What is Diabetes and what are the symptoms? Diabetes mellitus commonly known as Diabetes is a metabolic disease where the body doesn’t produce or properly use insulin.  Your body isn’t able to move sugar, or glucose, from your bloodstream into your cells, so you end up with a surplus in your bloodstream. How many types [...] The post What is Diabetes? appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

The health benefits of mulberry silk-filled bedding are many.  Mulberry silk is naturally hypo-allergenic as mould, bed bugs or dust mites cannot live in mulberry silk greatly reducing allergy and asthma symptoms for anyone with mould or dustmite allergies or allergic asthma. Silk is one of the oldest fibres in the world and has become [...] The post Benefits of Silk Bedding appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

For anyone managing Food Allergies, Anaphylaxis or Food Intolerance an incorrectly labelled or cross-contaminated food product can lead to a range of unpleasant symptoms which may vary from upset stomach, rash, difficulty breathing to a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. To protect yourself and your loved ones from a potential allergic reaction, it is a good [...] The post Subscribe to Food Allergen Alerts appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

For anyone carrying adrenaline auto-injectors for the management of Anaphylaxis, it can be hard to keep track of expiry dates especially if they are in different places like school or home .  Most of the manufacturers provide a free expiry alert service. Sign up via their website and you can choose whether to receive a [...] The post Adrenaline Auto-injector Expiry Alerts appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

As we return to and attempt to adjust to the hustle and bustle, freedom and opportunity afforded by ‘normal life,’ the global population is collectively arriving at a startling and even initially, scary realisation – an extended lockdown, exercise levels, zoom calls, socially distanced grocery shopping and innumerable coping methods aside, has impacted each of [...] The post Food allergies, Anxiety & Dining Out appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

Silk material for clothing, bedding and homeware was first produced at the end of the stone age in modern-day China. Since its inception, silk has become renowned for its comfort and luxuriousness, with the majority viewing silk bedding or clothing as an opulent impulse buy. What you may not know, however, is the myriad of [...] The post Surprising Benefits of Silk Bedding appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

Whether you are new to food allergies or have been dealing with them for some time, figuring out the contents of the food you find in your weekly grocery run can be daunting. Particularly when scientific terms naming the root compound of a given ingredient are listed instead of layman’s term. With all the confusing ingredients on packaged goods labels, how do you know that box [...] The post Avoiding Allergens at the Grocery Shop appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

Halloween should be a little bit scary and a lot of fun!  But for parents of kids with food allergies scary can take on a different meaning when it comes to trick or treating.  This year with COVID19 still doing a scary rampage we will all need to take additional considerations into account. But it [...] The post Halloween and Allergies – Tips to stay Safe appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

Children and adults around the world are far more likely than ever before to develop food allergies, in addition, their bodily responses to allergens are increasing in severity – resulting in higher reports of anaphylaxis and allergy-related hospitalisation.   The increase in allergies in recent decades has been especially evident in the West. Food allergies now affect about 7% [...] The post Why are Allergy Rates on the Rise? appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more

Medical Alert Jewellery is a popular medical accessory among those with food allergies, insect sting allergies, allergies to medicines, animal dander, mould, chemical allergies, or latex. In this blog, we are going to dig in a little deeper into the benefits of Medical Alert Bracelets and Medical Alert Necklaces, dispel some misconceptions and show why [...] The post What is Medical Alert Jewellery & why is it Important? appeared first on Allergy Lifestyle ..read more