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Medically-proven strategies for parents and caregivers.

The Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide gives parents a comprehensive, authoritative guide with common-sense guidelines, recommendations and tips on dealing with the asthmatic condition and the multiple allergic problems of children. Developed in collaboration with The Hospital for Sick Children, this book provides the most up-to-date, expert advice available, with easy-to-read information about every aspect of allergy and asthma.

The guide includes:

• The most common types of allergic problems
• How an allergy or asthma develops
• How to minimize allergic reactions
• How to avoid allergens and irritants
• How to prevent a child's asthma from getting worse
• How to prepare for an emergency

For a child who has not yet received a medical diagnosis, The Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide provides parents with vital information on how to read the signs of allergy and asthma -- from keeping a food diary, to monitoring asthma symptoms, to tracking allergic reactions. A record of these observations is crucial to isolating a child's allergy and asthma triggers.

This comprehensive guide offers daily coping strategies (how to check food labels, managing social situations, traveling tips), as well as dealing with more serious aspects of preparing for and handling severe allergic and asthmatic reactions.

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An essential home guide
How will a parent know if a rash or reaction is due to a flu, an insect sting, or a more serious allergy? The Complete Kid's Allergy and Asthma Guide: The Parent's Handbook for Children of All Ages provides parents with a handbook for all ages, including food allergies, airborne allergies, and insect allergies among its quick reference lists of symptoms and treatment options. An essential home guide, this should be in every parent's health library. ... Read more

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Provides the parent with a complete, step-by-step program for determining and eliminating a child's food allergies or intolerances using the results of a three-year study on the effects of diet on the behavior and health of young children. Covers a host of symptoms from hyperactivity, shortness of attention span, to headaches and runny nose. Includes food recipes and a special hyperactivity test diet. ... Read more

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As part of the Lets Eat Out! series, the Multi-lingual Phrase Passport provides 1200-plus phrases integral to international travel while managing food allergies and special diets. These phrases have been translated into French, German, Italian and Spanish by a professional technical translation service. Quality assurance testing was conducted with native speakers of each language to ensure phrase accuracy and applicability based upon contemporary cultural idioms. These phrases include a variety of concerns you may need to communicate while traveling in a foreign language speaking country including: breakfast phrases, dining requests, health statements and specific products. Even if you do not know how to pronounce these words, the format is designed so that you may refer to these phrases when scanning a menu and point directly to the guide to express your request. ... Read more

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Excellent for traveling with food allergies or sensitivities
This is the first multi-lingual allergy guide I have ever come across.The authors have done an excellent job.Though dialects may vary, and certain regions may have their own ways of describing a food, this is a very helpful little resource.

It is literally the size of a passport, and thus perfect for travel.It is English based with translations for French, German, Spanish, and Italian.The phrases address various situations (from conversing with waiters to describing symptoms to a doctor) and the food translations cover the "top eight" food allergens (milk, wheat, eggs, soy, fish, shellfish, peanuts, and tree nuts) plus gluten and corn. I highly recommend this phrase book for anyone who is traveling with food allergies, intolerances, or a special diet. ... Read more

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Bestselling BibleCure series from Dr. Don Colbert. ... Read more

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God didn't make you allergic to anything
Colbert again shows us how to live a healthier lifestyle and take care of our temple.He goes further into emotional reasons why our immune systems get hammered in ""Deadly Emotions".See also "A More Excellent Way" by Henry Wright, a ministry where many people with allergies learn how to get healed.Much better than NAET!

outstanding
This helpful book is full of God's wisdom!God has used Dr. Colbert as a vessel to convey truth to me and my family regarding walking in Divine health! This book does not delve into "new age" teachings, as others have accused.Obviously, they have no spiritual discernment.This is VERY sound, VERY Biblical advice!

helpful book!
I liked this book by Dr. Colbert and just ordered one from amazon.com for my father who is suffering from allergies to dust mites and chemicals in food.I think the first review that had one star had a most hateful attitude.Dr. Colbert really loves the Lord and it shows in his books.He desires for people to be healthy and whole and so does the Lord.He is our Father and wants his children to be well.What father doesn't?Conventional allergy treatments such as desensitization shots are helpful but sometimes people need more.My daughter had 5 years of allergy shots and still suffers from allergies.We shy away from drugs because drugs cause side effects and they cause you to lose nutrients as they are detoxified by the body. currently our daughter is on a homeopathic treatment prescribed by her naturopathic doctor and it is helping.Dr. Colbert is not I repeat not into New Age type of thinking and remedies.This person the first review insulted Dr. Colbert's integrity and my opinion of this person is that they are mean spirited and judgemental!

Pseudoscientific claptrap
The Bible Cure for Allergies is nothing but pseudoscientific claptrap designed to convince the gullible that ancient peoples were somehow healthier than we are. (Most ancients lived short, pain-filled lives, but you won't read that here.) Far from being Biblical, this book would insult many conservative Christians with its constant references to New Age healing powers and the like.

