| 5 Steps to Stop Food Allergies with Ayurveda
 Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'Food allergy'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Digestion by taking the free digestion quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON FOOD ALLERGYFood allergies are an abnormal immune reaction to certain foods. For many reasons, food allergies have become more common. This article explores the causes of food allergies, as well as ways to identify and manage them.Food allergies cause a range of symptoms from mild to severe. True food allergies (anaphylactic) are less common in nature. Less severe inflammatory and immune responses are common. Symptoms provoked by the allergen may develop in the gut or in other parts of the body. For example, food may provoke rashes, hives, heart palpitations, headaches, mental fog, etc. Food allergies can have a big impact on one's quality of life - causing either uncomfortable symptoms or a highly restrictive diet leading to nutrient deficiency. Food allergies may also restrict one's ability to participate in social situations involving food. Causes of Food Allergies1. Difficult to Digest FoodsThe most common food allergies are caused by difficult to digest foods such as peanuts, wheat and dairy. Few people are allergic to easily digested foods. However, there are some exceptions to this rule with notable examples including shellfish and oranges.Difficult to digest foods strain the digestive organs and tend to sit stagnant in the gut. The longer a food lays stagnant in the digestive tract, the more the body starts to perceive it as a foreign invader. 2. Toxins in the GutStagnant food also ferments in the intestines, leading to gas, bloating and the formation of metabolic wastes (ama). The spongy small intestine absorbs these wastes into the bloodstream where they circulate and effect all organs, particularly the liver.These toxins irritate the liver, and the immune system may be activated to assist the liver in cleanup. This activation of the immune system makes a person highly reactive and likely to develop an allergy. 3. Leaky Gut, Gut Inflammation & Tissue InjuryFood allergies may also develop after an episode of severe indigestion which compromises your digestive function. The injury causes the breakdown of the barrier between the intestines and your immune system, a condition known as leaky gut syndrome. Source of gut inflammation and injury include:
 4. Immune OverstimulationA history of viral infections can overstimulate the immune system and leave your body predisposed to allergic reactions. Certain viral infections, such as mono, remain in the body for life, usually in a latent or inactive state. The immune system never completely gets a chance to relax after that. Stress and other autoimmune disorders can overstimulate the immune system as well.5. Addictive Food AllergiesOmitting a food from the diet can cause a nutrient deficiency - and lead to strong cravings. The strong craving for an allergen is known as a addictive food allergy. The strong craving makes the offending food difficult to omit from the diet.Managing Food Allergies1. Elimination DietAn elimination diet can help you identify which foods youa re allergic to. Observe this diet of easy to digest meals with five or less ingredients for one week. Avoid eating any processed foods.Slowly begin to add the difficult foods back in one by one. Give each one a full 48 hours in your system before introducing the next. Keep a food journal during this time and make note of all digestive symptoms and troublesome foods. 2. Cleanse the GutA kitchari cleanse can scrub the digestive tract of lingering wastes and reduce high ama levels that are likely irritating the liver and immune system. Avipattikar churna strengthens digestion and reduce ama formation without creating excess heat or provoking an already inflamed GI.3. Repair the Gut BarrierRepair the gut membrane to avoid developing more allergies. Address leaky gut syndrome.4. Calm the Immune SystemHerbs such as shatavari, licorice root or Joyful Belly's Food Allergy Healing Tea may be appropriate to reduce long standing inflammation in the digestive tract and soothe the liver. For healing and rejuvenating the intestines following food allergies, amalaki is Ayurveda's top choice. Haritaki is a laxative that can clean the gut. Baical skullcap can reduce immune sensitivity in the body.5. Adopt a Pitta Pacifying DietFor long term management of allergies, generally a Pitta pacifying diet of easy to digest foods and 10 habits for healthy digestion.Summary
Food allergies have become more common in recent years. The Ayurvedic approach to food allergies includes identifying the allergen, reducing toxins in the gut, repairing the gut barrier, calming the immune system, and following a Pitta pacifying diet. Taking steps to manage food allergies can signfiicantly improve one's quality of life. As allergies can be serious, consult a medical doctor before making changes to your health & wellness plan. Disclaimer: 'Food allergy' could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.
