Device determines genetic predisposition to drug allergies

Scientists have sucessfully tested a prototype device that they have developed to determine whether patients are genetically disposed to suffering allergy adverse reactions to perscription medications.  Early study results are looking good. What a wonderful tool it would be!  Here’s hoping it is available soon.  It would reduce or stop the suffering of so many […]

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An Allergy or Intolerance??

This article would view allergies and intolerances in a similar way to ourselves in this clinic.  It is amazing how many symptoms that people have and just ignore or put up with and never realise that they are allergy related and that things can be improved greatly by identifying what exactly is causing the problem and […]

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Allergy Information in Restaurants and Takeaways.

FINALLY!!  A law has been passed that requires all EU countries to implement allergy labelling by the end of 2014 in restaurants, canteens and takeaways.  This is long overdue as anyone who has allergies or is living with someone that has them will tell you.  This article is Rochdale online http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/58356/consumers-win-right-to-allergy-info-in-restaurants-and-takeaways  

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Acupuncture For Fibromyalgia

Here is an interesting article, on a holistic approach to the treatment of fibromyalgia.  It was written by Dr Wang and published by preweb.com.  Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition presenting with aches and pains, insomnia, headaches, fatigue, tingling and numbness.  One of the things this article focuses on how effective acupuncture is for pain management. […]

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Hay Fever/Allergic Rhinitis

Hay Fever/Allergic Rhinitis By Beverly Mc Govern Dip. Ac., Lic. Ac., Dip. Nutritional Advisor, Dip. Chinese Herbs, ITEC., IFR., What is it? Symptoms include itchy, puffy, watery eyes, sneezing and red, stuffy nose.  It is an allergic reaction.  It is caused by allergens entering your body via inhalation or swallowing.  It is usually seasonal but […]

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ADHD, diet and common sense issues.

This article is by Dr Robert Tozzi.   It gives some common sense suggestions for dealing with ADHD.  It focuses on diet also.  It refers to the Food Elimination Diet and the Brittish Medical Journal.  http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/07/06/adhd-answer-is-not-always-in-pill/ We all know that ADHD can be hard on all concerned and anything that might help is a plus.   Allergies […]

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Increase in Children with Allergies!

A new study initiated by the Food Allergy Initiative in America has shown that 1 in 13 US children suffers with food allergies.  This is one of the largest Food Allergy studies to date and it finds that Food Allergies are increasingly prevalent and severe.  Well any parent of a child with an allergy is […]

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Djokvic – Gluten Free Champion

New Wimbledon champion Novak Djokvic is said to attribute some of his recent improved performances to his gluten free diet.  Last year, the Wall Street Journal reports that, Djokvic was diagnosed with a protein allergy.  The protein was gluten which is found in wheat, oats, barley and rye.  So found in foods such as pasta, […]

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Outgrowing a Dairy Allergy!

So your child has a dairy intollerance or allergy?  Will they ever outgrow it?  Million Dollar question for a lot of parents.  Recent research has now shown that by increasing the amount of exposure to “baked” dairy will improve tollerance to dairy products overall.  If your child has a dairy allergy then you really need […]

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Acupuncture & Infertility.

Gosh a great you tube article on how acupuncture & chinese herbs can help make families by improving fertility and the chances of conceiving.  I have to say again that I do love working in this area!!  read more……….. http://acupuncturetips.org/acupuncture-associates-dr-susan-schiff-news-clip

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