Write an article based on this "Research the foods and drugs that contain sulfites. Check the product packaging. Avoid any processed foods, wines, or beers. Ask about your food. Prepare your own food."
article: If you are diagnosed with a sulfite allergy, familiarize yourself with the long list of items that may contain sulfites. Talk to your doctor about your medications to ensure that you are not taking anything that contains sulfites. You should also determine what foods and drinks are safe for you to ingest. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration created a detailed list of common products that contain sulfites. Although you will not memorize them at first, you eventually begin to recognize what foods to avoid. Consider printing off the list of the foods containing sulfites and carrying it with you. This will help you avoid them while you are out. You can find a copy of the FDA's list at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy731 Check the nutritional label on any food before buying or eating it. In the United States, the FDA requires products containing a certain amount of sulfites (more than 10 parts-per-million) be labeled appropriately. Be sure to check the label while you are buying groceries. That way, you'll avoid wasting money on a product that may be unhealthy. Although some foods have naturally occurring sulfites, there have been no recorded instances of people having allergic reactions to them. In the United States, check nutritional labels for sulfur dioxide, potassium bisulfite, potassium metabisulfite, sodium bisulfite, sodium metabisulfite, and sodium sulfite. As a rule of thumb, avoid most canned or processed foods, which contain high levels of sulfites. Any pickled or preserved items will have high sulfite levels, as will most processed baked goods. Avoid wine and beer as well, since sulfites are often used to control fermentation. When you eat out, be sure to inquire about how your food is prepared. Although the FDA banned sulfites from fresh fruits and vegetables in restaurants, unlabeled products are still used. Ask the waiter or manager to check the packaging that your food came in to see if it contains sulfites. At a restaurant, avoid any potato product that has had its peel removed. It likely has high levels of sulfite. When dining out, you should only eat baked potatoes that still have their skin. The easiest way to avoid sulfites is to buy and cook your own food. Purchase foods that are low in or have no sulfites and then prepare them at home. This will ensure that your food is not getting cross-contaminated with items containing sulfites. For those with severe allergies, this may be the only way to avoid coming into contact with sulfites. The FDA prohibits the addition of sulfites to fresh fruits and vegetables. The FDA also prohibits the addition of sulfites to red meat. Consider growing some of your own produce to eat from a home garden.

Write an article based on this "Reduce your chemical intake by limiting your intake of animal fat. Eat more vegetables. Eat more flaxseeds. Introduce more omega-3 fatty acids to your diet. Take magnesium supplements. Boost your calcium intake. Eat more vitamin-C rich foods. Increase your vitamin E intake. Experiment with an herb called goldenseal. Try an herbal remedy made from cramp bark."
article: Different studies reveal that chronic exposure to environmental chemicals like dioxins can be a cause of endometriosis. Dioxins along with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are associated with an increased prevalence and severity of endometriosis. The intake of these chemicals can be reduced by decreasing your consumption of animal fat, mainly high-fat dairy, red meat, and fish. Dioxin and PCBs both get collected in animal fat and it is through them that you ingest it. Data supports the fact that flavones, a group of plant chemicals, can inhibit aromatase, an enzyme that converts androgens to estrogens. Celery, parsley and capsicum pepper are good sources of flavones. Dietary indoles also help in regulating the estrogen metabolism in the body. Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, and bok choy are good sources of indole. Flaxseeds are high in lignans and fiber. Lignans are good in estrogen-related conditions because the bacteria in your gut converts them into metabolites that produce a weak estrogenic effect (meaning they can help to regulate estrogen-related conditions like endometriosis). You should eat 3 to 4 tablespoons of unrefined flax seed every day to maintain healthy blood levels of enterolactone. Other sources of lignans are whole grains, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews, kale, broccoli and berries. Studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids may be beneficial for people with endometriosis as the fish oil contains two specific compounds, EPA and DHA, that can relieve pain by decreasing levels of an inflammatory chemical called prostaglandin E2. