by Bev Walton | Oct 22, 2020 | Intolerances & Allergies
Published October 22, 2020 It’s becoming increasingly more common to hear about the “bloating”, “gassiness” and “indigestion” which follows for many after having some bread. Whilst common, it’s certainly not “normal” to experience this kind of reaction. This is not...
by Bev Walton | Dec 16, 2019 | Intolerances & Allergies
Food allergies have a range of negative impacts on the human body. Some symptoms are obvious, such as struggles with the respiratory tract and outbreaks of acne and hives on the skin. Others are more subtle and nefarious, such as a drop in energy levels. These are...
by Bev Walton | Oct 31, 2019 | Intolerances & Allergies
Physical reactions to foods are common. While food allergies account for some of these reactions, the majority are caused by a food intolerance (also known as food sensitivity). The symptoms for both are similar, which can cause confusion. With a food allergy, your...
by Bev Walton | Jul 31, 2019 | Intolerances & Allergies
Oral allergy syndrome, or OAS, is a condition that’s thought to affect around 10% of the nation. Sufferers experience allergic symptoms after eating certain foods that contain pollen proteins similar to the ones that cause their hayfever. In the simplest sense, OAS is...
by Bev Walton | Jul 31, 2019 | Intolerances & Allergies
Lactose is the natural sugar found in milk and dairy products. Being intolerant to lactose is a common problem in the Western world. A lactose intolerance is caused by not having enough of an enzyme called lactase in the body. Lactase breaks lactose down into two...
by Bev Walton | Jul 19, 2019 | Intolerances & Allergies
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can both be painful to the sufferer, but they are different conditions. Both can cause sufferers feeling anxious when traveling. In the early stages, it can be difficult to discern which is which, as...
