foods high in salicylates
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Salicylate Intolerance and The Sulphation Pathway

Salicylate intolerance is one of the most common conditions we see in our clinics. The biological process that is a major underlying driver of this condition is called the sulphation pathway, which is also associated with reactions to histamine,…
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Bushfire Smoke and Allergies

As many of us have heard, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially confirmed that we have moved into an El Nino weather pattern, and with that comes the predictions of a severe bushfire season in Australia. This prediction is particularly…
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Your Winter Skin Health Guide

Winter is fast approaching and with it comes cold air, wind and lower humidity. Combine that with hot indoor heating and your skin can become dry, rough, cracked and brittle, sometimes leading to eczema. Your skin is your body's largest…
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Gluten Intolerance vs Coeliac Disease

Do you suspect that you might have gluten intolerance or coeliac disease? Considering going gluten-free? Read this first... What is gluten? Gluten is an umbrella term to describe five different proteins (gliadins,  glutenins, hordeins,…
mouldy wall that can cause mould biotoxin illness
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Podcast E11 - Mould Biotoxin Illness

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…
child holding bunch of flowers that can cause hay fever in children
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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…
woman blowing nose due to hay fever allergies
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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,…
dog wrapped in a blanket on bed that can cause hay fever in winter
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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…
child's hand with eczema and allergies
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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…
woman rugged up outdoors during winter
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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…