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in fish such as salmon, mackerel, sardines, and anchovies. Magnesium is a mineral that is believed to ease cramping caused by menstruation. It also helps in preserving water levels in the gut and can help combat constipation. The daily recommended dosage is 600 mg. Foods rich in magnesium are spices, cocoa, nuts, tea, cereals and vegetables like green leafy vegetables. Calcium levels in menstruating women decrease 10 to 14 days before the onset of menses. Deficiency can cause muscle cramps, headache or pelvic pain. The recommended daily intake is 1200 mg. Calcium can be found abundantly in milk, curd, cheese, butter, egg, amaranth, and other dairy products. Vitamin C is well known for helping to boost the immune system and help provide resistance to disease. It helps in building and maintaining collagen in the body. It is important that your immune system is functioning properly so that your body can combat endometrial patches that form. The recommended dosage of Vitamin C is 1000 to 4000 mg and can be procured by consuming citrus fruits, lemon, papaya etc. Vitamin E plays an important role as it strengthens the immune system and reduces inflammation due to its antioxidant nature. It is also thought to be able to relieve menstrual cramps. The recommended dosage is 800 IU. Almonds, avocados, etc are rich in vitamin E. Selenium when taken along with vitamin E helps in reducing inflammation associated with Endometriosis, and is also an immune system booster. Dosage is 400 mg. It is herb that may have anti-biotic, anti-inflammatory, astringent and immune stimulating properties. Goldenseal contains calcium, iron, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, B-complex, and other nutrients and minerals. The astringent quality may help in cases of excessive menses and internal bleeding. It can be taken as a tincture about 2-4 ml or 0.5-1 gm decoction made by boiling goldenseal. As its name implies, cramp bark may be useful in easing uterine cramps. Being a muscle relaxant, it is effective on other organs, like the intestines and the skeletal muscles. For dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), cramp bark may work most efficiently when taken regularly. Begin with 1/2 dropperfuls every half hour till some effect is seen, then every one to three hours. Decrease the dosage as symptoms wane.

Write an article based on this "Think about how you react to social cues. Ask yourself if you have trouble understanding other people's thoughts. Consider your responses to unexpected events. Watch yourself to see if you stim. Identify any sensory issues. Consider whether you experience meltdowns or shutdowns. Think about your executive function. Consider your passions. Think about how easy it is for you to talk and process speech. Notice literal thinking. Examine your appearance."
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Autistic people have trouble understanding subtle social cues. This can make a variety of social situations difficult, from making friends to getting along with co-workers. Consider if you've experienced things like: Having trouble understanding how another person is feeling (e.g. wondering if they are too sleepy to talk or not) Being told that your behavior was inappropriate, and feeling very surprised to hear this Not realizing that someone is bored of talking and wants to do something else Frequently feeling mystified by other people's behavior While autistic people may feel empathy and care for others, "cognitive empathy" (the ability to figure out what other people are thinking based on social cues such as tone of voice, body language, or facial expression) is usually impaired. Autistic people often struggle with figuring out the subtleties of others' thoughts, and this can lead to misunderstandings. They usually rely on other people to be clear with them. Autistic people might have trouble figuring out what someone's opinion on something is. Detecting sarcasm and lies can be hard, because autistic people may not realize when someone's thoughts are different from what they're verbalizing. Autistic people may not always pick up on non-verbal hints. In extreme cases, autistic people have extreme difficulty with "social imagination" and cannot comprehend that other people have ideas that differ from theirs ("theory of mind".) Autistic people often rely on familiar routines to feel stable and secure. Scheduled changes in routine, unfamiliar new events and sudden changes in plans can be upsetting to autistic people. If you're autistic, you may experience things like: Feeling upset, frightened, or angry about sudden changes in schedule Forgetting to do important things (like eating or taking medication) without a schedule to help you Panicking if things don't happen when they're supposed to Stimming, or self-stimulatory behavior, is much like fidgeting, and it's a type of repetitive movement done for self-calming, focusing, expressing emotions, communication, and coping with difficult situations. While everyone stims, it's especially important and frequent for autistic people. If you haven't been diagnosed yet, your stims may be on the more subtle side. You may have also "unlearned" certain stims from childhood if your stimming was criticized. Flapping or clapping hands Rocking Hugging yourself tightly, squeezing your hands, or piling heavy blankets on yourself Tapping toes, pencils, fingers, etc. Crashing into things for fun Playing with hair Pacing, spinning, or jumping Looking at bright lights, intense colors, or moving GIFs Singing, humming, or listening to a song on repeat Smelling soaps or perfumes