Are Delayed Food Allergies Sabotaging Your Health?

Are Hidden Food Allergies Causing Symptoms?

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What is healthy for one person to eat may not be healthy for another. That’s where Delayed Food Allergies (DFAs) come in. Food can move the body toward or away from health, affecting hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, detoxification, and the cellular environment within the body.

In this article, we will explore one of the principles from our Eating Healthy Sweet 16 teaching concept at the Energetic Health Institute: “Is your meal free of known Delayed Food Allergies?” This will help you better understand what healthy means for you.

Studies show that DFAs are a contributing factor in chronic health conditions related to energy production, immune function, digestive tract disorders—such as leaky gut syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome—respiratory function, asthma, hormonal balance, skin disorders, eczema, autoimmune disorders, depression, and neurological conditions such as Autism, Alzheimer, and ADHD. (1) (2) (3) (4)

Many healthcare professionals consider DFA testing to be one of the most underappreciated tools in the medical field today. Generally, individuals are only tested for immediate reactions and not delayed responses. Research confirms that by removing Delayed Food Allergens, there is a substantial improvement and often complete reversal of some health conditions. So, in the words of Dr. Henry Ealy, “Why Guess When You Can Know?” (5)

Note, some of the information gathered in this article is based on research and the nutritional education curricula provided in the Holistic Nutrition Certification (HNC).

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance?

Studies confirm that the prevalence of food allergies has increased exponentially in the last three decades. The scientific research on allergies is complex; however, some theories include the hygiene hypothesis, genetics, and environmental impacts as some of the contributing factors. Due to the increase in prevalence and severity of DFAs, Congress passed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) in 2004. (6) (7)

Approximately 80% of our immune system surrounds the digestive tract. Scientific studies confirm that the gastrointestinal system’s health plays a crucial role in protecting against food intolerances or food allergies. Food allergens are considered pathogens and can trigger a potentially life-threatening immune response. In other words, your immune system may identify certain foods you eat as intruders. (8) (9)

A food intolerance rises when the body cannot properly digest certain foods or when a particular food irritates the surfaces of the digestive system. Symptoms of food intolerance can include nausea, gas, cramps, stomach pain, diarrhea, irritability, or headaches.

On the other hand, a food allergy response occurs when the body’s immune system, which is designed to fights infection, identifies a particular food as an invader. This leads to an allergic reaction in which chemicals like histamine are released into the body. Such reactions can cause symptoms such as hives, swelling, vomiting, stomach pain, throat tightness, hoarseness, coughing, breathing problems, or a drop in blood pressure.

More severe long-term effects of DFAs may include autoimmune disorders, depression, ADHD, diabetes, respiratory diseases (asthma), chronic inflammation, immune disorders, leaky gut syndrome, IBS, gestational diabetes, eczema, psoriasis, or neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s. (10) (11)

“ An IgG Delayed Food Allergy Blood Screen can eliminate the guesswork about what you should or should not eat so that you can start feeling energetic and fabulous again! ”

Symptoms of Food Allergies

Fatigue
Inflammatory conditions: sinusitis, rhinitis, arthritis, phlegm
Dark circles under the eyes
Dry/burning eyes
Ear itching
Chronic ear infections
Asthma
Auto-immune conditions
Seasonal allergies
Eczema & acne
Sensitive skin
Migraines or recurrent headaches

Burning or stiff sensation in muscles
Aches & pains for no reason
Chronically swollen lymph nodes
Nausea
Frequent heartburn
Cramping aches & pains
Irritable bowel syndrome: alternating diarrhea and constipation
Inflammatory bowel disease – Chron’s disease or ulcerative colitis
Hernias
Leaky gut syndrome
History of tonsillitis or appendicitis

Staples vs. Indulgences

At the Energetic Health Institute, we understand the challenges of maintaining a strict dietary lifestyle. Eating Healthy should be a positive experience, not a restrictive or frustrating one, and the foods you eat should assist you in maximizing your body’s daily mitochondrial energy production and overall wellness. (13)

Eating Healthy is a practice based on understanding what healthy means for your body and the difference between Staples and Indulgences.

