Health Information
Blood sugar blues?
A person’s blood sugar level is basically the amount of glucose present in their blood at any given time. You might be wondering why anyone would need to know this?…
Wheat/Gluten intolerance or coeliac disease?
Wheat/Gluten intolerance or coeliac disease? Today we have to ask why are the “free from isles” in the supermarket their quickest and largest growth areas . These days, it is…
Stop your bloating
Contact Marlene to find out what is triggering your stomach bloating. Most people, especially women, recognise that uncomfortable feeling when their stomach suddenly swells up like a balloon, often accompanied…
Bad breath and poor digestion
Everyone’s experienced bad breath at some point, particularly first thing in the morning. However, when it becomes a lingering problem, it can cause embarrassment and have a negative impact on…
Antibiotics and gut microbiotica (flora)
Good health begins with balance in the body, particularly in the digestive system. Inside our bodies there are twenty times more bacteria than living cells, and maintaining the correct balance…
Acai berries
Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) berries have become incredibly popular in the form of dietary supplements over the past few years, both in capsule and powder form. This is in no small…
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 no longer take it…
What is Eczema and what causes it?
It has been estimated that 15 million people in the UK could be living with Eczema. Research informs us that where there is a breakdown of the skin barrier this…
ATOPIC DERMATITIS: PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS
Did you know that as a person living in England you have a number of rights that you re entitled to? It is important that you understand these rights if…
Reflections on February from The Devon Allergy Clinic
This month I want to reflect on children I Started the month being invited to a new playgroup for toddlers with allergy in Exeter. Flamingo’s playgroup opened its doors this…