According to the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (ECACI), about 60% of women are more likely to suffer from food allergies than men. Many believed that this is due to the estrogen in women, as it weakens and makes the immune system more vulnerable to diseases.
Be that as it may, many people react differently to what they eat and some jump into a hasty conclusion they have a food allergy. But in the real sense, the changes in body system may be due to a reaction called food intolerance. Whether you are having a food allergy or food intolerance, Dr. Tomaya Weiser, an expert Chinese medicine Doctor and a certified practitioner of IPEC, Theta healing, Pranic healing, and Kinesiology, can help improve your health and find lasting solutions to your allergic reaction.
But first, what’s the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?
Put simply, food allergy occurs when your immune system reacts negatively to the food you eat. On the other hand, food intolerance, otherwise known as food sensitivities, has nothing to do with your immune system. Instead, it happens when an individual finds it difficult to digest certain food. This can lead to symptoms such as stomach pain, diarrhea, or intestinal gas.
If you think you have food allergy symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately to conduct food allergy and intolerance testing. This way, your doctor can confirm the primary cause and know the right medication to prescribe.
Food Allergy Symptoms in Adults
Food allergies occur within a few minutes after consuming the food. If you have any of the symptoms listed below, consult your doctor immediately. Some of the symptoms include
- Itching in your mouth
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Sneezing
- Stuffy, itchy nose
- Constipation
- Bloating
- Muscle aches
- Eczema
- Swelling of your certain body parts including face, lips, tongue, etc
- Itchy skin
- Stomach cramps
How to Diagnose Food Sensitivities
In order to diagnose food allergies and intolerance, your doctor will ask you the following questions or anything related.
- How soon did the reaction occur – is it within a few minutes or an hour of consuming the food?
- How many people reacted to the food?
- Do you feel this way each time you eat that food?
- Did you eat a large volume of food before the reaction started?
- What cooking method was used to prepare the meal?
- Did you take any medication at the time the reaction started? If yes, what medication and did it help?
Your response to these questions will help your doctor determine the best treatment option for you.
Food Allergy and Food Intolerance Testing
If your doctor thinks a specific food allergy is likely, he may request that you go for food allergy intolerance testing. There are many ways to test for food allergies, including the scratch puncture tests, double-blind test, and skin tests, which are by far the easiest and safest of all.
Unfortunately, western medicines are less effective in treating allergies. But not to worry, Dr. Tomaya Weiser has the remedy you seek. She’s an expert in helping people get natural allergy relief.