Reputable allergy treatments do not contravene the teachings of the Bible. There is therefore no reason for anyone, no matter how devout or religious, to resort to the unproven, ineffective, expensive remedies this book recommends. ... Read more

Book Description
If the only cure for food allergies is to avoid the food completely… What is left to eat? How do you feed a child when favorite foods are no longer safe? How can you be sure you are avoiding the food? How can you maintain flavor and diversity in your diet? Allergy-free cooking can be challenging, stimulating, and fun. The Food Allergy News Cookbook is your comprehensive guide to understanding food allergies and learning how to eat properly. Getting started is easy with the support of:

• Basic shopping tips
• Easy-to-understand cooking tips
• Straightforward label reading guidelines
• Comprehensive listings of scientific and technical names for common allergens
• Detailed ingredient substitution guides

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handy reference
This was one of the first allergy cookbooks that we bought when we found we were faced with mutliple severe food allergies.

Long on baked goods - short on meals, but still a handy reference, and uses easily accessible ingredients. No pink elephants on the ingredient list. All sorts of cookies, cakes, muffins, bars, desserts, pancakes etc.

Easy to read and easy to make recipes.

We have tried many recipes from this one. My daughter's favorite dessert is the swirl cake that we make based on the recipe of this book. That is enough of a positive review for me.

Lacks variety
I was looking for a real cookbook with a VARIETY of ideas including NEW meal ideas.The back of the book states "A full range of menu ideas . . ."Not true.Of the 300 recipes in the book, about 250 are for cookies, cakes, pies, sweet breads, muffins and other dessert type items.There are only 50 recipes in the "Main Meals" chapter and it looks like they were stretching to fill the chapter.About 10 of the recipes in "Main Meals" are made of potatoes such as "Potato Fans": slice a potato, sprinkle with salt and bake. Wow. I can barely contain myself.Four of the recipes were for more breads like corn bread and then the all-to-creative Chicken & Rice and Pizza --which is what I'm trying to get away from. I wanted was some NEW creative ideas for meals or side dishes. I will keep looking for a better book.

Better than nothing, but not the best
When we first found out our daughter had multiple food allergies we bought this book after getting tons of great info from FAAN.(FAAN is a wonderful resource, everyone dealing with food allergies should join.)

Unfortunately, I think that this cookbook leaves a lot to be desired.We found ourselves disappointed by many of the recipes we tried in here; particularly, the wheat-free recipes often came out with very poor texture.

For baked goods and especially desserts, I'd recommend Cindy Moseley's "Great Foods Without Worry" over this one.We also routinely use some of the recipes from the "Gluten Free Gourmet".This might be a good third or fourth book if you're looking for more ideas.

nice selection of recipes
Easy to make recipes and a wide selection. So far, every recipe I've tried has been good. As with any allergy cook book, there will be recipes using an item you may have an allergy to. In some cases they give substitutions for various ingredients to a particular recipe.

Great cookbook even for people without foode allergies!
This cookbook has very imaginative, easy recipes that are better tasting than what you find in many standard cookbooks. While I agree with the reader who calls it a "dessert cookbook", preparing main courses for someone with food allergies is much easier, ie I don't cook fish dishes because my daughter has a fish allergy. However finding baking recipes without eggs or nuts is much more difficult. This book does an excellent job and you never feel as though you are compromising. ... Read more

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"I wholeheartedly recommend Food Allergies."
—Christopher M. Foley, M.D.

"A powerful key to health. Dr. Walsh’s principles have revolutionized my personal health."
—Margaret L. Williams, D.C.

"The information in this book demystifies food and chemical allergies and gives patients courage."
—Loren C. Stockton, D.C.

"This book will help many people with symptoms and discomforts they have had for a long time."
—Walid A. Mikhail, M.D.

Food allergies can be subtle, insidious, and dangerous. Every year millions of people suffer from migraine headaches, persistent coughs, sore throats, eczema, abdominal discomfort, tiredness, and irritability–and don’t realize that their symptoms come from the food they eat. This book–the first comprehensive book on food allergies written by a noted allergist–helps us understand how different foods cause pain and discomfort and tells us how to identify the foods that have been afflicting us–so we can avoid them before the symptoms strike. In Food Allergies, Dr. William Walsh shares his extensive knowledge about the cause of food allergies, which foods and chemicals to avoid, and, ultimately, which foods will help you feel your very best. Filled with dozens of enlightening case studies and engaging writing, this unique guide offers a detailed, easy-to-follow diet tailored for adults and children who may be prone to allergies. It also includes clinically tested plans for cooking and advice on how to avoid troublesome foods at the store and when eating out.Download Description
Many people are allergic to typesof food, and to the chemicals that are in them. This book helps people to discover the foods that have been afflicting them, learn how some foods react to the body in different people, and discover how to avoid troublesome foods at the store, eating out, and dining at home. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

not the book for me
I have multiple severe food allergies (eat something that touched a peanut and end up in the emergency room with a swollen face type deal). I came to this book looking for tips about good avoidance and some explanations about the actual chemistry of the reactions themselves. All I got were a few dismissive lines about how people with severe allergies just need to avoid the foods that make them sick. Thanks. If you have a more subtle problem, like eczema you can't seem to shake or migraines, this could be the book for you, but I didn't find it to be helpful.

Cured my Migraines
I have been migraine-free for five years since reading this book!

