http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/ Information and help resource for anyone with an allergy, sensitivity or intolerance. To find out about Foods Matter, go to http://www.foodsmatter.com/ . en Thu, 17 May 2012 04:01:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/digestive-conditions-including-ibs-ibd-30/specific-carbohydrate-diet-crohns-uc-807/ Wed, 16 May 2012 07:47:21 GMT Sue from the US has just sent us the following email in response to our blog about Caleigh and KatieBoo... Sue from the US has just sent us the following email in response to our blog about Caleigh and KatieBoo both of who suffer from both Crohn's and coeliac disease.

I have celiac disease. Sorry you have both. You're a veteran and I understand that. But please go to this website: breakingtheviciouscycle.info The above "Subject" the folks I listed are the ones who both discovered (Dr. Haas) and further promoted this particular diet for chron's, ulcerated colitis, celiac and autism. You'll not be disappointed. Also, do "searches" to find out even more about those two individuals. You did not need to lose your intestine--no one does if they knew about this website and followed the SCDiet outlined. In much concern for you, Sue ]]> Digestive conditions, including IBS and IBD Michelle http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/digestive-conditions-including-ibs-ibd-30/specific-carbohydrate-diet-crohns-uc-807/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/vaccination-32/olympic-vaccination-frenzy-806/ Wed, 16 May 2012 01:03:37 GMT *Olympic Vaccination Frenzy As Athletes Urged To Get Their Shots* (http://vactruth.com/2012/05/07/olympic-athletes-vaccination/) (7 May 2012) The... Olympic Vaccination Frenzy As Athletes Urged To Get Their Shots (7 May 2012)
The story behind the headline. ]]> Vaccination John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/vaccination-32/olympic-vaccination-frenzy-806/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/autism-behavioural-conditions-29/wifi-dangers-new-game-autistic-children-805/ Mon, 14 May 2012 07:43:25 GMT A few weeks ago we published a link to a report in Science Daily (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120216111229.htm) about new... A few weeks ago we published a link to a report in Science Daily about new interactive games helping autistic children to learn to play with other children. However, as Cathy Stastny has just pointed out, the report highlights the fact that
'The team has thus augmented the play set by adding a wireless networking system and radio frequency identification tags (RFIDs) to the components to add feedback and programmable aspects to the play set'

Wireless technology is absolutely not suitable for children on the Autistic Spectrum. Their cell membranes are a third thinner than neurotypical children so they really do not do well when exposed to wireless technology for all the reason that we all know only too well. ]]> Autism and behavioural conditions Michelle http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/autism-behavioural-conditions-29/wifi-dangers-new-game-autistic-children-805/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/electromagnetic-sensitivity-es-12/wifi-dangers-new-game-autistic-children-804/ Mon, 14 May 2012 07:42:33 GMT A few weeks ago we published a link to a report in Science Daily (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120216111229.htm) about new... A few weeks ago we published a link to a report in Science Daily about new interactive games helping autistic children to learn to play with other children. However, as Cathy Stastny has just pointed out, the report highlights the fact that
'The team has thus augmented the play set by adding a wireless networking system and radio frequency identification tags (RFIDs) to the components to add feedback and programmable aspects to the play set'

Wireless technology is absolutely not suitable for children on the Autistic Spectrum. Their cell membranes are a third thinner than neurotypical children so they really do not do well when exposed to wireless technology for all the reason that we all know only too well. ]]> Electromagnetic Sensitivity (ES) Michelle http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/electromagnetic-sensitivity-es-12/wifi-dangers-new-game-autistic-children-804/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/vaccination-32/hiv-vaccine-803/ Sun, 13 May 2012 00:21:56 GMT *Experimental HIV vaccine leaves some trial subjects with higher risk of becoming infected*... Experimental HIV vaccine leaves some trial subjects with higher risk of becoming infected (7 May 2012)
A long-term follow-up analysis of participants in an international HIV-vaccine trial has confirmed that certain subgroups of male study participants were at higher risk of becoming infected after receiving the experimental vaccine compared to those who received a placebo. ]]> Vaccination John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/vaccination-32/hiv-vaccine-803/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/headache-migraine-31/allergy-freefrom-show-may-2012-a-802/ Thu, 10 May 2012 00:05:46 GMT *The Allergy+FreeFrom Show at Olympia, London* (http://www.allergyshow.co.uk/london/e-ticket-registration/?referrer=foodsmatter) (from 18–20th May... The Allergy+FreeFrom Show at Olympia, London (from 18–20th May 2012)
This is the show that features solutions for a free-from life - the UK’s largest annual gathering of people living with allergies, skin conditions, eczema, migraine, coeliac disease, hay fever, asthma, food intolerances and chemical sensitivities. Drop in and start to take control! ]]> Headache and Migraine John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/headache-migraine-31/allergy-freefrom-show-may-2012-a-802/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/allergy-23/hair-dye-horror-stories-801/ Tue, 08 May 2012 01:10:15 GMT Mum Praises Hospital Staff for Treating Daughter's Allergy (3 May 2012)
Praise for the work of A&E staff after teenager suffers an allergic reaction to hair dye. ]]> Allergy John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/allergy-23/hair-dye-horror-stories-801/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/mental-health-4/alzheimers-what-helps-800/ Sun, 06 May 2012 23:41:19 GMT Coconut Oil Touted as Alzheimer's Remedy (5 Jan 2012, collected 30 Apr 2012)
Coconut oil has proven capable of slowing the progression of Alzheimer's and may have even prevented it.
Also see this article. ]]> Mental health John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/mental-health-4/alzheimers-what-helps-800/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/mental-health-4/yoga-may-benefit-adolescent-mental-health-798/ Fri, 04 May 2012 00:31:41 GMT *Yoga May Have Preventive Benefits for Adolescent Mental Health* (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/244753.php) (29 Apr 2012) High school... Yoga May Have Preventive Benefits for Adolescent Mental Health (29 Apr 2012)
High school students who do yoga may derive psychological benefits. ]]> Mental health John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/mental-health-4/yoga-may-benefit-adolescent-mental-health-798/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/micronutrition-superfoods-20/chocolate-may-superfood-796/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:07:04 GMT *A serving a day of dark chocolate might keep the doctor away* (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120424205143.htm) (24 Apr 2012) Dark... A serving a day of dark chocolate might keep the doctor away (24 Apr 2012)
Dark chocolate may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by improving glucose levels and lipid profiles. ]]> Micronutrition and superfoods John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/micronutrition-superfoods-20/chocolate-may-superfood-796/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/alternative-complementary-therapies-19/herbal-medicine-practice-795/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:03:58 GMT *Is medicinal herb kratom a safe and effective alternative for treating pain, anxiety and depression?*... Is medicinal herb kratom a safe and effective alternative for treating pain, anxiety and depression? (6 Apr 2012)
Kratom's users swear by its medicinal properties, insisting that it is safer and more effective than prescription painkillers, and far less addictive.

