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:
05 Jun 2018 | Allergies, Blog
Summer is finally here, which means picnics in the park and long walks in the countryside. However, for some people this may mean dosing up on antihistamines and avoiding the pollen filled air at any cost. Have you ever heard someone say that they have developed seasonal allergies suddenly one year when they have never […]
25 May 2018 | Blog, Common Symptoms, Food Intolerances
The topic of food intolerances is being more widely spoken about across the globe, with many people now acknowledging things such as gluten intolerances by offering ‘Free From’ products. Intolerances are typically associated with symptoms like bloating, stomach pains, nausea and digestive issues including IBS. But what many people don’t know, is that there is […]
20 May 2018 | Allergies, Blog, Common Symptoms
Allergies. They are annoying, and they are always present when we really don’t want them to be. Usually, just before a big birthday milestone, a wedding or a Christmas work do. It is just typical, isn’t it? We don’t want this happening, especially as Summer has arrived. Potential solutions include allergy testing, which is now […]
13 May 2018 | Allergies, Blog, General Health & Fitness
Summer is here and it is all everyone can talk about. Everyone is making plans, meeting up for World Cup barbecues, chilling out on the green in the local village and just chatting away with friends. Some of us though, despite looking forward to these moments, are also wary of what can happen. To settle […]
06 May 2018 | Blog, Common Symptoms, Food Intolerances
As the world moves forward, so does food technology and subsequently intolerance testing. With innovative companies working around the clock to combine and produce the next popular food, it is important we know what the ingredients are in the food that we are eating. With the rise of Social Media and the internet becoming increasingly […]
01 May 2018 | Blog, General Health & Fitness
Have you just secured your dream job? Yes. Are you relocating? Yes. Are you relocating abroad? Yes. Are you looking to forward to experiencing a new culture? No? Oh, why not? Are you worried about the new foods you will have to try? Yes, well, the team at Allergy Test are delighted to try and […]
25 Apr 2018 | Blog, Food Intolerances
Early mornings and late nights with Dairy Intolerances. You could probably ask half of the population in the UK what they believe to be essential in their morning routine, and they will respond with a cup of tea or coffee. You can also ask them what they think is essential to their tea or coffee, […]
20 Apr 2018 | Blog, Food Intolerances
This is Ireland. Dairy is everywhere, on the streets, in the house, in every restaurant. This is exciting for some of us and hard for others. This is because many of us suffer from dairy intolerances. What is a dairy intolerance? We can hear many of you ask, panicking with worry, wondering if you have […]