Monthly Archives: July 2014

Non-celiac gluten sensitivity  People with gluten sensitivity can have symptoms such as “foggy mind,” depression, ADHD-like behavior, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, headaches, bone or joint pain, chronic fatigue and other symptoms when they consume gluten. Although these are common … Continue reading →

Lactose intolerance Lactose intolerance, sometimes called lactase deficiency, is an inability to fully digest the milk sugar (lactose) in dairy products. Symptoms of lactose intolerance–diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps, bloating and gas–can be uncomfortable and usually begin 30 minutes to 2 … Continue reading →

Designing a healthy diet around your allergy A healthy diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups. When eliminating a food from the diet, you need to be careful to get the missing nutrients from other foods or … Continue reading →

Food Allergies and Intolerances-Post 2 Food intolerance is similar to food allergy in that it produces an unpleasant reaction to food. Unlike food allergies, which involve an immune system response, food intolerances are usually caused by a deficiency or a … Continue reading →