I had tried Imitrex, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage, biofeedback, chiropractics, herbs, oral sprays and everything I had heard of for migraines except Botox injections and nerve severance.

My general practitioner, second opinion doctors and neurologists told me to avoid red wine, Chinese food and chocolate.Their "migraine diet" came from the back of an Imitrex pamphlet (keep in mind, this was five years ago).

When I told my doctor about my self-diagnosis of food intolerances from this book, she tried to act like she already knew this.Then why didn't she diagnose me?Why didn't she put me on an elimination diet?Why didn't she send me to a nutritionist, allergist or immunologist?Why did she put a teenage liver on codeine permanently and say I would have to live with it or grow out of it?

If your doctor is not part of the Nutritional Enlightenment, YOU NEED THIS BOOK to help you find the right specialist.

Even if this book isn't all inclusive, it will introduce you to the basic concepts and terms to Google and talk to your practitioner about.

I am not sensationalizing that this book changed my life.I almost didn't graduate high school because of migraines, and now I have a computer science degree.

Would make a good magazine article
Though it does contain some interesting information, the book seems to be written for somebody with the IQ of a donut.He starts by detailing all his education, and then continues totalk down to the reader.He also repeats himself without adding any detail.(Yes, we learn that he really likes corn on the cob!)The contents of the book could easily be boiled down to 10 pages without missing anything important.Also, don't expect to find much of anything concerning 'classic' food allergies here.

As a saving grace, there are a few nice charts and tables at the end to help pinpoint MSG content in fast foods and elsewhere.

Now it all begins to make sense
This book is practically an encyclopedia of food allergies written for ordinary people.The author is a physician and allergy specialist with almost 40 years of experience in the field.He describes how in the beginning of his career, he had not been trained to recognize food allergies in his patients, but over the years, he became more and more sensitized to the kinds of symptoms that food allergies can cause.Over time, he noted that many of his patients were allergic to the same common foods, especially what he calls the MALS foods, MSG, acidic foods, low calorie sweeteners, and sugar.The skin tests that are so much relied on for detecting environmental allergies are less informative with food allergies.In response, he has developed a method for identifying food allergies that uses a diet that eliminates common allergy causing foods and then gradually re-introduces them while the patient notes when the symptoms lessen or begin to reoccur.This diet is described in the book, together with possible rotation menus and lists of additional foods that cause problems for some people and may need to be avoided.

If you try to read this book from cover-to-cover, you will find that it is rather repetitive at times, and the organization seems in some places to be more stream-of-consciousness rather than logical.At times the avoidance of technical language or explanations seems almost evasive, and it's amazing how a doctor could write an entire book about allergies without once using the word histamine.Since the book is addressed to general readers, it does not contain in-text references to scientific studies.Nevertheless, the bibliography is replete with such references, adding credence to Walsh's message.

This book confirmed many of the phenomena that I had observed about my own food sensitivities.For example, Walsh explains that allergies are additive, so that's why I can pet a cat so long as it's not hay fever season, or I can drink a small glass of milk now and then, but not a big glass every day.Walsh also suggests that readers should trust their instincts- -if they have a strong feeling that a food is making them sick, there is a good chance that it really is. After reading this book, there is no longer any question in my mind- -food can make you sick, and you can feel a lot better once you figure out what you've been eating that is causing you trouble.

Immediate Relief!
Immediate relief!That was my reward for reading this book and putting it into practice.It has my full recommendation for anyone suffering from the effects of allergies.This author is sympathtic and the book is easy to read. It is apparent that the doctor has scaled his vocabulary WAY DOWN to facilitate the reader's ability to concentrate on WHAT he is saying, rather than be dazzled by how brilliant he is.After battling allergies for 25 years, he has brought me new weapons.I thank the good doctor and am in his debt. ... Read more

Book Description
An estimated 40 million Americans - and countless others around the world - suffer from allergies and allegylike symptoms. Many of these symptoms can be reduced through dietary changes and nutritional supplements. This "User's Guide to Natural Allergy Relief" explains allergies in simple terms, as well as the steps you can take toease your symptoms. ... Read more

Book Description
The Individualized Plan for Treating Environmental and Food Allergies, Chronic Sinus Infections, Asthma and Related Conditions.

With specific tools unavailable in any other book, Allergies: Fight Them with the Blood Type Diet has four battle plans-individualized for all needs-for preventing and treating environmental and food allergies, chronic sinus infections, asthma, and related allergy conditions. ... Read more

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Allergies - very helpful input!
While a lot of the material in this book is necessarily duplicated from other books published by D'Adamo in case the reader starts with this book, the real medical assistance offered has been very helpful to me - teaching me to manage my allergies proactively!