A Staple is a food or beverage your immune system agrees is safe to eat at any meal, every day of the month, without any concern about inhibiting your mitochondria’s ability to produce energy. This means that you do not experience intolerance or allergic reactions to any of these foods. If you do experience a reaction, this food should be eliminated from your diet. An Indulgence is food that you choose to enjoy occasionally, knowing that it inhibits your mitochondrial energy production and may create an acidic cellular environment. Knowing which foods trigger intolerance and/or allergic reactions can assist you in making better food choices and maintaining an overall healthier lifestyle. (14) (15)

Staples vs. Indulgences

Eating Healthy is a practice based on understanding what healthy means for your body and the difference between Staples and Indulgences.

An Indulgence is food that you choose to enjoy occasionally, knowing that it inhibits your mitochondrial energy production and may create an acidic cellular environment. Knowing which foods trigger intolerance and/or allergic reactions can assist you in making better food choices and maintaining an overall healthier lifestyle. (14) (15)

Why Guess When You Can Know?

Delayed Food Allergies can be challenging to diagnose because the effects are not apparent immediately and can be caused by multiple foods, especially if these foods are a staple in your diet or a hidden ingredient in something you eat regularly. Not all food allergies produce severe reactions such as respiratory restrictions, swelling, or anaphylactic shock. However, the effects of Delayed Food Allergies are endless and can include depression, indigestion, inflammation, asthma, skin conditions, migraine headaches, eczema, arthritis, abnormal weight gain, and much more.

An IgG (Immunoglobulin G) Delayed Food Allergy Blood Screening can eliminate the guesswork about what you should and should not eat, so that you can start feeling energetic and fabulous again.

Food Allergy Testing: IgE vs. IgG

Allergic reactions can be immediate, due to activation of Immunoglobulin E (IgE) or delayed, due to activation of Immunoglobulin G (IgG).

An IgE food allergy response happens when the immune system produces specific IgE antibodies. These antibodies lead to an immediate allergic reaction (0 to 2 hours). Symptoms such as swelling, breathing difficulty, rash, and/or itchy skin appear within seconds or minutes. IgE tests are generally performed for confirmation, while a good starting point in determining a Type 1 response is the Elimination Diet.

Foods that trigger an IgG food allergy response are more difficult to identify because of the body’s delayed reaction to them (from 2 hours to 56 days). For example, symptoms may appear up to three days after consuming the “trigger food(s).” IgG can lead to long-term chronic health conditions, as noted above, if not checked.

Fortunately, a reliable diagnostic test, consisting of a broad portfolio of up to 270 foods, can assist you in identifying foods that are good for you and those that cause havoc to your system. Due to the body’s constantly changing internal environment, a DFA test should be conducted every 4-7 years.

Final Thoughts

Food is meant to be enjoyed and celebrated in the company of those we love. As we have learned, food allergies can cause potentially severe reactions. Eating healthy means eating organic foods that assist the body’s mitochondrial energy production and avoiding environmental pollutants, like GMOs and pesticides. However, even healthy foods can cause an immune response in the body, which is why testing for IgG can be a great idea.

All adults, teenagers, and children over 5 can benefit from a food allergy screening. A DFA Blood Screen Test and a 30-minute phone interpretation with one of our Certified Holistic Nutritionists can be a lifesaver. For more information, visit us at Energetic Health Institute. We will be happy to assist.

About the Author

M. Moriah Mor, ND, CHN, is a Naturopathic Practitioner, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and founder of GreenSilk.com. She is dedicated to helping people live healthier lifestyles through education, nutrition, and premium natural health products. With more than 18 years in the wellness field, Moriah is a graduate of the Energetic Health Institute, AMCC, and the University of Southern California. She is passionate about researching the latest breakthroughs in holistic health.

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