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Jun 17 2006
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health, nutrition, dietary allergies, substance abuse
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Basic primer on avoiding foods an beverages for those with general cow's milk intolerance. Actual allergy manifests much more severely in an increasing segment of humans, and exposure often requires medical treatment. In pronounced cow's milk allergy symptoms can manifest as subtly as a dermatological rash to as life-threatening as blocked breathing passages. In some individuals cow's milk intake causes a condition called "leaky gut", which can also cause brain damage. Psychological effects in children may include unacceptable behavior. Physical withdrawl from the allergen can present itself in much the same manner of a chemical detox where the afflicted will seek out more of the substance to which he/she is addicted. This review was written by the mom of a child who is severly allergic to cow's milk. However, it is in no way intended to be a substitute for professional medical consultation. A simple, painless test from one's doctor or allergist will easily determine an individual's sensitivity.
Soy-based products are not an ideal replacement as much of the world's soy crops are genetically modified. Other rice, nut, and grain options are increasingly cost-prohibitive for regular consumption. It is interesting to note that this wiki fails to note available dairy goat's milk alternatives.