Joan Breakey1 1Private practice, Fernvale 4306 Australia DAA Conference Proceedings 2006 There is a population group whose genetic make-up predisposes them to adverse reactions to particular substances in food. They emerged from patients whose dermatological complaints were due to salicylates and related compounds [such as additives] in the diet, then from hyperactive children reacting to the same compounds. The tendency for adverse reactions runs in families. Investigation over the … [Read more...]
Evidence base for food sensitivity
There are two important parts to the evidence for the low additives and natural chemicals elimination diet when beginning diet investigation for suspected food intolerance. See the attached articles for detail on this complex issue. Basic research We need to remember that we are dealing with adverse reactions to foods or food chemicals that most people tolerate. So the early research was experimenting with just what to exclude at the same time as doing double-blind placebo-controlled … [Read more...]
"Supertasters" Q&A
Question: Hi. My daughter is almost 5 years old and only very recently have I become aware of the term "super taster." It describes my daughter exactly. Since birth she eats very little and is super picky mostly due to an oversensitivity to texture and smell. I don't think it is a healthy idea to stay away from those foods because it would really limit her intake for the future. Is there any literature you can recommend on how to break the habits or sensitivities of a super … [Read more...]
Question from Kelly
Question: I’ve found this site really interesting. I think I have a tyramine sensitivity, but I have never met anyone with the exact symptoms as me. After eating something high in Tyramines, I wake up in a confused state from sleeping. I am panicked, my heart is racing and it takes about 5-10 minutes for me to get back to reality. I’ve worked out that figs, aubergines, over ripe bananas, gravy powder are dangerous for me, and I am still learning what else is. It is very frightening waking up in … [Read more...]
Question from Julian
Question: Like others my, self-made Food-Diary showed a direct link between food and mood, and I have had the same reaction from the medical profession. 1990 to 2010 being told ‘Its all in your mind’ or ‘Your normal’ but only in the last 4 weeks of me getting angry with Dr’s has anyone done anything and have recently started an MAOI, which, in theory, may help. I have found the ideal solution is a total exclusion diet for 48-72 hrs, but as this isn’t practical I have to eat and put up with the … [Read more...]
Question from Victor
Question: I’m so happy to have found this site and your comments as I have been suffering from a similar problem, which I have since diagnosed as a Tyramine sensitivity. On many occasions after drinking two glasses of red wine in the evening I am awakened 3-4 hours later with a rapid heartbeat and increased blood pressure, unable to sleep. I’ve also noticed that I’ve had negative mood swings on some of these evenings. At first I chalked it up to simply drinking too much, but then realized that … [Read more...]
Infant Feeding –allergies, intolerances: the evidence
The aim of this workshop was : To give you a treatment pathway that enables you to practice with confidence. How do we do this with current evidence available? Research Evidence + Clinical Practice = Better Practice Separating the black & white from the grey Download the Infant Feeding workshop (PDF, 1.2 MB) Presented at DAA conference May 2011 by Joan Breakey Specialist Food Sensitivity Dietitian … [Read more...]