Can't Pinpoint Your Food Allergies? It Could be a Histamine Intolerance!

Is there something you suspect you're allergic to but can't put your finger on? It could be Histamine Intolerance.

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Why Gut Heath is Important for People with Allergies

In some areas of the world, asthma and allergies are almost non-existent. If we could understand what’s going on in our gut, could we change the impact allergens have on our bodies?

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Tell, then KISS!

Allergic reactions from kissing can be serious. According to pediatric allergist Dr Scott Sicherer, studies show that between 5 and 12% of food-allergic individuals will experience a reaction from kissing.

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We have a BIG Problem with 'May Contain' Labels

Due to the mass-labelling of ‘may contain’ labels and a lack of regulation and consistency, they can be incredibly frustrating for people with food allergies.

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It’s easy to judge allergy parents when you don’t live an allergic life

Parenting a child with a food allergy completely changes life for everyone in the family and this mum found out the hard way.

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Knowing This Position is Vital When Treating Anaphylaxis

We've shared the signs of anaphylaxis and the importance of administering an Auto-Adrenaline Injector (AAI) without delay, but what position should you put the patient in until emergency help arrives?

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Administering an Adrenaline Auto-Injector (AAI) for the First Time

She seemed so tiny and precious, I didn’t want to hurt her with this ‘scary pen’, but something takes over you in that moment and you do what you have to do.

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Our Anaphylaxis Experience on Holiday

I have spoken to a couple of medical professionals since who said “Well done” for using the Jext but quite honestly, I didn’t hesitate, it felt powerful to have something I could use to stop the reaction.

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Finding a Nursery for Jonah Has Been A Team Effort

The nursery staff right from the start listened. They were compassionate, caring and meticulous in their approach to Jonah's allergies.

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Jill shares why she and her son Ahron climbed Kilimanjaro for Natasha's Foundation

Over the years I had planned this trip, but for one reason or another never actually booked it. So here I was about to embark on my dream. I wanted to make this the ultimate climb and raise money for The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation.

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The Heavy Burden of Responsibility on Young Shoulders

Knowing it didn’t belong to her, she politely refused explaining it wasn’t hers but unfortunately her teacher became angry and insisted. “I only let it touch my lips mummy, I just pretended I was drinking.” she told me later that night after we had returned home from A&E.

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It’s World Allergy Week!

Tesco are donating 10p to Natasha’s Foundation, for every own brand ‘Free From’ food sold, to help us to fund allergy research this World Allergy Week!

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To Give Hope, Real Hope.

So when years later I was asked the question, “What would you personally like to come out of everything that you have been through in the last few years? ”My answer was ‘HOPE’.

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There is NO Room for 'Oversights' when it Comes to Food Allergies

George has moved nurseries and schools in search of somewhere "safe" and we are hoping that we have found that place now. Emphasis on the word “HOPE”. We even visited a school that claimed that they "couldn't guarantee that mistakes won't happen because 7 years is a long time in school".

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Why Medical Research Matters; Why Hope Matters

So when asked the question, “What would you personally like to come out of everything that you have been through in the last few years?” my answer was for hope. Hope for people living lives that are dictated and led by food allergies as our had been. Hope for a safer future for our children, a future where food is not to be feared, where accidentally eating an allergen isn’t the stuff of nightmares.

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The Fear of Allergens in Skin Products is for Good Reason

The recent outrage over Nivea’s introduction of almond oil to their children’s sunscreen went viral on social media. Parents of allergic children just couldn’t understand why the oil of a known allergen had been added. Nivea’s official response was somewhat surprising.

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Can You Attend Festivals With a Food Allergy?

Whilst you might think... 'I can just take my own food', or 'a bbq would be fun'. Beware! Many festivals don't allow cooking in the grounds, any sign of cooking and fire fighters could be sent out to extinguish your bbq and you also risk being kicked out. We have experience of this! It's not fun if it happens to you.

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We Couldn't Find Childcare that Could Keep my Allergic Daughter Safe

Of the seven private nursery schools in my hometown, only one manager got back in touch with me. Because of how far-ranging Eilonwy's allergies are, they said “We can’t guarantee her safety”. Because of her contact allergies, every child and staff member at the nursery would need to adjust the products they use,

Words From a Grandma’s Heart

When a child is diagnosed with a food allergy, everyone around them has to learn how to keep them safe, and quickly. For grandparents, not only do they need to learn how to care for their grandchild in a new way, they also need to support the child’s parents through the anxiety and life-changes that food allergies bring.

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