Possible symptoms – Food Additives

BEHAVIOURAL SYMPTOMS
SLEEP
* Difficulty getting to sleep
* Waking during the night
* Night terrorsEATING ISSUES
* Fussy eating, won’t try new foods, won’t eat lunch or breakfast
* Throws tantrums if food’s not rightOPPOSITIONAL BEHAVIOUR & DISCIPLINE ISSUES
* Defiant, argumentative, always says no, always breaks rules
* Won’t do homework
* Won’t do chores when asked
* Won’t go to bed
* Fights and argues constantly with siblings

NERVOUS DISORDERS
* Anxiety, depression & panic attacks

OTHER BEHAVIOUR & MOOD PROBLEMS
* Mood swings
* Inattentive, difficulty concentrating
* Irritable, easily annoyed
* Restless, can’t sit still, hyperactivity
* Talks too much, too loud, makes silly noises
* Coordination problems
* Learning difficulties, speech delay, stutter
* Forgetful, disorganized, confused

PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
SLEEP
* Always tired and fatiguedSTOMACH & DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS
* Reflux, colic
* Stomach aches, bloating, irritable bowel symptoms
* Constipation, diarrhoea and sticky poos
* Bed-wettingSKIN PROBLEMS
* Eczema, itchy skin and rashes
* Swelling of lips, redness

RESPIRITORY, CARDIOVASCULAR, NEUROLOGICAL
* Headaches and migraines
* Frequent colds and flu
* Bronchitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, stuffy or runny nose
* Constant throat clearing, cough
* Asthma
* Joint pain and arthritis
* Racing heartbeat and palpitations
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