EXCELLENT....I feel so much better!
I cannot believe what a difference this book has made in my life.I did not realize how tired I was until I began following the guidance of this book in avoiding certain foods and including others in my diet.Within a week I was feeling better.I had no idea how tired and sluggish I had been--I have so much more energy now, particularly in the evenings when I was usually tired after coming home from work.I highly recommend that you try this book.It's easy to read and well worth the time and money. ... Read more

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Over 200 family-tested recipes designed to meet many types of dietary needs. ... Read more

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To (hopefully) clear up the confusion
In response to Kila Day's comment in a previous review that the title of Allergy Cooking with Ease was misleading, the book now has a new, shorter, and more accurate subtitle. ALL of the recipes in the book are free of wheat, cow's milk, eggs, corn, and soy. Of the 358 recipes and recipe variations in the book, 332 are also free of yeast, 348 are also free of sugar (most of the desserts are fruit-sweetened), 261 are also free of all grains, and 267 are also free of gluten. Although a few of the recipes call for alternative milk or cheese, often as an optional ingredient, 333 of the recipes do not. Obviously, most of the recipes are free of all of the allergens listed in the original subtitle.

I am sorry to have disappointed Kila and the reviewer who said that too many allergens were avoided in the book and hope that the new subtitle will make things more clear. Although I obviously can't please all people at all times, the original and revised versions of Allergy Cooking with Ease have many fans and satisfied owners (~40,000). Until the recent publication of my book The Ultimate Food Allergy Cookbook and Survival Guide, Allergy Cooking with Ease was my best seller.

I DO understand where Kila is "coming from" and sympathize. After thinking "I can't eat this" about most foods, if someone sees a few recipes they can't eat in a book, they immediately jump to the conclusion that they can't eat anything. With her "eleven kids too many," it's easy to understand why Kila may be doing things very quickly and without having looked at the book thoroughly.

Also, to avoid further confusion, the subtitle of the book can be changed in the "official" listings immediately, although it may take a few days for the changes to show up. However, there are quite a few books printed with the original cover design at this point. A revised cover is forthcoming but is not possible immediately. I apologize for the confusion to Kila and any other readers.

Helpful Recipes
I enjoyed this book, because I thought it was very insightful and helpful in dealing with food allergies. It is especially helpful for the person who is highly allergic and needs more exotic ingredients.

Disappointed in ingredients
I was very disappointed when I found out that this book has various recipes without certain of these ingredient.I was excited about this book because I have all the alergens mentioned.Then when I got the book the recipes only took out some of these ingredients so you could pick the recipes that left out the alergens that you have.
The title was very misleading!Because I have all of these alergies I was hoping that all of the recipes were free of these ingredients.I have not found one recipe yet that is free of all the mentioned alergens.I am thinking of sending it back.

Life Saver if You Have A Lot of Allergies
This book is a lifesaver if you need to avoid a wide variety of foods due to your allergies.I agree with many of the reviewers that some of the ingredients are exotic, but sometimes that is the choice you need to make if common foods cause allergic reactions.For example, corn alone is estimated to be in about 80% of the processed foods in the US.If you need to avoid corn, and other common ingredients, you need to get creative.

Thanks Nickie for giving us some creative options!

A Grateful Grandmother
When my daughter discovered her seven-year old daughter was allergic to wheat, soy, dairy, corn, Baker's Yeast, eggs, and chocolate, I was stymied. My daughter works outside the home and does not have time to do recipe-type cooking. As Grandma, I have had to fill in. Along with Internet sources, this book has been a tremendous help to me. Glad, too, to have discovered Vitamin C Crystals and various kinds of flour, which I didn't know existed. ... Read more

Book Description
450 recipes free of wheat, yeast, milk and sugar allow you to avoid any and all of your allergic foods.Recipes for breakfast, noodles, breads, muffins and more.How to avoid allergic foods at social occasions, restaurants, school and work.Information on how to prevent allergy from developing in your children and on understanding allergy. ... Read more

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Healthy, easy cooking
I started following Dr. Black's recipes a little over a month ago. While I would have liked to start fresh and get everything organic, I started by using what I had and getting what I needed at the convenient walmart down the way. First of all, I was surprised how tasty healthy was! Even when I messed up on the meatloaf (it came out dry coz my pan was too big), everyone who tried it wanted the recipe! No one could tell it was turkey and that I had used banana instead of eggs as binder. The baked tofu which had such a wonderful flavor, has expanded to baked tofu with shrimp and I think I'd better make lots of this sauce/marindae for future. Even the baked chicken that looked bland on paper was a one-dish wonder. Then, there is also the convenience in procuring ingredients. Even Walmart had coconut oil for baking and Food 4 Less had raw seeds! They may not be organic but they were convenient and priced right.

Since following Dr. Black's recipes, there has been some relief to my chronic rhinitis -- even though I have not followed her recipes to a tee. So it works, the dishes taste good and it's informative while being easy to read. Enjoy!

This will collect dust
This book was not for me.Although I appreciate the effort, I am a more natural food person.This book reminded me of people who like making smoothies with all special kinds of powders to add.If you are one of those people, you may like this book.I prefer the fresh fruits and vegetables approach with nothing added.

M.D. Convert
Ok, I'll admit I'm an M.D., but I've begun to see the huge flaws in allopathic medicine.Suffering from multiple chronic conditions, some of which are a direct result of pharmacologic treatment for others, I rejected the "check box" medicine practiced today and opened my eyes.Utter frustration and a google search for "how to find a doctor that gives a hoot about your health" somehow got me to a fellow M.D. that now stands in the gap between traditional and alternative medicine.He found and corrected my nutritional deficencies and asked me to go off milk.He gave me information and space, knowing that I would eventually work this out in my head.

