plate of chopped fruits and vegetables high in salicylates
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What causes salicylate intolerance?

Salicylate Intolerance Podcast   What are salicylates? Salicylates are naturally occurring chemicals produced by plants that help protect them against disease, and are highly concentrated in various fruits and vegetables, and even…
woman with allergies holding autumn leaf
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Prevent Skin Dryness this Autumn

It's key to prevent skin dryness, as when your skin is dry and inflamed, it can also make your skin more reactive to allergy triggers. This is especially taxing in those with skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. One of the…
platter of foods high in zinc
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Zinc Deficiency and Histamine Intolerance

Zinc deficiency can affect almost every aspect of your health because zinc is an 'essential' trace element, meaning it is a vital nutrient for life. There is also a link between zinc deficiency and histamine intolerance. What is Histamine…
chart of dirty dozen and clean 15 foods
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Pesticides and Allergies

The term 'pesticides' describes a wide range of chemicals that are used to kill pests in the agricultural production of many fruits and vegetables that we consume. The link between pesticides and allergies is becoming more prevalent. Health…
parents lying on the bed with baby between them
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Preventing Allergies in Children

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, preventing allergies in children. Preconception care Preconception…
woman enjoying sun for vitamin d and allergies
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Vitamin D and Allergies

Several studies have established the link between vitamin d and allergies. What is Vitamin D? Also known as the sunshine vitamin, Vitamin D is surprisingly not a vitamin - it's a hormone. It plays a key role in bone strength, plays a…
man holding hands on stomach due to salicylate intolerance
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Podcast E02 - Leaky Gut and Allergies

What is leaky gut?Gut dysbiosis and leaky gutHow do we get leaky gut?Management optionsPAT for leaky gut So this is the relationship between how leaky gut may cause allergies, but you could say that allergies and intolerances can be…
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Autoimmune Disease and Allergies

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,…
bowl with artfically coloured lollies with food additives that cause allergies
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Reactions to Food Additives

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. Types…
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Oxalate Sensitivity

Healthy digestive systems can 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, which can result in oxalate sensitivity.   What…