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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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The Worst Places to Live with Allergies

Australia and New Zealand have some of the highest hay fever rates in the world, making them two of the worst places to live with allergies. Find out the worst places to live with allergies in Australia and New Zealand and the best places to…
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…
woman blowing nose due to hay fever allergies
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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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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 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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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…
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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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Can you grow out of allergies?

Food allergies affect 2 per cent of adults and up to 5 per cent of children, so can you grow out of allergies? Allergies can develop at any point in your life, but for most people, they develop during early childhood. The most common being…