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Apr 8

Do you suffer with allergies? Well if you do you're not alone. Around 20% of people in the UK are diagnosed with or affected by an allergic disorder, this may include things like asthma, hay fever and eczema.⁠
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CAUSES OF ALLERGIES⁠
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There is no clear answer as to why people get allergies. There is a genetic component where a general susceptibility to an allergic reaction can be passed down, but this is not specific to a type of reaction. So just because one of your parents is allergic to peanuts, it doesn’t mean that you will be, it could be something totally different.⁠
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THE SEASON IS UPON US⁠
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Right now, is tree pollen allergy season. The offending trees are the alder tree and the birch tree. The pollen from these two trees can play havoc with allergies at this time of year and could be responsible for the following symptoms:⁠
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• sneezing⁠
• a runny or blocked nose⁠
• red, itchy, watery eyes⁠
• wheezing and coughing⁠
• a red, itchy rash⁠
• worsening of asthma or eczema symptoms⁠
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TREATMENT⁠
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The best thing to do is to stay away from the trigger. Helpful I know. But if you can’t there is:⁠
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MEDICATION⁠
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Allergy treatment often involves anti-histamines which can be prescription or over the counter. Your doctor can advise you on which one to take.⁠
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IMMUNOTHERAPY ⁠
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This involves going to see an immunologist and will probably involve serval injections over a few weeks. ⁠
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NATURAL REMEDIES⁠
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Be careful with natural remedies and discuss them with your doctor as some natural treatments may contain plants or flowers that are closely related to the plants that might be causing your allergy. ⁠
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CROSS REACTING TRIGGER FOODS⁠
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Eating certain foods during allergy season can make your seasonal allergies worse, this is due to the fact that your body can sometimes mistake a food as a pollen and trigger a cross reaction, causing the same symptoms of the original allergy. If you slide along the picture above I have created some illustrations of which foods cross react with which pollens. I hope this helps. ⁠
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Until next time, bless you 🤧.⁠
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Save this article for later in case you need to reference the cross-reacting foods.⁠
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#allergies #allergy #hayfever

Apr 4

This week i've been moving 🚚! Setting up a new home is always very exciting but it never seems to be without its stresses, especially during a pandemic. But i'm nearly there now and I love my new little flat and can't wait to share some great content for you all from here. Happy Easter everyone 🐣💚!⁠
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#movinghouse #easterweekend #movinghome⁠

Mar 31

6 reasons why I like to include bone broth in my diet 🥘. Other then the fact it's delicious! I tend to make a batch every third week and freeze it so I have it ready to go when I need it.

🥘Bone broth is rich in minerals that help build and strengthen your bones. It also contains many other healthy nutrients, including vitamins, amino acids, and essential fatty acids.

🥘The gelatine in bone broth supports healthy digestion. It may be beneficial for individuals with leaky gut, as well as irritable and inflammatory bowel diseases.

🥘The amino acids in bone broth can help fight inflammation. Because of this, eating it may help protect against disease.

🥘The amino acids in bone broth help support joint health, and consuming it may help lessen the symptoms of osteoarthritis.

🥘The gelatine in bone broth has been shown to help promote satiety (a feeling of fullness).

🥘The amino acid glycine, which is found in bone broth has been shown to promote sleep. Taking it before bed may help improve quality of sleep at night and mental function, and memory in the day.

RECIPE (makes about 1 litre)

INGREDIENTS
1 kg chicken carcasses and bones (or beef bones)
2 x leek tops
1 x onion, quartered with skin on
2x carrots, whole
2 x celery stalks
4 x garlic cloves
a bunch of parsley stalks
3 x bay leaves

METHOD

1. Roast the chicken carcasses and bones in a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper, and pop in the oven at 180 degrees until cooked and golden, about 45 minutes.

2. While the chickens are roasting pop all your vegetables in a thick oven proof dish.

3. Once the chickens are cooked, add them and all their juices into the oven dish.

4. Cover with boiling water and bring to a boil on the stove.

5. Once boiling, skim off any foam that has formed then pop the dish with the lid on in the oven for at least 12 hours at 110 degrees.

6. Remove from the oven and run through a sieve collecting the liquid, and disregarding the bits you remove. And there you have your broth. You can freeze this, or pop it in the fridge, or drink it straight away.

Save this for the next time you want some a nurturing broth ☺️

#bonebroth #bonebrothrecipes #broth

Mar 28

This weekend i've been moving house 🏠! And while I feel very lucky to be starting an exciting new chapter in my life I'm also feeling a bit all over the place and I'm missing the comforts of my childhood home :( So I thought i'd post this recipe which was the last thing I made when I was there. A Butternut Squash and Miso Soup with some very special mushrooms on top. Hoping you're all having a lovely weekend💚. xxx⁠
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#homecomforts #homecomfort #healthysoup

Mar 27

I make these Easter Nests every year to share with my friends and family. Looks like this year they'll just be getting a nice picture of them! As Easter is only a week away why not try making them yourself? They only have 3 ingredients, are super simple to make and really delicious 🧁🐣. ⁠
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Easter Nests (makes about 6 nests)⁠
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INGREDIENTS⁠
• 100g dark chocolate, broken into pieces⁠
• 40g shredded wheat (about 2 shredded wheats), crushed ⁠
• 1 x 100g bags mini chocolate eggs⁠
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You'll also need:⁠
• cupcake cases or a muffin tin⁠
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METHOD⁠
1. Melt the chocolate in a small bowl placed over a pan of barely simmering water. Pour the chocolate over the shredded wheat and stir well to combine.⁠
2. Spoon the chocolate wheat into 12 cupcake cases and press the back of a teaspoon in the centre to create a nest shape. Place 3 mini chocolate eggs on top of each nest. Chill the nests in the fridge for 2 hrs until set.⁠
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Save this recipes for an Easter treat!⁠
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#EasterRecipes #EasterEggs #EasterTreats

Mar 25

Add kefir and cinnamon for a new twist on your morning Bircher and it helps with your gut bio 😊🦠

Modern Bircher Muesli 🍎

INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups/150g rolled or quick oats
• 1½ cups/350ml milk
• ¼ cup/60ml apple juice
• 3 tbs lemon juice
• 1 apple, cored and grated with the peel
• 1½ cups/375g kefir
• Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
• Honey (optional)
• Toppings : Your choice of fresh fruit, nuts, seeds and/or toasted coconut.
• My favourite: blueberries and flaxseeds

METHOD
1. Combine oats, milk, apple juice and lemon juice and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.
2. In the morning add the grated apple, honey (to taste), kefir, and cinnamon, if desired, and mix well.
3. Top with your favourite fruits and nuts.

Save this for next time you’re stuck for some breakfast inspiration 🥣

#oatrecipes #birchermuesli #breakfastinspo

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