Personal History
Kate Young joined Allergy Testing in 2020 after working in private laboratories in Japan for 15 years as a Clinical Bio Scientist and embryologist. As Lab Manager, Kate works on IVDR and GLP accreditation.
Posts by Kate Young:
10 Jan 2019 | Allergies, Blog, Food Intolerances
Bloated stomach every time you eat? A headache after every Guinness? (No not a hangover!) Or a runny nose every time you eat bread? It could be that you have either a food allergy or food intolerance. Below are three simple ways which explain how you can tell the difference between an allergy and an […]
19 Dec 2018 | Allergies, Blog
Ireland’s most common food allergies include peanuts, milk, and eggs, as well as wheat and fish! Yep, that’s right, the ingredients that are everywhere! Food sensitivities have never been more common, and the effects are obvious! There is though, a difference between a food allergy and food intolerance or sensitivity, despite the terms being used […]
04 Dec 2018 | Blog, Food Intolerances
Coping and recovering from your symptoms which you may experience after a food sensitivity is probably the most important thing, after identifying your sensitivities itself. It is all about understanding your body and which foods are causing you the most pain. Recovering from a food sensitivity means that you will be able to tolerate your body, and improve the health of […]
14 Nov 2018 | Blog
First things first, you are most likely suffering from a food intolerance or an allergy if you have landed on this website. At Allergy Test Ireland, we are here to help you understand what the difference is between an allergy and an intolerance. Take a look below at some of the questions which we most […]
07 Nov 2018 | Blog, Food Intolerances
“My symptoms are constantly flaring up.” – This is a message we receive quite a lot and a lot of people tell us that they cannot work out why they are constantly feeling like this. What surprises us is that many people have not considered food sensitivity testing. Sensitivities can occur all year round, particularly […]
28 Sep 2018 | Blog, Food Intolerances
Food intolerance, which is also referred to as Non-allergic food hypersensitivity or Non-IgE mediated food hypersensitivity, leads to issues in digesting some foods. It is essential to note that food intolerance varies from a food allergy. Some of the main symptoms of intolerance include headaches, stomach cramps and intermittent bloating. Here are some useful tips […]
19 Sep 2018 | Allergies, Blog
There is a long-held theory that alcohol actually helps people deal and cope with their intolerances. This is not true and we do not recommend that you try it. So, if you have been sniffling, sneezing and struggling through allergy season this year, then there are many other potential remedies. If you suspect that the […]
13 Sep 2018 | Allergies, Blog
Yaaaay, Summer is over! Let’s rejoice as it means the end of allergy season! – Wrong. With Autumn just around the corner, you have not quite escaped the wrath of pollen and other allergens! Those itchy eyes, headaches, runny noses and constant sneezing by both you and your work colleagues are not over just yet […]