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It’s Okay To Get A Little Dirty…
That is correct – our immune systems were designed to cope with a world full of germs. Unless you live on a farm, postindustrial life can be relatively sterile. According to the hygiene hypothesis, a lack of exposure tips the immune system toward inflammation and allergic tendencies, as does the use of antibiotics in the…
Read MoreWhy Coughs Don’t Go Away
Ever wondered why coughs don’t seem to go away? The common cough is the most common reason for people to go to their local doctor. Usually, a cough only lasts for up to a couple weeks, so not that long, and is most likely related to an upper respiratory tract infection (URI), for example the…
Read MoreWhy Pro-biotics And Pre-biotics Are So Important
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Read MoreThe Problem With So Many Allergy Specialists Is …….
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Read MoreLove You Gut Awareness Week
As part of “Love your gut awareness” Yakult are hosting a training day in London . Unfortunately I am unable to attend but I am a Member of the distinguished panel of experts. My interest in this is multi-disciplinary since as well as being an Allergist I am a Home Perentral Nutritional nurse. Gut flora…
Read MoreNational Eczema Awareness Week
National Eczema Week 2014 has kicked off today with a series of helpline events, the first being today in Union Square, Torquay Apologies to those who don’t have eczema but do have a read to give you an insight into the wonderful world of eczema and taming the itch. In 2005 Eczema affected around 5.7…
Read MoreCan We Prevent Allergies Whilst The Child Is In The Womb?
Sometimes it seems as though we are ruled by what we can’t do.. Don’t do this, don’t do that – don’t eat this don’t eat that. When a woman is pregnant these rules are rammed home even more, some of them such as don’t smoke make perfect sense and some such as don’t eat blue…
Read MoreHow Can A Drought In Brazil Result In Increased Coffee Allergies?
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Read MoreSam Faiers
Sam Faiers is a former TOWIE star that has now lent her support to the charity Love Your Gut which helps people become more aware of how important it is to have good digestive health Sam, 24, has suffered with Crohn’s disease and allowed herself to have a design of the digestion system painted on…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips To Beat The Summer Snuffles
1. Reduce your stress Try to reduce your stress levels. The survey showed a clear link between stress and the severity of hay fever symptoms. Almost seven out of 10 stressed-out hay fever sufferers rate their symptoms as unbearable or debilitating. As stress levels drop, symptoms become milder. For tips on how to deal with…
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