Acid reflux. See Heartburn (GERD); Madeline’s story
ADHD/attention deficit disorder, 15, 17, 247
Air fresheners, 93
Alcohol
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
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
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
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
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
Julia’s story, 1–3
research on, 16–17
Brian’s story, 141–142
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 meditation, 177–178
Cora’s story, 9–10
Corn
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
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
saturated and unsaturated, 213–214
Feet, soaking, 174
Flavonoids
deficiency effects, 133–134
fighting staph infections, 191
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
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
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
magnesium and, 237–238
NAC (N-acetylcysteine) and, 233–235
painkillers, asthma and, 235
raising levels of, 201
Rebecca’s story, 229–232
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
Hives, 13–15, 28, 46, 50–51, 194, 244, 254
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ozone, smog and, 27, 29, 31, 35, 239, 261, 263
Parotitis (parotid gland inflammation), 10
Peanut allergy, 49–50
Personal space. See Detoxifying personal space
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sulphur dioxide, 27
Superimmunity for Kids (Galland), 11–12, 163, 214
Symptoms. See also Allergies, unmasking hidden; Case studies
checklist of, 58–65
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
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
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 C
deficiency effects, 11
enzymes, GSH and, 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
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
Candida albicans, 156, 225–226, 227, 249
EoE and, 156
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
importance of, 187
leaky gut vs., 255