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Red Cheeks and a Citrus Free Diet

Thu, 01/08/2009 - 09:41 — D. T.

Oh, the list just keeps getting shorter and shorter in some ways. Yet for me, who LOVES cooking, the list also lengthens with new, adventurous foods. I now have all of my children off of citrus foods. I have had my 3 year old off of citrus foods for some time. After complaints of stomach aches from my 4 year old and red bum rashes from all three, I have made the decision to once and for all take all of my children off of citrus.

On top of these symptoms already mentioned, you will often find my two boys with bright red cheeks. This mostly only happens in the colder months, but, is not dependent upon outdoor play. The home is drier, but, this does not account for the redness of their cheeks. My daughter doesn't have the red cheeks I see so prominent in my boys. So, it can't exclusively be due to drier, colder months, even though this might be a contributing factor.

I've suspected soy for the red cheeks. We already don't have dairy in our diet (except the odd time outside of our home) and the red cheeks do not always present with the intake of dairy. Gluten also comes to mind. Another thought I've come across is a magnesium deficiency. How on Earth I check that without a blood sample (which I'm not willing to do at this point) I have no idea. I'd much rather check via an elimination diet than an intrusive blood sample. At least yet.

Well, another elimination diet is in the works. Let's see what happens. Do you have children with red cheeks?

 

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Thu, 01/14/2010 - 19:44 — Cori (not verified)

http://ndri.com/article/cause

http://ndri.com/article/cause_of_babys_red_cheek_and_suggestion-430.html

I'm a friend of Renee, but I actually found this post from a Google search! Small world! This link talks about roseola, teething, and fifth disease to name a few - all likely suspects in my house in addition to food issues.

Tue, 12/22/2009 - 06:21 — stellah (not verified)

I suspect that the both diet

I suspect that the both diet and weather factors contributed to the redness of the cheeks. even too dry air with low humidity will cause dry skin problem to every body. Just make sure that your children drinks enough water, and try too keep them out of immediate change air condition (for example from warm air inside house, to the cooler air outside, or in contrary). And also pay more attention to their skin's changing condition and be ware of Eczema and try to contact dermatologist if the condition getting worse..

Thu, 01/08/2009 - 21:21 — kasia (not verified)

Sorry to hear about their

Sorry to hear about their cheeks. I understand your frustration. E also gets more red spots in the winter. Unfortunately, you can't rule out the dry cold air because one of the kiddies doesn't have it. We are made so beautifully different that it may be a major contributing factor. I found a natural calendula cream that I moisturize E's face with and it helps the dry red spots. Although I also stay away from some food items.

Unfortunately, this is so tough bc it may be anything, from emotional stress to natural cleaning products, not just food. To show you an example, I developed a serious case of eczema while away in Sri Lanka. The humid climate was a contributing factor as was the stress bringing out a sensitivity to citronella oil (we were using all the time for the malaria/dengue mosquitos). The crazy combo of climate, stress and a sensitivity left me looking red all over like a burned victim. Everyone there told me to stay away from pineapple, tuna and tomoates instead:) Crazzzyyyy stuff.

Instead of taking away, have you ever added extra items to your diet that will increase their intake of magnesium and essential fatty acids? Just an idea.

Thu, 01/08/2009 - 21:43 — D. T.

Thanks so much for all your

Thanks so much for all your input Kasia. Coming from a certified dietician, I'm always thirsty for what you have to say. I have increased their leafy greens with even more href="http://insideout.tougas.net/node/151">Shrek Smoothies. I've been avoiding some things as well. It's a circus of acrobats to try and figure these things out sometimes isn't it?
As though being a mom isn't tough enough, huh? ;)

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