Re: Something for a nut intolerance?

"Robert Miles" <robertmiles@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
news:gSAck.22747$3F5.19368@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>I recently saw this on another newsgroup, but don't have any reason to
try 
>it:
>
>> Oh, while I was in hospital I had an interesting chat with a woman who
>> had a food intolerance to nuts.  She didn't have near death
>> experiences if she ate some. That made it interesting because she had
>> come up with some remedies that worked for her.  Whether they do for
>> anyone else I haven't a clue.  If you have this problem do what your
>> GP or specialist has recommended.
>
>> What she does is swallow some peppermint toothpaste.  She has to get
>> some down her throat to stop the swelling if she accidentally has some
>> nuts.  Preserved ginger also works for her.
>
>> Amazing what people discover for themselves.  Bet it is idiosyncratic.
>> I wouldn't want to rely on it though I'm glad she found something that
>> worked for her.  Tough if she was out and they didn't use peppermint
>> toothpaste.  I'd prefer something I could take with me if I had the
>> problem.
>
>> Hope that is as clear as mud,
>
>> Best wishes,
>> -- 
>> Quentin Grady       ^  ^  /

You're not supposed to swallow toothpaste.