Food sensitivities include many different types of reactions to foods, from traditional food allergies to food intolerances. With food sensitivities, it is important to support the digestive processes so sufficient enzymes are available to break down and process foods. If the enzymes are lacking, undigested food particles may enter the bloodstream and trigger an immune response. Please also refer to the Digestive Disorders page of this guide.
Homeopathics
Apis Cord– may temporarily relieve symptoms associated with environmental or food allergies such as redness, itching, swelling, heat, skin blotching, or sudden headache.**
* Histastat Food™– (Formerly called Allerstat I) detoxification of common food allergies, indicated for indigestion with flatulence and bloating and loss of weight.**
Gastrotone™– tonifier for the stomach, indicated for relief of indigestion, nausea, retching, vomiting after eating or drinking, and minor burning pain in the stomach.**
Histamine Phenolic– homeopathic cord to help neutralize minor allergic responses. Not indicated for severe or life-threatening allergic reactions.**
Intestipar™– glandular homeopathic for intestinal support, indicated for relief of weak digestion, bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.**
* Multi-Phenolic– homeopathic combination of the many phenolic components implicated in allergic responses.**
Coffee/Tea/Chocolate Antigens™– homeopathic allersode combination for coffee, tea, and chocolate reactions.**
Dairy Antigens™– homeopathic allersode combination indicated for dairy reactions.**
Grain & Seed Antigens™– homeopathic allersode combination for reactions to various grains and seeds such as runny nose and sneezing.**
Nightshade Antigens™– homeopathic allersode combination for reactions to nightshade plants.**
Nut Antigens™– homeopathic allersode combination for reactions to various nuts.**
Vegetable Antigens™– homeopathic allersode combination for reactions to vegetables.**
Please refer to the Energique catalog for more details on our Antigens and Phenolics in treating food sensitivities.
Herbals
Histacom™– (Formerly called Allercom) fortifier for the immune and respiratory systems.
* Digesticom™– fortifier for the digestive system.
Digestive Formula– Amazon Rainforest formula that enhances digestion, indicated for bloating and indigestion.
Fennelcom™– fortifier for the stomach and small intestines.
* Gingercom™– fortifier for the pancreas, liver, and adrenals, indicated for weak digestion.
Licorice– single herbal that soothes and supports healing of inflamed tissues.
Una de Gato– single herbal also known as Cat’s Claw, known for its ability to support gastrointestinal and immune function.
Nutritionals
C-TR 1500– vitamin C can be useful for reducing allergic symptoms by helping to stabilize mast cells.
D-3 125 MG– vitamin D supports the formation of tight intercellular junctions in the intestines[ii].
Digestizyme Plus– digestive and pancreatic enzymes to aid digestion. Please refer to the Energique® catalog for information on our plant-based digestive enzymes: Gastrozyme™, Lipazyme, and Primazyme™.
* H.D.A. (High Delivery Acidophilus)– encapsulated live “friendly” bacteria specially processed to deliver the greatest amount of beneficial cultures to the intestines to balance intestinal flora and improve digestion.
Immunique™– vitamin and mineral formula to balance the immune system.
Intact Adrenal– freeze-dried adrenal concentrate, indicated for persons with food sensitivities.
* L-Glutamine– this amino acid is the preferred energy source for cells lining the upper digestive tract.
Additional Considerations
An elimination/rotation diet is recommended. Encourage the patient to avoid allergenic foods, as well as processed foods containing artificial flavorings, colorings, preservatives, and other additives
[i] Anogeianaki, A., Castellani, M. L., Tripodi, D., Toniato, E., De Lutiis, M. A., Conti, F., … Shaik-Dasthagirisaheb, Y. B. (2010). Vitamins and Mast Cells. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, 991–996. https://doi.org/10.1177/039463201002300403
[ii] Kong J, Zhang Z, Musch MW, Ning G, Sun J, Hart J, Bissonnette M, Li YC. Novel role of the vitamin D receptor in maintaining the integrity of the intestinal mucosal barrier. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2008 Jan;294(1):G208-16. Accessed at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17962355
*Denotes primary remedy.
**These statements are based upon traditional homeopathic practice.
**Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
revised 3/1/21