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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…
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Prevent Allergy Flare-Ups this Holiday Season

For many of us, the end of year break is a time for some well-earned R and R. But, despite the sleep ins and lazing about, the holiday season can bring a surprising level of tiredness. This is also known as ‘end-of- year burnout’. End-of-…
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Podcast E13 - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue, that may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest. CFS can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects people…
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Can heat and sun cause hives?

Hives (also known as urticaria) affects about 20 percent of people at some time during their lives. For some people, hives is triggered by allergic reactions to certain foods and environmental substances. But summer time can be a particularly…
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Podcast E12 - Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) is an antigen-driven inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder, where allergens drive inflammation. What is EoE?Is EoE an autoimmune disease?What are the triggers of EoE?What are the symptoms of EoE?How is…
Family with atopic eczema cuddling in grass after having natural allergy treatment
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Preventing Summer Allergies

We typically associate allergies with Spring and Autumn, but summer allergies can be just as bad for allergy sufferers. Here are four summer allergies to look out for 1) Grasses and weeds Though most grasses and weeds have finished…
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Adenoiditis and Allergies

Research has found that 22% of those with allergies develop adenoiditis. Find out more about the link between adenoiditis and allergies and what you can do to reduce your symptoms... What are adenoids? Adenoids are lymph nodes that are located…

Alcohol Allergy

A true alcohol allergy is rare. Although, sensitivities to alcoholic drinks on the other hand, are more widespread and often come about due to a reaction to another component in the beverage. Symptoms of an Alcohol Allergy In people…
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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…

Histamine Intolerance - symptoms & causes

Histamine intolerance can be caused by chronic allergies & contribute to the development of new reactions. Find out the symptoms, causes & natural treatment options for histamine intolerance.   The role of histamine Histamine…