Author: zirtekuk

Menopause

Menopause and Allergy

What do 33% of women have in common? It is estimated that around a third of women in the UK are currently peri or menopausal. Menopause is not associated with pathology (disease); it is part of the natural aging process…

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Urticaria

Itch, Scratch, Repeat

Urticaria, not a very common word but it is a common condition, affecting up to 1 in 5 people at some point in their lives. It comes from the Latin word ‘urtica’ meaning nettle, stinging nettle, and is linked to…

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Exam Season Relief Not to Be Sniffed At

Exam Season Relief Not to Be Sniffed At

UK exam season sits right in the middle of the grass pollen season and given that around 90% of hayfever sufferers are allergic to grass this can cause symptoms such sneezing, itchy watery eyes...

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In an English Country Garden

Gardening is an agreeable way to pass the time for us Brits, with an estimated £6.5 billion expected to be spent on our gardens each year by 2025. A recent survey revealed owning a gnome...

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Manage Allergies Through Better Indoor Air Quality

Climate change and air pollution have been linked to the onset and aggravation of allergic rhinitis (hayfever). With modern lifestyles, we now spend approximately 90% of our time indoors. While this might seem like a lot, it includes time spent…

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Pet Allergies: Common Symptoms, Causes, and Tips for Relief

We all love to spoil our pets—whether it’s with long walks, new toys, extra cuddles, favourite treats, or even a photoshoot to show them off. Allergies to...

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Understanding Hayfever: Causes, Symptoms, and Tips for Relief

Hayfever can turn a bright spring or summer day into a sneezy battle with allergies. While pollen is a common trigger, allergies aren’t just...

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