Sam 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…

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Top 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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Acne Creams Can Cause Allergic Reaction

Last Wednesday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have announced that some over-the-counter acne treatments can cause severe irritation or allergic reactions Some acne skin treatments contain ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid . Some products may cause dryness of the skin but can escalate to itching burning and peeling in some cases.…

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New Eczema Drop In Clinic

Eczema drop in support group 21st March 9.30-11.30 Venue New Devon Clinic 55 Hyde Road Paignton TQ4 5BP Contact Marlene 01803401001 Ditch The Itch!! A new drop in group is starting in Paignton for eczema sufferers of all ages. With the support of the Eczema Society – see their web site. Marlene Hochstrasser Independent Specialist…

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Natural Counterparts To Popular Allergy Medication

Allergy drugs (antihistamines): Quercetin, a supplement that occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables, is a powerful mast cell stabilizer, which means that it helps reduce histamine in the body. Think of it as a natural version of loratadine, a popular effective drug used to treat allergies. As a benefit, quercetin may help with other things,…

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Child Asthma Fall After Smoking Ban

I was approached today by BBC Radio Devon re the study released from the School of Public Health at Imperial College London lead by Dr Christopher Millett Child. Asthma hospital admissions down after smoking ban. Published in the journal Pediatrics . Asthma affects 1 in 11 children in the UK. Acute hospital admissions from children…

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How To Spot And Help To Prevent Food Allergies In Children

Children who live in cities are more likely to have food allergies than those who live in rural communities Introduce new foods to your baby gradually and watch out for any signs of food allergies which can include hives, skin rashes and vomiting. One of the greatest pleasures of parenthood is marking your kids’ development…

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Allergy Friendly Gardening

Due to global warming, warmer climates andover-planting of male plants, trees, etc we are seeing a huge rise in level ofseasonal pollens, and those who with allergies are in store for another brutalallergy season. Here are some strategies to help reducesuffering and promote allergy friendly gardening! Tip 1 – DO try to eliminate weeds from…

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The Hayfever Is Early OFFICIAL

Unseasonably warm temperatures and early budding and blooming have caused this year’s allergy season to creep up earlier than ever , heat and rain typically drive a season to be good or bad. It is said the allergy season is about five to six weeks ahead of schedule, and is potentially worst season in decades.…

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