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Food allergies are among the most misunderstood and neglected aspects of health and wellness in our country.  It is estimated that anywhere from 25% to 60% of the population has some kind of food related immune or non-immune reaction.  Often there is confusion between the different types of food allergies, and many times a food intolerance is misdiagnosed as an allergy, which can lead to even more confusion with the treatment.  Food allergies can be present in many conditions; they manifest in digestive problems, anxiety, fatigue, arthritis, hives, migraines, skin problems, ear infections, accelerated pulse and many other symptoms.  Food allergies and intolerances can create eating disorders in susceptible individuals. While more than 160 foods can cause allergic reactions in people, their are eight foods that account for 90% of reactions.  These eight foods include milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.

Article by Cheryl Fawn, CHHC, AADP:

Cheryl offers food allergy testing to asses Delayed Onset Food Allergies, which may cause symptoms from 2 hours to 4 days later. She uses this test as a means of fine-tuning your diet so you can get the most customized nutrition plan possible.

You can contact Cheryl for a free consultation by calling her at (917) 535-9519.  Feel free to visit her website: eating disorder treatment

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Celiac disease (also known as Celiac Sprue) is a chronic digestive disease caused by an intolerance to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and oats.  In susceptible individuals, gluten damages the lining of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Celiac Disease is considered an autoimmune disorder because the body’s own immune system causes the damage, It is also classified as a disease of malabsorption because nutrients are not properly absorbed.

Gluten is not listed as one of the eight major allergens because the sensitivity people have to gluten is not an allergic reaction, it is an intolerance.  Recent findings estimate that 2 million people in the U.S. have celiac disease or about 1 in 133 people, yet 97% of people are unaware that they even have the disease.  Because Celiac Sprue manifests in so many different, seemingly unrelated, symptoms, people are often misdiagnosed and the disease is not recognized by doctor or patient.  Some common symptoms of Celiac Disease include bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, fatigue, skin rashes, tingling or numbness, mouth sores, discolored teeth, joint pain, delayed growth, poor weight gain, thin bones, infertility, headaches, irritability, and depression.  The only true cure for Celiac is to adhere to a strict gluten free diet.

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Cheryl Fawn, CHHC, AADP was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2005. She had varied symptoms all of her life such as eczema, fatigue, bloating, and disordered eating patterns, which her physicians never connected with gluten intolerance.  It wasn’t until she took matters into her own hands, that she discovered the true cause of her symptoms.

Since Cheryl must eat gluten-free herself, she has an extensive knowledge of acceptable and non-acceptable foods for those living with Celiac Disease.  She helps her clients to better understand and manage their condition by providing them with ideas for substitute foods and sure they are not eating any hidden gluten.  She also custom creates a food plan best suited to each individual.  If you are diagnosed as a Celiac or suspect you may have the disease, contact Cheryl for a free phone consultation. You can reach her at (917) 535-9519.  You can also visit her website: Celiac Disease Counselor

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