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Wheat Allergy or Wheat Intolerance
Do you suspect you might have a wheat allergy because of how you feel a lot of the time? Are you feeling unwell most of the time? Another question is: What are your symptoms? • Headache? • Bloated stomach? • Diarrhea? • Tired? • Skin rash? Just a few of the symptoms that you might suspect are caused by a food allergy or intolerance, and in your case possibly wheat. Below is a list of a wide range of symptoms. You might experience some of these symptoms, some of the time. Symptoms Arthritis Bloated Stomach Depression or Mood Swings Diarrhea Eczema Joint & Muscle Pains Psoriasis Skin Rashes Sneezing IBS Swollen Throat or tongue Tiredness and Lethargy Runny Nose Runny and Itchy Eyes The above symptoms could also be indicative of many other medical conditions, therefore professional advice should always be sought. WHEAT If wheat is considered one of the most wholesome, nutritious foods, then why is it one of the most common foods that people become allergic to? Just check those labels on breads, it says wheat is highly nutritious! Wheat is listed in the top 8 food allergens along with peanuts, tree nuts, milk, fish, shellfish, eggs and soy. We eat wheat so often that our bodies adapt and we tolerate minor symptoms. When we actually eliminate this grain from our diets, we then notice the difference and feel much better. Many of my clients have found, once they eliminated wheat from their diet that they can rarely reintroduce it, without feeling awful again. After being wheat free for a substantial time, if you can reintroduce it very slowly, and watch your body and how you feel,and you are OK, this would just be a wheat intolerance. It is very important to note that a person with a genuine wheat allergy cannot bring wheat back into their diet. Rye and Barley Rye and Barley require little digestive powers. Rye and barley help to sustain and build an efficient human brain. Wheat allergy and celiac disease are two different conditions. If an allergy is suspected his/her immune system has an abnormal reaction to proteins from wheat. The symptoms are similar to that of other allergic food reactions. When a person with celiac disease eats food containing the protein gluten (found in wheat and some other grains) it damages the lining of the small intestine, which stops the body from absorbing nutrients. This can lead to diarrhea, weight loss and eventually malnutrition.
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