We’ve had an increase in enquiries recently from clients who have been diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) asking how we can help, so in this month’s blog we’re going explain what it is, why more people are being diagnosed with it than ever, the difference between MCAS and histamine intolerance and how Positive […]
Salicylate intolerance is one of the most common conditions we see in our clinics. The biological process that is a major underlying driver of this condition is called the sulphation pathway, which is also associated with reactions to histamine, some amines and even chlorine. Learn more about the sulphation pathway, what can cause salicylate intolerance […]
The crazy rush of December is over, as is the excess of food and drinks that many of us have consumed over the holiday period. Some of you may still be feeling sluggish, tired, unmotivated and your allergy symptoms are really causing you grief. Over indulgence in food and alcohol may be playing a part, but you […]
Summer is here and for some that means hitting the gym and watching what you eat. Often this means eating more “sugar free” and “low calorie” snacks to try to reduce the amount of calories you’re consuming. Although these foods can contain sugar substitutes like sugar alcohols which are lower in sugar or artificial sweeteners […]
As many of us have heard, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially confirmed that we have moved into an El Nino weather pattern, and with that comes the predictions of a severe bushfire season in Australia. This prediction is particularly concerning for those who suffer from allergies, and allergy related conditions like asthma, hay […]
Spring has arrived, and along with it hay fever, which affects 1 in 5 Australians and New Zealanders. This number is ever increasing due to higher stress levels, lowered immunity and climate change. So what is actually hay fever? Why do only some people have it? And how come you can start getting it at any point […]
Most of you will have heard of MSG and know it has something to do with improving the flavor of foods, but many of you wont realize just how much of it is in our processed foods and how much you may be consuming it! MSG stands for ‘monosodium glutamate’, a flavour enhancer that was […]
Asthma reactions are becoming more and more common, at present about 500,000 New Zealanders and 2.500,000 Australians have been diagnosed with it. That’s 1 in 8 adults and 1 in 7 children, and it is the most common reason for hospital admissions in children. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the lungs which causes […]
Winter is fast approaching and with it comes cold air, wind and lower humidity. Combine that with hot indoor heating and your skin can become dry, rough, cracked and brittle, sometimes leading to eczema. Your skin is your body’s largest organ and its major role is to act as a physical barrier to the outside […]
Australia and New Zealand have been devastated by flooding in recent years, and though the initial clean up can be heartbreaking to families who have lost everything, it is the longer lasting problems from the water damage that are causing the most problems. Flood waters and excess moisture are a breeding ground for mould which […]
