Category: Allergies

These, then, are the basic way stations of the addiction trip. As indicated, however, there is nothing static about any of these stages; the patient moves from one to another and from stimulatory to withdrawal phases, as his problem develops. The ultimate trip, in this regard, is the progression from mania to utter depression in [...]

This appendix covers the drugs commonly used in allergy, and in some of the other conditions discussed in this book. Where food plays a part in such an illness, it may often be a question of deciding whether to alter the diet or control the symptoms with drugs. Almost all drugs have some side-effects and [...]

If you go through the withdrawal symptoms, feel greatly improved for a while, but then begin to go downhill again, this is a rather bad sign. It does not happen to many people, but if it does happen to you then you need to think very carefully about the situation.

The most likely explanation is that [...]

The purpose of the elimination diet is to ask your body questions about the foods it has to cope with, and give it a chance to tell you which ones make it ill. In order to hear the answers, you need a period of ’silence’ – that is, a period with no symptoms at all. [...]

Even if the child is showing hyperkinetic syndrome, the problem may still be emotional rather than dietary, but certain clues point to food or additives as the triggers. Physical symptoms, such as muscle aches, stomach aches, rashes, headaches or bowel problems, usually accompany the mental symptoms in those who are sensitive to something in their [...]

Proteins make up our skin, hair and bones. They are major components of the nerves, blood and all other cells in the body. Specialized proteins in the muscles produce contraction by sliding over each other. Another hard-working protein, called haemoglobin, carries oxygen around in the blood, while strong, elastic proteins make up our tendons and [...]

Some people react to tiny traces of chemical contaminants and additives in foods. It is also known for people to be sensitive to water used in diluting drinks or processing foods.

To avoid chemical contaminants in food, use processed foods as little as possible. Buy organic food wherever possible, cook your own food from fresh ingredients, [...]

Clear chemicals as far as you can out of your immediate environment, especially at home, for as long a period as you are able – for at least a week and for up to two or three weeks if you can. It can take up to a few weeks sometimes for fumes to disperse and [...]

Most treatments for mould growth are based on chlorine bleach, or other powerful chemicals. If you are not chemically sensitive, bleach is effective, but if you are chemically sensitive, it is a risky chemical. Borax does not cause sensitivity and can be effective where mould growth is not serious.

Mould growth results from persistent condensation and [...]

Air niters and cleaners are electrically powered devices that cost little more than a light bulb to run. They can be run 24 hours a day if needed. They work by drawing in the air through different kinds of filters, often used in combination.

Fabric filters remove particles by trapping them in fibres, webs or pleated [...]