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This document discusses food allergies from Mass Citizens for Health Choice. It begins with a disclaimer about not relying on the information as medical advice. It then discusses the basics of food allergies, including that 1 in 12 children have one. The top 8 allergenic foods are listed as milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Symptoms of food allergies are described for different age groups from neonates to adults. Long term effects are also mentioned. The document attributes the growing epidemic of food allergies to factors like grain-based diets and lack of traditional and live foods.
Mc4 hc allergies
- 1. Food Allergy Education Erin J. Williams Mass Citizens for Health Choice
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- 3. Allergies Overview The Basics Symptoms by Healing Items to • Types of Age • Proper Consider Allergies • Prenatal Diagnosis • Relationship • Incidence • Infancy • Treatment Impact • Growth of • Toddlers in the Young • Eating Out an Epidemic • Children • Pregnancy • Traveling • Top & • Vaccines • Adults Prevention Allergens • Schools • Alternative Treatment • Food Allergy Methods Laws
- 4. The Basics Food allergy occurs when the immune system 1 in 12 children, about 8% of the mistakenly attacks a food protein. Ingestion of US population, has a food allergy, the offending food may trigger the sudden release of chemicals, including histamine, according to a 2011 study resulting in symptoms of an allergic reaction. The symptoms may be mild (rashes, hives, Eight foods account for 90% of all itching, swelling, etc.) or severe (trouble food-allergic reactions in the US breathing, wheezing, loss of consciousness, Milk Wheat etc.). A food allergy can be potentially fatal. Eggs Soy Scientists estimate that approximately 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Peanuts Fish Tree nuts Shellfish Over 300,000 ambulatory-care visits a year among children. Peanut allergy doubled in children over a five-year period (1997- 2002). 4 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 5. The Top 8 Milk Eggs Wheat Soy Peanuts Tree Nuts Fish Shellfish Others frequent allergens: Raspberries, Strawberries, Legumes, Sesame, Corn, Coconut, Oat, Pit Fruits, nightshade vegetables 5 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 6. Types of Allergies IgE Mediated IgG Mediated Anaphylactic Food Allergies Type II Allergies, also called GI allergies or Food Intolerance Cause Hives, respirtory constriction, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and recurrent vomiting and diarrhea, vomiting malabsorbption, reflux, constipation, abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea. Cause a Type 1 immune response Allergic eosinophillic gastroenteritis. Serious in nature Eosinophills infiltrate gastric and intestinal walls. Epinephrine stops a reaction (Epi Pen) Food intolerance can be caused by a number of problems, including: Anatomical problems, metabolic reactions, pharmacologic reactions, toxic reactions, psychological reactions, infectious reactions, celiac disease, digestive problems, and reactions to preservatives. 6 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 7. The Growing Epidemic 0-17 Years 9% 8% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 7 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 8. Where are these allergies coming from? Grain based diets Abandonment of Traditional Foods Lack of Live Foods Declining gut health Antibiotic use GMOs 8 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 9. Symptoms
- 10. IgE Allergy Reactions Hives Respiratory constriction Abdominal pain Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY 10 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 11. Neonatal IgG Allergies Uber “Kicky” baby Prolonged hiccupping Failure to engage Breech presentation Prodromal & Back Labors 11 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 12. Newborn & Infant IgG Allergies Reflux Ear Infections / Fluid Prolonged Hiccupping Screamer Skin Rashes Prolonged Colic Red Ring on the Anus Rapid Pulse Flush cheeks and ears Demand for Constant Attention Trouble Sleeping Head banging Dark Eye Circles Early Walking Glazed over look Need to be Walked or Wiggly, restless Bounced Dislike of Touch or Genital Touching Cuddling Nose and Throat Excess drool and Congestion perspiration Eczema Random Fevers 12 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 13. Toddler IgG Allergies Biting Bending over furniture Hitting Never Happy Head banging Pinching Punching Constant Infections Environmental Allergies 13 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 14. Kiddo IgG Allergies Restlessness ADHD Glazed Over Skin problems 14 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 15. Teenager IgG Allergies Painful feminine cycles and menstruation Aggression and Violence Poor academic performance Depression 15 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 16. Adult IgG Allergies Chronic pain Stuffed sinuses Environmental allergies Fatigue PCOS & other infertility Menstrual cycle impact GI issues such as Crohns Bloating 16 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 17. Long Term Allergy Effects Sensory Processing Disorder Lupus Fibromyalgia Crohns & Colitis Bowel Cancers Environmental Allergies Skin Issues 17 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 19. Diagnosis IgE Skin Prick Test In Hospital Food Challenges IgG Aletess Observation foodallergy.com ELISA Blood tests In Home Food Trials Elimination diets 19 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 20. Healing Adequate diagnosis Removal of offending foods Repair of the gut and immune system Digestive Enzymes Cod liver oil Biotin Probiotics Change of whole diet and dietary outlook: Food = Medicine 20 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 21. Diets that help GFCF Specific