting is done for several reasons. You may be preparing for surgery, practicing a religious tradition or trying to better your health. Staying hydrated is most important while you are fasting. You can survive on clear liquids for only a few days, but you can safely consume pureed liquids for long periods of time.
Read more →
The most effective way to build blood is to include iron, vitamin B-12 and folic acid-rich foods in your diet, according to "Acupuncture Today." Iron makes the main compound found in red blood cells, a protein called hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. Vitamin B-12 and folic acid help produce red blood cells.
Read more →
Almonds and other tree nuts are great sources of nutrients, but for some people they can also cause allergic reactions that range from a mild rash to severe breathing difficulties. Such reactions typically occur within minutes to 2 hours after eating.
Read more →
True allergy to cocoa is rare. Most likely an allergy to or intolerance of other ingredients in chocolate or chocolate desserts, such as soy or dairy, is causing symptoms. You might also be sensitive to the natural chemicals in chocolate.
Read more →
If you develop a skin rash after eating shrimp, you are most likely experiencing a type of food allergy. Shellfish allergies are one of the most common food allergies. Shrimp are a type of shellfish, a marine animal with a shell.
Read more →
Kellogg’s Corn Flakes are not a good choice for someone on a gluten-free diet. In fact, Kellogg’s reported in the fall of 2010 that it does not make any cereal, waffle, cookie or cracker that is “suitable for consumers on a gluten-free diet.
Read more →
According to the MayoClinic, food allergies affect 6 to 8 percent of children under 5 in the United States and 3 to 4 percent of adults. Food allergies can cause a range of symptoms from abdominal pain to hives.
Read more →