Allergies - Marietta,GA

My son had three years of allergy shots that dramatically improved his ability to eat a regular diet. I took shots for seven years but still have to avoid one food. Vitamins A, C E and B5 help the immune system as does exercise and plenty of water. Also look at the environment. Get rid of carpet. Keep animals out of his room. Use an air filter in his room. Do not allow him around anyone who smokes. Get rid of any mold or mildew. It takes time and effort but everyone's health will improve.

Here is a site that is designed to help you... try FAAN ( Food Allergy & Anaphaylaxis Network) @ www.foodallergy.org .

I have been a member for two years ( you don't have to be a member to use their information or buy products)... and they have tons of wonderful information and advice for parents that are new to the food allergies.

I wish you and your son the best !

Trader Joe's is a good place to shop for things that have ingredient-less things. A lot of these things are outgrown, fortunately. When I was little, I was allergic to wheat, apples peanuts (and my favorite food was peanut butter and apple jelly sandwiches), tomatoes, onion, milk, strawberries... I think I lived off Jello for the first three years of my life! The happy ending is that I don't have Celiac disease -- wheat intolerance in children is different, so if they didn't tell you Celiac, thank your lucky stars! -- and I don't have any other real problems with any other foods as an adult. Still can't eat raw tomatoes. Still can't overdo dairy. Other than that, I'm very healthy and absolutely fine. So, in all likelihood, this is a short-term inconvenience and not a lifelong problem for him.

Talk to a nutritionist about accommodating his dietary needs and to his pediatrician about your concerns. Good luck to you and your son!

A.:
More that likely it is a cleaning product that caused the episode the other day. Switch to cleaning products that are made from natural ingredients.
P. S

There are so many websites on line that deal with recipes that your son can have and your family. You family can change somewhat with the way they eat. There are recipe books out there too.

Milk isn't good for the body anyway, so that's no problem there. There are plenty of alternatives to 'milk' that are much healthier. You can even buy a soyajoy milk maker and make milk in a matter of 15 minutes cheaper!

As far as wheat goes, there are many people that can eat wheat as long as it is sprouted first. You can always sprout your wheat first and then grind it up to make your own bread for him. I'm sure a breadmaker will make it easier if you aren't used to making your own bread.

Corn is pretty common in LOTs of people's allergies. There are many people allergic to corn and corn products and don't even know it. Corn products are in a lot of processed food, etc. So it sounds like you'll be getting your family healthier thankfully to your little one (which is great!) Good luck!

Another note though, when people have a lot of allergies, it typically due to an overactive immune system. You can help with that by giving him some herbs, typically a combination of astragulus and marshmallow root (Immucalm found at www.herbsfirst.com). I gave that to my oldest when he developed allergies to animals. It kept the problems away when he was exposed to animals.

Hi A.,

I agree with MJ that allergies are acquired not inherited. You CAN NOT be allergic to anything natural if your immune system is working properly. Also, "allergies" to synthetic things are not what we generally call allergies, they are toxic reactions.

Chiropractic is always good because it keeps the immune system strong. Removing things from his living space is essential. That would include any NON-natural bath and body products, laundry detergents, cleaning supplies and of course, the worst chemical toxins are the preservatives and the pesticides found in foods. Dodge fast food and prepackaged items from the store.

A., I know this sounds like a lot of work but it really can be quite simple. You just have to know where to start. I have rid myself and my oldest child of our allergies and my youngest's ADHD diagnosis has been removed. Doctor's will test and then prescribe meds when that is usually unnecessary. Let me know if you are interested in getting more information.I love to help!

God bless,

M.

You can deal with this in one of two ways...treat the symptoms or go for the cause. If you go to a doctor he will be primarily treating the cause. If you want a natural approch that will go for the cause I think you will find a much better result. I have 11 children and both the hubby and I had allergy issues as children. We did a lot to prevent this ever occuring in our children and so far so good. Neither of us suffer from allergies any longer. There is a very interesting presentation about the immune system and allergies on a web site http://www.theglobalsuccessteam.net This is out there by some people in Shaklee but the information is great regardless of what products you use. The presentation is one of 30 you will find after you enter the site and click on product information. There is one on childrens health too I think. I do use and sell the Shaklee products but this is not my site. There is also a great show on this site called Toxic Brew that was taped in Canada for a show there and talks about what the toxins in our home do to us and it does a lot to really mess with our immune system. Hope this helps and if you need anything please ask. Our life is our children and when they are suffering so are we! To the health of your family!

