Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in many cases has been linked to a person's diet, which include food allergies and nutritional deficiencies. In this article, I will tell you about the relation of adult ADHD and food allergies. A vast majority of medical doctors consider ADHD to be of unknown causes. Yet it is a known fact that by simply eliminating certain food from your diet you can produce dramatic effects.One of the main progenitors of the food allergy/ADHD connection is Dr. Doris Rapp. Dr. Rapp was a pediatric allergist who noticed that many children in her practice had significant physical and behavioral changes when exposed to certain foods. They may have red ear lobes, dark circles under their eyes, or glazed eyes after eating certain foods.Due to the high-dairy, high-sugar content of our diets, food intolerances can explain a good number of ADHD cases. Unfortunately, most medical doctors will say that food allergies do not cause ADHD, and will waste no time writing a prescription for ADHD medications. Even if you do find a doctor or a health care practitioner who accepts this theory, it is difficult to identify what particular food your child is allergic to.

A typical allergic reaction occurs through a specific antibody called immunoglobins E or IgE. IgE antibodies are released by the immune system when it detects the presence of an allergen in the body. When IgE antibodies come out, the child experiences standard reactions like watery eyes, hives, or swollen lips. To get rid of this allergic reaction, an allergist will give a shot made up of a low level allergen so that the immune system does not produce an IgE reaction. The dose is gradually increased until the child becomes tolerant to that allergen.A typical allergic reaction occurs through a specific antibody called immunoglobins E or IgE. IgE antibodies are released by the immune system when it detects the presence of an allergen in the body. When IgE antibodies come out, the child experiences standard reactions like watery eyes, hives, or swollen lips. To get rid of this allergic reaction, an allergist will give a shot made up of a low level allergen so that the immune system does not produce an IgE reaction. The dose is gradually increased until the child becomes tolerant to that allergen.

These delayed food reactions have been linked to over 100 different allergic symptoms and 150 different medical diseases. The mental health issues associated with delayed food allergies include: ADHD, anxiety, autism, chronic fatigue (which can go beyond just physical feelings and affect mental health, as well), depression, dizziness (often associated with anxiety), hyperactivity, lethargy, PMS, tension, weight gain and weight loss (both of which tend to have an effect on self-esteem).If you have children attending school, you are probably well aware of safeguards set in place to avoid allergens coming into the classroom. For example, often peanuts and peanut butter are banned from school lunches. Teachers and parents are becoming more aware of the problem and kids and are doing what they can to avoid problems. What's not common knowledge is that there are many other foods that are allergenic.

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