Carbohydrate Diet Paleolithic Diet Raw Vegan Nourishing Traditions (Weston A. Price Foundation) 21 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 22. Pregnancy & Prevention Detox and Gut Heal 6 month prior to TTC DON’T EAT YOUR ALLERGENS when Pregnant Eat organic Eat as traditionally as possible PROBIOTICS ADDRESS your own CUSTOM NUTRITIONAL NEEDS 22 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 23. Learn to be an Allergy Shopper Reading Labels Learn alternate names for allergens (e.g. caseinate for milk) Formulations change, don’t always brand trust Use Amazon Subscribe & Save Ask your local grocery to bulk buy for you 23 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 24. Alternative Treatment Methods Biomedical Intervention Gut Healing / Leaky Gut Diets NAET Muscle Testing Allergy drops Crystal Testing 24 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 26. Allergies in Vaccines 1 in 12 US children have a severe food allergy 30% of Massachusetts VAERS death reports were in children with confirmed or suspected food allergies Vaccines in the CDC childhood schedule contain Milk, Egg, Beef, Pork, Latex, Yeast, Corn & Soy Vaccine Potential Allergens39 DTaP Bovine Extract, Gelatin Allergy proteins in vaccines vary lot Hep B Dextrose, Soy Peptone, Yeast Protein to lot. Recent study showed Hib Lactose anaphylaxis from Tdap for children IPV Calf Serum Protein, Neomycin, Streptomycin, with Milk Allergies37 MMR Bovine Albumin or Serum, Chick Embryo Fibroblasts, Human Serum Albumin, Gelatin, Glutamate, Neomycin, Varicella Bovine Albumin or Serum, Gelatin, Monosodium L-Glutamate (MSG), Neomycin, 26 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 27. CDC Guidance on Vaccines & Reactions 40 Contraindications Severe allergic reactions Encephalopathy Severe immunodeficiency Precautions Moderate or Any of the following severe acute post vaccination: illness with or without fever fever >105° Chronic GI collapse or disease shock-like state Progressive seizure 3 days or neurologic more after disorder, defer receiving a until neurologic previous dose, status clarified Persistent, and stabilized. inconsolable crying 27 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 29. Introducing Solids Organic, as much as you can Use the Jonega Food Allergy Scale as a Guide Look for families of reactions Make sure you space out oxalates, amines, goitrogens, salicylates, and other food chemicals throughout the week and day. 29 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 30. Food Allergies & Autism According to the Autism Research Institute, 66% of Autistic children respond to the GFCF diet Dr. Lucarelli and colleagues detected much higher level of antibodies to casein and other milk proteins in children with autism compared to controls, and saw a marked improvement in behavior after an elimination diet challenge Dr. Jyonouchi and colleagues showed that when challenged with food proteins from gluten, casein, and soy, children with autism produced a markedly higher amount of proinflammatory cytokines, compared with normal controls. 30 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 31. The Bucket Effect Nutritional Status, Gut Health + Genetics determines the size of the bucket How full the bucket gets is determined by the environmental, chemical and allergic assaults the body receives An overflowing bucket means the body has hit its tolerance level Outward expressions of the overflowing bucket are symptoms of allergies 31 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 32. Eating Out & Traveling Allergies are considered ADA disabilities Don’t let the TSA bully you Chef Card Menus and Ingredients Online Disney Hotels with Kitchens / Suites PROPER PRIOR PLANNING IS YOUR BEST FRIEND! 32 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 33. Sometimes its not an allergy but a chemical reaction Naturally Occurring Phenols Salicylates Amines Oxalates Nightshade vegetables for their natural pesticides Processed MSG Colors Flavors GMOs Pesticides 33 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 34. Allergies Affect Relationships Birthday Parties Holidays Grandparents feeding Grandchildren Schools Parent & caretaker adherence to Special Diet Stressor to Marriage & Pocketbook 34 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 35. Federal Food Allergy Labeling Laws On January 1, 2006, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) became effective. This law requires manufacturers to clearly identify on their food labels if a food product has any ingredients that contain protein derived from any of the eight major allergenic foods and food groups: milk, eggs, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soybeans. These eight foods and food groups account for 90 percent of all food allergies. Other allergenic foods (e.g., sesame) are not required to be declared in accordance with FALCPA. 35 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 36. Massachusetts Food Allergy Laws Passed in 2009 Enacted in 2011 Requires food allergy training for management Manager should bring out the allergy plate separately Allergy notification on menus Poster should be in every restaurant regarding food allergies Restaurants will have to have on staff a certified food protection manager who has been issued a Massachusetts certificate of allergen awareness training through a training program recognized by the MDPH. 36 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 37. Food Allergies & Your Federal Taxes Food allergy spending is considered medical spending Official diagnosis is needed Save all grocery receipts and keep track of spending of allergy friendly foods Expenditures must exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income minus any insurance reimbursements 37 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice
- 38. Reading List 38 Food Allergy Education Mass Citizens for Health Choice