Janine, I am new too. I just join a few days ago. We had 7 yo son tested (blood test) for allegies at age 4, showed he was allergic to milk, apples, string beans, beef, egg, peanut, pork, shrimp and soybean. Basically this describes our diet at home. He had class 2 reactions to milk & apple, but class 1 reactions to everything else. I had daughter tested at age 3 (skin test) for weeds, milk, and several other things, (can't remember) and she didn't react at all, to any of the allergens. I mentioned my son's results to the blood tests and was told class 1 & 2 reactions were mild and common if the foods were eating frequently. We attempted the elimination diet, but failed as rest of the family refused to participate (read husband and older son following dad's example). Marcus tends to limit himself regarding most of those foods, tho he loves to eat egg white (hates the yolk). Daughter eats all those foods as do the rest of the family. Guess I better do the elimination diet and figure out the no-no foods. I am homeschooling now so it will be easier since I won't have to deal with the cafeteria at school. When I first joined, I felt like I didn't belong since my kids didn't have the severe reactions like some have described. Now I am beginning to wonder about the problems my kids do have & wonder if it is diet related. Our diet could definitely improve. Hubby has even suggested a juice fast for detoxing the 2 of us!! Maybe we'll do the whole family. Anyone ever try this? Any tips or suggestions? Darla PS I have the allergic shiners too, guess I better cut out the dairy!