BSACI Paediatric Allergy Training Day

Recent Training Day in Paediatric Allergy I have just attended a practical paediatric allergy study day in Barnstable . Hosted by BSACI. Paediatric consultants from Barnstable, Truro, Bristol, Exeter, Leicester and Torquay gave excellent talks on their subjects .  Especially  the  non IgE food allergy presentation  by Dr Simon Bedwani.  Most of my patients are …

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Food Allergy App

Have you heard about this latest app? Recently earning Gold in the ‘Education & Reference’ category and Bronze for ‘Integrated Mobile Experience’ at the Annual American Business Awards, this innovative, consumer-facing medical app was recently released by Nutricia North America to support parents caring for children with food allergies, such as cow milk allergy. Once…

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Now in Exeter too

The Devon Allergy Clinic is now practicing from Radience Medispa in Exeter. Located at Augustus House, New North Road, EX4 4HL, it is situated in the centre of Exeter with client parking. The Devon Allergy  Clinic’s director Marlene Hochstrasser is very excited to be practicing in Exeter again… ” finding the correct venue to hold…

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Welcome to our new look website

The Devon Allergy Clinic can advise you on a variety of symptoms and digestive disorders. Take a look through our website for up to the minute information and advice – check out our calendar for local events and health awareness weeks, or simply give us a call on 01803 401001 for an informal chat

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MOOD ALTERING BACTERIA – INTRIGUING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BRAIN/GUT AXIS

MOOD ALTERING BACTERIA – INTRIGUING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BRAIN/GUT AXIS In the past few years it has become public knowledge that gut microbiota can affect a wide range of physical conditions such as obesity,IBS & various allergies & food intolerance conditions. The latest research however shows that your gut bacteria can have a significant effect…

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Is Your Christmas Tree Making You Ill?

If you find yourself reaching tissues during the holiday season, you might find that the cold you think you have may not just be symptoms of a winter flu but actually could be a sign of “Christmas Tree Syndrome.” There are now documented cases of people who have suffered allergic reactions to their Christmas trees…

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Can We Prevent Allergies Whilst The Child Is In The Womb?

Sometimes it seems as though we are ruled by what we can’t do.. Don’t do this, don’t do that – don’t eat this don’t eat that. When a woman is pregnant these rules are rammed home even more, some of them such as don’t smoke make perfect sense and some such as don’t eat blue…

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