INDEX

Acid reflux. See Heartburn (GERD); Madeline’s story

ADHD/attention deficit disorder, 15, 17, 247

Adiponectin, 147, 159–160

Adrenaline, 48, 238–239

Air fresheners, 93

Alcohol

avoiding, 15, 111, 180

leaky gut and, 14, 15, 250, 251

Power Wash and, 111

sleep quality and, 180

Alexa’s story, 224–227

Alkylphenols, 34

Allergic reactions. See Immune system

Allergies

author’s story, xv–xvii

Checklist of Symptoms, 58–65

common symptoms, xiii–xiv, 4–8

conventional treatment shortfalls, 4

deadly (anaphylaxis), 48–50, 51, 118, 152

environment impacting. See Environment and allergies

epidemic of, xii–xiv. See also Environment and allergies

hidden. See Allergies, unmasking hidden

Hygiene Hypothesis and, 82

key truths about, 4–13

mimicking other diseases, 9

new understanding of, xv, xvii–xviii

perfect storm of contributors, xiv–xv

this book and, xv–xxi

Type 1, 45–46

Type 2 and Type 3, 46–47

Type 4, 47

understanding root causes, xv, 3–4

Allergies, unmasking hidden, 53–76. See also Case studies

about: allergy tests and, 10; lack of obvious allergens, 9–10; summary of points, 75

