One thing that is thought to trigger off food intolerance is a heavy exposure to toxic chemicals. Such exposures are usually accidental and unforseen, of course, but there are some avoidable ones. If a house is to be sprayed with insecticides to eradicate woodworm, or with fungicides for wet or dry rot, then it is advisable to move out for at least a week, to allow time for the fumes to disperse. The company doing the spraying may claim that this is unnecessary, but there are instances of both children and adults being ill after spraying, even though they were not directly exposed to the spray. The fumes travel throughout the house, so even if only one part is being sprayed you should try to find somewhere else to stay for a while. Another hazard that can be very largely avoided is direct exposure to pesticides used on crops. If you see fields being sprayed, keep your distance, especially if they are being sprayed by a plane. The spray can easily drift. If you have a choice, don’t buy a house next to a large arable field. Avoid using sprays in your own garden and keep household chemicals to a minimum.

Finally, the general health measures listed on p290 are recommended to anyone who might be at risk of developing food intolerance. Above all, don’t ignore symptoms such as recurrent headaches, regular bouts of indigestion or persistent fatigue. Living on aspirin, antacids, or strong coffee is going to make the problem worse rather than better, and experience suggests that the decline into severe food intolerance is a very gradual one that begins with symptoms of this sort. Treating a mild form of food intolerance – the early stages – is a great deal easier than trying to tackle entrenched symptoms and multiple sensitivities. The longer you leave it the more difficult it may be.

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