Wheat intolerance is a genetic medical condition in which certain people experience physical symptoms in reaction to consuming food items that contain wheat or gluten.  These symptoms include bouts of diarrhea and nausea; dizziness and vomiting; and rashes on the skin after eating a food item that contains or was prepared with wheat. You may have heard of celiac disease, which is the medical term for an allergy to gluten. Gluten is a component found in wheat, but not all people with a wheat sensitivity suffer from the more serious condition. This article will offer information about wheat allergies, and how to determine if you are one of the many people who suffers from a mild to moderate wheat intolerance.

Gluten intolerance and wheat allergies have been gaining more notice and awareness in the public eye over the last decade. Many people have suffered with some form of wheat intolerance or gluten allergy since birth, but thanks to growing interest in organic, all natural and healthy food options, there has been more of an emphasis on gluten-free products, which has really eased the suffering of many people.

If you suspect that you may have a wheat intolerance, the first thing to do is to spend a week or two writing down everything that you consume. If you notice that your reaction is most severe after eating food containing wheat and/or gluten, you want to break down your daily consumption further to include the ingredients of the items that you're eating. Wheat and gluten can sneak into food items when you least expect it, and even trace amounts can cause a reaction in those who have a wheat allergy. If signs point towards a gluten intolerance, it's best to consult your doctor, who can perform an accurate allergy test to determine if this is indeed the source of your symptoms.

A fairly simple course of action is recommended to treat wheat intolerance. Primarily, your main goal will be to eliminate all wheat and gluten from your diet. Thankfully there are wide range of wheat and gluten free products now available on the market, particularly in health food stores. There are also many websites dedicated to wheat free recipes, which give you many options for eating the foods you love without having to make drastic changes to your lifestyle.

Although dealing with a wheat intolerance may seem like a hassle, once you get used to being cognizant of the ingredients in your foods, you'll find that you're eating healthier, better, and more nourishing foods, and will likely experience an overall improvement in your health.