Checklist of Symptoms, 58–65

common symptoms, xiii–xiv, 4–8

Cora’s story, 9–10

Daphne’s story, 72–75

discovery process, 57–58

finding root causes, 3–4

Julia’s story, 1–3, 9

Kate’s story, 53–57

mimicking other diseases, 9

question to always ask, 14

rating symptoms, 64–65

search for origins, 70–72

search for triggers, 65–70

Allergy Solution

about: overview of, xviii–xxi

author’s story leading to, xv–xvii

being part of solution, 261–264

challenges addressed by, xix–xxi

getting to why of allergy origin, xiii

links to learn more about, xxi

new approach of, xvii–xviii

origins of, xv–xvii

Allergy tests, false negatives/not catching all allergies, 10

Alopecia areata, 7

Anaphylaxis, 48–50, 51, 118

Anne’s story, 241–244, 248–250, 252–253, 256–257

A ntioxidants

asthma and, 208–212

best for body. See Glutathione

fruits, vegetables and, 208–209

vitamin E, 210–212

Apigenin, 137, 159

Arthritis. See Joint pain

Asthma, 203–228

about: overview/summary of, 203–206, 228

air freshener problems, 93

air pollution and, 25–27

air pollution (indoor) and, 34–35, 85–87

Alexa’s story, 224–227

allergy epidemic and, xii–xiv

Allergy Solution origin and, xv–xvii

antioxidants and, 208–212

causes and symptoms, 203–205

cleaning sprays increasing risk, 89–91

climate change and, 28–32, 33–34

conventional treatment, 205

depression, mood disorders and, 7

ecology of, 222–223

EDCs and, 33–34

fast food and, 21–22

formaldehyde and, 35, 36–37, 262

in inner cities, research project, 227

Julia’s story and, 1–3

meditation for, 171–172

NOX activity/control and, 212–213

omega-3s, omega-6s and, 11–12, 212–213, 215–221

oxidative stress, allergy and, 207–208

probiotics for, 223–224

Sarah’s story, 203

sleeping and, 6

steroids, inhalers and, 205

stress connection, 164–165

Theodore Roosevelt and, 206–207

vitamin C intake and, 11

weight gain and, 5

Attention deficit disorder/ADHD, 15, 17, 247

Bacteria. See also Prebiotics; Probiotics

antiseptic soaps and, 95

growing on you, 95

Hygiene Hypothesis, 82

leaving sources outdoors, 81

staph, chronic sinusitis and food allergy, 191–192

Bathing, benefits of, 173–174

Bedroom environment, 86–87

Berberine, 15, 226

Berries

anti-inflammatory characteristics, 159–160

birch pollen allergies and, 194

escape from sugar and, 140

fighting allergies with, 135–137

Immune Balance Smoothie recipe, 104

nightshade, 122

strawberries, 104, 132, 135–137, 140, 159

super-antioxidant in, 135–136, 159

Birch pollen allergies, 103, 104, 150, 192, 194–195, 197

Book overview, xv–xxi

Brain allergy, brain fog

about, 8, 15–17

Julia’s story, 1–3

research on, 16–17

Brian’s story, 141–142

Broccoli sprouts, 12–13, 253

Bromelain, 185, 201

Bruce’s story, 13–15

Butyl benzyl phthalate, 34

Candida albicans, 156, 225–226, 227, 249

Car, minimizing toxins from, 87

Case studies

Alexa’s story (asthma), 224–227

Anne’s story (migraines and leaky gut), 241–244, 248–250, 252–253, 256–257

Brian’s story (skin irritation and sugar sensitivity), 138–139, 141–142

Bruce’s story (hives and yeasts), 13–15

Cora’s story (mouth sores, swollen glands, and nightshades), 9–10

Daphne’s story (digestive issues, sinus infection, and parasites/nutrition lack), 72–75

Flip’s story (skin irritation and nickel), 39–41

Grace’s story (nasal and sinus allergies, various solutions), 183–186, 198–199

Jennie’s story (sinusitis and cheese), 115–116

Julia’s story (multiple symptoms and sulfites), 1–3

Kate’s story (fatigue, depression, and mold), 53–57

Laura’s story (food allergies and mind-body healing), 163–164, 166–168

Madeline’s story (weight gain and prescription drugs), 145–146, 148, 150, 151, 153, 157, 160

Rebecca’s story (asthma and glutathione), 229–232

Causes of allergy epidemic. See Climate change; Environment and allergies

Chan, Dr. Margaret, 29

Checklist of Symptoms, 58–65

Cleaning products, detoxifying, 89–91, 94–95

Climate change

air pollution and, 22–23, 25–27, 195

being part of solution, 262–264

current impact of, 28, 262–264

greenhouse gases and, 22–23, 24, 30, 32, 188–189, 262, 263

worsening respiratory illnesses, 28–32

Clothes dryer vents, toxins from, 88–89

Clothing, new, 91–92

Cockroaches, banishing, 85

Coffee, 78, 96–97, 112

Coffee meditation, 177–178

Cora’s story, 9–10

Corn

oil, 213, 217, 220

omega-3s from, 220

preventing weight loss, 158

Re-entry Food Challenge and, 123

Dance, for stress relief, 175

Daphne’s story, 72–75

Davison, Dr. Hal, 16

Depression and mood disorders, allergy connection, 7

Detoxifying, glutathione and. See Glutathione

Detoxifying, nutrients aiding, 12

Detoxifying personal space, 77–98

about: overview/summary of, 77, 97–98

air freshener problems, 93

backyard air pollution, 87–89

banishing dust-catching clutter, 82–83

bedroom environment, 86–87

cleaning products, 89–91

clothes dryer vents, 88–89

cockroach banishment, 85

dust mite elimination, 83–84

evasive measures, 79–80

fragrances and, 92

garage, 87

getting Allergy Solution clean, 80

Hygiene Hypothesis and, 82

indoor air pollution, 85–87

leaving dust/toxins outside, 81

mold elimination, 81, 84–85

organic products and, 96–97

range of toxins to address, 77–79

skin care tips, 94–95

smoke elimination, 85–86

toxic elephant in room, 77–79

washing new clothes, 91–92

Detoxing thoughts, 170–171

Diesel exhaust, 12, 26–27, 70, 78, 212, 234, 261

Diseases, allergies mimicking other, 9. See also Allergies, unmasking hidden

Drugs. See Medications

Dryer vents, toxins from, 88–89

Dust

banishing dust-catching clutter, 82–83

EDCs riding on, 34

leaving it outside, 81

Dust mites, 71, 73, 83–84, 205, 218, 230. See also Daphne’s story

Eczema

allergy epidemic and, xii–xiv

Brian’s story, 138–139, 141–142

butyl benzyl phthalate and, 34

early and late phase responses, 46

fast food and, 21–22

peanut allergies and, 49–50

treatments shown to help, 107, 168, 252

vitamin D deficiency and, 11

zinc deficiency and, 11

EDCs (endocrine disrupting chemicals), 33–34

Egger, Dr. Josef, 17, 117–118, 247

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), 33–34

Environment and allergies, 19–37. See also Climate change; Detoxifying personal space