 	 
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        MORE DIGESTION TIPSDISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine. Balance Your Body with Diet, Herbs, & Lifestyles Having These BiocharacteristicsEverything you eat has an effect on your body, which Ayurveda categorizes in a simple and easy way, using biocharacteristics (gunas). Biocharacteristics are qualities (like cold and hot) that describe the effect a food or herb has on your body. Cooling foods like cucumber, decrease metabolism. Heating foods like chili pepper, stimulate your body and increase metabolism. For 'Food allergy', you should select foods with the following biocharacteristics. Individual results will vary, based on your body type and the root cause of your imbalance.MATCH WITH YOUR WELLNESS PROFILECOLD ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTICCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' gunaEASY ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTICEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly. Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you need to increase Easy to digest foodsTo learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics. DIGESTIVEHerbs that encourage healthy digestion.GENERAL-LAXATIVEPromotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.DEMULCENTHerbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.ANTI-INFLAMMATORYReduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.IMMUNE-CALMINGHerbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.REPAIRS-MEMBRANEReduces inflammation and allergen reactivity by restoring epithelial barrier function. Repairs tight cell junction in leaky gut, interstitial cystitis, eczema, asthma, etc.ALTERATIVERestores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.STYPTICA herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.HEPATOPROTECTIVEAn herb that is capable of preventing liver damage. Many hepatoprotectives work via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.FLAVONOIDSFlavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.ROSMARINIC-ACIDInhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.  Joyful Belly is a recognized school of biocharacteristics medicine. HOW TO ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3FOOD ALLERGY IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE #3 - ATTACKING TISSUEIf you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue. AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTSAccording to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Food allergy'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced. Symptoms Tell A StoryThe first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic. 
 To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics. Are you prone to a problem with 'Food allergy'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Digestion by taking the free digestion quiz: RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITSThe following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Food allergy'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Biocharacteristics of 7,844 People Reporting Food allergyOn average the biocharacteristics of people reporting Food allergy were less aggravated than 57% of other symptoms. From the 7,844 people who reported Food allergy in this research study of 74,671 individuals, average deviation in biocharacteristic levels were the following:BIOCHARACTERISTICAVG CLIENT LEVEL %%CASES (#)#IMBALANCE Pungent Sign   
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         93.8% 24.5% (1,925) 6,802 have Pungent constitution  Pitta Sign   
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         88.5% 37.6% (2,948) 10,540 have Pitta constitution  Difficult   
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         67.0% 36.5% (2,860) 8,532 have Difficult constitution  Hot Aggravates   
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         65.2% 23.4% (1,835) 7,949 have Hot constitution  Bitter   
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         61.8% 26.8% (2,099) 8,626 have Bitter constitution  Light   
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         61.0% 27.7% (2,172) 9,391 have Light constitution  Astringent   
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         59.5% 23.2% (1,822) 8,068 have Astringent constitution  Vata   
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         59.1% 34.0% (2,668) 11,554 have Vata constitution  Dry   
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         56.7% 28.8% (2,258) 9,009 have Dry constitution  Cold   
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         45.6% 23.5% (1,845) 8,107 have Cold constitution  Salty   
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         42.9% 27.6% (2,164) 7,179 have Salty constitution  Sour   
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         38.2% 22.0% (1,727) 7,528 have Sour constitution  Oily   
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         31.6% 24.8% (1,948) 9,587 have Oily constitution  Gooey   
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         31.2% 15.8% (1,241) 7,069 have Gooey constitution  Sweet   
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         29.8% 26.2% (2,054) 9,650 have Sweet constitution  Kapha   
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         28.4% 28.5% (2,234) 12,745 have Kapha constitution  Heavy   
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         25.5% 27.1% (2,127) 9,738 have Heavy constitution  Toxic Aggravates   
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         17.6% 28.6% (2,240) 7,099 have Toxic constitution Risk Factors of Food allergy
    Below you will see general risk factors as well as the greatest risk factors, i.e. those who were also more likely to report Food allergy.
    Overall, 20.42% of people surveyed in this research study reported Food allergy.
