allergies
Survey Results: Summer Health
We all make changes to our health routines as the seasons change – particularly in the Summer. But what do talkhealth members know about these challenges and how does the shift make them feel? We ran a survey earlier this …
Continue ReadingPak choi, nut lovers and tinned grub – the pitfalls of dating with allergies!
Ruth"s second dating account recounts the most random and socially inept things men have said on dates, and includes some valuable advice!
Continue Readingtalkhealth meets…Ruth Holroyd, blogger and founder of What Allergy
What made you decide to start What Allergy? Starting the blog was a bit of an accident really. I wanted to do something but wasn’t sure what. Originally, I planned to create a website with reviews and safe places to …
Continue ReadingCold and Flu Season Alert– wash your hands!
Autumn has definitely arrived and it is rather beautiful to witness the spectacle of Mother Nature as tree leaves change tones and shades of colour in slow mutation. However, it also poses its own challenges…a lot of wet noses around …
Continue ReadingThe season of sniffles – common causes of breathing difficulties in young children and how to help
Autumn is the prime time for colds, coughs, sneezes and sniffles. As the weather steadily becomes colder and damper, existing breathing issues such as asthma can become unstable and need more careful management. Added to which, infections and viruses such …
Continue Reading7 reasons you have brain fog & what to do
Brain fog is a term you may have used before to describe a moment where you forget what you were saying or doing but it could be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. Brain fog can be associated …
Continue ReadingAnaphylaxis and adrenaline auto-injectors a comprehensive guide
Anaphylaxis is an extremely severe allergic reaction. Reactions usually begin within minutes and progress rapidly, however, they can occur up to 2-3 hours after exposure and exercise can also initiate symptoms a while after exposure to an allergen. Common allergens …
Continue ReadingHeatwave health warning, babies eating too much sugar, cervical cancer decline, eczema & more
Have you missed the latest health news this week? There has been a lot happening and we’ve summarised it all for you here. Have a lovely weekend and make sure you stay safe in the sun. Met office issues health …
Continue ReadingWhat’s causing your cough?
Coughing is a natural reflux that helps keep your airways clear. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at some of the common causes of a lingering cough. While having a cough is quite normal and usually nothing to …
Continue ReadingIt’s World Allergy Week 2019!
This week (7-13 April 2019) is World Allergy Week! The World Allergy Organization (WAO) and organisations like us work hard to dedicate the week to raise awareness about the global problem of food allergy. This affects the quality of life …
Continue ReadingNatasha’s parents campaign for better food labelling
Following the death of their daughter, who had severe allergies and died after eating a baguette sandwich containing sesame seeds baked into the dough, Nadim and Tanya Ednan-Laperouse are campaigning for full food labelling on all pre-packaged food sold to …
Continue ReadingDo You Know the Food Allergy Basics?
You are given a food allergy diagnosis. This is something that is very new to you. You may have suspected it or perhaps, there was an incident that triggered an unexpected reaction. Either way, your life is changed instantly. There …
Continue ReadingAsk our experts your questions about allergies
From today until 15 February 2019, we are running an Online Clinic on Allergies. Medical experts will be available to answer questions throughout this time. We are delighted that Green People and Imutest are sponsoring the clinic. The clinic is …
Continue ReadingLow Fodmap Diet is Not for Everyone
Greetings! It is the IBS savvy teen, Laura. Being in the IBS community for quite some time, I thought I should share my experience with the lowfod map diet. If you do not know what that is, it is an …
Continue ReadingThis week in health – 5 October 2018
The week has flown by at talkhealth, so it’s time for our Friday health news round-up. Allergy news makes the headlines Perhaps the biggest health story of the past week or so has been about the sad death of 15-year-old …
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