Could You Be Allergic To Soy And Not Know It?

I never had a weight problem, always ate everything in moderation, played racquetball 3 times a week, and was so uncomfortable for eight years! My weight climbed from 118lbs to 150lbs! Blood work revealed nothing!

Doctors said it was menopause and to increase my soy intake.  I had soy protein drinks for breakfast, soy protein bars for a snack. And, a healthy dinner (or so I thought).

In 2003, I developed a severe allergy to soy (the anaphylactic shock type) and spent 4 days in the ICU.  Doctors said it was food poisoning - it was not! It was an allergy to soy!
 
I had a soyburger for dinner the night before - and that is what did me in! My body told me it had enough. I was lucky I did not develop a thyroid problem!
 
By now, everyone knows that Oprah has a thyroid problem-she is a big promoter of soy, and I believe that is what caused her problem. Did you know that Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of "Wisdom of Menopause" also has a thyroid problem? She too promotes soy - and counsels Oprah. Is this a coincidence?

The fact of the matter is, soy is in practically everything and it is nothing but a cheap filler. Did you know that it may enhance the growth of tumors? What about the problems with soy infant formulas?
 
There are many ingredients that you need to learn about because the label will not always tell you. You need to know what to look for. It is in vegetable oils, natural flavorings, cereals, and processed foods, just to name a few. Would you believe that most canned tuna has soy in it?  Why would you need it in that?
 
You may not have a severe allergy like me, but if you are experiencing any of these symptoms you may have an allergy to any of the top eight allergens. The most common allergies are Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Soy, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, and Wheat.

• Nausea, bloating, unusual weight gain
• Shortness of breath, dizziness
• Rash or hives, flushed face, red and itchy skin
• Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, throat and tongue
• Anxiousness, faintness, paleness, sense of doom, weakness
• Cramps, diarrhea, vomiting

 

I believe the time has come for all of us to ban together to make real changes in the food manufacturing industry. The health of the nation may depend on the answers.

 

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