Alternative & Complementary Healthcare
Interesting article on histamine intolerance causing panic and anxiety today for you. Histamine, anxiety and panic attacks That's helpful in itself, isn't it, but whilst I was reading it, I picked up the fact that histamine intolerance is commonly triggered at peri-menopause, right when the hormone levels are changing yet again. This does fit in …
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I am asked really often about different food allergy types and allergy illnesses. So, I have started building a new resource for you on the website. Do check it out if you, or someone you know, needs info on any of these subjects. I will continue to build it over time for you: Food Allergy …
I have just written a very long post on the TrulyGlutenFree blog about multiple sensitivity and chronic pain, and whether it could be central sensitivity syndrome. Have you heard of it? It's basically where someone suffering from any pain or sensitivity to stuff has neurotransmitters that have gone awry and their pain and perceived threat …
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 One of my favourite times of year this because we get to see what wonderful new foods have been invented and launched for our delectation! Don't know about you, but I fancy the new mango and passionfruit coconut yogurt, the mung bean pasta and the chia seed muffin mix. Yum! Sadly, I couldn't go …
Some lovely new things for you today: a new Gluten Testing protocol and Elimination & Challenge Factsheet. I have been a busy bee! First, I have now finished and released a new all-singing and dancing Gluten Testing page on the website. This details the ideal testing route for anyone suspecting or with a gluten-related disorder.  There are …
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 Our lovely friends at FoodsMatter.com have just launched the updated FreeFrom Supplements site - and I am chief supplement reviewer! You know how much I love scouring labels and giving my two penn'orth on products, especially supplements, so I was delighted they asked me to help. Basically, the premise is that many people on restricted diets have …
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Here is a useful well-referenced article that lists the nightshades and explains a lot more about them for you. Consider it particularly if you suffer from chronic pain, especially muscle and joint pain as nightshades are very linked to arthritic-type conditions.: The Link Between Nightshades, Chronic Pain and Inflammation Here, for ease, is the full …
Last night, the winners of the prestigious FreeFromFood Awards were announced in London. As I wrote before, I was honoured to be a judge on the Overall Winners and Innovations categories on the final day of judging. You can see the full Winners list here across all the categories, complete with comments from the tasters, …
Then you might be interested to see the post I just wrote on the TrulyGlutenFree site about the new Cornish mail order company I am using. Here is the info for you... Recently, I decided I would try having a mail order fish delivery like I do with my 100% grass-fed meat (from the wonderfully …
 As per my last post, I have been busy helping as a judge for these and the FreeFrom Skincare Awards. I am pleased today to be able to pass on the shortlist of freefrom foods that made it through the rigorous process in each category. This is really useful for us because it helps us …