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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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Food Intolerance to salicylates, amines & glutamates

  Your guide to food intolerance caused by salicylates, amines & glutamates Food intolerance can cause a wide range of symptoms and are notoriously difficult to pinpoint. So, what are the symptoms of food intolerance, and what causes…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Benefits of Bone Broth for Allergy Sufferers

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…