about: levels of impact, xiv, 20; overview/summary of allergy epidemic and, xii–xiv, 19–20, 37

air pollution, xx, 22–23, 25–27, 195

air pollution and, 87–89

air pollution (indoor), xx, 34–37, 85–87. See also Toxins

diesel exhaust and, 12, 26–27, 70, 78, 212, 234, 261

health crisis from, 25

inner ecology, 22. See also Gut; Heartburn (GERD); Leaky gut

nature’s allergic reaction, 23–24

ozone, smog and, 27, 29, 31, 35, 239, 261, 263

range of pollutants, 22–23

search for allergy origins and, 70–72. See also Allergies, unmasking hidden

staph connection, 191–192

sulphur dioxide and, 27

triggering allergies, 20–23

Eosinophils (Eos), 43, 44, 46, 147, 156, 210

Essential fatty acids. See Omega-3s; Omega-6s

Exercise, for stress relief, 172

Fast food, 21–22

Fatigue, allergy connection, 5. See also Meditation; Sleeping

The Fat Resistance Diet (Galland), 142, 215

Fats

fatty acids. See Omega-3s; Omega-6s

oil types and, 213, 216–217

saturated and unsaturated, 213–214

Feet, soaking, 174

Fisetin, 135–136, 159

Flavonoids

apigenin, 137, 159

deficiency effects, 133–134

fighting staph infections, 191

fisetin, 135–136, 159

importance of, 133

inhibiting NOX activity, 212

Power Wash and, 102

sources of, 105, 107, 121, 129–130, 132, 134–138

Flip’s story, 39–41

Folates, 129, 130–132

Food and allergies. See also Immune Balance Diet; Three-Day Power Wash

aggravating allergic reactions, xii

anti-inflammatory foods for, 159–160

fast-food effects, 21–22

molds and. See Mold

pollen-food connection, 193–195. See also Pollen allergies

power of nutrition against allergies, 10–13. See also specific nutrients

recipes. See Three-Day Power Wash recipes

ticks triggering red meat allergy, 50–51

yeasts and. See Yeast

Formaldehyde, 35, 36–37, 262

Fragrances, 92

Fructose malabsorption, 113

Fruit

asthma, antioxidants and, 208–210

balancing immunity. See Immune Balance Diet

flavonoids in. See Flavonoids

Power Wash and, 113

Recipes with. See Three-Day Power Wash Recipes

Fungal sinusitis (AFS), 189–190

Garage, detoxifying, 87

Gardening, relaxing with, 177

GERD. See Heartburn (GERD)

