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…
woman with food intolerances and irritable bowel syndrome with SOS written on stomach
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Food Intolerance to Salicylates, Amines & Glutamates

  Your guide to food intolerance caused by salicylates, amines & glutamates Food chemical intolerance can cause a wide range of symptoms and are notoriously difficult to pinpoint. So, what are the symptoms and causes of food intolerance…
woman with allergies holding autumn leaf
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Prevent Skin Dryness in 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…
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. 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…
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. They…