I totally agree with the last post re: reactions to food. Howeve...

I totally agree with the last post re: reactions to food. However, we did food allergy testing with my 4-year-old son and it showed nothing. Regardless of what the testing showed, he has done remarkably well now that we have elimated cow's milk from his diet and switched to as much organic food as possible. It is important to note that there is a difference in a food intolerance (which does not show up on allergy testing) and a food allergy. The intolerance side of things has to do with a build up of a food that is an irritant. My son does fine with dairy as long as I limit it--I would never deprive him of ice cream at birthday parties or the occasional treat. It's just not an everyday thing at our house. The same is true with nonorganic foods--I don't take a special snack to school, ban fast food (though it is not a regular meal for us), or ban eating out altogether. I just do my best to ensure that most of what my kids eat is organic. I truly believe that all the steroids, preservatives, colors and other artificial ingredients that are in food today contribute to my son's asthma (and my other son's eczema). While organic food is more expensive, I have definitely saved money on medications!