In the first of a series of guest blogs, today we hear from Amy, the founder of Grow with Iris, who I met at the Allergy Show in Birmingham last year. Milk allergy statistics in the UK According to the The Association of UK Dietitians (BDA), in the UK, Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA) affects 2-3% of babies and young children up to the age of five. It's also one of the more … [Read more...]
Managing Allergic Symptoms to Prevent Bladder Incontinence in the Elderly
Allergies are never any fun for anyone. However, something most of us don’t probably consider is how hard they may be on the elderly. While allergies may not cause bladder incontinence in the elderly, they certainly can cause symptoms to worsen. The good news is that there are a number of ways you can manage both allergies and bladder incontinence to ensure you or an … [Read more...]
Honey for eczema: Exploring the benefits & proper usage
Winter is here, and dryness of the skin is one of the main concerns both men and women face in cold areas. The problem gets severe for those with skin conditions like eczema. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterised by dry, itchy, and flared skin. It is a common condition that affects people of all ages; it is most common in … [Read more...]
Adrenaline auto injectors – are they out dated?
The current adrenaline auto injectors (AAI) are pretty big aren't they? Anyone who has tried to pack for a trip out will know, carrying two takes a sizeable bag. If you bring inhalers, antihistamines and other medication it's a large bag! "According to the Mayo Clinic, more than 200,000 cases of anaphylaxis occur each year in the United States. The World Allergy Organization … [Read more...]
Top 14/19 allergens? Gluten free cereals & GF oats
Are there just 14 top allergens in the UK? Or are there actually 19? For people with allergies, there are six separate cereal containing grains that they could be allergic to. In America they are now 9 allergens that must be labelled, a move that updated the list to add sesame in January 2023. For coeliacs they will react to all of the gluten containing grains, whilst … [Read more...]