    SYMPTOM (Cases)Cases With Both% Reporting ThisIncrease from 20.42%Review These Common Risk Factors Feel underweight (2358)   
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        530 22.5% 10% more often  Feel overweight (25362)   
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        5026 19.8% insignificant difference  Hyperactive, quick (19615)   
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        2354 12% 40% less often  Fatigue / tired (16721)   
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        4096 24.5% 20% more often  Male (1336)   
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        207 15.5% 20% less often  Female (26227)   
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        6085 23.2% 10% more often  Nut allergy (960)   
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        801 83.4% 310% more often  Peanut allergy (788)   
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        627 79.6% 290% more often  Citrus allergy (670)   
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        468 69.9% 240% more often  Celiac Disease (1108)   
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        772 69.7% 240% more often  Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) (2279)   
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        1246 54.7% 170% more often  Wheat Intolerance (6953)   
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        3648 52.5% 160% more often  Detergent allergy (3204)   
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        1564 48.8% 140% more often  Leaky Gut Syndrome (4834)   
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        2195 45.4% 120% more often  Joint pain after eating (712)   
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        322 45.2% 120% more often  Parasite passed in stool (353)   
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        156 44.2% 120% more often  Convulsions (156)   
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        68 43.6% 110% more often  Painful rash (516)   
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        219 42.4% 110% more often  Red meat intolerant (1829)   
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        771 42.2% 110% more often  Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria (1615)   
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        681 42.2% 110% more often  Pancreatic Insufficiency (545)   
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        229 42% 110% more often  Chronic Infection (1413)   
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        590 41.8% 100% more often  Hives (2397)   
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        979 40.8% 100% more often  Malabsorption (4275)   
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        1687 39.5% 90% more often  Lactose Intolerant (9266)   
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        3653 39.4% 90% more often  Intestinal Perforation (142)   
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        56 39.4% 90% more often  Mold allergy (7586)   
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        2957 39% 90% more often  Food Poisoning (1032)   
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        399 38.7% 90% more often  Dysentery (203)   
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        77 37.9% 90% more often  Crohn's Disease (341)   
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        127 37.2% 80% more often  Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1126)   
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        419 37.2% 80% more often  Autoimmune Disorders (5726)   
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        2125 37.1% 80% more often  Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (227)   
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        84 37% 80% more often  Animal/dander allergy (6873)   
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        2542 37% 80% more often  Gallbladder Inflammation (1070)   
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        394 36.8% 80% more often  Duodenal Ulcer (373)   
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        137 36.7% 80% more often  Flat rash (526)   
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        193 36.7% 80% more often  Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain (1417)   
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        518 36.6% 80% more often  Lungs Irritated / Inflamed (1038)   
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        378 36.4% 80% more often  Skin sensitivity to chemicals (7584)   
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        2754 36.3% 80% more often  Skin Rash (5387)   
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        1941 36% 80% more often  At odds with nationality / culture (212)   
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        76 35.8% 80% more often  Croup (176)   
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        63 35.8% 80% more often  Lumps on Surface of Belly (713)   
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        254 35.6% 70% more often  Raised & bumpy rash (1605)   
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        570 35.5% 70% more often  Hypoglycemic (2714)   
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        963 35.5% 70% more often  Guarding area of pain (886)   
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        313 35.3% 70% more often  Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis  (1872)   
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        660 35.3% 70% more often  Inflamed skin (2135)   
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        753 35.3% 70% more often  Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (1627)   
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        570 35% 70% more often  Staph infection (1066)   
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        372 34.9% 70% more often  Liver Sore (883)   
