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The Low FODMAP Diet

This week we’re shining the spotlight on one of the latest health crazes: FODMAPs diet. These days, with so much conflicting advice, and so many nutrition-related buzzwords floating about, it can be hard to know what’s right and who’s…
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Hay Fever in Children

Hay fever in children is common, with up to 30 per cent of children experiencing symptoms. Most allergy sufferers first start experiencing symptoms in early childhood, and can continue to cause issues for school aged children. Symptoms…
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Improving your Gut Health

The 'gut microbiome' houses trillions of microbes (bacteria) that are critical to your health and wellbeing. Improving your gut health aids digestion, supports your immune system and even help control weight gain, high blood and cholesterol…
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What Causes Allergies?

Do you ever wonder why you suffer from allergies when others don’t? What causes allergies in some people is often due to being an ‘atopic’ individual. Being ‘atopic’ means that your immune system, Immunoglobulin (IgE) in particular,…
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Podcast E09 - Winter Allergies

Winter can be a difficult time for allergy sufferers - especially those with eczema, asthma and hay fever! During winter we are immune compromised from cold and flu season, as well as exposed to more indoor triggers. Podcast Notes: how to spot…
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The Difference Between Hay Fever & a Cold

With so many similar symptoms, from sneezing to a runny nose, it can be difficult spot the difference between hay fever and a cold. Many hay fever sufferers experience mild to moderate hay fever throughout the year, with a spike in symptoms…
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Nightshade Allergy

If you’ve never heard of nightshades, you shouldn’t worry – you’re not alone. The term is used to describe Solanaceae, a plant family, which includes tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, eggplant and tobacco. Nightshade allergy can contribute…
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Allergic Glue Ear in Adults

Glue ear is a condition that many allergy-sufferers experience at some point during their lives. While it usually first appears in childhood, allergic glue ear in adults is relatively common too. Grommets - tiny tubes surgically inserted into…
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Prevent Eczema Flare Ups in Winter

If you already suffer from eczema, you are probably dreading the colder months. Eczema flare-ups are all too common in winter. The sharp drop in temperature, wind and heating can wreak havoc on the skin, exacerbating eczema symptoms such as…
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Hay Fever in Winter

Do you struggle with hay fever in winter? You’re not alone! It is a common misconception that hay fever only affects allergy sufferers during spring, but there are actually two types of hay fever, seasonal and perennial. Hay Fever in Winter…