Prevalence of Headache and Migraine in Children and Adults

The prevalence of headache and migraine amongst westernised countries is high - we believe too high. And it applies to both adults and small children alike.

In one study in Finland researchers found that seven year-old children starting school are suffering headache and migraine at any increasing rate:

• Almost 52% of the children studied had suffered headache in the last 6 months (up from 14% previously)
• And almost 6% had experienced migraine (up from 2% previously)

In addition - for adult Americans from a 2003 study - in any given year:

• 90% of men and 95% of women suffer headache
• They spend $2 billion annually on over-the-counter headache medications alone
• More than 20% of all young people (15 - 25) in the US experience chronic headaches

The causes of Headache are various. But if you can rule out jaw or neck injury, almost all the other occurrences of headache can be slated back to Food Sensitivity - directly or indirectly. Food sensitivity or Food Intolerance is when you cannot fully digest certain foods.

Chronic or recurring headaches are almost always food related. Specifically they happen because of your food intolerance: the inability to fully digest certain foods. Therefore a major cause of your headaches and migraines could be one of:

• Gluten intolerance
• Dairy intolerance
• Yeast sensitivity
• Other possibilities include Corn Allergy and Nightshade Vegetables

Of course you will not have all these sensitivities - probably only one, maybe two. Learn more with the Free ebook about Food Toxins

If your headaches or migraines are chronic or frequent you must see your doctor. Otherwise: Suspect food toxins.

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We believe it's best to find the actual cause of your headaches (your food intolerance).  When you identify and substitute that food for other yummy foods, you'll get well within a few days. And now there are dozens of delicious food options - with new ones appearing on supermarket shelves every month - so substituting is easy.

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"I took your advice and the results have been fantastic. My headaches have reduced drastically as well as the regular wheeziness.

The biggest difference has been with the minor migrains i used to get after exercise...the hotter i got and the harder i worked out...especially running.....i would always end up with a massive headache that would last the rest of the day.

My husband and i love competing in triathlons, so in order for me to survive these headaches, i would take nurofen before a race (or workout) and then straight after....often i would still get the headache but sometimes not as bad. Now we have investigated a number of areas including my salt levels, neck and muscular problems and water intake, but nothing has solved the problem. It was getting to the point where i was scared to work out too hard (especially in summer) for fear of what i'd live with for the rest of the day......and with children...that's not good! 

Since being free of those foods i have been able to train hard and not have the headaches....it has been AMAZING....i thought it was something i would just have to live with.....so thanks a million!!!! Erica"

Blame your parents! Food intolerance is genetic . . . it's in your genes! You got it from your parents, grandparents and other ancestors!

That also means - if you have children - you have already passed on the same genetic material to your sons and daughters. Don't you think it's best to find out if you are affected by FOOD TOXINS? So you can share this precious information with other family members (older and younger)?

Learn more with the Free ebook about Food Toxins

You can choose to do nothing of course. But chronic pain like migraine or headache is a warning sign that you could develop further health issues. It's like a Red Flag - so it's a very useful alarm signal. Make a promise to yourself to learn more.

The definition of Diarrhea - according to the World Health Organisation is:

• "having three or more loose bowel movements per day."

Diarrhea - is a troublesome and distressing gastro-intestinal symptom - and it happens for two main reasons:

When the intestine's function is impaired; and when certain enzymes are missing. Both types come about due to food intolerance - the inability to fully digest some foods.

Other symptoms associated with Diarrhea include:

• • Stomach bloating pain and flatulence
  • Dehydration and loss of nutrients
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Chronic fatigue or lethargy
  • Leaky Gut Syndrome - and its consequences

To learn about food toxins and their impact on your body: Free ebook about Food Toxins

In developing countires - poor water quality and intestinal infections cause Diarrhea.

But generally, in our affluent Western society - diarrhea is caused by your inability to fully digest certain foods: food intolerance. However - because food toxins act together - it makes sense to move to a low toxin diet. 

But how do you know which food intolerance you have?

You might feel that you only have one food intolerance, say dairy or gluten. But new research says that is not how food toxins work.

Studies have found around twenty food toxins collaborate to cause damage and miseries. That is why the best soluiton is to reduce food toxins generally.

One reason for Diarrhea is an immune response. With partial digestion (as in food intolerance) - unrecognised or 'foreign' protein fragments are created. When the immune system senses these proteins it responds by putting itself 'on alert'. That causes inflammation, tissue damage and disruption to normal processes - in this case in the intestine.

Another reason diarrhea happens is when the intestine is unable to produce enzymes to digest certain sugars. E.g Lactose - (a sugar) needs Lactase (an enzyme) to break it down. If there is no Lactase present the sugar causes an 'osmotic purge' in the intestine. Too much fluid flows back into the waste products making stools loose and watery.

Temporary relief treatment: Some choose pharmaceuticals: medications or supplements for temporary relief. Some people go for use probiotics thinking that will help.  But many are made with ingredients which actually cause diarrhea in the first place.

But none of these go to the cause.

Permanent Cure: Remove the actual cause of your diarrhea. It's easy! There are now so many great food choices on supermarket shelves. And the good news is - if food toxins are the problem - your diarrhea should begin healing within a few days of being on a low toxin diet.

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I've had so many tests in the past that say "normal" or whatever, according to their criteria, and it was when I started reading about food intolerances etc that some light was shed on the possible real cause.  I'm mainly referring to my diarrhea here - 10 years of suffering, endless tests saying "normal" and then a finally a solution that turned out to be a (food intolerance) problem, and relief coming within days by simply eliminating some foods from my diet. 

You'll have to forgive me - I've become a bit of a major "Food Intolerance Convert" after years and years of no answers from the medical profession.  Your website really opened my eyes.  Sorry if I think you have all the answers - it's a big compliment from me - sincerely.

Keep up the great work.  Kindest regards - Jane

If left untreated - Diarrhea can progress into quite serious disease. Of course you can decide to carry on as you are - and keep taking medications just for the symptoms.

But please be aware you may develop any of the following in addition to your daily diarrhea:

• Anal pain or spasms, haemorrhoids
• Headaches, sinus pain or migraines
• Severe flatulence
• Intestinal disorders like Leaky Gut syndrome
• Serial colds and 'flu due to a compromised immune system
• Inflammatory disease
• Chronic fatigue, lethargy - or 'brain fog'
• Blue moods, depression
• Low iron levels or anaemia

Answer: Food intolerance - or sensitivity to food toxins is genetic - it's in your genes! You got it from your parents, grandparents and great grandparents. And if you have children - you have already passed on that same genetic material to the next generation. It's like having brown eyes or freckles. It just is.

So find out your food intolerance and teach your sons, daughters and grandchildren.

Question: When will I be cured of Diarrhea?

Answer: Here at the Institute we don't see bad reactions to food toxins as diseases. Diarrhea is the result of eating foods which contain toxins. 

The 'cure' is to avoid that food. No drugs, treatments or surgical procedures are needed - just the right fresh foods

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