K.

hello,
Let me recomend my allergist....she is very good....my daughter has allergies too (dairy, soy, eggs, peanuts, nuts, grass, etc...our list keep going) and some asthma this year
this allergist is the only one that gave us a good treatment with not so many drugs, and some vitamin and supplements...here is the web side...

www.familyallergycenter.com

I hope it helps.....
Pam

There are some great resources out there and lots of support. I talk about a lot of them on my blog www.amyandsimonblog.com. You can email me from there with specific questions you may have. Have you considered alternative doctors? I currently have my daughters going to an Applied Kinesiologist that practices Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique (he's in Peachtree City, GA). BTW, my daughter(s) are allergic to dairy, gluten, soy, corn, nuts, coconuts, chicken, head lettuce, cucumbers, spinach, alfalfa, some pollen, and a few more that don't come to mind right now. I have a follow-up on Thursday with the ND. We'll see if the new therapy has helped any.

It is possible to feed them and feed them well, it is just an adjustment to your lifestyle. I wish you the best of luck.

I am vegan, and have lots of luck finding dairy free at Kroger. Yogurts,Earth balance(butter alternative), egg replacer (vinegar works too), cream cheese, sour cream, etc. They also have a brand called Pamela's which are dairy and wheat free yummy brownies, pancakes mix, cookies. Red Mill has wheat free flour I used for the first time the other day and it works pretty well. Cherry Brook is found in the diet section (not very diet) and has allergy sensitive treats as well. It is a challenge at first, but more and more companies are coming out with foods for sensitive eaters. I always make my son some of his favorites when we go somewhere, including cup cakes at parties and we have yet to have a problem with it.You can look up allergy info on the internet before going to restaurants. Cookbooks are such a blessing with sensitive allergies, I would go and get some. I love the New Farm Cookbook, it is the vegan version of almost everything! Just sub the flour for gluten free. good luck to you, I know it is stressful!

Building up your immune system will help. I am in the columbia, SC area and go to an NAET practitioner...you dont have to live with allergies. They can be non-evasively eliminated and believe me, it does wonders for your health. You can look more into it at www.NAET.com

Hi A.,

I can relate. My youngest daughter now 8 has allergies too (a few grass, trees, milk, dogs and cats). She is also asthmatic. She sees Dr. John Zora who is with Atlanta Allergy & Asthma. She generally has problems with her allergies mostly in the fall then not so much during the late spring and summer (except with the milk).
I found milk problem is mostly she is lactose intolerant. She takes Digestive Advantage for that. I also by the Lactaid milk. Other than that Dr. Zora had her on Advair, Singulair and Claritin. My hope is that she will grow out of most of her allergies.

I hope this helped.

T.

Hi A., I'm not a mom yet, hope to be!! I've worked with children of all ages as a speech therapist for almost 9 years, and in that time have met several kids with the same allergies. THe allergist can definitely help with fully identifying exactly what your son is allergic to (I know this from personal experience, as I have a bunch of environmental allergies), and what kind of treatments work, whether they be avoidance, shots, medicine or whatever. It might not be a bad idea also to do some research on diets which help with leaving out the food items, and to consult with a nutritionist or dietician that is familiar with food allergies and children diets. I would also let the school (if he goes)know about the food allergies, so that they are aware in case any problems arise.
I hope this helps!
A.

Hi A.,

I can comment on the milk allergy. My son was(is) allergic to milk. He had two eppisodes between 1 and 2 years olds, one of them ending in the ER. My son is 11 now and back then, there were not mamy options. I had to eliminate all milk, whey and anything related. For milk sibstitute we used Rice Dream Rice Milk Vanilla Flavor, I buy the Fortified to make sure that he get the calcium, also I purchase the Toffu Ice cream sandwiches and Ice Cream, it tastes just the same. Now my son can eat some byproducts of milk, like cheese and yogurt, he still lactose intolerant, so we used over the counter mediction for that.

Have you tried chiropractic care for your son? Have you looked into removing chemicals from your home? One is not born with allergies, one aquires them from the environment. He could have triggered them from anything from household cleaners to vaccines. First and formost I would eliminate the toxins in his environment. A chiropractor can help you do this and teach you more about the right food for him. Good luck:)

Often allergies in children and adults are linked to a malabsorption problem in the gut. The normal bacterial flora is disrupted and proteins are leaking into the bloodstream. the immune system is trained to identify foreign proteins and attack. increased mucous is the body's method of clearing unwanted and harmful components. the downside is the mucous then clogs the body and when in the lungs creates inflammation, etc. If you can find a pediatrician who has a focus on functional medicine or integrative medicine they can help. 3 of my grandchildren developed similar issues and we basically did a protocol to heal and seal their guts. Once completed, their asthma has all but disappeared along with congeted sinuses. We keep them on enzymes and probiotics. They are able to be around and eat items they were previously allergic to but we maintain vartiety, look for organic raw dairy, organic grass fed meats and organically raised fruits and vegetables as much as possible. The internet is a great source to find places where these can be purchased.