your resource for asthma and allergies!
Do you want to be free of your asthma and allergy symptoms? Do you hate asthma and allergy drug side effects?
© COPYRIGHT 2009 Jennifer Trammell
An estimated 12 million Americans are living with food allergies, and the number is growing. Jennifer Trammell takes a look at how the condition impacts one Chicago family, and how research at Northwestern University could be the answer to finding a cure.
Duration : 0:3:43
Free Allergy Testing is a nonprofit organization providing no cost laboratory work for basic allergy testing in children and adults with diagnoses of ADHD and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder including, but not limited to Autism, PDD-NOS, and Aspergers. Free Allergy Testings goal is to provide necessary medical testing to individuals with specific disabilities, provide relevant educational and awareness materials and resources, and collect, catalogue, and report data on disability-allergy connections. www.FreeAllergyTesting.org
Duration : 0:4:46
Intro of new documentary on food allergies, produced by Kevin J. Lindenmuth.
Duration : 0:5:14
Sarah Gitlin talks about her lifetime of dealing with food allergies. Diagnosed at 10 months old, Sarah spent her childhood unlike most other children, but very like much like other food allergy sufferers. Now 18, Sarah is among those leading the charge for a cure.
Children growing up with food allergies must avoid foods the rest of us take for granted, such as peanuts, milk, wheat, eggs, and more. Luckily, through existing science a cure is possible. Visit the Food Allergy Initiative at www.faiusa.org for more information
Duration : 0:6:0
We all are guilty of at times eating so much that we feel bloated or lethargic and feel we need to lie down and recover. But if this happens many times and you do not regularly overeat perhaps you need to try a gluten free diet. Gluten is an amino acid found in wheat, barley, and rye. It is what makes bread gooey if you have made bread dough before you know this.
But it is also the part of bread that actually causes the body’s immune system to attack its own digestive system. Many people have this disorder and are not even aware of it. In fact one out of every 150 people in this country has a problem with gluten allergy. It is not easy to get past eating gluten. Wheat is found in most breads and pastries.
Even though gluten is very prevalent in our everyday foods, bread, cereal, pastries, you can learn to avoid these foods. You can eat around gluten if you try. For parents of autistic children it is a well worth attempt to have their children eat a gluten free diet. Recent studies show that gluten has an adverse affect on autistic children. Eliminating gluten from their diet have helped their condition.
Limiting gluten in their diet has helped these autistic children. You of course want to consult with your medical doctor and nutritionist to see if you truly have gluten sensitivity. If you do you can take steps to eating a healthy diet.
There are many products on the market to make your job of eating gluten free easier. Before companies started targeting the gluten free population, people had to prepare their own gluten free breads with products like soy flour.
Now you can find many gluten free foods on the super market shelves. There are gluten free pretzels made from potatoes. There are bread mixes gluten free you only have to add water to make. But if you are thinking about how hard it is to eat out at restaurant you are right.
However, there are now some restaurants that are offering gluten free meals on their menus. Like many people eating out at a restaurant you might have been blaming the restaurant for you bloated feeling. When really it was your gluten sensitivity causing the problem. The problem for many was that this condition is difficult to diagnose. And before the right diagnosis can be made you go through a lot of tests and a lot of pain.
Many people suffer from abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhea before the right diagnosis is made. It is unfortunate that many misdiagnoses have to be made before the right one is found. But if you do think you might be allergic to gluten stop eating foods that contain gluten and monitor your condition. You can then go to your doctor and discuss your situation. If you do have sensitivity to gluten there are many products available to help you eat healthy and enjoy eating at the same time.
Looking for how to make gluten free tortillas? Check the link for more information.
Dr. David Fleischer speaks live in-studio with Fox-31 on the latest in food allergy research and the benefits of food challenges.
Duration : 0:3:39
Suzanne Teuber, M.D., Associate Professor, UC Davis School of Medicine provides an overview of the main issues in food processing as it relates to food allergy. Dr. Teuber describes some of the issues that physicians deal with, as well as the need for consumer awareness. This presentation was part of a UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Food Safety Workgroup, to identify areas in which the safety of California foods can be enhanced through university research and outreach. Series: University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources [8/2003] [Health and Medicine] [Agriculture] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 7686]
Duration : 0:29:56
Approximately 3 million children under the age of 18, suffer from food allergies. Parents, and an allergy specialist, discuss coping strategies.
Duration : 0:2:28
The truth about food allergy tests, food allergy diets, food allergy treatments and food allergy symptoms. How can functional medicine be used to treat food allergies? What is a food allergy? Food Allergies can cause rashes, hives, swelling and other symptoms.
Duration : 0:8:39
The average snack food, whether a candy bar or multi-grain trail mix, is loaded with a numberless amount of ingredients that can interfere with allergies. Still yet, allergy sufferers have options in deciding which safe snack products they consume just like everyone else.
Eating healthy is always a good route to go. Foods that are packaged and in the snack food aisle seldom have the nutritional value of organic fruits and vegetables. Organic carrots, plums, and salad material are healthier and safe to consume. Eating naturally also tends to be cheaper and more filling, so parents aren’t constantly trying to keep the pantry stocked with snacks.
Any products with wheat or grains are approached with caution from those with gluten and wheat allergies. Cereal is a good example, as the majority of all cereals have gluten contained within them. Crackers and cheese snacks typically do too, so it’s important to read the ingredient list when looking for grain snacks. Some may even include milk or egg products in a significant portion.
A trip to the local cinema to see the latest flick is fun for the home family. One of the biggest sellers in the cinema as far as snack food is concerned is popcorn. Such a simple snack wouldn’t seem so dangerous, but the seasoning and butter flavoring used on the popcorn can easily interfere with a food allergy. Flavoring may contain casein or any number of other ingredients- even in packaged popcorn portions.
Youth like a cup of pudding for snacks- they are even safe for consumption when trying to feel better in suffering from the flu. Packaged pudding is known for its milk-based ingredients, while “do it yourself” packages of pudding often require that milk be added in the cooking process. The best solution is to find packaged pudding that is free of allergens, or to find a pudding mix that doesn’t require milk products. Luckily, any flavor available to others is available in allergy-free options.
A childhood should have to be devoid of candy and sweets. Teachers do, after all, like to offer lollipops as rewards to bright and gifted children who show work ethic in their studies. Even the basic lollipop- perhaps the simplest of all candies- may have been manufactured on equipment used to process other foods containing allergens. Special candies free of common allergens can be found using the Internet and specialty shops featuring organic goods.
In Conclusion
You and your family are not alone in the search for a regular diet, despite having a problem with food allergies. Big communities will often have specialty shops or information on allergy-safe diets. Internet websites and stores are also a huge help to parents and children alike.
Learn more on Allergy Free Bath and Body and Gluten Free Baking.