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GERD vs. EoE – What’s the difference?
12/02/2016
...eosinophils, the doctor has to rule out other conditions that could lead eosinophils into the esophagus. After that, the doctor can make a final diagnosis of EoE. For some people with EoE, a medication usually used to treat GERD can help manage EoE. GERD vs. EoE: How can diet be used to managed GERD and EoE? In some babies, GER may be related to a cow milk allergy and/or other food allergies. Reflux is one...
Food Allergies – Should You Avoid “Related” Foods?
06/08/2017
...Avoid Related Foods? Should you? A guide for food allergy management Learning that you or your loved one has an allergy to food sparks a long list of questions. One common question many families have is “If my child is allergic to one food, what else might they be allergic to?” Another common problem is, “Where should I start when either trying new foods or adding foods back to my diet?” If you have...
Signs and Symptoms for Using Amino Acid-Based Formulas for Cow Milk Allergy
Signs and Symptoms for Using Amino Acid-Based Formulas for Cow Milk Allergy
08/31/2018
...infants with cow milk allergy can have symptoms to breast milk. That’s because dairy protein in Mom’s diet can lead to fragments of cow milk protein in breast milk. These fragments can be similar in size to the peptides in eHFs. For infants who react to cow milk protein fragments in breast milk, Mom may need to eliminate dairy from her diet: The doctor will advise if this is needed, and it should always be...
The Gut Microbiota and Its Link With Food Allergies
The Gut Microbiota and Its Link With Food Allergies
01/18/2018
...We sometimes think of certain ones as “good” (beneficial bacteria) and others that can be potential pathogens if the circumstances are right as “bad.” Some factors that impact the bacteria in our gut include genes, age, environment, health, antibiotics, and diet. Because of all these variables, your gut microbes can and do shift over time. How is the gut microbiota essential? A long time ago, medicine didn’t think much of bacteria. There was a time...
Your Most Common Neocate Questions Answered
01/21/2016
...frequently asked questions: What makes Neocate different from the formulas at the grocery store? Neocate is a specialized elemental nutrition product. The formulas you find at the grocery contain whole proteins or protein fragments (hydrolysates), which are derived from cow milk or soy. These formulas have more potential to cause an allergic response than nutrition products made from free amino acids. How long will an open can of Neocate last? When does it expire? Is...
Dietary Therapy for Crohn’s Disease
08/15/2011
...more prone to consume inadequate calories. Some families choose to treat flare-ups and prolong remissions using nutritional management rather than steroids. An elemental diet or even a half elemental diet can help manage flare ups, prolong remissions and ensure proper nutrition & growth for children with CD. Neocate Splash and Neocate Junior may be useful for children with CD who are following dietary therapies. – Mallory Image Source: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/crohns/images/Digestive.gif National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse...
Allergen-Free Sweet Dipping Sauce
...A slightly sweet dipping sauce that is great for an elemental diet. This allergen-free sweet dipping sauce recipe was developed by Carina Venter, B.Sc. Dietetics, Post Grad Dip in Allergy, PhD, RD and used with permission. Carina is an Allergy Specialist dietitian dealing with children and adults diagnosed with food allergies, ranging from Food Protein-induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), Eosinophilic Gastro-intestinal diseases (EGIDs), other non-IgE-mediated food allergies and IgE-mediated food allergies. She was inspired to...
National Eosinophil Awareness Week – Review from APFED
05/18/2016
...affected area, causing inflammation and damage. Treatments include steroid treatments or restricted diets. Some patients may have a severely restricted diet, and nutrition is provided in whole or in part by an elemental formula, such as Neocate®. Symptoms of EGIDs may vary from one person to the next, and may differ depending on age. Infants and toddlers often refuse their food or have trouble growing properly. School-age children may have recurring abdominal pain, trouble swallowing,...
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