| Researchers are linking more and more allergies to | | | | constipation and muscle pain. Blocked airways due to |
| other health conditions including asthma, migraines, | | | | excess mucus is a common sign in babies, whose |
| depression and autoimmune diseases. And with | | | | small upper airways are easily congested. |
| anaphylactic (potentially fatal) food allergies on the rise, | | | | One often missed warning sign is middle ear infections. |
| it becomes even more important that children's | | | | More than 70% of children get them, and one study |
| allergies to food are identified and treated. | | | | reported that as many as 78% of those children are |
| This questionnaire might help you determine whether | | | | allergic to milk, wheat, egg white, peanuts, and soy. |
| your child is reacting to foods.o Does your child avoid | | | | Psychological or emotional problems are also |
| certain foods?o Do behavioral or mood changes occur | | | | symptoms of food allergies, especially in children. Food |
| after a certain food is eaten?o Does your child crave | | | | allergies have been linked to autism and hyperactivity in |
| certain foods?o Does your child complain about his/her | | | | children, anxiety, depression, inability to concentrate, |
| mouth or throat itching?o Does your child frequently | | | | mood swings, and 'fogginess'. |
| say that he/she feels dizzy?o Does your child have | | | | If you suspect that your child is allergic one or more |
| unexplained diarrhea, vomiting or tummy pain?o Do | | | | foods, the next step is testing. Just keep in mind that |
| hives or skin rashes sometimes appear?o Has your | | | | food allergies are often missed by standard skin and |
| child shown a strong dislike to a food that was | | | | blood tests. You might consider alternative testing |
| previously eaten? | | | | methods. Talk to your natural health or energy |
| Other symptoms of food allergy in children are | | | | medicine practitioner about testing options. |
| moodiness, frequent fatigue, stomach aches, | | | | |