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Allergy Season – likely to become longer and more intense.

According to new research from the University of Michigan, allergy seasons are likely to become longer and more intense as a result of the increasing temperatures caused by human made climate change. It is thought that by the end of this century, pollen emissions may begin 40 days earlier in the spring than we saw…

Nutrition – Why it so important

What is nutrition and why it is vital for health Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet health and disease. Why are nutrients important? Carbohydrates, fat, proteins, minerals, vitamins, fibre and water provide nourishment to the body and mind enabling us to grow and…

Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis otherwise known as Hay fever or pollen allergy

What are these? They are all names given to people who suffer from a reaction to pollen . Either an allergy or a hypersensitivity. Pollen is one of the most common causes of allergies in the UK it is a very fine powder produced by trees, flowers, grasses, and weeds to fertilise other plants of…

Seasonal Asthma – What you need to know.

Do you find your asthma is worse during different seasons? Seasonal Asthma is sometimes referred to as allergic Asthma, and seasonal triggers are a contributory factor. Changes in the weather and seasonal activities can also play a role on making symptoms worse. If you have Asthma you may find it worsens during different seasons, this…

Rutgers University Study Seeks Link Between Gut Microbiome and COVID-19 Severity

Rutgers University Study Seeks Link Between Gut Microbiome and COVID-19 Severity As the COVID-19 vaccine begins its mass roll out our attention moves away from trying to understand the virus to how we can beat it. With the infection rate dramatically on the increase its not enough to pin all our hopes on the vaccine,…

Allergies – can they run in the family?

I have recently been asked this question a few times, so I thought I would share with you the details of 3 patients all from the same family that I have seen very recently. Initially Mr S came to see me, he was potentially an undiagnosed coeliac – there was a family history of potential…

Health Advice for People with Asthma

Asthma Uk have released some very helpful information about the Coronavirus and people who suffer with asthma. At The Devon Allergy Clinic we would highly recommend familiarising yourself with this information if you are a sufferer of asthma as there is some excellent advice on how to deal with the pandemic. https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/coronavirus-covid-19/

Telephone Consultation

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Helping you to keep as healthy as possible.

Keep as healthy as possible by supporting your immune system with ImmunoBiotic Complex which is a potent UK-made 5 strain, live bacteria supplement (from a 10 billion CFUs source powder), in easy to take capsules. Each capsule contains 2 billion organisms from: Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus Salivarius, Streptococcus Thermophilus, Bifidobacterium Bifidum. With scientifically proven immune…

Gut dysbiosis (candida yeast overgrowth) and how to deal with it.

(Candida) Yeast overgrowth – the basics When people talk about yeast overgrowth in the body, they are referring to harmful yeast organisms. Candidiasis is by far the most common type of yeast infection, and there are more than 20 species of Candida, the most common being Candida albicans (a type of fungus). We all have…