Back to the book - I read it in the morning, ate some oatmeal with added ground flaxseed and blueberries (my own concoction, but very tasty) and headed to the health food store, book in tow.I made lunch, a snack dip, dinner, and some granola for the next day right out of the cookbook section.They were all home runs!I LOVE to cook real food, need to chop, simmer, experiment, smell and taste complex flavors.This fits the bill.The recipes are well written and easily modified.Much of the information is included as tidbits with each recipe.The framework is well stated and easy to understand, and includes a list of foods and equipment helpful to have on hand, a couple sample week-long meal plans, and a handy chart summarizing the recommendations.

Back to me.I woke up after one day of following these recommendations headache-free, without any joint stiffnesss, and well-rested.Wow!I have NEVER experienced a dietary change that screamed "keep it up!" likes this does.Simply eliminating foods, without knowing what to add or how to make up the difference, can leave you perplexed and unbalanced. This gives you the whole picture. I do feel like I can live without tomatoes, potatoes, milk, pork, cane sugar, wheat and corn, because I have so many other tasty alternatives.Who knew there was rice syrup (tastes like caramel)?Thank you, Dr. Black!

An excellent, health-promoting guide
Naturopathic physician Jessica K. Black presents The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book, a guide offering 125 recipes, lists of foods to eat and foods to avoid, and a full week of sample menus for summer and winter months. Written especially for individuals attempting to follow an anti-inflammatory diet who have trouble finding recipes to use, The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book offers entrees, breakfasts, salads, soups, and desserts that exclude common allergens and inflammation-aggravators such as fried foods, foods with hydrogenated oils, peanuts and peanut products, alcohol, juice, caffeinated teas and sodas, potatoes, tomatoes, wheat products, corn, sugar, pork, citrus fruits and more. Chapters also recommend foods that should be prominently featured in an anti-inflammation diet, such as pineapple (due to its content of bromelain), most fruits and vegetables, garlic, ginger, tumeric, flaxseed oil, and others. An excellent, health-promoting guide especially recommended for anyone coping with arthritis or other inflammatory illnesses.

Buy this book!
One of the most difficult challenges I have faced when suggesting to my patients on dietary modifications is offering patients alternatives to their inflammatory menus.Not only has Dr. Black provided easy to prepare and tasty recipes, but the ingredients serve their purpose: they favor pathways that decrease inflammation.Hence patients with intensely inflammatory conditions, such as rhumatoid arthritis, have been able to experience relief, thanks to this cookbook.It offers recipes that appeal to kids and provides ample educational material for patients to resource.It is the ideal cookbook for all. ... Read more

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Tap into all of the latest knowledge and expertise in your field ... in print and online! Both a user-friendly printed reference and a fully searchable web site, the e-dition of this classic text gives you two fast ways to find expert solutions to the clinical challenges that arise in your practice. Regular updates online ensure that you'll always have access to the most current information! ... Read more

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Required Reading
This book should be required reading for anyone with even a remote interest in neurology or mental health.You will never again have the same response to mental health topics.

ACTUAL LIFE SAVER
After 5 years of my brother being diagnosed with schyzophrenia and coming in and out of mental institutions, this book came into the hands of my mother, who took him (when he was 23 years old) to Dr. Philpott's Hospital, at the time in St. Petersburg, Fla. To shorten, my brother is now 41 years old, has 3 children and has proved Dr. Philpott's stating he had cured 100% of the cases of "schyzophrenia" that came to his hands. Psychiatrists related to pharmaceuticals, of course, have always denied this capacity. If anyone knows if Dr. Philpott's work is being continued please advise to help all the victims of pharmaceuticals.

brain allergies
usualy people conect allergy with something that is only cause headach,neusia,or a rash. but how many of you (the readers) are conecting allergy to a disturb mental state, or one type of schizophrenia?.there aremany sections in this book that are all explaining the allergy from theroots and the way it should be treated through the rotation diets combinedwith specific suplements. it is all explained in an easy to follow-way, anda lot of case histories are covered.an allergy discusion is not completewithout this book.

Brain Allergies Today
Learning about Brain allergies has helped my son so much.He has food allergies which caused him to have seizures.It is well worth reading and learning about.Thanks for the very informative book.

ties together an astounding amount of useful information
every now and then a book opens a door and sheds new light on life, thusenlarging my understanding and vision. This was one. It improved my lifeand helped change my practice. Philpott brings together a great deal ofuseful information. ... Read more

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Are you or someone you love among the over ten millionAmericans who suffer from some sort of pet-related allergy? Is the dream ofbringing a cat into your home met with the fear of allergy symptoms?

The Sneeze-Free Cat Owner is entirely devoted to helping cat loverswho suffer from pet-related allergies find an appropriate breed for theirfamily. This unique guide features in-depth breed profiles that includegrooming needs, personality traits, activity levels, and health issues forcats compatible with allergic owners. It also discusses the controversyover the allergy-free properties of so-called "designer cats" and providesinformation on the best places to purchase or adopt your hypoallergeniccat. Because even homes without pets can have high levels of allergens,this book reveals how to minimize exposure in any home and contains dozensof tips for controlling and managing the home environment, includingnatural, at-home, and homeopathic treatments for allergy sufferers alongwith recent medical breakthroughs.

