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One in three adult Americans and one in four children have some type of allergic disease. These include asthma, allergies, and eczema. Food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities can contribute to these conditions.
Food allergies involve immediate reactions mediated by IgE antibodies, such as peanut allergies. Food intolerances, such as lactose intolerance, result from the body's inability to break down certain substances. Food sensitivities, also known as food immune reactions, involve IgG and IgA antibodies and can occur when the immune system mistakenly identifies food as a threat.
Intestinal permeability, or leaky gut, plays a significant role in food sensitivities and overall health. Antibiotic use, poor dietary choices, and environmental factors can contribute to an imbalanced gut environment, leading to chronic inflammation and immune dysfunction.
Identifying and removing the offending food triggers can help individuals with food sensitivities experience significant improvements in their symptoms and overall health. Restoring gut health, addressing underlying factors, and rebalancing the immune system can all contribute to the recovery process.
Research suggests that dental infections, specifically cavitations resulting from tooth extractions, may be a trigger for the development of rheumatoid arthritis in certain individuals. The bacteria from the infected cavitations can leak into the bloodstream, leading to chronic infections and inflammation. While it's essential to find a dentist who ensures complete sterilization and removal of living matter during tooth extractions, it is important to note that not everyone who has teeth extracted will develop rheumatoid arthritis.
Many chronic health issues, including autoimmune diseases, can be linked to food sensitivities and immune reactions. Gluten and dairy are among the most common triggers, but individual reactions can vary. While some people may be able to consume small amounts of dairy without severe symptoms, others experience discomfort, such as sinus pressure and throat irritation. It is crucial to have personalized testing and work with a healthcare professional to identify specific food sensitivities and develop a tailored diet plan.
After undergoing gut repair and eliminating trigger foods, some individuals may explore reintroducing certain foods to their diet. However, it is important to proceed with caution. Reintroduction should only be considered after gut repair is confirmed, and it should be done gradually, observing potential reactions along the way. Dairy reintroduction can be approached with variations in proteins and cooking methods to potentially reduce symptoms. The reintroduction process should be personalized and guided by a healthcare professional.
When seeking a physician for gut repair and addressing food sensitivities, it's crucial to ask about the physician's training in functional medicine, specifically an IFM certification. Fully certified practitioners with extensive training can provide the necessary expertise. While MDs are recommended for medical diagnoses such as lupus or Crohn's disease, naturopaths and nurse practitioners may also be suitable options. The key is finding someone with experience and expertise in the specific category of gut repair and food sensitivities.
Access to healthcare and the affordability of functional medicine treatments can pose challenges. Unlike countries with universal healthcare, many individuals in the United States have limited access to traditional healthcare. Moreover, insurance often does not fully cover functional medicine, making it costly for many people. However, there is a growing trend in self-healing by implementing the information available. The first step is to adopt an elimination diet, removing potential triggers such as gluten, dairy, and grains. The second step is to focus on repairing the gut through consuming collagen, bone broth, probiotics, and supplements such as vitamin D, zinc, and fish oil. This approach empowers individuals to take control of their health and potentially improve gut-related symptoms.
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Today on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Elroy Vojdani to discuss the topic of food sensitivities, the top sources, and their impact on the development and progression of autoimmune disease.
Dr. Vojdani is the founder of Regenera Medical, a boutique Functional Medicine practice in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Vojdani began his medical career as an interventional radiologist. Dr. Vojdani has coauthored over 20 scientific articles and continues to play an integral role in research on autoimmune, neurodegenerative, and autoinflammatory conditions. He is the author of When Food Bites Back: Taking Control of Autoimmune Disease.
In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Vojdani dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):
-Whether or not it’s possible to recover from lifelong allergies (2:17 / 2:17)
-The three major classifications of allergies (3:30 / 3:30)
-Examples of food intolerances and sensitivities (10:43 / 4:20)
-The limitations of traditional allergy testing (17:22 / 9:09)
-The story of how Alessio Fasano discovered leaky gut syndrome (25:43 / 22:50)
-Chronic diseases that are related to food sensitivities (39:55 / 36:54)
-The role of food sensitivities in F.L.C. (Feel Like Crap) syndrome (44:08 / 39:46)
-Risk factors that contribute to the development of autoimmunity (54:02 / 45:00)
-Top food sensitivities that drive inflammation (1:07:23 / 1:02:06)
-Do allergy shots actually work? (1:12:18 / 1:08:05)
-Comprehensive food and allergy testing (1:21:01 / 1:13:40)
-Identifying food sensitivities, removing them, and repairing the gut (1:34:21 / 1:29:14)
-Tackling nuances around dairy and autoimmune disease (1:52:55 / 1:48:30)
Also mentioned in this episode:
-Episode 237: 3 Steps to Reverse Autoimmune Disease with Dr. Terry Wahls
-Dr. Vojdani’s clinic: Regenera Medical
-Dr. Vojdani’s book, When Food Bites Back.
For more on Dr. Elroy Vojdani, you can follow Regenera Medical on Instagram @regeneramedical.
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