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        308 34.9% 70% more often  Drug/penicillin allergy (5683)   
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        1965 34.6% 70% more often  Fever (Current) (294)   
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        101 34.4% 70% more often  Asthma (5086)   
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        1740 34.2% 70% more often  Oozing Sores on Skin (292)   
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        100 34.2% 70% more often  H pylori infection (1025)   
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        350 34.1% 70% more often  Dust allergy (10177)   
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        3465 34% 70% more often  Swollen joints (2624)   
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        889 33.9% 70% more often  Neuralgia (784)   
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        265 33.8% 70% more often  Enlarged Spleen (328)   
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        111 33.8% 70% more often  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (4107)   
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        1384 33.7% 70% more often  Seizures (452)   
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        152 33.6% 60% more often  Gastrointestinal Bleeding (555)   
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        185 33.3% 60% more often  Swollen lymph nodes (2365)   
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        785 33.2% 60% more often  Mononucleosis (Past) (2257)   
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        746 33.1% 60% more often  Pain wakes you up at night (1604)   
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        530 33% 60% more often  Taking Enzyme Supplements (5194)   
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        1710 32.9% 60% more often  Blood thick / Congested lymph (1069)   
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        351 32.8% 60% more often  Trauma-induced overeating (1603)   
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        526 32.8% 60% more often  Fibromyalgia (3094)   
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        1010 32.6% 60% more often  Dislocated shoulder / ribs / etc (1069)   
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        349 32.6% 60% more often  Sensitive to Alcohol (5846)   
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        1899 32.5% 60% more often  Eczema (4825)   
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        1559 32.3% 60% more often  Kidney Infection (1649)   
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        531 32.2% 60% more often  Abdominal pain worse after eating (3850)   
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        1237 32.1% 60% more often  Wheezing (2488)   
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        797 32% 60% more often  Interstitial Cystitis (878)   
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        281 32% 60% more often  Swollen lymph nodes - hips (899)   
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        288 32% 60% more often  Whooping Cough (232)   
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        74 31.9% 60% more often  Jaundice (568)   
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        181 31.9% 60% more often  Abdominal pain continuous (1145)   
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        365 31.9% 60% more often  General Inflammation (8849)   
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        2826 31.9% 60% more often  Fruits Cause Gas (2764)   
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        882 31.9% 60% more often  Skin Infection (608)   
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        192 31.6% 50% more often  Exercise aggravates symptoms (5106)   
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        1611 31.6% 50% more often  Palpable Mass in Abdomen (267)   
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        84 31.5% 50% more often  Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting) (1259)   
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        396 31.5% 50% more often  Chronic Peeling Skin (1173)   
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        370 31.5% 50% more often  Gray Stool (528)   
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        166 31.4% 50% more often  Poor discernment of temperature (1393)   
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        438 31.4% 50% more often  Fragile skin/breaks easily (1846)   
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        580 31.4% 50% more often  Difficulty Swallowing (2999)   
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        938 31.3% 50% more often  Pneumonia (2799)   
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        875 31.3% 50% more often  Prolapsed colon (272)   
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        85 31.3% 50% more often  Lichen planus (206)   
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        64 31.1% 50% more often  Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits (2014)   
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        626 31.1% 50% more often  Bones brittle / break easily (575)   
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        179 31.1% 50% more often  Famine / Underfed in Childhood (1923)   
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        598 31.1% 50% more often  Burning / painful urination (1010)   
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        313 31% 50% more often  Low basal body temperature (5258)   
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        1632 31% 50% more often Complications of Those Reporting Food allergy
    In this research study, people who report Food allergy were likely to report the following:
    REPORTSCASES WITH BOTHINCREASE%NORMALLY Nut allergy   
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        801 +3.9 times 10% 2.56% (960 cases)  Peanut allergy   
