Elimination Diet
I need to write up a nice simple explanation of how to do food eliminations so that people can figure out how to treat their own food sensitivities. I am sure there are some good web sites out there.. just try google with the term 'elimination diet eg:: http://www.google.com.au/search?q=Elimination-Diet
People uses elimination diets in order to try and find out if there are any 'food allergies' or 'food intolerances'.
Well I am in a rush so I will just post this from http://www.kickas.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=201541
It is important to learn the difference between 'food allergy' and 'food intolerance' as the two are so often mixed up. Some common errors are people saying:
People uses elimination diets in order to try and find out if there are any 'food allergies' or 'food intolerances'.
Well I am in a rush so I will just post this from http://www.kickas.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=201541
>> I am wondering about how you test foods
all I do is try and get as close to zero inflammation as possible by eating lots of greens, pears, brocoli, brussel sprouts, etc. Once I am in the clear I :
(a) make a careful note of any tender points (best if there are none), and note any areas that are still a bit stiff (if any), then ..
(b) eat lots of a particular food that I want to test .. no good testing in small amounts or with complicated meals as it muddies the results. Usually the reaction is noticeable after about 3 to 5 hours, and sometimes the pain level peaks about 24 hours after eating the wrong food.
(c) I make a written note of how that food effected me in a food index sorted from A-Z (I keep these notes in a ring-binder next to my bed)
all I do is try and get as close to zero inflammation as possible by eating lots of greens, pears, brocoli, brussel sprouts, etc. Once I am in the clear I :
(a) make a careful note of any tender points (best if there are none), and note any areas that are still a bit stiff (if any), then ..
(b) eat lots of a particular food that I want to test .. no good testing in small amounts or with complicated meals as it muddies the results. Usually the reaction is noticeable after about 3 to 5 hours, and sometimes the pain level peaks about 24 hours after eating the wrong food.
(c) I make a written note of how that food effected me in a food index sorted from A-Z (I keep these notes in a ring-binder next to my bed)
It is important to learn the difference between 'food allergy' and 'food intolerance' as the two are so often mixed up. Some common errors are people saying:
- "I am allergic to milk", when in fact they are 'lactose intolerant'. In this case the lactose is not properly digested and causes the gut flora to become unbalanced (dysbiosis), thus leading to bloating, tummy cramps, and many hours spent on the toilet.
- "I am allergic to sulphites / food colourings", when in fact these are chemical sensitivities where the chemical in question is significantly more toxic to you. It is like saying "I am allergic to alcohol" because of its toxicside effect .. ie: being drunk or having a hang-over.
