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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALSTalkAllergy is a Patient Information Service and Forum for allergy sufferers and their families coping with the day to day issues of allergies including hayfever, dust mites, anaphylaxis, food intolerance, eczema etc.
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ALLERGY SERVICES - STILL NOT MEETING THE UNMET NEED |
A report by the Royal College of Physicians published in June 2010 gives an update on changes to allergy service provision following the 2007 report of the House of Lords - not enough has changed. Read the Allergy Report here |
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GRIPPED BY HAND ECZEMA OR ALLERGIC CONTACT DERMATITIS? |
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STUDY LINKS ECZEMA AND PEANUT ALLERGY |
Infants diagnosed with eczema early in life are at a higher risk of having peanut and other food allergies, a new study finds Find out more about the link between eczema and peanut allergy |
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ECZEMA AND FOOD ALLERGY |
Eczema
is closely related to what we eat. This is a practical self-help book, based on
the experience and research of the author. Find out more about Eczema and Food Allergy |
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PETITION TO REVIEW ALLERGEN LABELLING FOR PRODUCTS WITH GLUTEN |
Sign up on this petition aimed at pushing for a reivew of allergen labelling to include products containing gluten. Click here to sign the Allergen Labelling Petition |
Allergy News from Medical News Today
NEW THIS MONTH
TALKEXERCISE LAUNCHES NEW DOWLOADABLE EXERCISE PROGRAMMES New to TalkExercise! We've launched the first of our downloadable exercise programmes starting with Home Exercise Programme One. Take a look at TalkExercise today |
HAYFEVER SURVEY
If you suffer from hayfever, we're keen to find out which products you use such as Benadryl or Piriton, nasal sprays or eye drops are beneficial to you complete our survey by following this link
Some allergy outbreaks can be triggered by stress, and there is a belief that a change in attitude and circumstance can reduce the likelihood of repeated flares. In particular you may want to take a look at the Gluten Free - Sticking to your Gluten Free Diet hypnosis download which can be found this month by clicking here
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KLEENEX LOOKS AT LIFESTYLE OF PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES SUCH AS HAYFEVER
Kleenex has looked into the lifestyle habits of people with allergies like hayfever. They say that five x 30 min sessions of exercise a week results in those with hayfever only suffering with mild symptoms. Eating lots fruit and veg for heathy immune system can also have a positive effect too.
Things that made it worse were stress - attacks were twice as bad when people were stressed.
They also found that some people who consumed dairy products were sometimes more congested.
We welcome Bishopston Trading Company to our Allergy Directory Bishopston Trading Company provide a range of beautiful Fairtrade certified organic cotton clothing for adults and children. Further information can be found about Bishopston Trading Company by clicking here
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We are delighted to announce that our Founder and Managing Director, Deborah Mason, has been nominated for The Mumpreneur Awards 2010 in the category of Best Support. |
ALLERGY DIRECTORY
| Our Allergy Directory offers a huge list of companies, both big and small, who manufacture and distribute treatments and products suitable for people who live with allergies. Browse through our A-Z list of categories and find everything from dairy free foods to allergy friendly holiday accommodation. There are 100's of products that can help in the day to day management of allergies whether your allergies are seasonal, environmental or food related. Click here to browse through our Allergy Directory |
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Our Allergy Directory is updated all the time. Plus, if you know of a company that you would like to see in the Directory, email us and we will endeavour to include them.
Check out our Eczema Directory too on www.talkeczema.com |
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LET'S TALKEXERCISE
Exercise should be part of our daily lives. But sometimes it's hard to find the time even for a walk around the block!
If you're living with a health condition like eczema that's dragging you down physically and/or emotionally, then taking some sort of gentle exercise can be beneficial for you.
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Regular moderate exercise can boost the immune system which can help to fight off infections more efficiently. And it is well documented that exercise is one of the best physical stress-reduction techniques available. |
Take a look at our downloadable Exercise Programmes - exercises you can easily do at home. Visit TalkExercise and make 2010 the year to get fit and healthy!
ASK THE EXPERT
Our Ask the Expert section gives you the chance to ask our panel of experts those burning questions about your general health, overall fitness and about your allergies. Over the coming months, we will be introducing you to new experts specialising in health and fitness, dermatology and nutrition.
MARK WESTBROOK - Health & Fitness Expert |
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Question - Is cardiovascular exercise the best exercise to do to burn fat?
Answer - It is a myth that cardiovascular exercise is the best exercise to burn fat! High levels of cardiovascular exercise will reduce the body's muscle mass percentage. Muscle mass is responsible for burning calories as energy is both stored and used there. A high muscle mass percentage is ideal. This is best obtained through performing resistance based exercises. Look at sprinters or any power athletes, they have a high muscle mass and low body fat but will never be caught running a steady mile or more 3 times a week!
You may read about Chunky Aerobics Instructor Syndrome (CAIS). Charles Polquin discovered that the body responds quickly to aerobic exercise (or any given stimulus) but also found that aerobic exercise alone was not able to keep fat off. Apply cardiovascular exercise in the right amount at the correct intensity and with change frequently applied, you will have a winning formula.
If you have any questions you would like to ask our experts, email us and we will post your question and our expert's answer here. The questions and answers will change every month.
FACT SHEETS
TalkAllergy brings you a range of educational Fact Sheets you can download and print off. The information provided in our Fact Sheets is produced, reviewed and approved in association with relevant healthcare professionals and product experts including doctors, specialists, pharmaceutical companies, and complementary therapists.
Simply select the Fact Sheet of your choice and either download it or print it off.
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FACT SHEET 1 - THE IMPORTANCE OF CLOTHING IN ECZEMA |
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FACT SHEET 2 - ASTHMA AND ALLERGIES |
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FACT SHEET 3 - STAYING SAFE IN THE SUN |
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FACT SHEET 4 - HAYFEVER TOP TIPS |
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FACT SHEET 5 - HOW TO USE AN EMOLLIENT BATH ADDITIVE |
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FACT SHEET 6 - A GUIDE TO HAND ECZEMA |
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FACT SHEET 7 - WHY USE AN EMOLLIENT BATH ADDITIVE |
HAYFEVER SURVEY
Do you have hayfever? If you do we want to hear from you.
Whether you use products such as Benadryl or Piriton, nasal sprays or eye drops complete our survey by following this link