Long-COVID and Allergies
For most people, COVID was unpleasant, but did not leave a lasting health impact on them. For others, the effects are still lingering months, even years after they had it. New research has found a correlation between people who have mast…
The Effects of Climate Change on Seasonal Allergies
Climate change is happening everywhere and will affect us in many different ways. Changes in temperature, the weather and Co2 rates have increased the severity and the amount of people who have seasonal allergies world wide. Australia and…
The Vagus Nerve and Allergies
The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It connects your brain to many important organs throughout the body, including the gut (intestines, stomach), heart and lungs. In fact, the word "vagus" means “wanderer” in Latin, which…
Gut Health and Allergies
There is a strong link between gut health and allergies. Our gut digests everything we consume, extracts the essential vitamins and minerals then passes out the waste products left over. Although sometimes our gut doesn't work as it should,…
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…
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,…
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…
Probiotics for Allergies
A healthy microbiome is essential for allergy sufferers because good bacteria maintain the integrity of the gut lining. Probiotics for allergies may help protect against conditions such as leaky gut or SIBO (small intestine bacteria overgrowth).
The…
E15 - Detox and Intermittent Fasting
Following the festive season, we can be left feeling a little more "jolly" (if you know what I mean!) which can motivate us to look into "detox diets" and the latest weight loss trends. So, what actually is a detox? Do they work? What…
Four Anti-Inflammatory Diet Tips
The after math of over indulging during the holiday season can leave us feeling a little bit silly and a little more jolly (if you know what I mean).
Eating a higher amount of processed foods including sugar, refined carbohydrates(5), and alcohol…