One group of researchers think it can be considered on its own. But they add in additives and spices among excluded foods. They researched 137 references to write a review. You can read it from Histamine and histamine intolerance, by Maintz L, Novak N. in the Am J Clin Nutr 2007;85:1185-96 2007. That is nearly 10 years ago but little has changed since then. I recommend reading this article, even this comment, or just the abstract, for a view of this hypothesis of adverse reactions being … [Read more...]
Headaches, allergy and food chemical intolerance
Putting up with headaches every day really interferes with living a normally comfortable life, but people with migraines often get more sympathy. Chronic daily headaches are not usually associated with allergy except where sinus problems result from inhalant allergens. But, as you have found, they can be associated with foods as well. The good news is that allergy tests are the beginning of the phase of diet investigation. They show the body is reactive, but not that all the foods need to be … [Read more...]
Why is there no test for tyramine sensitivity?
Question from Jesse: For the last two years I have noticed heart palpitations and hypertension following ingestion of "processed" foods. These include Cheeses (bleu cheese is the worst), Pizza, mozzerela sticks, store-bought salad dressing, Bacon, etc. I've been tested for literally hundreds of potential causes, with no luck. Does this sound like a tyramine intolerance? Dear Jesse, Let’s start by saying you definitely sound as if you are food intolerant. And that you have been wise to make a … [Read more...]
The delightful wickedness of eating wheat on a wheat free diet
Most people think that wheat or gluten has to be completely excluded where it is thought to be a problem. This is not so except for those who are coeliacs or those who have anaphylaxis or symptoms that would land them in hospital. They should read no further. Everyone else can read about how they can get away with small amounts of foods containing wheat. They are such a pleasure. The crunch and taste of even one crisp wheat cracker, or the enjoyment of the smell and feel of very fresh crusty … [Read more...]
Randomised experiments are not the only way to the truth
Hooray! It is great to hear an epidemiologist speak in defense of observational science. See: /theconversation.com/in-defence-of-observational-science-randomised-experiments-arent-the-only-way-to-the-truth-49807 This is particularly important where food is concerned as it is so difficult to reduce complex food issues down to a simple randomized controlled study. The effect of diet on hyperactivity is a very good example particularly as what looked simple proved to be a very complex … [Read more...]
Food challenges if you are very sensitive
If you are very sensitive ANY change in food, in yourself, or in your environment, is a diet challenge. Some people cannot do the usual food challenges as they are so sensitive a reaction would make them very sick maybe even for day, and take up to two weeks to clear. What can they do? Fortunately the book Tolerating Troublesome Foods has over 300 foods in ascending order of riskiness beginning at risk rating 1/10 and up to 10/10. There are five aspects to consider. You have had a … [Read more...]
Children eating well is not easy
There are many achievements expected with introduction of solids. These include that the child will thrive nutritionally, that different aspects of food (tastes, scratchiness, lumpiness, temperatures) will be managed, that the child will not be a fussy eater, that the child will not fail to thrive nor will be obese, that allergic symptoms will be prevented, or managed if present, that the child will manage to eat in different social situations, that the child will be able to “get his tongue … [Read more...]