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Food Allergy Education
Erin J. Williams Mass Citizens for Health Choice
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Allergies Overview
The Basics
• Types of Allergies
• Incidence
• Growth of an Epidemic
• Top Allergens
Symptoms by Age
• Prenatal
• Infancy
• Toddlers
• Children
• Adults
Healing
• Proper Diagnosis
• Treatment in the Young
• Pregnancy & Prevention
• Alternative Treatment Methods
Items to Consider
• Relationship Impact
• Eating Out
• Traveling
• Vaccines
• Schools
• Food Allergy Laws
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The Basics
1 in 12 children, about 8% of the US population, has a food allergy, according to a 2011 study
Eight foods account for 90% of all food-allergic reactions in the US
Over 300,000 ambulatory-care visits a year among children.
Peanut allergy doubled in children over a five-year period (1997-2002).
Milk
Eggs
Peanuts
Tree nuts
Wheat
Soy
Fish
Shellfish
Food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks a food protein. Ingestion of
the offending food may trigger the sudden release of chemicals, including histamine,
resulting in symptoms of an allergic reaction. The symptoms may be mild (rashes, hives,
itching, swelling, etc.) or severe (trouble breathing, wheezing, loss of consciousness, etc.). A food allergy can be potentially fatal. Scientists estimate that approximately 12
million Americans suffer from food allergies.
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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
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IgE Mediated
Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Cause Hives, respirtory constriction, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting
Cause a Type 1 immune response
Serious in nature
Epinephrine stops a reaction (Epi Pen)
IgG Mediated
Type II Allergies, also called GI allergies or Food Intolerance
recurrent vomiting and diarrhea, malabsorbption, reflux, constipation, abdominal pain and chronic diarrhea. Allergic eosinophillic gastroenteritis. Eosinophills infiltrate gastric and intestinal walls.
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.
Types of Allergies
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The Growing Epidemic
8%
3%
4%
5%
6%
7%
8%
9%
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
0-17 Years
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Where are these allergies coming from?
Grain based diets
Abandonment of Traditional Foods
Lack of Live Foods
Declining gut health
Antibiotic use
GMOs
Symptoms
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IgE Allergy Reactions
Hives
Respiratory constriction
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY
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Neonatal IgG Allergies
Uber “Kicky” baby
Prolonged hiccupping
Failure to engage
Breech presentation
Prodromal & Back Labors
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Newborn & Infant IgG Allergies
Reflux
Prolonged Hiccupping
Skin Rashes
Red Ring on the Anus
Flush cheeks and ears
Trouble Sleeping
Dark Eye Circles
Glazed over look
Wiggly, restless
Dislike of Touch or Cuddling
Excess drool and perspiration
Random Fevers
Ear Infections / Fluid
Screamer
Prolonged Colic
Rapid Pulse
Demand for Constant Attention
Head banging
Early Walking
Need to be Walked or Bounced
Genital Touching
Nose and Throat Congestion
Eczema
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Toddler IgG Allergies
Biting
Hitting
Head banging
Pinching
Punching
Constant Infections
Environmental Allergies
Bending over furniture
Never Happy
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Kiddo IgG Allergies
Restlessness
ADHD
Glazed Over
Skin problems
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Teenager IgG Allergies
Painful feminine cycles and menstruation
Aggression and Violence
Poor academic performance
Depression
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Adult IgG Allergies
Chronic pain
Stuffed sinuses
Environmental allergies
Fatigue
PCOS & other infertility
Menstrual cycle impact
GI issues such as Crohns
Bloating
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Long Term Allergy Effects
Sensory Processing Disorder
Lupus
Fibromyalgia
Crohns & Colitis
Bowel Cancers
Environmental Allergies
Skin Issues
Diagnosis & Healing
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Diagnosis
IgE
Skin Prick Test
In Hospital Food Challenges
IgG
Observation
ELISA Blood tests
In Home Food Trials
Elimination diets
Aletess foodallergy.com
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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
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Diets that help
GFCF
Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Paleolithic Diet
Raw Vegan
Nourishing Traditions (Weston A. Price Foundation)
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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
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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
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Alternative Treatment Methods
Biomedical Intervention
Gut Healing / Leaky Gut
Diets
NAET
Muscle Testing
Allergy drops
Crystal Testing
Allergies & Vaccines
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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
Allergy proteins in vaccines vary lot to lot. Recent study showed anaphylaxis from Tdap for children with Milk Allergies37
Vaccine Potential Allergens39
DTaP Bovine Extract, Gelatin
Hep B Dextrose, Soy Peptone, Yeast Protein
Hib Lactose
IPV Calf Serum Protein, Neomycin, Streptomycin,
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,
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CDC Guidance on Vaccines & Reactions 40
Severe allergic reactions
Encephalopathy
Severe immunodeficiency
Contraindications
Precautions
Moderate or severe acute illness with or without fever
Chronic GI disease
Progressive neurologic disorder, defer until neurologic status clarified and stabilized.
Any of the following post vaccination:
fever >105°
collapse or shock-like state
seizure 3 days or more after receiving a previous dose,
Persistent, inconsolable crying
Other Considerations
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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.
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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.
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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
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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!
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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
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Allergies Affect Relationships
Birthday Parties
Holidays
Grandparents feeding Grandchildren
Schools
Parent & caretaker adherence to Special Diet
Stressor to Marriage & Pocketbook
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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.
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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.
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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
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