What To Look For In Your Children

Today, I would like to post another excerpt from the Healing The New Childhood Epidemics book by Dr. Kenneth Bock. This is a list of "What to Look for in Your Children" regarding food reactions. They also apply to adults as well. Bock states,

"This is obviously a wide range of signs and symptoms, almost all of which can be caused by factors other than food reactions. However, food reactions are generally the most common single cause of practically all of these signs and symptoms. Food reactions are a common denominator of the 4-A disorders."

What to Look for in Your Children

Congestion of the nose, sinuses, and throat. Infection may actually accompany chronic congestion.

Gastrointestinal problems, including bloating, gas, heartburn, burping, ulcers, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, or vomiting.

Watery, glassy eyes; puffiness around the eyes; dark circles under the eyes, or a horizontal crease just under the eyes.

Perspiration, for no apparent reason, or night sweats


Ear infections, triggered by congestion; or red, warm earlobes

Dizziness, vertigo, or poor balance

Headaches, migraines, or tension in the neck and shoulders resembling that of stress tension

Eczema, skin rashes or canker sores

Swelling of the hands, feet, face, or other areas

Coughing, sneezing, wheezing, asthmatic symptoms, or tightness in the chest

Muscle aches, leg cramps, or twitchy legs

Cognitive problems, including poor focus, poor memory, or brain fog

Emotional problems, including depression, anxiety, or anger, accompanied by associated behaviors

Lethary, or low stamina

Insomnia, restless sleep, feelings of distress while trying to sleep, or chronic bedwetting

Excess salivation, spitting during speech and drooling

Negative behavioral symptoms associated with autism and ADHD, including hyperactivity, disassociative behavior, stimming and tantrums.