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...]
Amines in food that cause migraine
Amines are a group of chemicals that often cause reactions in food sensitive people with migraines. The interesting thing is that they can also aggravate chronic daily headaches, IBS [Irritable Bowel Syndrome], ADHD, and other symptoms. The amines that most often cause reactions include tyramine, phenyl ethyl amine, tryptamine, 5-hydroxyamine, histamine, and those which you would be right if you suspect they are increased as food spoils: putrascine and cadaverine. Is there one migraine diet? No. … [Read more...]
Food industry – mild to ‘stinkin’ foods
Food with too much smell 'stinks'!! Variation in the food industry. The child who thought all smells 'stink' is very sensitive, but most food sensitive people are wise to be wary of food that has strong smells. Food suppliers are giving mixed messages. They want to invite buyers to try more flavours but at some level they must know that these greater amounts are too much for some! This is shown by one advertisement that described Ketchup as 'old school', mustard - something 'you can do better … [Read more...]
The new Fussy Baby book now available !
Fussy Baby written by specialist Food Sensitivity Dietitian Joan Breakey clarifies the introduction of solids and food sensitivity, and reveals new information about eating development and supersensitivity. Fussy Baby will help you understand why your baby may be struggling and provides practical recommendations that you can do put into place immediately and start seeing results. You'll also discover preventive approaches so fussy babies are less likely to becoming fussy children. … [Read more...]
Fussy babies – practical advice on Introduction of Solids, Eating Development and Food Sensitivity
Fussy babies - practical advice on Introduction of Solids, Eating Development and Food Sensitivity for mothers and health professionals By Joan Breakey Provides a great insight for mother and a fantastic resource for dietians and other health professionals, particularly dietitians. Available on line at www.dietinvestigation.com Easter 2010 Why it is useful for professionals: Chapter 1 - When introduction of solids gets complicated This chapter gives a useful overview of introduction of solids … [Read more...]
Fussy baby – What you haven’t heard about Introduction of Solids, Eating Development, and Food Sensitivity
The introduction of solids [IOS] to infants is quite a complex process. It involves helping a baby manage to move from relying totally on breast or formula milk to eventually relying totally on other food. Overall there are some general principles and then there are issues to consider as each baby is different. Check out Joan's new article for more information … [Read more...]