Transcript from Ockham's Razor broadcast Sunday 11 November 2001 with Robyn Williams Summary: Dietitian Joan Breakey talks about developments since Dr. Ben Feingold, in 1973, first linked diet and hyperactivity. Transcript: Robyn Williams: One of the biggest controversies of the 1970s was about hyperactivity in children, their diet and the advice of American scientist Dr Ben Feingold. So whatever happened to the Feingold diet? In Brisbane, Joan Breakey tells the tale. Joan … [Read more...]
Abstract: Food tolerance in infants who responded to dietary investigation of suspected food sensitivity
J Breakey, K Fergusson 2001 Outline of problem investigated The aim of the study was to provide detail on food tolerance in young children investigated for suspected food sensitivity. Rather than conducting a single case study it was thought that information on all young children seen in a 12 month period would provide a more useful picture of current practice. The children were typical of those seen over the last several years in a private practice specialising in dietary … [Read more...]
Food additives that cause reactions
What are the food additives and natural chemicals considered suspect in Australia, UK, USA, and Canadian research? Artificial colours, flavours, preservatives, some added natural colours, as well as naturally occurring salicylates, amines and monosodium glutamate. Many researchers exclude perfumes. Here I want to share some findings about added colours and flavours from over 20 years of practice in this area. The detail is presented in my thesis and in my book “Are you food sensitive?” I … [Read more...]
Diet & ADHD summary for parents
Many people have very strong views about the role of diet in ADD and ADHD. Some are positive and some are vehement there is no connection! It is important that whatever your interest or involvement with ADD you are well informed about where diet fits in. People reading this may be - people using diet - they know diet has some role and want to manage it better; people who wonder if they should consider diet - they want to know how to decide; and those who think diet is not for them, or … [Read more...]
ADHD Diet Background
Diet and ADHD What is the diet? 1974 to 1990 In 1990 I asked ‘Is the diet right yet? In 2011 not much has changed but we now have many useful finer points and detail. See Are You Food Sensitive? Which diet? For which children? Affecting which problems in hyperactivity? To what degree? For how long? These questions require a detective approach. I shall consider what has been reported in the research literature, what were the findings from the follow up of 516 families over the last 5 … [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...]
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...]