There are many foods that contribute to headaches. Many people are intolerant to certain foods and don?t know it. If you have any symptoms of sluggishness, especially after meals, headaches (of course!), stomachaches, bloating, or indigestion you may have a food allergy.
The most common allergens are:
?Grains containing gluten (Gluten is a sticky protein found in wheat, oats, barley and rye; it is difficult to digest)
?Corn
?Soy
?Rice
?Dairy
To experiment with possible food allergies eliminate any suspect food for a day and notice you feel. Then go the following day consuming that food, then again notice how you feel. After experimenting with this, you will have a better sense of what foods do or do not support you.
For example: If you realize that you are consuming mostly carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, crackers, cookies?anything that is made up of unbleached wheat flour (grains containing gluten) and you find yourself dealing with challenges (maintaining steady blood sugar levels, and having major energy fluctuation, feeling fatigue etc.) You may be gluten intolerant. The situation could be the same with any of the other common allergen foods. Depending upon what your diet consists of, you could have an eclectic mix of all, which in turn will need your careful evaluation. Anyone can do this!
If you need additional assistance in finding out if you have food allergies there are medical tests you can get from a diagnostic medical practitioner (www.biodia.com) the cost is around $200-300.
You can apply the following effective tips right away!
1.)Eat within an hour of waking up.
Then eat every 2-3 hours to maintain blood sugar. Eat snacks that have a balanced protein to carbohydrate ratio, such as raw nuts and low glycemic fruits (less sugar), such as berries or grapefruit. The goal here is to combine a protein source with a carbohydrate. For example, nuts, seeds, meat, cottage cheese, fish, poultry, etc., should be combined with grains, fruits, and vegetables. Vegetables have the lowest glycemic index (low in sugar content). Carbohydrates are a type of food that provide a source of energy for the body. There are two types of carbohydrates: Simple carbohydrates: These are found in fruits and are easily digested by the body. They are also often found in processed foods and anything with refined sugar added. Complex carbohydrates: These are found in nearly all plant-based foods, and usually take longer for the body to digest. They are most commonly found in bread, pasta, rice, and vegetables (www.wisegeek.com).
2.)Consume more vegetables and fewer grains.
3.)Eat organic food whenever possible (organic means foods grown without pesticides or hormones).
Note: If you are a vegetarian, be cautious about where your protein source is coming from. If you are soy-intolerant, it is crucial to find other sources. Look on www.mercola.com for more information.
Marnina Reid is a nationally certified Holistic Health Practitioner. She is the author of Natural Cures For Chronic Headaches, a newly released e-book. Marnina has a private practice in San Diego, and faciliates trainings in emotional healing. She mainly works with women who have suffered from emotional trauma helping them to remove the blockages that are preventing them from moving forward. Several of Marnina's clients have suffered from chronic headaches and have been successful at eliminating them. This inspired her to create an e-book specifically addressing headaches.
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