Global warming. See Climate change

Glutathione, 229–240

adrenaline and, 238–239

as best antioxidant, 232

co-factors of, 236–240

detoxifying power of, 12–13

enhancing with food/supplements, 233–235

functions of, 232

GSTs and, 12–13, 239–240

magnesium and, 237–238

NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and, 233–235

painkillers, asthma and, 235

raising levels of, 201

Rebecca’s story, 229–232

selenium and, 232, 236–237

sources of, 12–13

vitamin C, enzymes, GSH and, 239–240

whey protein and, 233

Glutathione-S-transferase (GST), 12–13, 239–240

Grace’s story, 183–186, 198–199

Grass pollen, 24, 81, 194, 196, 197

Greenhouse gases, 22–23, 24, 30, 32, 188–189, 262, 263

Growing veggies/herbs, 177

GST (glutathione-S-transferase), 12–13, 239–240

Gut. See also Heartburn (GERD); Leaky gut

about: overview of allergy and gut health and, xx, 258–259

allergy solution for healthy microbiome, 257–258

Anne’s story (migraines) and, 241–244, 248–250, 252–253, 256–257

fructose malabsorption and, 113

lactose intolerance and, 112–113

reflorastation of, 251–253. See also Probiotics

structure and functions, 244–246

Hair loss, allergy connection, 7

Headaches

Anne’s story, 241–244, 248–250, 252–253, 256–257

food allergy connection, 6

migraines and, 246–247. See also Leaky gut

Heartburn (GERD). See also Madeline’s story

alkaline water and, 154

calcium citrate powder for, 154–155

controlling without drugs, 153–155

drugs, problems with, 147, 149–152, 155, 157

eating properly and, 153–154

esophagitis (EoE) and, 148, 149, 156

food allergy connection, 6, 156

intensifying allergy symptoms, 148–149

Power Wash and, 155

weight gain connection, 148–149

Herbs, growing, 177

Hidden allergies. See Allergies, unmasking hidden

Histamines, 43, 44

Hives, 13–15, 28, 46, 50–51, 194, 244, 254

Horrobin, David, 215, 220

H2 blockers, 150, 152, 155

Hygiene Hypothesis, 82

IgE (immunoglobulin E), 45–46, 51

IgG (immunoglobulin G), 46–47

Immune Balance Diet, 127–143

about: overview/summary of, 127–128, 142–143

balancing immunity, 129–130

breaking sugar cravings, 139–141

Brian’s story, 138–139, 141–142

duration, 128

flavonoids in. See Flavonoids

folates in, 129, 130–132

foods to eat, 129–138

foods to not eat, 138–139

functions of, 129

goal of, 128

listening to body, 141–142

T-regs (T-cells) and, 128–129, 134, 135–136, 142

vitamin A and, 129, 131, 132–133

Immune Balance Smoothie recipe, 104, 129–130, 131

Immune Balance Soup recipe, 105–106, 129–131, 138

Immune system

about: summary of points, 51–52

allergic reactions defined, 41–42

allergy process and, 43–45

allergy types (Types 1, 2, 3, 4) and, 45–47

anaphylaxis and, 48–50, 51, 118, 152

conductors of, 42–43

eosinophils (Eos) and, 43, 44, 46, 147, 156, 210

Flip’s story, 39–41

histamines and, 43, 44

leukotrienes and, 45, 87, 220

mast cell mediators and, 44–45

mast cells and, 43, 44–46, 147, 212

misguided/overreactive responses, 42–43

oral tolerance mystery, 50

peanut allergy and, 49–50

prostaglandin D2 (PGD2) and, 45

serotonin and, 44

T-regs (T-cells) and, 42–43, 190, 200, 253

Inflammation

disorders, allergies mimicking, 9

esophagitis (EoE), 148, 149, 156

fat cells and, 147

foods helping reduce, 159–160

