Research has suggested that millennials are more likely to report that they are suffering from a food allergy or intolerance than any other generation. People nowadays generally agree (rough figure placed at 60%) that food manufacturers have been doing a much better job of labelling their packaging with potential food allergens. Being careful about what you […]
Category: Allergies
Telling the difference between an allergy and an intolerance
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 […]
What are Ireland’s most common allergies?
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 […]
Does Alcohol Worsen Allergies?
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 […]
Inside Autumn Allergies
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 […]
Dealing with your Hay Fever Symptoms
Did you know that today is the first official day of Spring? That means lighter nights and trees filled with blossom are on the horizon! For some, that might also mean you need to stock up on the antihistamine tablets to stop the pollen from affecting your day to day life. Pollen count is at […]
Hay Fever: Allergy Test Ireland explores the myths
With Ireland experiencing a heatwave, pollen levels are increasing and it is affecting most of the population. Have you dosed up on antihistamines and still are not feeling any better? Well, the myth busters here at Allergy Test Ireland are here to help. Here are 4 reasons why your methods to stop Hay Fever are […]
Pollen is not the problem
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 […]