What symptoms should you look for

Some of the better-known symptoms are:

• Migraine and headaches.
• Swelling of the tissues - in the nose, the lungs, the throat, the lips, the tongue, anywhere on the skin, tightness in the chest, breathing difficulties, bloating in the gut.
• Production of mucous - runny nose, streaming eyes, cough, wheezing, discharge, hay fever, asthma, rhinitis, otitis media (ear infection), bronchitis.
• Skin changes - redness, rash, urticaria (hives), dermatitis, psoriasis, dry skin, skin cracks, spots, ulcers in the mouth, eczema, itching.
• Gastrointestinal changes - diarrhoea, constipation, bloating in the gut, flatulence, pain and inflammation in the intestines, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Coeliac disease, indigestion, acid reflux.
• Nausea, vomiting, cramping pains.
• Bedwetting and bladder problems.
• Hyperactivity (and hypoactivity -undue lethargy), ADD, ADHD, behaviour problems.
• Joint and muscle problems - arthritis, unexplained aches and pains.

Other allergy symptoms which may not be so obvious are:

• Unexplained sleepiness, e.g. after a meal.
• Children or adults may be unable to concentrate or focus for very long.
• Inability to sleep at night.
• Feeling TATT (tired all the time).
• Irritability.
• Addiction or craving for certain foods.
• Only wanting to eat a limited range of foods (especially children).
• Dry eyes.
• Dry throat.
• Excessive thirst, especially in children. (Note: in adults this can also be a symptom of incipient diabetes).
• Candida overgrowth - a fungal yeast infection causing bowel problems and thrush.
• Snoring, snorting or nose-rubbing in children.
• Dark bags under the eyes.
• Pronounced crease under the eyes in children.
• Red ears in children.
• Recurrent sore throats or cough.
• Swelling of lymph nodes in the neck.
• Ringing in the ears.
• Dandruff.
• Stomach ache or pains