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Dealing With Unusual/rare Allergies?
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My son was diagnosed with a white potato and tomato allergy a year ago and after a reaction we cut bell peppers then all nightshades. We just did a full round of testing and added to our list. He's 2 and had digestive problems and the skin/itching reactions to the nightshades. Most everything is easy to avoid but the potato. I keep finding more and more things that are derived or filled with potato but I can never get a complete list. It's even harder with medication/vaccines. I need a good… read more

posted August 17, 2017
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Any time you see starch as an ingredient without listing the source, it may be potato starch. Especially in bakery goods. Also, if you are eating out, you need to specify with peppers when you ask, red, green, paprika, chili or cayenne?

Don't think it will be an issue yet at this age but I've had issues with nightshades being added to supplements and multi-vitamins.

I've done a diet similar to the Banting Lifestyle through my chiropractor for a couple of years. It did help all my allergies decrease. I need to get back to eating that way.

posted September 11, 2017
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Try him on the LCHF also known as Banting Lifestyle. Lots of info on Internet. Follow the South African links for the best info and guides. @thenoakesfoundstion @realmealrevolution

posted August 29, 2017
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sweet potato? I itch with white what are your symptoms, sweet arnt so bad.

posted August 28, 2017

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