Article Directory :: Health & Fitness Articles

Migraines and Beef

By Joy Healey

Subscribe to Joy Healey's RSS feed using any feed reader!

Republish: EasyPublish
Published: 20Mar2009
Word count: 506
Viewed: 186 time(s)
Bookmark this article using any bookmark manager!
Get Free Content For Your Site

The famous Lancet study done in 1979 has become the leading authority on food allergy. Before then, patients claiming allergy to beef were generally dismissed; however, its inclusion in the Lancet list of top allergens gave it some status(1).

Still, research is far behind the curve when it comes to beef allergy, despite the fact that some researchers believe that many children allergic to milk are also allergic to beef. It is good practice in children known to have milk allergy to restrict the eating of beef to only well cooked portions, as sensitivity increases if the meat is not well done(2).

Bovine protein allergies such as milk and beef allergies shouldn't be confused with the more common lactose intolerance. Lack of the enzyme lactase can cause problems breaking down the milk proteins, but true milk and beef allergies are more severe and can cause reactions other than stomach upset and gas. These reactions can include migraines, and even the risk of anaphylactic shock.

While no formal studies exist connecting beef allergies directly to migraines, research abounds connecting beef allergies to milk allergies - and a common allergic reaction to milk is migraine.

A study conducted among children looked for the correlation between beef and milk allergies. The 28 children tested all had beef allergy, and of these, 26 tested positive for milk allergy as well. The two that were not allergic to milk did not show sensitivity to bovine serum albumin, but all 26 who were allergic to both milk and beef did have a sensitivity.

This led the researchers to conclude that if a child with beef allergy showed sensitivity to bovine serum albumin, milk should be removed from the diet as well. Most of the children tested had skin conditions caused by their allergies(3).

Bovine proteins are definitely connected, and many patients who were previously diagnosed as allergic to cows' milk are now finding added relief from refraining from beef products as well. Most children grow out of milk allergy at a fairly youthful age, but the research on beef is still scanty.

In an interesting twist, a study was conducted that showed patients allergic to cats were also found to have beef, pork or milk allergies - in every single cat sensitive patient! Therefore people who are allergic to cats should be checked for allergies to beef, milk and even pork(4).

So far as I am aware there are no studies checking whether cats could cause migraine! But as a joke, I typed "do cats cause migraine" into Google, and sure enough found a "cat forum" where someone had a relation who developed headaches when spending long periods of time close to cats. All that proves is if you find that avoiding anything prevents your migraines - avoid it!

Research by Grace Alexander.

References:
(1) Food, Allergies and Migraine. Grant ECG, Lancet, May 5, 1979;966-969. 37344
(2) Werfel SJ, Cooke SK, Sampson HA. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2002
(3) Martelli, A, A. De Chiara et al (2002). Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2002
(4) Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery , Volume 133 , Issue 4 , Pages 534 - 537 B . Mamikoglu

Joy Healey qualified as a nutritionist in 2000, at the prestigious Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London. To read more articles on migraine subscribe to the free mini-course at: http://www.StopTheMigraineMadness.com

Bookmark this article using any bookmark manager! Subscribe to Joy Healey's RSS feed using any feed reader!

EasyPublish™ this article - publishers click here

More articles by Joy Healey

Free Report!
Ten Essential Secrets Of Article Marketing ... Grab Your Free
Copy
Now:




We respect your privacy.


Need Content?
Regular Top Quality Content for your Blog, Ezine or Website ...
Delivered Direct,
For Free!

Click For Details



Arts & Entertainment
Automotive
Business - General
Computers & Technology
Finance & Investment
Food & Drink
Health & Fitness
Home & Family
Internet Marketing/Online Business
Legal
Pets & Animals
Politics & Government
Reference & Education
Religion & Faith
Self-Improvement/Motivation
Social
Sports & Recreation
Travel & Leisure
Writing & Speaking

More health articles:

  • Does It Matter Where Your Treadmill or Home Gym was Manufactured? (Robert Braun)
    Is exercise equipment made in the USA better? Or doesn't it matter anymore?

  • Rediscovering the Benefits of Nature with Herbal Skin Care (R Kalpana)
    It is just like traveling back in time, back where the ladies in the middle ages take belladonna to make their eyes look dilated and beautiful or the to the ancient Ayurvedic practice back in India where basil, turmeric and saffron were known to enhance the skin. Today, herbal skin care is making a comeback much like those of natural medicinal products that are being patronized by more and more people.

  • An Effective Hypnotherapy Weight Loss Experience (Steven Magill)
    Losing weight through hypnosis or hypnotherapy weight loss is a program worth taking a look at especially if other methods seem to fail. It is best to consult your physician before hand to see if this method is applicable to you.

  • Answering the Calls of Time, Fast Weight Loss Pills (Steven Magill)
    Fast weight loss pills, the really good ones, do take a bit more time for it to be effective. I mean as an appetite suppressant, you have to wait for you to have an appetite which the pill could suppress.

  • Getting the Most Potentials from Weight Loss E-book (Steven Magill)
    The market is ready for those weight loss e-books that do have constant information and data updated and added. These e-books take a more proactive role in not just static data that can be downloaded to your PC, but dynamic information which users can download on a weekly or bi weekly basis.

  • Discover Weight Loss Spells' Motivating Effect (Steven Magill)
    Weight loss spells, mantras, chants and the like are all good self motivators for you to achieve your goal. They in themselves may not magically make you thinner overnight, but they may enable you to eat one less spoon of that pound cake that your mom made.

  • Have You Found A Chiropractor That You Are Comfortable With? (Jimmy Woodall)
    Chiropractors can diagnose and treat patients with problems in their neuromuscular-skeletal which means the misalignment of the spine and other joints of the body and chiropractors practitioners can correct the position of your spine on the right methods. Before going to a chiropractor, you should know already how they will do the treatment for you and must be sure of yourself of the methods they are exercising for treating patients.

  • Five Free Ways To Improve Your Memory (Erin Matlock)
    Forgetfulness is a common problem that afflicts all ages. The good news is that there are ways to combat it. With a little time and practice you can improve your focus, concentration and ability to recall information. Here are five ways to get you started.

  • How Massage Can Cure Neck Pain (Michael Tasker)
    It is a symptom that many suffer on a daily basis when sometimes it just appears, perhaps after a night's sleep. It's neck pain, yet it can be cured. And whilst there are two common causes, it is essential to make the distinction between each so that the correct therapy, such as massage is undertaken to relieve what can be very restrictive and painful.

  • You Have To Choose The Right Yoghurt To Treat Your Yeast Infection (Chris Haycock)
    I'm sure you all know that there are many natural treatments for this condition, but it's still the case that yoghurt remains one of the best natural cures. However, to be effective you have to use the correct type of yoghurt. This is important, so here's some stuff that you need to know.

We Automatically Distribute Articles
To Thousands Of Publishers And Web Sites:

Submit Article
All content is viewed and used by you at your own risk and we do not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information. The views expressed are those of the individual contributing authors and not necessarily those of this web site, or its owner, Takanomi Limited.
 
Copyright © 2009 Takanomi Ltd. Company no. 5629683. All rights reserved. | Privacy | Legal | Contact Information