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Are you keeping your Allergies under control During the Christmas Holidays?

Are you keeping your Allergies under control During the Christmas Holidays? The Devon Allergy clinic has some helpful tips? Pass the tissues and antihistamine please it is the season for holiday allergies. Like unwanted gifts, sneezing and congestion arrive, making allergy sufferers miserable and wether it’s symptoms to food, pets, mould or House dust mites .…

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…

Help is at hand for hayfever and allergy sufferers . A simple Probiotic combination tablet may reduce symptoms, a new study finds

How to accommodate special diets during the holiday season.

How to accommodate special diets during the holiday season. The holiday season is upon us, which means plenty of gatherings that revolve around food. This can create anxiety for hosts and attendees alike, as food sensitivities and special diets seem to be more prevalent than ever. What is the etiquette regarding asking hosts to accommodate…

Managing your Hayfever this Summer

Is it a summer cold or an allergy MANAGING YOUR HAYFEVER THIS SUMMER According to Allergy UK a significant proportion of the British population suffer from hay fever which can have similar symptoms to a cold. The type of pollen you are allergic to dictates the time of year when you will suffer most. Trees…

Free Drop-in Clinics

Two Devon based health professionals have joined forces to provide a resource that could help you take back control of your health. Marlene Hochstrasser is the Clinical Director of the Devon Allergy Clinic. Last year the clinic was awarded Allergy Clinic of the Year Devon and Recognised Leader in Intolerances and Digestive Disorders UK. She…

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National Obesity Week

his week is Obesity Awareness Week and we all recognise that eating more healthily is one of the simplest changes most of us can make to improve out health and lose weight. But knowing what to change and how can seem a bit daunting. Healthy eating is not just about eating the right foods –…

Most Common Causes Of Allergies?

What are the foods that most people are allergic to? In the list is probably peanuts, milk, eggs, wheat, crustaceans, shellfish, tree nuts, fish and soybeans – there may be more? How do these reactions occur? They are not always immediate…. Reactions do vary. Some symptoms include rashes and itchiness, but some some a fatal…

Vitamin D For Infant Food Allergies

A new study examined the relationship between food sensitivity and levels of vitamin D in infants. The study found that “significant differences in (Vitamin D) levels were found between groups on number and degree of food sensitization. Vitamin D deficiency increased the risk of sensitization to food allergens, especially to milk and wheat.” The study…