Title: Some food allergies and how to avoid them: Almonds to Coconut

Author: Thomas Ogren

In the following list I’ll outline some of the more common food allergies. Just because some food isn’t in this list doesn’t mean that it couldn’t cause an allergy. Remember, almost any food that you eat too often and too much of over an extended period of time can trigger a food allergy. It is always smart to eat a wide variety of food and not to rely on eating the same kind of food over and over again.

Title: ADHD and Food Allergies
by: Anthony Kane, MD

There are a number of controversial areas in medicine when it comes to ADHD. Food allergy is certainly one of them.

The classic allergic reaction, which is classified as the type-1 hypersensitivity reaction, can be elicited by food, but this is fairly uncommon. When we discuss food sensitivities in ADHD we are discussing a different, not well-defined, mechanism.

One of the main progenitors of the food allergy/ADHD connection is Dr. Doris

Title: Celiac Disease

Author: Patricia Valle

Celiac Disease is a disorder caused by an intolerance to gluten, or similar proteins in wheat, oats, barley and rye. It is estimated that celiac disease affects 20% of Americans. This digestive disease causes damage to the mucous lining of the intestine whenever food products are consumed that contain gluten. Celiac disease impairs the body's ability to absorb nutrients, which can cause serious problems because of the loss of vitamins and minerals, resulting in malnutrition. Diarrhea makes the problem even worse. Because of inadequate absorption, food allergies may appear.

Title: Health Quick Tip: Help Your Child Cope With Food Allergies
by: News Canada

(NC)-Some children have problems with certain foods, ranging from mild intolerances to life-threatening anaphylactic shock. Indeed, any food can trigger an allergic reaction, with the most common being cow's milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish and shellfish, soy and wheat products. And while not all reactions are life-threatening, it is important to note that children often need to be exposed to the allergen more than

Helpful Allergy Testing:

Further Reading Recommendations

For Information On Food Allergies:

Books

My favorite books on the effects of food allergies, why they exist and how to improve them are listed below.  However, my preferred method of eliminating allergies was founded by the author of the 1st one listed but it is a rare out of print book. 

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