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Gluten Intolerance - Free Information - Wheat
Intolerance Many people believe
that they have an adverse reaction to consuming wheat and many people claim to
feel better if they reduce their consumption of wheat. It is clearly a very real
problem. But the situation is confused. Many research papers indicate that some
20% of people believe that they have adverse reaction to particular foods. The
symptoms attributed to wheat intolerance are very similar to the symptoms for
a number of other conditions such as stress, IBS or a good night out. Therefore,
it is extremely important that individuals who think they may have an adverse
reaction to wheat visit their doctor. 'Because
a celebrity has' is a bad reason to eliminate wheat from your diet. Celebrity
diets are no always developed by qualified nutritionists and should be treated
with caution. You should also never eliminate a food from your diet in order to
lose weight.
Allergy
and Intolerance in Babies and Children During
the first year of life, a baby's digestive and immune systems are still developing.
It is important that you do not wean your child too early, because it may disrupt
these natural developments. If you
suspect that your child is suffering from a food allergy or intolerance, please
consult your doctor or health visitor. Please do not avoid foods without advice
as you may unnecessarily remove vital nutrients from your child's diet.
What is Coeliac Disease? The
lining of the gut is damaged by it, preventing the absorption of essential nutrients,
and thus causing the symptoms of malabsorption - diarrhoea, anaemia, failure to
thrive in infants - which we know as coeliac disease. The diagnosis is confirmed
by a biopsy of the gut wall whose characteristics abnormalities return to normal,
along with the improvements in symptoms, when the sufferer adopts a gluten-free
diet.
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