Archive for August, 2010

what is the difference between food intolerances and allergies?

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Food allergies are those that are quite often immune mediated – meaning that they could be life threatening quite often if they are anaphylactic. Food intolerance/ sensitivities usually produce a milder reaction such as fatigue, or loose stools, flatulence, skin rashes, congestion among other symptoms. Mild allergies may produce similar reactions too. With food allergies, [...]

IS ARTHRITIS EFFECTED BY FOODS I CONSUME?

Sunday, August 1st, 2010

Arthritis is a condition which affects joints and bones, depending on the type other areas may be affected and quite often deformed by it. The – itis stands for inflammation in the area. There are various types of arthritis. The most common forms are osteoarthritis and  rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is one that affects your [...]