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        627 +3.9 times 8% 2.05% (788 cases)  Celiac Disease   
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        772 +3.5 times 10% 2.85% (1,108 cases)  Citrus allergy   
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        468 +3.4 times 6% 1.75% (670 cases)  Prolonged bleeding when cut (Poor clotting)   
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        396 +2.9 times 5% 1.74% (1,259 cases)  Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)   
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        1246 +2.6 times 16% 6.22% (2,279 cases)  Wheat Intolerance   
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        3648 +2.6 times 47% 18.37% (6,953 cases)  Detergent allergy   
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        1564 +2.3 times 20% 8.69% (3,204 cases)  Leaky Gut Syndrome   
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        2195 +2.3 times 28% 12.42% (4,834 cases)  Lactose Intolerant   
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        3653 +2.0 times 47% 23.11% (9,266 cases)  Chronic Infection   
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        590 +2.0 times 8% 3.94% (1,413 cases)  Red meat intolerant   
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        771 +2.0 times 10% 4.93% (1,829 cases)  Intestinal Worms / Parasites / Protozoa / Bacteria   
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        681 +2.0 times 9% 4.46% (1,615 cases)  Slow, heavy digestion   
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        3614 +2.0 times 46% 22.89% (21,898 cases)  Painful menstruation & menstrual cramps   
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        3386 +2.0 times 43% 21.59% (13,471 cases)  Painful rash   
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        219 +2.0 times 3% 1.51% (516 cases)  Parasite passed in stool   
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        156 +2.0 times 2% 1.01% (353 cases)  Bluish / Purple Tongue   
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        129 +1.9 times 2% 1.04% (472 cases)  Malabsorption   
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        1687 +1.9 times 22% 11.52% (4,275 cases)  Joint pain after eating   
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        322 +1.9 times 4% 2.1% (712 cases)  Exercise aggravates symptoms   
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        1611 +1.9 times 21% 11.1% (5,106 cases)  Pancreatic Insufficiency   
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        229 +1.9 times 3% 1.6% (545 cases)  Solid foods aggravate abdominal pain   
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        518 +1.9 times 7% 3.75% (1,417 cases)  Food Poisoning   
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        399 +1.9 times 5% 2.68% (1,032 cases)  Mold allergy   
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        2957 +1.9 times 38% 20.39% (7,586 cases)  Hives   
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        979 +1.8 times 12% 6.49% (2,397 cases)  Autoimmune Disorders   
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        2125 +1.8 times 27% 15.16% (5,726 cases)  Interstitial Cystitis   
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        281 +1.8 times 4% 2.27% (878 cases)  Lungs Irritated / Inflamed   
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        378 +1.7 times 5% 2.86% (1,038 cases)  Skin Rash   
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        1941 +1.7 times 25% 14.32% (5,387 cases)  Taking Enzyme Supplements   
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        1710 +1.7 times 22% 12.74% (5,194 cases)  Gallbladder Inflammation   
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        394 +1.7 times 5% 2.9% (1,070 cases)  Liver Sore   
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        308 +1.7 times 4% 2.35% (883 cases)  Animal/dander allergy   
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        2542 +1.7 times 32% 18.83% (6,873 cases)  Guarding area of pain   
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        313 +1.7 times 4% 2.38% (886 cases)  Pain wakes you up at night   
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        530 +1.7 times 7% 4.18% (1,604 cases)  Staph infection   
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        372 +1.7 times 5% 3.01% (1,066 cases)  Fibromyalgia   
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        1010 +1.7 times 13% 7.84% (3,094 cases)  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)   
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        1384 +1.7 times 18% 10.87% (4,107 cases)  Stomach Ulcer   
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        434 +1.6 times 6% 3.67% (1,449 cases)  Even liquid foods aggravate abdominal pain   
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        419 +1.6 times 5% 3.06% (1,126 cases)  Skin sensitivity to chemicals   
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        2754 +1.6 times 35% 21.45% (7,584 cases)  Abdominal surgery   
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        333 +1.6 times 4% 2.47% (1,336 cases)  Abdominal pain continuous   
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        365 +1.6 times 5% 3.09% (1,145 cases)  Pain relieved by doubling over   
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        762 +1.6 times 10% 6.2% (2,537 cases)  Seizures   
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        152 +1.6 times 2% 1.25% (452 cases)  Asthma   
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        1740 +1.6 times 22% 13.79% (5,086 cases)  Hypoglycemic   
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        963 +1.6 times 12% 7.54% (2,714 cases)  Dust allergy   
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        3465 +1.6 times 44% 27.69% (10,177 cases)  Abdominal pain worse after eating   
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        1237 +1.6 times 16% 10.09% (3,850 cases)  Intestinal colic / spasm / cramping   