If concern over pet-related allergies has prevented you or someone you lovefrom owning a cat, The Sneeze-Free Cat Owner can help in themanagement of your allergy symptoms and enable you to find the perfectfeline friend. ... Read more

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Help for cat allergy sufferers
This book hits on the surface of cat allergies and possibly help for those who love cats but can only do so from afar. It discusses various methods to reduce allergens in the home and also talks about various breeds that may work better for people allergic to cats, including several hairless or very short-haired cats and the Siberian Cat. ... Read more

Book Description
This new book provides all of the state-of-the-art information needed to diagnose, manage, and treat virtually any type of allergy seen in children. With editors and contributors who rank among the world's most noted authorities in pediatrics and allergy, this text offers definitive, practical coverage of today's best knowledge in the field. It is certain to become the standard clinical reference on this vital and challenging subject. ... Read more

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Excellent resource for the Allergist/Asthma/Immunologist specialist
This is by far the best reference book I have seen in the Field of Allergy/Asthma/Immunology.The chapters are well written (I wish "Middleton's Allergy Principle and Practice" was this well written) and complete. Charts are clear.There is a small picture section in the front which as some nice clear pictures (although some a a little small)--Perhaps the authors can expand this section with the next edition, which I'll eagerly purchase. Let's hope someone can come out with a similar quality book for the adult population. ... Read more

Product Description
The first book dedicated to eating around the corner and around the world while managing ten food allergies including: corn, dairy, eggs, fish, gluten, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat. At last! A book that gives you the freedom to eat what you want, where you want and when you want with confidence and ease.Imagine being able to go to any restaurant, scan the menu, quickly spot the safest choices and ask the right questions to avoid gluten and other hidden allergens in food preparation. Imagine exploring more cuisines and enjoying more meals than you ever thought possible, armed with the right knowledge.Lets Eat Out! Your Passport to Living Gluten and Allergy Free provides you with everything from delicious menu items to order in 7 popular cuisines (American Steak and Seafood, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Mexican, and Thai) to which questions to ask in safely guiding your decisions.Lets Eat Out! offers you peace of mind with less effort, enabling you to have more fun. Inside you will find: * The collaborative process of dining out * An approach to eating outside the home * The restaurant approach to handling special dietary requests * 7 international cuisines outlining traditional ingredients, gluten awareness, allergy & dining considerations and sample menus * 175+ savory menu item descriptions and preparation requests * 65+ ingredient and preparation technique descriptions with sample questions to ask * 10+ allergen quick reference guides * 130+ snack and light meal ideas * 200+ breakfast and beverage suggestions * 300+ multi-lingual phrases * 50+ global airlines with special meal options * 100+ product resources in 15 countries * 180+ international organizations...All this and more to simplify your gluten and allergy-free lifestyle ... Read more

Customer Reviews (12)

Useless to me!
I bought this book thinking it would be of great help to me.I found it to be absolutely useless. There are so many other valuable tools to use and informative books out there that I can only say - use your common sense - you know what you can and can't have & all you have to do is ask the server to check in the kitchen to make sure that thee either isn't, or won't be, any gluten ingredients used.I live very near NYC and I can name so many gluten free restaurants that weren't included that it's ridiculous. Don't waste your money.

Great resource!
This is a great resource to have for travelling. I love the tabbed setup that makes it easy to get to the section I need.Obviously a lot of thought was put in to making the book (with an amazing amount of info.) as easy to use as possible.

It is obvious that a great deal of thought and experimentation has been put forth in the making of this valuable resource!

After being gf (and other things free) for 5 years, I appreciate the resource as it will make it far more possible for me to visit Italy (and other countries in my future) maintaining my health as much as possible along the way! Well done!

I have dining cards and they work quite well, but the next time I travel, I will be packing this book to take as well, without a doubt!

KimS

A Wonderful Resource For Dining Out Gluten Free
Eating when you're away from your own home is always a challenge when you are on a special diet.

In "Let's Eat Out!" Koeller and La France have put together an impressive amount of information to make life easier for travelers and people who just want to eat out with family and friends.

I found the book a bit difficult at first because there is just so much content to sort out. It's definitely not a book to digest in one sitting!

I soon realized it really is a combination of broad reference guide and quick reference "cheat sheets." Once that became clear, it was much easier to scan and use the table of contents and index to find specific information. You can choose to just use the quick guides or go to the more detailed explanations.

All in all, the authors cover a very broad topic in an orderly fashion that makes it easy to locate information for a variety of situations. They use 7 common cuisine types, from American Steak and Seafood to Thai, to analyze the issues a diner can expect to face. They offer comments on the ingredients, the way food is prepared and on likely sources of hidden cross contamination.

After you read a couple of these, you begin to see the patterns and it would not be so difficult to apply the same process to another type of food. As they point out, it's all about educating yourself and learning what questions to ask.

Poring through their food/menu analysis, I discovered to my dismay that the item I had been selecting from a fast food restaurant most likely contains hidden gluten that I would not have thought to question. I did wonder why I didn't feel good every time I ate there!

