--- title: Physical and Neurological Side Effects of Food Sensitivities description: Food sensitivities and allergies are among the most common types of allergies a person can experience. These sensitivities can wreak havoc on the body. image: https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/allergy-image-300x225.jpg --- [![advanced neurotherapy](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/advanced-neurotherapysites-logo.jpg?width=479&name=advanced-neurotherapysites-logo.jpg "advanced neurotherapy")](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/) - [About](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/about) - [About](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/about) - [FAQs](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/faqs) - [Blog](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog) - Resources - [Books](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/recommended-books) - [Contact](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/contact-us/) ## Physical and Neurological Side Effects of Food Sensitivities [June 4, 2021](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/08/06/food-sensitivities-allergies) ![Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici at FreeDigitalPhotos.net](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/allergy-image-300x225.jpg?width=300&height=225&name=allergy-image-300x225.jpg)Food sensitivities and allergies are among the most common types of allergies a person can experience. Common food allergies include eggs, fish, milk, nuts, peanuts, shellfish, soy, wheat, and dairy. These sensitivities can wreak havoc on the body in a variety of ways. Getting tested for allergies is highly recommended, as many people learn to live with the side effects of their sensitivities, not realizing this is the reason why they are experiencing negative symptoms. Physical symptoms of food sensitivities include: - Stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting - Dizziness - Lightheadedness - Headaches - Sneezing - Sinus swelling - Rapid pulse - Fainting - Itching/hives/rashes - Itching inside of the mouth - Swelling of the lips, face, tongue, or other parts of the body - Difficulty breathing due to construction of the airways - Muscle pain - Joint pain In addition to these physical symptoms, neurological symptoms are also associated with many allergies. These include: 1. **Cognitive Issues** - Poor memory (auditory and visual) - Reasoning difficulties - Spacial orientation difficulties - Attention deficits - Learning problems 1. **Motor Skills Issues** - Poor coordination/clumsiness - Physical awkwardness - Dyspraxia 1. **Neuro-Muscular Issues** - Difficulty writing - Reading problems/dyslexia - Speech difficulties - Difficulty playing sports - Eye muscle issues - Uncontrollable movements/ticks [![Schedule a Free Consultation](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3356735/2a278ea0-9be0-4aa7-9c33-cc81d17e71bc.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3356735/2a278ea0-9be0-4aa7-9c33-cc81d17e71bc) Image courtesy of David Castillo Dominici at FreeDigitalPhotos.net ### Share: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ### Related [![Spotlight on Dr. Joel Lubar: Neurofeedback for ADD and ADHD](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/joellubarbrain-300x196.jpg)](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/07/09/add-adhd-neurofeedback) [Spotlight on Dr. Joel Lubar: Neurofeedback for ADD and ADHD](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/07/09/add-adhd-neurofeedback) Health & Wellness , Treatment Modalities [![Exercise for the Brain: Learning a New Language](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ID-100174371-300x296.jpg)](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/07/02/language-exercise-brain) [Exercise for the Brain: Learning a New Language](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/07/02/language-exercise-brain) Health & Wellness , Treatment Modalities [![5 Natural Allergy Remedies](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ID-100241110-300x206.jpg)](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/03/22/allergies-natural-remedies) [5 Natural Allergy Remedies](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/03/22/allergies-natural-remedies) Health & Wellness Posted in [Health & Wellness](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/topic/health-wellness) Tagged [Health & Wellness](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/topic/health-wellness) [10 Types of Depression](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/07/16/depression-mood-brain) [OCD and Neurofeedback](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/08/27/ocd-obsessive-compulsive-disorder) ### Popular Articles [![](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ID-10040107-200x300.jpg)](https://www.advancedneurotherapy.com/blog/2015/01/29/dairy-sensitive-health) [How Eliminating Dairy Changed My Life - 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