Natural Allergy Treatment

Have you ever wondered about the cause of your salicylate intolerance issues? What if we told you that no matter what kind of food chemical intolerance you're dealing with - be it to salicylates, amines or glutamates - you're likely to be struggling with an underlying issue with your  sulphation pathway ? As we cover in our latest episode with our PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny, your liver is respons...

Many of us experience flare ups in our symptoms in the first few months of the year - because the silly season really does a number on our adrenals! In our  latest blog post and podcast episode , our PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny explains how the stress hormone 'cortisol' and adrenal fatigue can impact our histamine levels and allergy symptoms. Also learn about our tips for managing cortisol, and ho...

Positive Association Technique (PAT) is a natural allergy treatment performed by qualified Naturopaths that helps relieve the symptoms of allergies, sensitivities and intolerances using a combination of muscle testing and acupressure techniques. We've mentioned PAT on a few of our episodes, so for the last episode of 2023 PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny and I take a deep dive into how this technique w...

Summer is here and for some of us that means hitting the gym and watching what we eat, especially before all the Christmas feasts! Although since this time of year is so busy, it’s easy to be enticed by processed foods that are labeled as “healthy” or “sugar free”, in an attempt to cut down on calories. Although, many of these foods actually contain sugar substitutes that can cause issues in sensi...

As many of us have heard, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has officially confirmed that we have moved into an El Nino weather pattern, and with that comes the predictions of a severe bushfire season in Australia. On this episode, find out why this prediction is particularly concerning for those who suffer from allergies, and allergy related conditions like asthma,hayfever and eczema and how our na...

On this episode, we're talking all about MSG! - What is MSG? - What are the main foods that contain MSG? - Does MSG naturally occur in any foods? - Is MSG bad for us? - How do I know if I’m reacting to MSG? - Why do we crave MSG? All these questions answered and more, by our PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny. To find out more about how Positive Association Technique (PAT) may be able to help you manage...

SIBO is defined as an abnormal number of bacteria, that are usually found in the large intestine, in the small intestine. These bacteria start to ferment carbohydrates, starches and fibres into gases that can damage the small intestine, and cause a lot of symptoms. Research estimates that 60-80% of IBS cases are actually due to SIBO! So, what are the symptoms of SIBO? What are the clues that you m...

Lectins have gained a lot more attention in recent times, due to the book by Dr Gundry - The Plant Paradox. So, what are lectins? What are the symptoms of lectin sensitivity? How can you manage lectin sensitivity?

Following the festive season, we can be left feeling a little more "jolly" (if you know what I mean!) which can motivate us to look into "detox diets" and the latest weight loss trend. So, what actually is a detox? Do they work? What about a couple of the latest diet fads - intermittent fasting and the celery juice diet? All these questions answered plus more by our Naturopath & PAT Practition...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue, that may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest. CFS can occur at any age, but it most commonly affects people in their 40s and 50s, and more women than men. Up to 90 per cent of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) also have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) . Studies have...

EoE is an antigen-driven inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder driven by allergies. - Is EoE an autoimmune disease? - What are the triggers of EoE? - What are the symptoms of EoE? - How is EoE diagnosed? - Treatment options for EoE

Mould biotoxin illness is when part of our immune system becomes extremely hyper-reactive, leading to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), due to exposure to mould.

Spring has arrived, and so has hay fever season! - What causes hay fever? - Why do anti-histamines stop working? - Our Natural Hay Fever Treatment

Winter can be a difficult time for allergy sufferers - especially those with eczema, asthma and hay fever! During winter we are immune compromised from cold and flu season, as well as exposed to more indoor triggers. Podcast Notes: how to spot hay fever if you've got the never ending cold why eczema often flares up during winter how to prevent eczema flare ups during winter sick building syndrome...

Discussing one of the most prevalent naturally occurring food chemicals, and common PAT treatment we do in clinic - amines! - What are amines? - Amines in food - What are the symptoms of amine intolerance? - What causes amine intolerance? - Manage amine intolerance naturally

Discussing the 3 most common food intolerances we see in clinic - salicylate, amine and glutamate intolerance

Discussing the driving factors underlying eczema in children and adults; - The link between eczema and allergies - Do kids grow out of eczema? - TCS withdrawal  

Being one of the most common conditions we see in clinic, we look into the role allergies and intolerance play in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Discussing the driving factors behind rising allergy rates!

Our natural allergy treatment podcast delving into the relationship between oestrogen and histamine intolerance with our Naturopath Steven Judge.

What is leaky gut, leaky gut and allergies and management options.

Salicylate intolerance is a common condition we see in clinic. Find out what salicylates are, common symptoms and your management options! “They’re so ubiquitous among plant-foods which poses an obvious, major issue, because on paper you may be eating all the ‘right’ foods, healthy, nutrient dense fruit and veggies, and other healthy foods with a high salicylate content…” Steven Judge – Naturopath...