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How to Find The Perfect Black Friday Sales

How to Find The Perfect Black Friday Sales

Everyone you know is now preparing for the crucial Black Friday weekend. For most, that means taking advantage of the sales and getting significant savings when shopping in-store or online. The thing is, how do you focus on the right Black Friday sales? With every choice shouting about their deals and discounts, it’s so simple […]

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Dealing With Spooky Halloween Allergies

Dealing With Spooky Halloween Allergies

As Halloween sneaks closer, we’re all getting ready to settle into an exciting season where we can relax and indulge in chocolate, candy, and festivities with costumes. Is Halloween the same kind of holiday if you have spooky Halloween allergies? How can you safely enjoy your holiday if you have common food allergies? Below, we’ll […]

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How to Check Liver Function At Home

How to Check Liver Function At Home

Your liver is like the wastewater treatment plant for your body. Located on the right-hand side, just below your ribs, the liver is the largest solid organ in the body (and one of the most under-appreciated). Tirelessly at work, it helps everything from digestion to energy storage. Unbeknownst to many people, however, liver damage can […]

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Ankylosing Spondylitis and Food Intolerances

What is Ankylosing Spondylitis? Ankylosing Spondylitis is a chronic condition where the spine and other areas of the body become inflamed. It usually causes back pain that lessens with exercise and worsens or isn’t improved by rest. Symptoms tend to develop gradually over months or years. In some cases, the condition gets better with time, […]

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Eczema And Seasonal Allergies

When winter is over, many people struggle with pollen allergies every year. Seasonal allergies cause a response like itchy, watery eyes and sneezing and can also include eczema as a symptom. Allergies defined as “seasonal allergies” are named so because once the season is over, those suffering from specific pollen allergies are relieved since this […]

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Seasonal Allergy Testing

Seasonal allergies, which are also known as allergic rhinitis or hay fever, occur in a particular season. Seasonal allergies happen during certain months of the year, usually when grass, trees, and weeds release pollen (tiny particles) into the air for the purpose of fertilization. Seasonal allergy symptoms appear when your immune system overreacts to pollen. […]

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Food Intolerances

What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? IBS is a common chronic condition that affects the large intestine. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, stomach cramps, diarrhoea and constipation. The exact cause isn’t known, and there’s no known cure, but there are ways to help mitigate the symptoms. Many patients have found altering their diet to be effective […]

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Crohn’s Disease and Food Intolerances

What is Crohn’s Disease? Crohn’s disease is a condition that causes inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. This inflammation can cause redness, swelling and pain. Crohn’s is one of the two major forms of IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). The other condition is Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s is often described as a chronic condition, although sufferers may experience […]

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Do you have a banana allergy or an intolerance?

Banana Intolerance. What are the symptoms of a banana intolerance? Around Ireland, bananas are one of the most popular foods. There are around 5 billion bananas eaten every year, which is probably why some of us develop a banana intolerance. Are bananas good for you? From a young age, people are always taught that eating […]

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