Self Inventory 93cause a problem. Wheezing, tightness and poor respiratory function are key
signs of allergic bronchospasm.
Beware the cough – many asthma cases begin as a cough and are
misdiagnosed, sometimes for years, as “bronchitis.” The latter is essentially
an infective disease and believing it to be the diagnosis, doctor may prescribe
antibiotics quite inappropriately.
Gastro-intestinal
Symptoms of food allergy or genetic food intolerance are almost certain to
disturb the alimentary tract. Symptoms related to this target organ can thus
be many and varied and will include nausea, vomiting, belching, ‘stomach
rumbling,’ hunger pangs, “acidity,” dyspepsia (indigestion, not all the time),
abdominal bloating, flatulence, diarrhea, constipation and variability of
bowel function (switching one to the other).
I tackled many peptic ulcers as potential food allergy and got some
surprisingly good results. We now know that an organism called Helicobacteria
pylori is involved. Of course doctors have quickly and illogically jumped to
the conclusion that this is the “cause” of peptic ulceration. There is now a
supposed proper treatment, which is the much abused antibiotic. Try dietary
changes first and see if that does not eliminate the “cause” just as easily.
Musculo-skeletal complaints
Symptoms in this system can include swollen and painful joints, aching
muscles, stiffness, cramps, what the British call ‘Fibrositis,’ another that
the world over calls “rheumatism” (temperature-sensitive aches and pains),
muscle spasms, tremors (shaking, especially on waking) and pseudo-
paralysis.
Genito-urinary system
Several linked symptoms here: menstrual difficulties (so-called endometriosis
often responds very well), frequency of urination, bed-wetting (especially in
later years), burning urination, genital itch and urgency.
Significant urinary and menstrual disturbance should always be
investigated by the conventional route, before opting for a holistic approach.