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Gluten is a protein found in cereal grains. Wheat has a high concentration of gluten, which allows for the elastic nature of the dough. If you have a hypersensitivity to wheat gluten/gliadin, you should also avoid rye, spelt, and kamut, as the proteins in these grains look similar to wheat gluten in the eyes of the immune system.

Most people are unaware that wheat has many proteins other than gluten/gliadin. The protein gliadin found on wheat gluten is what causes the immune system to overreact in some people. However, there are instances when test results show normal immune response to wheat gluten/gliadin, but an over-reactivity to wheat protein in general. In this case, wheat would still need to be removed from the diet.

There are two types of hypersensitivities to food:

Type 1 food hypersensitivity is characterized by an allergic reaction immediately following contact with the offending food. The antibody associated with Type 1 hypersensitivity is the immunoglobulin IgE. This hypersensitivity may cause anaphylaxis and death if untreated.

Type 3 food hypersensitivity is mediated by the antibody IgG4. Type 3 hypersensitivity is the most common type of food hypersensitivity. After exposure to the food allergen, the reaction may not occur for one to five days. Therefore, this delay of immunoreactivity makes it difficult to diagnosis this type of food hypersensitivity.

An accurate and reliable test for food hypersensitivities is IgE/IgG4 Blood Allergy Test. The IgE/IgG4 Blood Allergy Test checks for both Type 1 and Type 3 food hypersensitivities.

The Type 3 food hypersensitivity may cause many types of inflammatory, immunological and/or neurological symptoms such as nephritis/ kidney; arthritis/osteo and rheumatoid; dermatitis/eczema, psoriasis, hives and rosacea; sinusitis; gastritis; colitis (celiac, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel); and respiratory problems such as asthma, chronic bronchitis. Food hypersensitivities may be involved in cognitive, emotional, neurological symptoms such as depression, headaches, migraines, anxiety, irritability, and poor concentration.

The gastrointestinal tract has a high concentration of immune and nervous system tissue. Any food or microorganism that the immune system deems unacceptable leads to an inflammatory response which may affect different areas of the body.

Alzheimer disease causes many of the same symptoms as other types of dementia. However, people with Alzheimer disease may have an especially hard time remembering recent events.

Alzheimer disease causes problems with:

Memory
Using language
Personality
Thinking clearly

These problems make it hard to do normal daily tasks, such as shopping, making meals, and managing money. People also may have trouble behaving appropriately.

Early symptoms of Alzheimer disease:

Forgetting things that just happened
Feeling depressed, afraid, anxious, or having few emotions
Having trouble making decisions
Having trouble finding the right word to say
Getting confused by things seen and heard
Finding it hard to drive a car
Trouble falling or staying asleep

Later symptoms of Alzheimer disease:

Trouble remembering past events
Not recognizing familiar people and things
Wandering
Getting irritated easily to the point where the person may lash out and hit others
Not knowing the time or place
Needing help to do daily activities, such as eating, getting dressed, and bathing
Unable to hold urine

Eventually, people with Alzheimer disease lose almost all brain function. They can’t get out of bed or even move. Eventually, they can’t even swallow food that’s placed in their mouth

Neurotransmitters and Your Health

02/08/17

Are you exhibiting symptoms of neurotransmitter imbalance?

Neurotransmitters are natural chemicals that regulate numerous physical and emotional processes such as mental performance, emotional state, physical energy, and pain response. They play an important role with optimal mental and physical health. Many of the symptoms associated with hormone imbalance can also be attributed to neurotransmitter disruption including:

Depression
Anxiety
Appetite control
Insulin resistance
Poor mental focus
Low pain tolerance
Low physical energy
Decreased stamina
Addiction
Sleep disorders
Low libido
Decreased motivation

Your neurotransmitter results will reflect a there areas within the body where there is a health issue that needs to be addressed. The results of this test will allow Dr. Hunt to provide an individualized treatment plan to optimize your health. Click here to schedule your appointment today!

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