Not only does the book cover information about individual foods, styles of cuisine, and 10 common food allergens, it also provides specific information about travel including contact information for individual airlines and the special diets they provide, contact information for associations and organizations in many parts of the world and even some translation phrases.

I'd recommend "Let's Eat Out!" as a valuable reference book. It's especially useful for those who frequently eat out or travel and even better, those who'd like to eat out more but have hesitated to take the risk. It could open up a whole new world.

The authors deserve the recognition that their book received as a Benjamin Franklin award finalist for 2006 in the Health (Wellness/Nutrition) category.

For gluten intolerance and food sensitivities
"Let's Eat Out!" covers a very difficult topic, restaurant dining for people with food allergies and intolerances.For adults who should avoid top allergens due to mild to moderate food allergies and intolerances, this can be a very useful book.I have already referenced it a few times for some restaurant inspiration, outside of my usual Asian selections.

The book itself is stylishly laid out with color-coded chapters, strategically placed photographs, useful charts, and sample menus.It addresses ten of the most common food allergens: dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten (an intolerance), soy, peanuts, tree nuts, corn, fish, and shellfish.

It should be noted, that this book was written with celiac disease, multiple food "sensitivities", and gluten intolerance in mind.It may not be very appropriate for those who have life-threatening food allergies or severe intolerances.This is not to blame the authors.The various styles of food preparation combined with a high risk of cross-contamination in food service kitchens, make this a complicated area to address.Though, as one food allergy mom pointed out to me, the "Allergy-Free" title is a bit deceiving in this respect.

Also, for those who do have true food allergies, this book should not be used as a dining bible, but more as a suggestion based resource for further research and diligence.As someone who lives with a milk protein allergy, I unfortunately noted many errors with respect to the foods listed as "not containing the allergen."Guacamole (often made with sour cream), margarine (frequently contains lactose and/or milk protein), and sausages (many brands contain cheese) were just a few that caused me to raise the red flag.Your own questions and food label reading would still be required when utilizing this book.

Luckily, the authors do relay what questions to ask, and in many different languages.Kim Koeller has traveled extensively while living with multiple food allergies.This is well evidenced by the resources provided, including a multi-lingual phrase section and what seems to be a very useful airline guide.For those most interested in travel, the authors of "Let's Eat Out!" have also produced a "Multi-Lingual Phrase Passport" for food allergies that is pocket-sized.I thought this was a very handy little guide!

Let's Eat Out!
Basically, it says be suspicious of EVERYTHING.As a Celiac, I am already.This book did not help me and I was disappointed but I can see how it might help someone newly diagnosed.Being vigilant is the key. ... Read more

Book Description
Allergy and Candida Cooking Made Easy is out of print.Why pay over the original retail price for a 1996 copyright and outdated information?But instead purchase the book's third edition, Allergy and Candida Cooking by Sondra Lewis with Dorie Fink, 2005 copyright. ... Read more

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Good Information Overall/Other Good References
This book was useful for a number of things - easy cooking directions, lots of recipes, and information on how to set up a rotational diet.Additionally it includes basic instruction for those of us (me!) who don'tcook.

It did seem to introduce sugar a bit soon to the diet as comparedto other books and it did not incorporate other good nutritional theory asa base (such as food combining, acid/akaline theory, blood type theory,etc.).I used much of the information in this book, but modified it toincorporate things that work for me, such as not combining carbs andprotein in one meal, limiting certain foods like tomatoes, using vegetableglycerin for a sweetener, and etc.

Other very good references are TheBody Ecology Diet (Gates), the Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook (Martin),The Candida Control Cookbook by Burton, and The Cure for All Diseases (Dr.Clark).

A tip:Go slow & don't overwhelm yourself with all this newinformation at one time! It's a big change to go from limited time in akitchen to spending most of your free time cooking.I've found it helps tocut out as many social obligations as you can while you rebuild your immunesystem and it really helps to pray for the strength to stick with thechanges you want to make!

Good Information Overall/Other Good References
This book was useful for a number of things - easy cooking directions, lots of recipes, and information on how to set up a rotational diet.Additionally it includes basic instruction for those of us (me!) who don'tcook.

It did seem to introduce sugar a bit soon to the diet as comparedto other books and it did not incorporate other good nutritional theory asa base (such as food combining, acid/akaline theory, blood type theory,etc.).I used much of the information in this book, but modified it toincorporate things that work for me, such as not combining carbs andprotein in one meal, limiting certain foods like tomatoes, using vegetableglycerin for a sweetener, and etc.

Other very good references are TheBody Ecology Diet (Gates), the Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook (Martin),The Candida Control Cookbook by Burton, and The Cure for All Diseases (Dr.Clark).

A tip:Go slow & don't overwhelm yourself with all this newinformation at one time! It's a big change to go from limited time in akitchen to spending most of your free time cooking.I've found it helps tocut out as many social obligations as you can while you rebuild your immunesystem and it really helps to pray for the strength to stick with thechanges you want to make!

