About 6 years ago, aged 16, I used the computer about 10 hours per day for a number of years. I wanted to be a software programmer and dedicated most of my time to achieving that goal. I was a geek! Not only did I use the...
As the amount of electromagnetic pollution increases, more people are developing Electrical Sensitivity. About 2.5 % of the population are now thought to be affected to some degree, although they may be unaware of it. The first signs are often headaches, warmth or a burning sensation in the face, a...
The difference between food sensitivity, allergy and intolerance can be confusing. The word 'allergy' is commonly used to refer to any unpleasant reaction to a food or other substance, and is usually used to describe a particular reaction of the immune system to a usually harmless substance....
The elimination diet is a way of identifying which foods may be causing adverse reactions. Managed properly it can be an extremely accurate way of diagnosing specific food intolerances and is often used by GPs. Ideally no-one should try an elimination diet without medical support. Eliminating...
Feeling ill and don't know why? Keeping a detailed diary can be one of the cheapest and most accurate ways of diagnosing what's making you ill. A diary can also provide valuable evidence of symptoms when you approach a doctor or dietician. The more detailed the diary,...
Being intolerant of most foods means relying heavily on the few foods you have left. Unfortunately, eating excess amounts of one food type leads to an increased risk of sensitivity. The very real fear of starvation, coupled with possible malnutrition, places an even bigger burden on the...
Once a suspect food is excluded from your diet, you should notice an improvement of symptoms within 1-2 weeks. Retry the food again after 6 weeks and if there's no reaction you can happily eat it in moderation. In the meantime replace the excluded food with...
As your body chemistry changes so will your intolerances. It is sensible to be a little cautious, but you may well find that foods which previously provoked horrendous reactions 3 months ago will now be absolutely fine. Before you start reintroducing foods, it would be sensible to see your...
A rotation diet can help to manage food intolerance, but it is not a cure. At the same time as reintroducing foods or taking artificial nutrition, it makes sense to try to improve or overcome the underlying cause of your food intolerance. It is useful to rule...
In medical terms, food intolerance is not the same as food allergy. Although they can both have extremely unpleasant symptoms, it is important to understand the difference between food allergy and food intolerance. It is possible to be sensitive to any food, drink or ingredient. Food sensitivity...