Many autistic people have Sensory Processing Disorder (also known as Sensory Integration Disorder), which means that the brain is overly sensitive, or not sensitive enough, to certain sensory input. You may find that some of your senses are amplified, while others might be dulled. Here are some examples: SightBecoming overwhelmed by bright colors or moving objects, not noticing things like road signs, attraction to the sight of hustle and bustle HearingCovering ears or hiding from loud noises such as vacuum cleaners and crowded places, not noticing when people are talking to you, missing things that people say SmellFeeling disturbed or nauseated by smells that don't bother others, not noticing important smells like gasoline, loving strong scents and buying the strongest-smelling soaps and food available TastePreferring to eat only bland or "kid food," eating extremely spicy and flavorful food while disliking anything bland, or disliking trying new foods TouchBeing bothered by certain fabrics or clothes tags, not noticing when people touch you lightly or you are injured, or constantly running your hands along everything VestibularGetting dizzy or sick in cars or on swing sets, or constantly running around and climbing things ProprioceptiveConstantly feeling uncomfortable sensations in your bones and organs, bumping into things, or not noticing when you are hungry or tired Meltdowns, a fight-flight-or-freeze reaction which may be mistaken for tantrums in childhood, are explosions of emotion that occur when an autistic person can no longer keep stress bottled up. Shutdowns are similar in cause, but the autistic person instead becomes passive and may lose skills (such as speaking). You may view yourself as sensitive, hot-tempered, or immature. Executive function is the ability to stay organized, manage time, and transition smoothly. Autistic people often struggle with this skill and may need to use special strategies (such as rigid schedules) in order to adapt. Symptoms of executive dysfunction include: Not remembering things (e.g. homework assignments, conversations) Forgetting to do self-care activities (eating, bathing, brushing hair/teeth) Losing things Procrastinating and struggling with time management Having difficulty starting a task and switching gears Struggling to keep your living space clean Autistic people often have intense and unusual passions, which are called special interests. Examples include fire trucks, dogs, quantum physics, autism, a favorite TV show, and writing fiction. Special interests are notable in their intensity, and finding a new special interest can feel like falling in love. Here are some signs that your passion is stronger than what non-autistics experience: Talking about your special interest for long periods of time, and wanting to share it with others Being able to concentrate on your passion for hours; losing track of time Organizing information for fun, such as charts, tables, and spreadsheets Being able to write/say long and detailed explanations of nuances of your interest, all off of the top of your head, perhaps even quoting passages Feeling excitement and bliss from enjoying your interest Correcting people who are knowledgeable about the subject Being wary of talking about your interest, for fear that you'll annoy people Autism is often associated with difficulties related to spoken language, the degree of which greatly varies from person to person. If you're autistic, you may experience things like: Learning to speak later in life (or not at all) Difficulty speaking or losing the ability to speak, when overwhelmed Word-finding problems Long pauses in conversations so you can think Avoiding difficult conversations because you aren't sure you can express yourself Struggling to understand speech when the acoustics are different, such as in an auditorium or from a movie without subtitles Not remembering spoken information, especially longer lists Needing extra time to process speech (e.g. not reacting in time to commands like "Catch!") While autistic people are capable of abstract thought, they tend to be literal thinkers by nature. Sometimes this is very subtle, especially when the autistic person has developed workarounds and/or their loved ones show understanding. Here are some ways literal thinking can present itself: Not catching sarcasm or exaggeration, or being confused when others are not Misunderstanding figurative language, such as thinking "wrap it up" means "wrap up the package" when the speaker meant "I want you to finish up." Not picking up on subtext, such as when "I don't know if I have enough money" actually means "please pay for my food." Making literal jokes for the amusement of others, such as slapping the pavement when told, "it's time to hit the road." One study found that autistic children have distinct facial characteristicsbroad upper face, big wide-set eyes, a short nose/cheeks area, and a wide mouthin other words, somewhat of a "baby face." You may look younger than your age or be told that you look attractive/adorable. Not every autistic child has each of these facial features. You may only have a few. Unusual airways (double branching of the bronchi) were also found in autistic people. The autistic people's lungs were completely typical, until the double branching at the end of the tubes.