hormone (adiponectin) reducing, 147, 159–160

Julia’s story, 2–3

mast cells and, 147

of parotid gland (parotitis), 10

reducing, 2–3, 147, 159–160, 165–166

stress reduction for, 165–166. See also Stress relief

tea reducing, 134–135

Jennie’s story, 115–116

John, Roy, 16

Joint pain, allergy connection, 6, 9

Journal, 109, 116–117, 124

Julia’s story, 1–3

Kate’s story, 53–57

Lactobacillus. See Probiotics

Lactose intolerance, 112–113. See also Milk and milk products

Laura’s story, 163–164, 166–168

Leaky gut

alcohol intake and, 14, 15, 250, 251

allergic food sensitivity and, 14, 102, 244

Anne’s story, 241–244, 248–250, 252–253, 256–257

ARC of healing (avoidance, reflorastation, cultivation), 249–253

avoiding, 249–251

causes of, 249–251

foods causing, 249

healing, 249–253, 256, 257–258

infections causing, 249

migraines and, 246–247

nutritious diet for, 253, 257, 258

prebiotics for, 256

probiotics for, 248, 252–253, 256, 258

testing for, 248–249

vitamin D, allergy and, 254–255

what it is, causes, 14, 244, 250–251

zinc vs., 255

Leukotrienes, 45, 87, 220

Madeline’s story, 145–146, 148, 150, 151, 153, 156–157, 160

Magnesium

deficiency effects, 11, 237–238

mineral baths for, 173

nebulizers depleting, 238

sources of, 130, 136, 237–238, 239

stress and, 173, 238

supplements/effects, 237–238

Magnesium salicylate, 250, 251

Mast cell mediators, 44–45

Mast cells, 43, 44–46, 147, 212

McEwen, Dr. Len, 17

Medications

causing leaky gut, 249, 250–251

heartburn, problems with (PPIs and H2 blockers), 146, 149–152, 157

NSAIDs, 249, 250–251, 255

painkillers, asthma and glutathione, 235

weight gain and, 145–148, 149–150

Meditation

for asthma, 171–172

benefits of, 165–168, 171, 179–180

coffee meditation, 177–178

detoxing thoughts, 170–171

doing less, accomplishing more, 166–167

getting started, 168

Head-to-Toe Relaxation, 169–170

healing body, 168

increasing efficiency, 166–167

Laura’s story and, 163–164, 166–168

mental strength from, 167–168

peaceful tea ceremony and, 135

reducing stress/inflammation, 165–166

techniques, 169–170, 171–172

yoga-based, 171

Microbes, ecology of asthma and, 222–223. See also Gut; Leaky gut; Prebiotics; Probiotics

Milk and milk products

allergies, 6, 42–43, 112–113, 233

casein and, 101, 123, 158

Power Wash and, 101, 112–113

preventing weight loss, 158

Re-entry Food Challenge and, 123

testing, 123

whey protein and, 123, 158, 221, 233

Mind-body healing, 163–182. See also Meditation; Stress relief

about: summary of points, 181–182

exercise for, 172

growing veggies/herbs and, 177

Laura’s story, 163–164, 166–168

mind over allergies, 165–166

Mineral bath, 173

Mold

asthma and, 205

brain fog and, 8

climate change and, 31–32

eliminating, 81, 84–85, 185

in foods, 115, 121, 185, 192–193

Grace’s story and, 183–186, 198–199

increasing in environment, 31–32

Kate’s story, 53–57

muscle aches and, 6

nasal/sinus allergies and, 185, 188, 189, 190, 192–193

negative effects of, xiii

unmasking allergies to. See Checklist of Symptoms

Molybdenum, 3, 10

Muscle aches and pains, allergy connection, 5–6

Music, for stress relief, 174

NAC (N-acetylcysteine), 56, 185, 201, 231, 233–235

Nasal and sinus allergies (rhinitis and sinusitis), 183–202. See also Pollen allergies

