The festive season is a time to celebrate with family and friends, usually with lots of eating an drinking! Although, Christmas can also present with some unique allergy triggers. There are some common Christmas allergies to keep an eye out for. Nitrates in Ham and Turkey Nitrates and nitrites are chemicals used to preserve foods. […]
For many of us, the end of year break is a time for some well-earned R and R. But, despite the sleep ins and lazing about, the holiday season can bring a surprising level of tiredness. This is also known as ‘end-of- year burnout’. End-of- year burnout symptoms can manifest both physically and emotionally, and […]
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue, that may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn’t improve with rest. CFS can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects people in their 40s and 50s, and more women than men. What causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Up to 90 […]
Hives (also known as urticaria) affects about 20 percent of people at some time during their lives. For some people, hives is triggered by allergic reactions to certain foods and environmental substances. But summer time can be a particularly hard time for chronic hive sufferers, due to sun hives and hives caused by heat. Can […]
Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is an antigen-driven inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder, where allergens drive inflammation. What is EoE? Is EoE an autoimmune disease? What are the triggers of EoE? What are the symptoms of EoE? How is EoE diagnosed? Treatment options for EoE EoE is very common in atopic families, where there is a history of allergic […]
We typically associate allergies with Spring and Autumn, but summer allergies can be just as bad for allergy sufferers. Here are four summer allergies to look out for 1) Grasses and weeds Though most grasses and weeds have finished pollinating by the end of spring, some varieties continue into the summer months sparking hay fever […]
Research has found that 22% of those with allergies develop adenoiditis. Find out more about the link between adenoiditis and allergies and what you can do to reduce your symptoms… What are adenoids? Adenoids are lymph nodes that are located in the back of the throat, behind the nose. Along with tonsils, adenoids form part […]
A true alcohol allergy is rare. Although, sensitivities to alcoholic drinks on the other hand, are more widespread and often come about due to a reaction to another component in the beverage. Symptoms of an Alcohol Allergy In people with an allergy to alcohol, even small amounts are enough to spark symptoms such as: nasal […]
Mould biotoxin illness is when part of our immune system becomes extremely hyper-reactive, leading to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), due to exposure to mould. What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)? When mould biotoxins are inhaled or ingested by the body, they are usually identified by the immune system, broken down and removed from […]
Histamine intolerance can be caused by chronic allergies & contribute to the development of new reactions. Find out the symptoms, causes & natural treatment options for histamine intolerance. The role of histamine Histamine is an incredible natural chemical that helps regulate immune reactions, gut function and central nervous system processes. It’s also the chemical […]
