A child is more likely to develop allergies if one or both parents have them. So it’s empowering to know that you can take simple steps before, during and after pregnancy, to help in prevent allergies in children. Preconception care Preconception care gives men and women the opportunity to improve their health before trying for […]
Several studies have established the link between vitamin d and allergies. And despite the amount of sunshine we get in Australia and New Zealand, many of us are still deficient. This is thought to be one of the underlying drivers of rising allergy rates. What is Vitamin D? Also known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin […]
So this is the relationship between how leaky gut may cause allergies, but you could say that allergies and intolerances can be an underlying driver for developing leaky gut. Steven Judge – Naturopath & PAT Practitioner
Autoimmune disease and allergies are continuing to increase worldwide due to a variety of factors including genetic predisposition and environmental factors such as ‘improved’ hygiene, poor dietary habits, environmental toxins & chemicals, heavy metals & negative impacts on the gut microbiome. What is an Autoimmune Disease? Autoimmune diseases are a broad range of related conditions […]
Salicylate intolerance is a common condition we see in clinic. Find out what salicylates are, common symptoms and your management options! “They’re so ubiquitous among plant-foods which poses an obvious, major issue, because on paper you may be eating all the ‘right’ foods, healthy, nutrient dense fruit and veggies, and other healthy foods with a […]
Food additives are chemicals that are added to food to help preserve it or enhance colour, appearance, texture or taste. Though they can be found naturally, chemical additives are mostly synthetic and can be copies of natural chemicals. They can cause issues for sensitive people, contributing to a wide variety of symptoms. Types of food […]
Healthy digestive systems can usually handle oxalates so that they pass through the digestive tract unabsorbed. However, people with digestive issues, such as leaky gut, are unable to handle oxalates as well, which can result in oxalate sensitivity. What are oxalates? The role of oxalates is to provide protection for plants against predators – everything […]
Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are commonly prescribed to treat atopic dermatitis when other treatments fail. But they’re often used too often (or for too long), which can result in topical steroid withdrawal (also known as ‘red skin syndrome’). Synthetic cortisone medications (corticosteroids) simulate cortisol, a naturally occurring, anti-inflammatory hormone produced by the adrenal glands. The production […]
Whether you heard about it from the barista at your local paleo cafe, your Naturopath or your great-grandmother, it’s not hard to be impressed by the benefits of bone broth. Here are five reasons why allergy sufferers should love it! It helps heal the gut lining One of the major benefits of bone broth is […]
Food allergies affect 2 per cent of adults and up to 5 per cent of children, so can you grow out of allergies? Allergies can develop at any point in your life, but for most people, they develop during early childhood. The most common being allergies to: milk eggs peanuts tree nuts soy wheat Can […]