about: summary of points, 201–202

air pollution and, 25–27

allergic fungal sinusitis, 189–190

allergy epidemic and, xii–xiv, 20

brain fog and, 18

characteristics of, 186–187

climate change and, 28. See also Climate change

common cold and, 187

Daphne’s story, 72–75

diet, environment and, 190

Eos in blood and, 44

fast food and, 21–22

GERD intensifying symptoms, 149

Grace’s story, 183–186, 198–199

perennial, 188

preventing when flying, 186

probiotics as treatment, 195–198

ragweed and, 188–189

seasonal, 188

staph connection, 191–192

steps to improve nose/sinus/respiratory tract health, 200–201

types of, 187–188, 189–190

vitamin D deficiency and, 11

weight gain and, 147

Nature, contact with, 173

Neira, Dr. Maria, 23

Nickel, allergies to, 39–40, 45, 103

Nightshade vegetables

Cora’s story, 9–10

Power Wash and, 102

Re-entry and, 120

types and characteristics, 120, 122

NOX (NADPH oxidase), 212–213

NSAIDs, 249, 250–251, 255

Nutrition, power against allergies, 10–13. See also specific nutrients

Nuts and seeds, anti-inflammatory characteristics, 159–160

Oils, types of, 213–214, 216–217

Omega-3s

asthma and, 11–12, 213, 215–221

balancing with omega-6s, 214

benefits and importance, 11–12, 214–215, 217–219

NOX activity and, 213

oil types and, 216–217

sources of, 104, 213, 216, 220

studies illustrating effects, 217–219

supplements/effects, 213, 217–219, 220

supporting immune function, 11–12

tips for use, 215–216

Omega-6s, 214–215, 217, 219, 220–221

Oolong tea. See Tea

Oral tolerance mystery, 50

Organic Oolong Tea recipe, 107–108

Organic products, 96–97, 258

Ozone, smog and, 27, 29, 31, 35, 239, 261, 263

Parotitis (parotid gland inflammation), 10

Parsley, 105, 137–138, 159

Peanut allergy, 49–50

Personal space. See Detoxifying personal space

Phthalates, 34, 262

Pirquet, Claude von, 45

Pollen allergies

birch pollen, xi–xii, 103, 104, 150, 192, 194–195, 197

food connection, 193–195

grass pollen, 24, 81, 194, 196, 197

greenhouse gases and, 22–23, 24, 30, 32, 188–189, 262, 263

increasing pollen levels and, 24

ragweed pollen, xii, xvi–xvii, 26–27, 31, 188–189, 193–194

steps to improve nose/sinus/respiratory tract health, 200–201

Pollution. See Detoxifying personal space; Environment and allergies; Toxins

Power Healing (Galland), 176

Power Wash. See Three-Day Power Wash

Prebiotics, 256–257, 258

Probiotics

for asthma, 223–224

for leaky gut, 248, 252–253, 256, 258

for nasal allergies, 195–198

Prostaglandin D2 (PGD2), 45

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), 146, 148, 150, 151–152, 155

Ragweed, 188–189

Ragweed pollen, xii, xvi–xvii, 26–27, 31, 188–189, 193–194

Rebecca’s story, 229–232

Recipes. See Three-Day Power Wash recipes

Red meat allergy, tick bites and, 50–51

Re-entry Food Challenge, 115–125

about: summary of points, 125

anaphylaxis and asthma NOT attempting, 118

consulting doctor before, 118

final four to add, 123

foods to avoid, 116

foods to eat, 116–117. See also Stage One; Stage Two; Stage Three

Jennie’s story, 115–116

Julia’s story, 2–3

learning what foods make body happy, 116–118

precautions, 118

prerequisite, 124

research with children, 117–118

Stage One, 118–119

Stage Two, 119–120

Stage Three, 120–122

stage use guidelines, 117

Zeroing In, 124–125

Relationships, value of, 175–176

Rhinitis. See Nasal and sinus allergies (rhinitis and sinusitis)

Richet, Charles, 48

Rocklin, Dr. Ross, 215, 220

Salicylates, xi, 250, 251

Selenium, 11, 121, 130, 232, 236–237

Serotonin, 44

Sinusitis. See Nasal and sinus allergies (rhinitis and sinusitis)

