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Autumn allergies and how to survive them! Summer is viewed as the classic hay fever season – with both grass and tree pollen causing allergic symptoms, but actually Autumn has its own set of allergy triggers too. Autumn is the start of a whole new season of allergic hazards including mould spores and weed pollen.…

It seems to be more and more common to hear that someone has a dairy allergy, lactose intolerance or has simply chosen to cut dairy out of their diet. Why is this? While milk has traditionally been a mainstay of the British diet (with the UK consuming as much as 40% of the EU’s dairy…

What is Candida? Candida otherwise known as Candida Albicans is a common yeast that lives naturally and in harmony in our intestines. It is kept in check by the beneficial bacteria that it co-exists with. But, under certain circumstances, it can become what is known as an “opportunistic pathogen” which produces a wide array of…

Does your lunchtime sandwich make you want to reach for the duvet and grab 40 winks? Does it leave you with “brain-fog” for no reason? Then there is a possibility you may be gluten intolerant, a protein which is found in wheat and rye. In a recent survey of patients with either coeliac or a…

World Microbiome Day 27th June Microbiomes can have a bad reputation for causing disease. But, in actual fact, the vast majority of microbes do not cause any harm, and many are essential for plant, animal and human life. taking care of “good” may be more important then destroying “bad” microbes. A world without microbes is…

Turmeric – is it all hype? Turmeric seems to be the supplement buzz word of the moment! A member of the ginger family it is most commonly used to flavour and colour Indian dishes, This brightly coloured spice contains a yellow coloured chemical called Curcumin and it is this element that has all the super…

Detox – What is it? Nowadays, you will often hear people referring to the fact that they are “on a detox”. This might be because they have enjoyed a period of over-indulgence,or may simply be a means of “spring cleaning” their body. Either way, many people feel that they get a much-needed boost from a…