Book review - REFLUX REALITY A GUIDE FOR FAMILIES by Glenda Branch in Association with the Reflux Infants Support Association (RISA) Reflux in an infant is a surprise when it happens. Usually it is an unpleasant, even overwhelming, surprise. Very few of us expect our baby to have reflux. So dealing with it is not part of normal skills or information everybody has. So putting much of the information in one book is a blessing for those who have to go through a rapid learning curve, either … [Read more...]
Diet for IBS pain in irritable bowel syndrome
Diet for IBS pain in irritable bowel syndrome Diet does not help all people suffering with IBS pain – however, when it is playing a role its effect can be profound. People report it helping with a variety of uncomfortable symptoms including stomach pain after eating, gurgling stomach, bloating, wind, cramping bowel pain, constipation symptoms, looseness and colon pain. It can help where symptoms look like lactose intolerance symptoms in IBS. Because the IBS diet it is not the same for every … [Read more...]
Migraine Diet
Some people wonder if there is a migraine diet or a list of foods that cause migraines. Some are sure their migraines are caused by chocolate, red wine, matured cheese or aged rump. But even they are not sure as they may find that these foods are migraine food triggers on one occasion but not on another. They are often not believed as some people still think that if diet has a role it should have the same role in everyone. In fact research has shown that diet does have a role in some people with … [Read more...]
Supersensitivity in Food Sensitive People
When I was growing up I suppose I was like most people. I thought the amount of light, noise, smell, touch, and taste that I find acceptable was much the same as everybody else‟s. Perhaps, with a dietitian‟s interest in food, I did acknowledge that there were people we described as having a “cast iron stomach” and at the other end of the spectrum those who were food gourmets. However, when I began working with a low chemical diet I met people with a wide variety of sensitivity to all sensory … [Read more...]
Webinar especially for Picky Eating Adults
Outline of topics for webinar for PEAs By specialist Food Sensitivity Dietitian Joan Breakey Overall PEAs have managed as best as they can for them. Each is different in the way the issue affects their lives as adults. Using the ideas below each person can be more sympathetic about their own situation and work out what small changes they may make to make life easier. • The webinar is for Joan to respond to issues raised by PEAs that are important to them. It will not be a lecture. It is … [Read more...]
Migraine headache treatments
Your headache or migraine might be due to food sensitivity Is migraine or headache due to food sensitivity? No Are some people with migraine or headache food sensitive? Yes. How do you know if you are one of the ones diet might help? Of course I presume you have discussed your symptoms with your doctor to ensure medical investigations are carried out before diet investigation is begun. It is not completely clear just who reacts to food. If it was you would have heard about it by now! … [Read more...]