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The prevalence of atopic eczema is increasing in the Western world is increasing dramatically, affecting 11-20% of children and 5-10% of adults. The underlying aetiology of atopic eczema is attributed to skin barrier dysfunction, with mutations in gene coding for filaggrin, and an altered inflammatory response. Food triggers might be mentioned in a 10-minute GP …

Did you know that the cookware you use at home could be damaging your family’s health? And by family I include pets. PTFE, PFAS & Gen X “Teflon toxicosis” is something you may not be aware of, but the coating on non-stick plans, irons, heaters, carpet glues, heating elements, heat lamps, ironing board covers, & …

Cyrex is our preferred lab for food antigen testing. These food antigen tests look at multiple forms of foods, including raw, combined foods, processed foods and cooked forms because it has been recognised that reactivity may vary due to protein changes in processing or cooking. By testing, and then excluding problematic foods, you will be …

How Oxalates Can Affect You Limiting oxalates in the diet can be very beneficial if you suffer from inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions or if you are minerally depleted.   High oxalates have also been linked with autism.  Symptoms of high oxalates include pain, burning, fatigue, muscle aches, foggy brain, frequent urination and kidney stones.  The thyroid will also suffer …