Food Allergies
There is not a clear understanding about the difference between food allergy and food sensitivity. Although both can make the sufferer's life difficult, even their family will be affected, true food allergies can be deadly. Understanding food allergies is key.
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Exclusion diets are recommended when individuals or doctors suspect food sensitivity. With allergies and food sensitivity on the rise, the number of people finding themselves in this situation is increasing. The idea is to avoid certain foods for a few weeks, until all traces of the offending food have disappeared from the body. Complete avoidance in the first instance is essential, but in most cases the exclusion diet will not be long term. Diets are often diagnostic; it is important to do it well initially to determine whether they help. Considering that these diets are generally very effective, it is worth the effort.
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Sometime celiac disease can be mistaken for food allergies because people with this problem need to follow a gluten free diet. Celiac disease is not an allegy. It is worth knowing that it runs in families and if someone is diagnosed with celiac disease it is worth to examine parents, children and siblings as well.
Gluten free products are not only for those suffering from celiac disease, some types of autism also benefit from a gluten free diet. This is also recommended on a temporary bases to help eliminate candida.