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Allergy or Intolerance? A food allergy is an immune system response to an otherwise harmless food. Antibodies identify the food every time it's consumed. Histamine and chemicals are released and are the cause of excessive scratching, chewing paws, yeast overgrowth, skin eruptions, sloppy stool and other symptoms. A food intolerance is a physiological response that does not affect the immune system and may not have any apparent reason. While diagnosing the difference between allergy and intolerance has clinical relevance, relief is the goal! What You Can Do An elimination diet consisting of one novel protein and one novel carbohydrate for a period of 8 weeks is the first step. The Allergy Problem provides more information and discusses approaches and myths that should be understood in order to see success. Studies about ellagic acid (see Antioxidant Booster) show benefits to the immune system. B-Complex vitamins play important roles for almost every body function as well as the gastrointestinal tract. Acidophilus provides healthy bacteria to help replenish the digestive tract. Vitamin C, Ester-C with Bioflavanoids, and Vitamin E are powerful help for the immune system. For Further Reading Bacteria in the Gut by Dr. RA Rastall Allergic Proteins in Cow's Milk, Beef and Lamb by Dr. A Martin et al Dietary Enrichments Counteracts Age-Associated Cognitive Dysfunction in Canines by Dr. NW Milgram et al Berry Good Health by Susan Vargas, Ph.D Acidophilus Treatments for Persistent Diarrhea by Dr. D Gaon et al Flavonoinds and The Immune System by Dr. P Knekt et al |
