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Gluten/Wheat intolerance or Coeliac Disease?
It is all too common to hear people saying that they are “intolerant”, “sensitive” or allergic to certain foods. At the top of the list are dairy, lactose, wheat, yeast,…
GPs one symptom approach will fail allergic patients
According to new guidelines from the Royal College of GPs (RCGPS) patients are now only being allowed to discuss one symptom per 10 minute appointment despite often having to wait…
Digestive disorders and the bloat this January!
Still suffering from digestive disorders post festive season. Trying to understand and regulate your symptoms . Help is at hand. Most people, especially women, recognise that uncomfortable feeling when their…
How to accommodate special diets during the holiday season.
How to accommodate special diets during the holiday season. The holiday season is upon us, which means plenty of gatherings that revolve around food. This can create anxiety for hosts…
An insulated home can cause a build up of VOCs
As the weather gets colder people who have insulated their home well may have a build up of VOCs. they may feel a warm & cosy glow thinking that they…
Evolution of The Devon Allergy Clinic
The Devon Allergy Clinic has evolved over the last ten years. Initially I started diagnosing potential allergies which are an IgE (Immunoglobulin E) meditated response but soon realised that non…
Bad breath or Halitosis is not just poor oral hygiene but potentially poor digestion
Bad breath is something most people suffer from at some point, particularly first thing in the morning. However, when it becomes a persistent problem, it can not only cause embarrassment…
The Air We Breathe
The Air We Breathe Everyone knows that oxygen is essential for all life – the body uses it as it breaks down food and creates energy for cells. But did…
Teal Pumpkin Project
Is teal the new orange? Allergic to Halloween candy? Look for a teal pumpkin – the ccampaign which makes trick-or-treating safer… Now in its third year, the Teal Pumpkin Project…
What’s in your food?
What’s in my food? In this modern age of processed foods and the widespread use of artificial chemicals to enhance everything from taste and appearance to shelf life, you can…