Category Archives: Allergy

Strategies to Overcome Anxiety: Caffeine, Alcohol, Allergies and Sugar

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Medically, anxiety is an unpleasant sensation that results from emotional disturbance. This emotional disturbance can affect the physical realm leading to symptoms similar to a stress or fear response, which can include heart palpitations, sweating and increased alertness. Stabbing or … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Triggers: Sugar, Caffeine, Alcohol and Allergies

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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Eczema

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Eczema is considered an allergic reaction of the skin, and is often idiopathic in nature. Eczema is characterised by redness, pain, swelling, loss of function and heat, which are the symptoms of inflammation. If eczema is particularly bad and scratching … Continue reading →

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Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Allergy

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The n-6 to n-3 dietary fatty acid ratio has become unbalanced in large part due to increased intakes of n-6 fatty acid rich oils such as corn, sunflower and rape. This increase in n-6 fatty acids may be contributing to … Continue reading →

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