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Allergy hypochondriacs

February 17, 2019 by Joan Breakey   Article

I have a great deal of sympathy for those described as “allergy
hypochondriacs”. Whilst it is probably accurate that only 1-2% suffer from
“true allergy” as described by the presentation to the College of
Dermatologists, this ignores the many other people who suffer genuine
symptoms to foods or food components. Because these reactions are more
complicated and not detected by allergy tests they are often
dismissed as hypochondriasis. This flies in the face of research and
clinical practice done by dietitians and others in this field, that show
consistent improvements with removal of suspect food chemicals, and their
reoccurrence with food reintroduction, both in the research and clinically. It is frankly mystifying why the lack of positive allergy-test results should be thought to constitute any evidence for the nonexistence of chemical intolerance. I am writing in support of those who may feel patronised by the College of Dermatologists’s press release and would encourage them to investigate their symptoms and responses. They can discuss these with their GP who should be able to find a
dietitian, preferably one experienced in this field, to refer them to. This
will enable them to maintain as normal a diet as possible whilst not
excluding any more than is necessary, and without jeopardising their nutritional
intake

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Joan Breakey is the author of foodintolerancepro.com.  She is one of the few dietitians in the world who has a lifetime of specialisation in the area of Food Sensitivity. She is a  Dietitian, Home Economist and Teacher. In 1975 she began her first work on Diet and Hyperactivity, investigating the effects of the Feingold diet on children’s behaviour. For more than 45 years Joan has been writing books and articles, publishing and presenting the results of her ongoing research in this area.

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