Posts Tagged ‘allergy’
Foods which can cause allergy
Which foods can cause allergy? In Europe, food allergens are monitored and assessed by clinical and scientific experts through the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). They advise on which foods need to be labelled on pre-packed foods. Annex II of the EU Food Information for Consumers Regulation No.1169/2011 lists 14 food allergens that must always…
Read MoreFeedback for Devon Allergy Clinic
It is always good to get feedback. The patients of the Devon Allergy Clinic are of all ages and diverse symptoms. They have often been to the doctors and if not I always advocate they do, but with poor outcomes. I am often their last option. With simple heathy dietary and life style changes outcomes…
Read MoreHelp is at hand for hayfever and allergy sufferers . A simple Probiotic combination tablet may reduce symptoms, a new study finds
Help is at hand for hayfever and allergy sufferers . A simple Probiotic combination tablet may reduce symptoms, a new study finds
Read MoreSt Valentine’s Day Allergy Nightmare.
St Valentine’s Day Allergy Nightmare that could spoil your day. February 14th is always a romantic time for couples but this can be impacted if one person suffers from allergy or food intolerance. There are several issues that may conspire to ruin a romantic evening. Don’t let them! the Food. Potential food allergy reactions can be avoided…
Read MoreGPs 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 for up to a month to get an appointment Dr Stokes – Lampard head of the Royal College stated “I am saddened that we have…
Read MoreEvolution 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 IgE, intolerance and digestive disorders were often what my patients presented with. In fact allergies, such as rhinitis, are not the primary reason for patients…
Read MoreTeal 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 is in the spotlight again. The idea is that households place a teal coloured pumpkin outside their house on Halloween if there are allergy- friendly…
Read MoreOur Award Winning Clinic
GHP Announces Winners of the 2016 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards United Kingdom, 2016 – GHP has announced the winners of the 2016 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Awards. The healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry is as diverse as the individuals and organisations operating within it, and as such documenting and rewarding those who are striving to deliver excellence…
Read MoreAutumn Hay Fever? Read more….
Do you suffer from hay fever? Are you one of the many sufferers who thought you were out of the woods for another year? Yes, just when hay fever sufferers thought they were out of the woods for another year, a foreign pollen invasion is set to extend their misery during the autumn months. We…
Read MoreRecent Feedback
It is always great to get feedback at the Devon Allergy Clinic – and here are a couple of notes received this week: I just wanted to say thank you for the advice you gave me on Friday, I have been doing some reading and am going to start the diet when I get back from…
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