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When someone is hypersensitive to fermentations (yeast) this person is prone to certain contagions (candidiasis, mycoses, vaginitis, chronic lung disturbances) and there is a sort of generalized “drunkenness” which dulls reflexes and lucidity (some managers, professionals and students during examinations have learned to abstain from yeast in order to improve their concentration).
The situation becomes complicated when someone is also hypersensitive to nickel. Nickel is poorly absorbed by the skin; recently, however, negative reactions to nickel have increased, probably because of the widespread use of industrial fats which contain it as a residue. The “signs of nickel” mirror a toxic overload and usually affect the skin: (dyshidrosis, atopic dermatitis, eczema); gastro-esophageal reflux may also be present; all signs of a body that is handling (and trying to get rid of) a heavy toxic load.
More symptoms may appear when someone is also hypersensitive to natural salicylates, which are present in many foods - especially fruit and vegetables - not to mention artificial compounds such as aspirin. Here, too, the signs of intolerance are quite visible: easy bleeding (a typical effect of aspirin), immediate or chronic urticaria, breathing issues (asthma) and, strangely enough, analgesics act in the opposite way as how they are intended.
A person with these intolerances has dermatitis due to nickel, in addition to the disturbance that goes along with urticaria, mucosa and gums easily bleed, there's frequent headache - which, moreover, worsens taking pain killers. Since the intolerances steal energy and immune defenses, this person easily gets sick, and experiences the “drunkenness” due to yeast, which dulls lucidity and reflexes. Above all, this person is tired.
What does “avoiding nickel, salicylates and yeast” mean?
For people who are intolerant, avoiding yeast means that - on the “diet” days - one must avoid yeast (chemical and natural, including mushrooms, and also environmental molds), as well as fermented products. This area presents a few surprises: all oven-baked products containing flour (even if yeast-free) develop yeast in the baking process; honey is rich in yeast; all alcoholic beverages as well as vinegar originate from fermentation; cheese, yogurt, lactic ferments as well as vegetables or juices left in the refrigerator for a few days are all fermented.
Natural salicylates, on the other hand, are naturally present in many foods and are therefore not to be eliminated: it's enough to keep them under control, following your doctor's directions about “limits”. In other words, it's sufficient to keep an eye on your daily intake of salicylates selecting the right foods to eat: it's not so difficult to pick a fig instead of a raspberry.
Concerning nickel, it's not possible to completely avoid it, so the objective is to stay as far away from it as possible. In order to limit your daily intake, rotate the foods that contain the most (cocoa, tomato, pears, etc.). Your doctor will advise you on the proper attention (and precaution) level to maintain based on your degree of intolerance.
Concerning nickel and salicylates, you can effectively supplement your diet with low dose hyposensitizing vaccines that facilitate an easier contact with food and objects that contain these substances.
How can a person manage the nickel, salicylates and yeast diet?
Keeping salicylates under control it's not a big deal, it's enough to rotate foods which contain the highest amount, avoiding to eat them all in the same day. The yeast diet, on the other hand, requires more attention because many manufactured products are leavened. But you can freely eat pasta, rice, potatoes and what's more, many supermarkets now carry various yeast-free products which can be used as tasty substitutes on diet days. The key problem of avoiding nickel is represented by industrial fats, both hydrogenated and non-hydrogenated. The best way out is to use only high quality oil (olive oil or single seed oil), used raw, and avoid snacks, cookies, crackers and ready-made foods.
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