By Dianne Gregg
“Inhabitants of underdeveloped nations and victims of natural disasters are the only people who have ever been happy to see soy beans.”
- Fran Lebowitz
The most common allergies people suffer are Milk, Eggs, Peanuts, Soy, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, and Wheat.
Proteins in these eight major foods are estimated to cause 90 percent of the allergic reactions in the United States. Of all of these, Soy is one of the most under diagnosed.
Do you have an allergy to soy ? Below is a list of seven symptoms of soy intolerance provided by the Food Allergy Network:
- Vomiting, nausea, bloating, cramps, diarrhea.
- Difficulty breathing, speaking or a drop in blood pressure. (Dianne’s comments: blood pressure does not seem to go with the other two here)
- Heart palpitations, loss of consciousness.
- Anxiety, faintness, distress.
- Hives or a rash, red and itchy skin, flushed face.
- Swelling of the eyes, face, lips, throat, and tongue.
- Weakness, paleness, or sense of doom. (Dianne’s comments: sense of doom does not seem to go here and I think makes you look like a crackpot
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Unfortunately for me, I had most of the symptoms of soy allergy. Mine was so serious that I eventually went into anaphylactic shock.
Because doctors thought my symptoms were related to menopause, it took eight years to develop a full-blown attack and to diagnose the problem. Don’t let this happen to you!
About the Author: After developing a severe allergy to soy that nearly killed her, Dianne Gregg learned the truth behind this supposed health food. She is the author of The Hidden Dangers of Soy, a book written to educate others on the negative health impacts of soy. Dianne has appeared on numerous radio shows and has also been seen on CBS4 (Miami). To learn more, and to claim your free chapter of her book, click HERE to visit her website.
[Editor’s Comments: Dianne has a very interesting story to tell after nearly dying from a severe allergic reaction to soy. The negative health impacts of soy are well researched and documented, yet widely underreported. So, Dianne has made it her mission to extensively research this subject and share this crucial information with others.
I have to admit even I was shocked by the number of foods that actually contain soy in some form. Dianne was kind enough to provide us with a detailed list of foods containing hidden soy at the following link: Foods with Soy.
If you think you may be suffering from some of the symptoms of soy intolerance listed above, I highly recommend you pick-up a copy of Dianne’s book at the link below:
Also, to get immediate access to an audio interview I did with Dianne where we discussed the hidden dangers of soy, just enter your name and e-mail address into the form below. If you are ALREADY a subscriber to The Healthy Minute, no need to enter your information again...you will already receive automatic access to the interview via e-mail.
In the interview, you will discover:
- The best sources for researching articles and studies on soy.
- Some of the surprising negative impacts soy can have on children and adults.
- The most common symptoms indicating you may have a soy intolerance.
- The ONLY types of soy you should be consuming.
- What types of foods contain "hidden soy" and what ingredients you should look for on food labels.
- Some of the most serious side effects that can result from consuming soy.
- How to find out if you're allergic to soy.
This is a great call for anyone who still thinks soy is a health food!]
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Wow, this is so interesting. I had no idea that soy could cause this especially because I hear that you should eat soy as a replacement for some foods. I actually had a conversation with Pete and he warned me about soy. I don’t have an allergy but he raised other concerns. Because I can’t have milk I was drinking soy milk, he directed me to almond milk which by the way is much better tasting.
Thanks for saving my butt, literally.
Well, there is a lot of info and disinfo on the Web, as we all know. I checked Snopes, TruthOrFiction, etc. — and there is really nothing about this or perhaps similar e-mails being a hoax, so perhaps there is something to this. The topic probably warrants further investigation. I do know one thing for sure — the milk marketed by the great majority of American “dairy farms” (i.e., inhumane milk factories) is certainly worse for you than soymilk.
I like soymilk because it keeps so well. On the other hand, I never knew how it was (allegedly) made till I read Ms. Gregg’s post. I would be willing to drink ORGANIC cow’s milk on my cereal. I have also in the past drunk a good amount of RICE MILK.
Here are two links with opposing views on soy in general:
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PRO: soy milk@Everything2.com
… drinking soy milk is a way of “getting all the benefits of cow’s milk, without the problems” … chocolate when they’re having problems with PMS (okay, and …
http://www.everything2.org/index.pl?node=soy+milk – Cached
The above link does not have a great deal of info, so here is what Dr. Andrew Weil, whom I respect, has to say: http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400308/is-soy-milk-safe.html .
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CON: Why Soy Can Damage Your Health
Collections of articles regarding soy and the dangers associated with it. … Medical Problems. Caused by Soy: Legal Action Request. Soy Milk Is Safe! …
http://www.mercola.com/article/soy/index.htm – Cached
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I am not sure if my wife Kerstin stocked up on soymilk at Costco; if not, I will suggest that we might want to switch to rice milk — or even ORGANIC (only) cow’s milk.
–BOB FRIEND (Pete’s son’s step-grandfather’s brother (WHEW!)
Bob,
Thanks for your comment. My book discusses the pros and cons. Just recently, I received an email from someone who bought my book. She was consuming soymilk and other soy products, including products that disguise soy in other ingredients which is over 60% of the food on the grocery store shelves.
She went to the doctor because she wasn’t feeling like herself and had unusual weight gain. The doctor tested her thyroid – it was high -so he prescribed medication. She didn’t take the medication, finished reading my book, and decided to remove soy from her diet. Two weeks later she returned to the doctor and another blood test revealed that her TSH levels were normal. Needless to say, she no longer consumes soy products.
I also make it clear in my book that more studies need to be done, but in the meantime, we are the guinea pigs.
What are your thoughts on “raw” milk? I know it’s illegal in some states, I haven’t tried it – but people rave about it.
Rice milk, and organic milk are fine. I drink organic milk. If you decide to buy cow’s milk make sure it has not been treated with rsBHT. The label will state it was not treated with rsBHT. Then there are labels that say rsBHT has not been proven to cause any affects–don’t buy it!
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