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Food Sensitivities/Allergies

According to one estimate, as many as 60% of the population suffers from undetected food allergies. A large body of medical literature has indicated that hidden food allergy is a frequent cause of a wide range of physical and mental conditions. Conditions which frequently have allergenic components include fatigue, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s), gallbladder disease, arthritis, asthma, rhinitis, ADHD, depression, enuresis, epilepsy, eczema, psoriasis, apthous ulcers, middle ear infection, and other recurrent infections. Foods most commonly associated with allergies include wheat, dairy, egg, corn, soy, citrus, nightshades (tomato, potato, peppers, eggplant), gluten grains (oat, rye, barley), peanut, pork, beef, seafood, garlic, and chocolate.

Blood testing for food sensitivities (delayed hypersensitivity reactions) is still inadequate due to the large amount of false positives and false negatives and the lack of reproducibility. However, hidden allergies can be “unmasked” by means of an elimination diet followed by individual food challenges. Since 1998, Dr. Miller has successfully guided hundreds of patients through the elimination challenge process.

If you suspect you may have food allergies/sensitivities or are suffering from a condition commonly associated with food allergies, contact us at (415) 785-3347 to schedule an appointment and to begin the process of removing your obstacles to health.

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