According to FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education), researchers estimate that 33 million Americans have a food allergies or food intolerance. Food allergies, in particular, affect about 1 in 13 children in the US. The CDC characterizes food allergies as a “growing food safety and public health concern.” More than 40% of children with food allergies have been treated in an emergency department. Congress has officially designated the eight major food allergens that cause 90% of allergic reactions within the Food Allergen labeling and Consumer Protection Act. These eight significant allerge ..read more

The cold winter and weather are coming to an end, and spring is coming. Yay! But that also means Spring allergies and intolerances will be making an appearance. For so many, this can cause a lot of anticipatory stress of unpleasant seasonal symptoms like coughing, sneezing, congestion, swollen and watery eyes, wheezing, hives, itching, sinus problems and more. Approximately 81 million people in the US have been diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis (67 million adults, 14 million children.) Allergic rhinitis affects about 16 million people in the UK, and globally, over 400 million people s ..read more

We hear the word inflammation a lot. By definition, inflammation is a condition in the body that causes redness, swelling, heat and pain as a reaction to injury and infection. We often think of inflammation as a bad thing. However, let’s take a deeper look at inflammation, what it does, and why sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad.  What does inflammation do in the body? Inflammation is an essential part of your body’s healing process. When something foreign enters the body (viruses, bacteria, or toxic chemicals) or injury happens, the immune system activates. Inflammatory cells tr ..read more

Menopausal test kits can be used to help advise in a potentially challenging time. Menopause is the point in a woman’s life that symbolises the end of her menstrual cycle. To fully diagnose menopause, one has to consistently for 12 months without menstrual periods. It is common for women to experience menopause in their 40s or 50s. Naturally, all women should undergo menopause at some point in their lives. However, this period in a woman’s life comes with specific symptoms that can be very stressful, like hot flashes. However, knowing that you’re undergoing menopause or perimenopause helps you ..read more

Many of us are waiting for the best way to better ourselves. We often think of a healthy diet, exercise, and more. But what about the wonderful world of self-esteem? Most of us know it’s good for us, but how do we focus on our physical health needs and still factor in self-esteem? The simple answer is that we blend it all together in a neat and tidy focus now known as health esteem. Since it’s World Health Esteem Month, why not take a few moments to learn about how this can be a life-changing focus? It will involve fitness, self-love, allergy and intolerance testing, and a self-centered approa ..read more

Even the most well-intentioned adult may feel as though they are struggling to keep up with all the different health focuses. The truth is, there’s a lot to think about and remember regarding your health. That’s why it’s so convenient that things like World Thyroid Month exist. This month happens to be thyroid awareness month. It’s a wonderful chance to dive deep into understanding how thyroid testing can be the tool you need to understand what is happening in this vital organ. The basics of your thyroid gland Let’s take a few moments to learn more about the thyroid gland and what it does. Thi ..read more

Do you ever feel you could accomplish so much if you only had the right motivation? That’s how many people feel, particularly when making changes that can better their lives. Why not make this a reality by setting achievable, healthy New Year resolutions? A lot of the time, the simplest of changes can make the biggest difference. You can make a massive change in your quality of life by considering allergy and intolerance testing, regulating your sleep schedule, or taking a fresh look at housecleaning. Make 2024 your year by learning how to thrive in all the best ways! What does thriving look l ..read more

Deck the Halls with boughs of Holly, Fa La La La sneez…sneez, sneez. It’s the holiday season-and allergy and intolerance symptoms can definitely put a damper on the holiday magic. According to the CDC there are more than 20 million people in the US that have allergies. This equates to nearly 1 in 3 US adults, and 1 in 4 US children who have reportd having an allergy (seasonal, food, or skin related). In the UK, 44% of adults and 50% of Children have one or more allergies. On a global level, it is estimated that 30%–40% of the world’s population now have some form of allergy as well. It is als ..read more

The holiday season is approaching quicker than most of us want it to. It forces us to start thinking about the dreaded Christmas shopping. If you’re ready to find just the right thing for that special someone in your life, consider a unique path to your traditional presents and shopping list: healthy Christmas presents. Each year, this sector is getting increasingly popular for all of the best reasons, and it has everything to do with the results they give you and your loved ones. Curious to know more? Take a look and see for yourself! What are healthy Christmas presents, anyway? This is such ..read more

Christmas is a time that we get to celebrate with family and loved ones. During this time of the year, it’s common for there to be lots of feasting and visiting family and friends which can be difficult with festive food intolerances. When celebrating the Christmas period, it can be difficult to manage when you have festive food intolerances, especially if you’re unaware of them and so are your loved ones. Food intolerance, even though not life-threatening, can diminish the quality of one’s life. If you’re used to feeling sick and nauseous after every Christmas dinner, it’s time you got to the ..read more