Allergy tests are a great way of helping you prevent one of the main triggers for asthma attacks. Many people live with allergies, which are closely related to asthma, with either one causing the other. Even though an Allergy Test isn’t an absolute diagnosis of asthma, it helps you identify one main trigger. According to […]
Food allergies are more prevalent than ever. Children are regularly being tested for food allergies and going home with epinephrine prescriptions. This rise in allergies has been rapid, with a 615% increase between 1992 and 2012 in UK hospital visits for anaphylaxis. And this rise may be partially down to the increase in cases of Adult-onset food allergies. Adult-Onset […]
As we get deeper into the festive season, we’re all treating ourselves to more and more yeast, barley and wheat centred food (and drink!). Warm pastries, baked goods and the occasional beer are all to be expected this winter season, but for those with unknown intolerances or allergies to these foods, it can become a […]
Testing for food allergies is becoming more prevalent throughout the west. With research indicating it could be caused by a lack of exposure to allergens early enough in childhood. Reactions can be nasty and even life-threatening, which means that testing is more important than ever. The last thing you want is for your evening meal to end […]
Allergies and intolerances don’t always follow — rarely, actually — a plan when it comes to how they interact with your body and its weaknesses. As such, problems such as allergies arise, and you may not even know it. Whether it’s with yourself or a child, we understand it can be a scary time when […]
Allergy or intolerance? Going through life feeling like food is your enemy is unproductive and unsettling when you are trying to go about your day to day life as normally as possible. If you’re looking at learning how to better our life when it comes specifically to food, it might be helpful to take a […]
More and more people are struggling with allergies and sensitivities than ever before. Whether it’s genetics, food choices or simply “luck of the draw”, parents are having to educate themselves on the world of food intolerances, food sensitivities and classic food allergies. The science that backs that all up is IgE testing. What is […]
Why is the world becoming more allergic to food than ever? Are skin rashes increasing because more people are battling against food allergies and the subsequent allergic reactions? This article lists in detail about why more people than ever are suffering from allergies and intolerances. Children more likely to develop food allergies Research has suggested […]
