Food and Environmental Sensitivities
What are allergies and sensitivities?
Allergies and sensitivities are exaggerated responses by the immune system in response to certain substances/stressors. Normally, the immune system should see these substances/stressors as harmless. In some people, the immune system recognizes these substances/stressors as foreign invaders and generates a histamine response.
Common Allergies and Sensitivities
Some common allergies and sensitivities may include but are not limited to:
- Electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) – computers, phones, towers, etc
- Foods – dairy, gluten, sugar, grains, corn, eggs, etc
- Chemicals – sulfate/sulfur, BPA/PAH/PBDE/PCB, chemical additives, MSG, pesticides, etc
- Metals – aluminum, barium, cadmium, iron, radium, mercury, etc
- Immune Challenges – bacterial, viral, parasites, fungal, etc
- Scars – surgical, injury, tattoos, piercings, v a c c i n a t i o n s, circumcision, tooth extractions, etc
What are common symptoms of these stressors?
- Sneezing
- Rash, hives, blisters
- Dry skin
- Itching
- Shortness of breath, noisy breathing, wheezing
- Swelling
- Hot flashes
- Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
Here at McElwee Natural Health and Healing, we believe we can help our members navigate these issues. If you think you are struggling with one of these stressors but aren’t completely sure, give us a call to schedule a scan. If you know you struggle with one of these stressors but aren’t sure how to make changes or what your next steps should be, call us today to schedule a consultation. We will help guide you through the process!