Skin care tips, 94–95

Sleeping

amount needed, 179

benefits of, 179–180, 181

food allergy connection, 7

insomnia causes, 7

stress relief by, 179–181

tips for better sleep, 180–181

Smog. See Ozone, smog and

Smoke, banishing, 85–86

Smoke, tobacco, 34–35, 111

Smoothie, immune balance recipe, 104, 129–130, 131

Soaps. See Cleaning products, detoxifying

Soothill, J. F., 117–118

Soup, immune balance recipe, 105–106, 129–131, 138

Soy

oil, 210, 217

preventing weight loss, 158

Re-entry Food Challenge and, 123

vitamin E and, 210

Staphylococcal bacteria, 191–192

Steiner, Rob, 177

Stevens, Laura, 247

Stomach pain, food allergy connection, 6. See also Gut; Leaky gut

Strawberries, 104, 132, 135–137, 140, 159

Stress relief

allergy-stress connection and, 164–165

connecting with nature for, 173

connecting with others for, 175–176

creative kitchen work for, 177

dancing for, 175

exercise for, 172

foot bath for, 174

growing veggies/herbs and, 177

magnesium and, 173, 238

meditation for. See Meditation

mineral bath for, 173

music for, 174

oxidative stress, allergy/asthma and, 207–208

sleep for, 179–181

walking for, 172

Sugar

breaking free from, 139–141

controlling heartburn and, 161

leaky gut and, 247

sensitivity to, Brian’s story, 138–139, 141–142

Sulfites, 3, 10, 12

Sulphur dioxide, 27

Superimmunity for Kids (Galland), 11–12, 163, 214

Symptoms. See also Allergies, unmasking hidden; Case studies

checklist of, 58–65

common, xiii–xiv, 4–8

recording and rating, 64–65

tracking, 109

Tea

flavonoid reducing inflammation, 134, 253

Organic Oolong Tea recipe, 107–108

peacefully sipping, 135

weight loss and, 159

Tests. See Allergy tests

Thoughts, detoxing, 170–171

Three-Day Power Wash, 99–114

about: overview of, xix–xx; overview/summary of, 99–100, 114

alcohol intake and, 111

avoiding certain foods, 111

coffee and, 112

foods to avoid, 101–102

foods to watch, 111–113

fructose malabsorption and, 113

fruit/juice and, 113

getting most out of, 109

heartburn and, 155

how it works, 101–103

important note, 103

journal, 109, 116–117, 124

Julia’s story, 1–3

milk and, 112–113

recipes. See Three-Day Power Wash recipes

smoking and, 111

staying stable for two weeks, 110–111

sugar, sweets and, 111–112

tracking symptoms, 109

vegetables and, 113

what it is, 100–101

wheat and, 113

withdrawal reaction precaution, 109–110

Three-Day Power Wash recipes

Immune Balance Smoothie, 104, 129–130, 131

Immune Balance Soup, 105–106, 129–131, 138

Organic Oolong Tea, 107–108

Tick bites, red meat allergy and, 50–51

Tobacco smoke, 34–35

Toxins. See also Detoxifying personal space; Environment and allergies

from clothes dryer vents, 88–89

endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), 33–34

formaldehyde, 35, 36–37, 262

Hygiene Hypothesis and, 82

increasing in environment, 33

indoor air pollution, 34–37

tobacco smoke, 34–35

T-regs (T-cells). See Immune Balance Diet; Immune system

Triclosan, 191–192

Triggers, search for. See Allergies, unmasking hidden

Type 1 allergies, 45–46

Type 2 and Type 3 allergies, 46–47

Type 4 allergies, 47

Urination, painful/frequent, 8

Urticaria. See Hives

Vaginal itching/discharge, 8

Vegetables

asthma, antioxidants and, 208–210

balancing immunity. See Immune Balance Diet

flavonoids in. See Flavonoids

growing herbs and, 177

Power Wash and, 113

Recipes with. See Three-Day Power Wash Recipes

Vitamin A, 129, 131, 132–133

Vitamin B12, 3, 10, 12

Vitamin C

benefits of, xx, 11

deficiency effects, 11

enzymes, GSH and, 239–240

glutathione and, 232, 239–240

sources of, 136, 137, 158, 209

supplements/effects, 221

Vitamin D

AFS and, 190

deficiency effects, 11, 190, 200

leaky gut, allergy and, 254–255

supplements/effects, 186, 200, 254–255, 256–257

testing for, 200

Vitamin E, 11, 210–212, 232

Walking, for stress relief, 172

Weight gain and obesity

about: summary of points, 161–162

asthma and, 5

heartburn (GERD) and, 148–149. See also Heartburn (GERD)

link between allergy and, 5

Madeline’s story, 145–146, 148, 150, 151, 153, 157, 160

medications causing, 145–148, 149–150

vicious cycle of allergy and, 146–148

Weight loss

foods preventing, 157–159

Madeline’s story, 156–157

nutrition, science of, 159–160

oolong tea and, 159

parsley (apigenin) and, 159–160

strawberries (fisetin) and, 159

Wheat

gluten, celiac disease and, 161

Power Wash and, 113

preventing weight loss, 158

Re-entry Food Challenge and, 123

Whey protein, 123, 158, 221, 233

Withdrawal reaction, 109–110

Yeast

asthma and, 222, 225–226

Candida albicans, 156, 225–226, 227, 249

EoE and, 156

gut health and, 245, 249, 250

heartburn and, 161

hives and, 14–15

mold and, in foods, 192–193

nasal/sinus allergies and, 185, 189, 190, 192–193, 199

Power Wash and, 102

preventing weight loss, 158

unmasking allergies to. See Checklist of Symptoms

Zeroing In, 124–125

Zinc

asthma and, 221

deficiency effects, 11, 187

importance of, 187

leaky gut vs., 255

sources of, 121, 130

supplements/effects, 186, 187, 201, 221, 256–257