Allergy & Candida Cooking Made Easy
I recently found by default that I am suffering from Candida Overgrowth and set out to find all the information on it that I could.I found a lot of books that told me what I needed to do and eat; however, I had troublewith finding any that had recipes of the kinds of meals or foods that Ilike to eat.Then I found this cookbook!It explained about Candida andgave a list of possible symptoms, and then it gave a list of what a Candidasufferer should and should not eat, and gave some information on some ofthe ingredients that it uses in the recipes.It explained the connectionbetween Allergies and Candida, as well.I hadn't really made theconnection.I love this cookbook.Now, I can watch what ingredients gointo the meals that I eat and I can really enjoy eating them (instead ofchoking them down) when they have been prepared!I waste less food andfewer ingredients!It contains recipes that are free of Sugar, Yeast,Wheat, Corn, Dairy and Egg. Other books that I have really gotten gooduse out of are "The Body Ecology Diet", "Allergies andCandida with the Physicist's Rapid Solution", and "CompleteCandida Yeast Guidebook"."Allergy and Candida Cooking MadeEasy" has a wonderful baked chicken recipe that I thought waswonderful!"Complete Candida Yeast Guidebook" has a Guacamolerecipe that is absolutely delicious! I didn't concider that I would beable to eat anything like those again!I could go on and on; but the bestway to know the simple (almost back to "meat and potatoes")recipes is to try this cookbook.The guidelines have REALLY WORKED FOR ME! ... Read more

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This is a very complete resource on the subject.
This book may provide more information than you ever wanted to know on this particular subject. Then again, if you suffer from allergies or chemical sensitivities and are ready to explore your options, this is an excellent resource. Or as the book cover states, "A Practical Encyclopedia".

The book's five sections (Our Body Systems and Allergies, Understanding Allergies, Infections and Allergies, Nutrition and Allergies and Taking Steps to Wellness) allow for easy reference when the reader is searching for information on a particular element related to allergies. The recommended reading list and organizations to contact for additional support further this book's value.

Co-written by three health professionals who have all suffered from allergies and related conditions, "The Whole Way to Allergy Relief & Prevention" is an in-depth manual for the lay person and practitioner alike. This is a very complete book. ... Read more

Book Description
Statistics show that up to 40 percent of children in the United States suffer from allergies and at least 10 percent suffer from asthma. That translates into almost five million American children affected by both allergies and asthma. And as Dr. Allen J. Dozor, head of one of the largest pediatric pulmonary practices in the United States, has seen among his patients, some of the most upsetting effects of allergies and asthma are the psychological wounds inflicted on a child's self-image. There is the constant protectiveness from caregivers, confusing limits and rules, headaches, obesity, shortness of breath, and sleep deprivation. In some cases these side effects, such as stress and obesity, cycle back to make the original condition worse.

Dr. Dozor's plan, developed over the last twenty years, is designed to empower both parents and children. His warmhearted but reality-based approach includes

• How to give the right amount of medication for best effects and no side effects

• Empowering your children to manage their own condition so that they can feel safe and secure

• Prevention and management in school

• Handling emergencies

And much more!

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Best Book on Asthma and Allergies!
I don't usually buy books about health inssues, but we've been struggling with my daughter.She has allergies and asthma and I am so afraid of the medicines and my doctors never seem to have enough time for me.This book has been a godsend!Dr. Dozor really seems to know what he is talking about.I wish he was near me. If you have children with allergies or asthma, you have to buy this book.

Fabulous book on asthma and allergies in kids
If your child suffers from asthma or allergies, you have to get this book!Practical, concise, funny, I learned something in every chapter.At last a book I can use, easy to read, full of warm and friendly advice.I loved this book. ... Read more

Book Description

An indispensable guide to dealing with this potentially deadly allergy

Nuts and nut oils are found in countless foods and topical ointments/creams. They are also the leading cause of fatal and near-fatal food allergy reactions. Unfortunately, nut allergies are not as rare as they were once thought to be. According to U.S. and British studies, their prevalence has doubled over the last decade alone.

Co-written by a leading expert on nut allergies, How to Live with a Nut Allergy tells you what you need to know to:

Customer Reviews (2)

Informative yet not overwhelming
As the parent of a newly-diagnosed peanut-allegic child, I've bought and read many books on allergies in the last few months.This is my favorite.It contains practical information and tips for dealing with a nut or peanut allergy.It is easy-to-read and includes real-life ideas for staying safe with a nut allergy, as well as being realistic that there are some limitations to places nut-allergic people can safely go.Even after reading several other books, there were a few new tidbits here.

I wish I had read this book first.

Informative ans easy to read
This book is clearly laid out with with all the basic information you will need to deal with a nut allergy.It would be useful for some one who is allergic to ALL nuts rather that just peanuts. It lists the many different types of nut and many not so obvious places you will find hidden nuts.Help is provided for the minefield of reading food labels.There is a good chapter on the use of medication in the event of an allergic reaction, and how to store and use your medication which is a useful reference to have should you ever need to explain this to anyone; such as a teacher or babysitter.My favorite chapter was on sending a nut allergic child to school. The authors give clear solid advice on what you will need to say and do to help make the school/daycare/preschool environment as safe as possible for your child. If you are starting off on a journey to learn more about nut allergy and how it will affect your life this book will help you.
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