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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 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,…
Read MoreContact 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 by stomach pain and flatulence. This may be triggered by, for example, eating the wrong kinds of food, stress or a number of other factors.…
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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 a person’s quality of life. For instance, in terms of work interaction and socialising. Identifying the cause of bad breath is often the first step…
Read MoreGood 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 of beneficial bacteria versus harmful bacteria is a crucial part of supporting long-term health and vitality. In fact we are one cell human ten cells…
Read MoreAcai (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 part due to the significant media attention they have received, since being more widely recognised in the Western world as a “superfruit“. In other words,…
Read MoreIn 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 for granted that you know what is in your food just by looking at it. Food these days is not simple – do you really…
Read MoreIt 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 can lead to exposure of allergens via the skin which may result in sensitisation (production of IgE antibodies) and the development of an allergy. Eczema…
Read MoreDid 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 you are a person living with atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) These rights have been set out by NHS, alongside a number of…
Read MoreThis 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 month. For one hour parents, grandparents and carers can relax knowing the toddlers have no access to food or drink. In spite of really heavy snowfall 3…
Read MoreWhat is Fibre? Fibre is the indigestible parts of plant foods, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, beans and legumes. It is type of a carbohydrate that helps keep our digestive systems healthy. There are 3 types of fibre, soluble, insoluble and resistant starch, they all have different functions and health benefits. Soluble Fibre helps to…
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