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Gluten Sensitivity; it's a real thing! Get relief from gluten sensitivity symptoms.

Do you notice that you experience uncomfortable gluten sensitivity symptoms when you eat too much gluten? Even though your test results have come back all clear? Not only is it a real thing, but you can get relief from gluten sensitivity…
vegetables that contain anti-nutrients
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The Anti-Nutrient Debate

Some food chemicals (such as lectins and oxalates) have been given the title ‘anti-nutrients’ and depending on which research paper you read, they are either to be avoided or heartily included in each meal. Food fads are an interesting…
Mast Cell activation Syndrome
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The Rise of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

We’ve experienced an increase in enquiries recently from clients who have been diagnosed with Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) asking how we can help. So in this article we're going explain what it is, why more people are being diagnosed…
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The Link Between Stress, Cortisol and Allergies

You may have heard of cortisol, but did you know there's a link between cortisol and allergies? Cortisol is the strong anti-inflammatory produced by the adrenal gland, so when histamine is released during an allergic reaction, cortisol…
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Artificial sweeteners: sugar-free, but at what cost?

Summer is here and for some that means hitting the gym and watching what you eat.  Often this means eating more "sugar free" and "low calorie" snacks to try to reduce the amount of calories you're consuming.  Although these foods…
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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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Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Most of you will have heard of MSG and know it has something to do with improving the flavor of foods, but many of you wont realize just how much of it is in our processed foods and how much you may be consuming it! MSG stands for…
infographic of healthy intestines and intestines with SIBO and allergies
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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Allergies

SIBO is a chronic gut condition, which can lead to leaky gut, and the development of food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities. SIBO and allergies often occur concurrently. What is SIBO? SIBO is defined as an abnormal number…
foods containing lectins causing allergies
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Lectin Sensitivity

Naturally occurring lectins in food are difficult to digest and can trigger symptoms in some people, known as lectin sensitivity. So, what are lectins? What are foods high in lectins? What are lectins? Lectins are a type of protein…
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Podcast E14 - Christmas Allergies

The festive season is a time to celebrate with family and friends, usually with lots of eating an drinking! Although, Christmas can also present with some unique allergy triggers. There are some common Christmas allergies to keep an…