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        1612 +1.6 times 21% 13.28% (5,234 cases)  Difficulty Swallowing   
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        938 +1.6 times 12% 7.64% (2,999 cases)  Poor discernment of temperature   
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        438 +1.6 times 6% 3.82% (1,393 cases)  Restricting Food Intake   
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        3423 +1.6 times 44% 28.12% (15,613 cases)  Drug/penicillin allergy   
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        1965 +1.6 times 25% 16.01% (5,683 cases)  Kidney Infection   
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        531 +1.6 times 7% 4.49% (1,649 cases)  Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)   
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        2857 +1.6 times 36% 23.16% (9,239 cases)  Lumps on Surface of Belly   
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        254 +1.6 times 3% 1.93% (713 cases)  Swollen lymph nodes   
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        785 +1.6 times 10% 6.44% (2,365 cases)  Swollen lymph nodes - hips   
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        288 +1.6 times 4% 2.58% (899 cases)  Candida / Yeast Infection / Thrush   
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        2237 +1.5 times 29% 18.78% (7,286 cases)  Inflamed skin   
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        753 +1.5 times 10% 6.48% (2,135 cases)  Pancreatitis   
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        141 +1.5 times 2% 1.3% (498 cases)  Fruits Cause Gas   
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        882 +1.5 times 11% 7.15% (2,764 cases)  Unable to exercise due to Injury, disease, breathlessness, etc   
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        951 +1.5 times 12% 7.8% (3,400 cases)  Skin Allergy / Contact dermatitis    
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        660 +1.5 times 8% 5.23% (1,872 cases)  Famine / Underfed in Childhood   
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        598 +1.5 times 8% 5.25% (1,923 cases)  Raised & bumpy rash   
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        570 +1.5 times 7% 4.62% (1,605 cases)  Trauma-induced overeating   
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        526 +1.5 times 7% 4.62% (1,603 cases)  Frequent Nausea   
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        1524 +1.5 times 19% 12.57% (5,021 cases)  Burning abdominal pain   
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        671 +1.5 times 9% 5.97% (2,301 cases)  Anemia   
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        1856 +1.5 times 24% 16.04% (6,770 cases)  Sensitive to Alcohol   
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        1899 +1.5 times 24% 16.06% (5,846 cases)  Low basal body temperature   
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        1632 +1.5 times 21% 14.13% (5,258 cases)  Anorexia, past or current   
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        1066 +1.5 times 14% 9.45% (4,050 cases)  Recurrent Vomiting   
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        239 +1.5 times 3% 2.03% (817 cases)  Intermittent abdominal pain   
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        1976 +1.5 times 25% 16.93% (6,963 cases)  Puffy / swollen skin   
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        1193 +1.5 times 15% 10.17% (3,944 cases)  Pain with sense of fullness   
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        1412 +1.5 times 18% 12.26% (4,736 cases)  Pain above belly button   
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        1231 +1.5 times 16% 10.91% (4,330 cases)  Swollen lymph nodes - neck   
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        1582 +1.5 times 20% 13.69% (5,244 cases)  Strong abdominal pulse   
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        747 +1.5 times 10% 6.85% (2,630 cases)  Pain relieved by heat   
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        1106 +1.5 times 14% 9.59% (3,723 cases)  Burping relieves stomach pain   
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        928 +1.5 times 12% 8.22% (3,413 cases)  Impacted Fecal Matter   
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        399 +1.5 times 5% 3.44% (1,293 cases)  General Inflammation   
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        2826 +1.5 times 36% 24.77% (8,849 cases)  Hypothyroid   
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        1712 +1.5 times 22% 15.17% (5,573 cases)  Dilated Pupil   
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        141 +1.4 times 2% 1.38% (518 cases)  Rheumatoid Arthritis   
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        368 +1.4 times 5% 3.45% (1,204 cases)  Prolapsed Bladder   
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        201 +1.4 times 3% 2.07% (690 cases)  Ringworm   
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        201 +1.4 times 3% 2.07% (712 cases)  Swollen lymph nodes - arm pits   
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        626 +1.4 times 8% 5.54% (2,014 cases)  Laryngitis   
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        276 +1.4 times 4% 2.78% (906 cases)  Yellow bump on eye   
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        140 +1.4 times 2% 1.39% (535 cases)  Abdominal pain relieved by eating   
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        465 +1.4 times 6% 4.17% (1,562 cases)  Sharp abdominal pain   
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        1587 +1.4 times 20% 13.92% (5,537 cases)  Chest Pain   
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        762 +1.4 times 10% 6.96% (2,589 cases)  Swollen joints   
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        889 +1.4 times 11% 7.66% (2,624 cases)  Hashimoto's Thyroiditis   
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        570 +1.4 times 7% 4.88% (1,627 cases)  Pain around belly button   
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