Helping Those with Food Allergies & Sensitivities

Hi Everyone! 

Thank you for joining us this month for our H2H. It seems that everywhere you go these days, there’s an increase to food allergies in every age and socioeconomic demographic. We’re here to help guide you through the process. Please review our notes and watch the video below. Have a great month, and come visit us at any of our events in the community!  

Food Allergies & Sensitivities

What is a food allergy? 

- A body’s response to a food that creates an immune reaction. Most common foods- Fish, soy, peanuts, eggs (4 % of population- starts at infancy).

- What is a food sensitivity? A body’s response to foods that usually is delayed to hours or days.  Usually not as severe as an immediate food allergy but can be harmful long term. Most common foods- Soy, gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts/seeds (90 % population-develops at any age).

A.  Symptoms: Headaches, skin issues (acne and eczema), fatigue, joint pain, depression, brain fog, dark circles under eyes and redness.

- Why are we talking about this topic? Digestion?

Action Items

What can I do to figure out if I have a food sensitivity or allergy?  

Lab testing, FIT Test, Bio-Communication Food Stressor, ACG

What foods to avoid

A.  Gluten, Dairy, Sugar, GMO, Pesticides, food additives/dyes

Foods to eat

- Vegetables, fats, proteins, fermented foods, probiotics

- Vary foods and food preparations

- Ask for help – Testing, diet journals, nutritional microscopy, ACG

August Specials

1. The Drugless Doctors power drink is on special - Hydrate on purpose!

2. ACG – great way to evaluate heart and digestion - $50 (normally $75)

Labor Day Week Hours – Stay in schedule with your adjustments!  Closed Monday 9/2, Normal hours Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday!

Faster Results Workshop- This is for all new and returning members.  Thurs. 8/15 @ 6PM

Join Us: Half Hour to Health in September- Wednesday 9/4 @ noon and Thurs. 9/5 @ 6PM

April H2H | Allergies

When the seasons and weather change, does your nose begin to "run"? How many of you turn to OTC medicine to help solve the problem, without it getting to the root cause? In our April "Half-Hour to Health," we focus on allergies, and how you can STOP them naturally. Below are our notes and video recap. Enjoy!

What frustrates you about allergies?

-Decreases quality of life, can't go outside, itchy eyes, sneezing, coughing, lower immune system

Imagine....

There is even a place on the weather to look at allergies, colds, and flu whether you should go outside?

Drugless Solutions

1. Subluxation

A. Misalignment of the spine changes the messages that the brain sends to the body – getting adjusted clears sinuses

2. Medications-

A. Covers up the symptoms

B. Terrible side effects

3.  Digestion

A. Improper digestion and consumption of the wrong foods are one of the leading causes of allergies

4.  Immune system

A. Subpar immune function can also contribute to allergies

5. Adrenal fatigue

A. Are you tired? Even after sleeping a full night? Does bright light bother your eyes? Do you crave salt?

B. All of these are signs that your adrenals need some help in order to fight off allergies.

6.  Food stressors

A. Food sensitivities by the person that can be causing the challenge

B. Get a food stressor done to evaluate if there are foods that may be contributing to the problem.

Action Steps

1. Get adjusted

2. Get to the root of the issue: nervous system, clean up digestion, support adrenals, address foods

Supplements that help with allergies

1. Histoplex AB – A major help to those suffering with allergies – boosts the bodies inborn way of fighting allergies

2. Intenzyme Forte – Helps to clean up inflammation and digestion in the body

3. Bio Glycozyme Forte –multivitamin for blood sugar and adrenal stress

In Office Specials this Month - April 2017

1. Food Stressor Test – On special for $25, normally $50, Histoplex AB is on special %10 off.

2. APRIL 28th – Our next breast thermography date – make sure to get your appointment scheduled. Space is limited

3. Our next H2H is May 3rd at 12 PM and May 4th at 6PM

TDD: Allergies

Does bright light bother your eyes, or do domestic pets cause you to start sneezing and eyes watering? We look at allergies and how chiropractic and natural care can help stop them in their tracks. If you have allergies and take OTC medications to stop them, consider coming to see us, we would love to help you!