January 2017 – Devon Allergy Clinic

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, sugar, additives and gluten, but there are many others. The question is, why is this now so prevalent? Is it that there is actually a…

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 for up to a month to get an appointment Dr Stokes – Lampard head of the Royal College stated “I am saddened that we have…

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 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…