January 8, 2009 – 7:53 am
Although there is sceptism in the conventional medical world relating to food allergies or food intolerances and ezcema, research has been conducted proving foods can cause ezcema in children. Also studies have shown that babies can also develop allergic symptoms from food proteins passed through their mother’s breastmilk.
The main food “culprits” identified are cow’s milk, egg, peanut and gluten. Dr Rodney Ford has a paediatric clinic specialising in gastroenterology and allergies. He manages thousands of children and families with food allergy, ezcema, gluten-sensitivity and coeliac disease. He has authored over a hundred publications and books.
Eczema Cure It! is one of Dr Rodney Ford’s books that will give you invaluable information and answers in an easy digestable way. I have this book and would recommend reading this to any parent with a baby or toddler suffering with angry red rashes on their face and body.
November 29, 2008 – 8:00 am
There is a lot of confusion about the terms food allergy and food intolerance. The two terms are commonly and incorrectly used interchangeably. There is no doubt that symptoms of food allergies and food intolerances both have a negative impact on a person’s health - my young son has both.
However it is really important to know the difference between the two terms or conditions. As some food allergies can cause life threatening reactions food allergies have to be managed and treated differently to health issues caused by food intolerances. By understanding signs and symptoms as well as the science behind a food allergy or food intolerance clearer choices about lifestyle, education and planning can be made.
The food intolerance network has a great informative fact sheet all about the differences between a food allergy and a food intolerance.
November 29, 2008 – 1:08 am
This is my first blog entry for Kids Food Allergy Clinic and the start of a new online space for parents of kids with food allergies.