Two-thousand-year-old herb regulates autoimmunity and inflammation (12 Feb, collected 25 Apr 2012)
For roughly 2,000 years, Chinese herbalists have treated malaria using a root extract, commonly known as chang shan, from a type of hydrangea that grows in Tibet and Nepal. More recent studies suggest that halofuginone, a compound derived from this extract’s bioactive ingredient, could be used to treat many autoimmune disorders as well. ]]> Alternative and complementary therapies John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/alternative-complementary-therapies-19/herbal-medicine-practice-795/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/electromagnetic-sensitivity-es-12/filled-any-dss-forms-recently-794/ Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:28:37 GMT I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of filling in any of the DSS disability/not able to work type forms? I know I have one coming my... I was just wondering if anyone had any experience of filling in any of the DSS disability/not able to work type forms?

I know I have one coming my way and I am wondering how to deal with it. I have food allergies, which is fairly easy, but my main problem is electrosensitivity and are they going to dismiss that as non-valid because it is not a 'recognised disability'?

I was planning on putting it down and then listing my symptoms and giving a link to ES-UK as back up. Does anyone have any better ideas? ]]> Electromagnetic Sensitivity (ES) Electric Babe http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/electromagnetic-sensitivity-es-12/filled-any-dss-forms-recently-794/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/headache-migraine-31/best-treatments-migraine-793/ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:42:35 GMT Migraine Guidelines: What Works, What Doesn't (24 Apr 2012)
The American Academy of Neurology is releasing new guidelines that detail the best treatments for preventing migraines, cutting the number of episodes, and making them less severe. According to the Academy, the herbs butterbur and feverfew and the nutrients magnesium and riboflavin may help prevent migraines. (And a short video about this item.) ]]> Headache and Migraine John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/headache-migraine-31/best-treatments-migraine-793/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/environmental-issues-chemical-sensitivity-mcs-m-e-cfs-7/biology-m-e-792/ Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:31:27 GMT Chronic fatigue syndrome patients have reduced activity in brain’s 'reward centre' (24 Apr 2012)
New findings on chronic fatigue syndrome add to the evidence about the biology of this mysterious disease. ]]> Environmental issues, Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and M.E./CFS John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/environmental-issues-chemical-sensitivity-mcs-m-e-cfs-7/biology-m-e-792/ http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/micronutrition-superfoods-20/vitamin-e-791/ Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:08:33 GMT *Some forms of vitamin E protect against many cancers, study suggests* (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120423132015.htm) (23 Apr 2012)... Some forms of vitamin E protect against many cancers, study suggests (23 Apr 2012)
Scientists believe that two forms of vitamin E – gamma and delta-tocopherol – found in soybean, canola and corn oils as well as nuts do prevent colon, lung, breast and prostate cancers, while the alpha tocopherols found in many vitamin E supplements provide no such protection.

This of course supports the view of many nutritionists that one should only take vitamin E supplements that contain mixed tocopherols.

Other points worth noting are that corn oil from the US is likely to be manufactured from Genetically Modified crops, and it is always best to avoid extracted liquid vegetable oils that are heavy in Omega-6 fatty acids, such as sunflower, corn, soy, safflower, canola, and products that contain these oils, such as hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats, margarine and shortening. These oils are chock full of omega-6 fats and will worsen one's omega 6/omega 3 ratio.

 Far better to use high quality extra virgin olive oil, coconut oil, avocados, and organic butter, especially grass-fed organic butter. ]]> Micronutrition and superfoods John http://www.foodsmatter.com/foodsmatter_forums/micronutrition-superfoods-20/vitamin-e-791/