Can There Be a Food Connection to Allergies?

Previously I had written about the 4 A’s – Autism, Allergies, ADHD, Asthma, and how diet may actually have more of an affect on them than you think. Today I wanted to focus on allergies. 

It’s a hard concept to consider, but the next time you’re sniffling, sneezing, blowing your nose, and you just want to run to the doctor for an antihistamine, first stop and think about what you’ve been eating.

I know it may sound crazy, but it’s important to know how your body works. And your respiratory and digestive systems are both immune barriers that work together to keep toxins from entering your bloodstream. Ensuring that you have a healthy gut may prevent illnesses from ever developing.

When gut health suffers, the entire body suffers.

What is Leaky Gut?

The term “leaky gut” is used when the lining of your intestinal tract becomes inflamed and very porous, allowing undigested food, bacteria, yeast, toxins, etc. enter the bloodstream. Its more scientific name is Intestinal Permeability.

When this happens, your immune system will spring into action, causing even more inflammation.  Now each person experiences different side effects from inflammation – skin rash, digestive issues, fatigue, joint pain, and yes, allergies.

What Causes Leaky Gut?

Many things can cause inflammation in your gut and your diet plays a huge role. Some major causes of leaky gut are:

• Gluten (don’t forget that gluten can also be found in personal care products)
• Dairy
• Gut imbalance
• Diet high in sugar
• Processed foods
• Chronic stress
• Hormonal imbalance
• Medication (antibiotics, as well as frequent use of pain relievers like Advil or Motrin)

How to Fix Leaky Gut?

Bottom line is that allergies are a sign that something is wrong and your body needs some TLC. There is an imbalance in your gut and the toxins need to be eliminated before something more serious occurs. The first step is restricting your diet. No, I’m not talking about starving yourself or living off some juice. I’m a firm believer in a detox that helps you learn how to eat properly for your health…and to give allergies the axe.

Want more information? Check out my 10-Detox Program here where you will enjoy real food while making your health a priority. 

Leann Forst, MBA, CHC, CEOC — Holistic Health Practitioner

Leann is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Essential Oils Coach, holding a Master’s degree from Drake University and a Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University. Leann is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. And she is an award winning author of 2 books “How to Get Your Kids to Beg for Veggies” and “100 Ways to Lose Weight”.

Born and raised as an Iowa farm girl, she moved to Texas in 1998 where she lives with her husband and 2 kids.

As a wife of a brain cancer survivor, Leann has a special interest in anti-cancer nutrition and detoxification. She works with individuals and groups, and speaks regularly at hospitals, schools and organizations to teach people how to attain optimal health by getting to the root cause of chronic and inflammatory conditions, while using healing modalities such as essential oils. Click here to get Leann’s free report, “37 Cancer Facts You Should Know…But Probably Don’t”

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