Data, data, data.... Data, we are told, is king. Without data you cannot understand what has happened in any given circumstance, you cannot improve your response to it and you cannot plan to prevent it happening again. But as far as anaphylactic reactions are concerned, data has, …
Conventional Medicine
Mitochondria – how our health is dependent on theirs
This is a very long report of a totally fascinating day organised and led by Dr Rachel Nicoll under the auspices of the Biolab Medical Unit. It was designed for health professionals so much of the supporting science was way above my head, but the message was clear. Mitochondria …
MHRA recognises the existence of Topical Steroid Withdrawal
The standard advice for the treatment of eczema in both children and adults has not changed in decades: emollients (moisturisers) – used every day to stop the skin becoming dry topical corticosteroids – creams and ointments used to reduce swelling and redness during …
Environmental triggers ignored, again
As anyone who has worked with children with behavioural issues such as ADHD will know, specific foods, colourings, food additives, pollens and chemicals can all trigger hyperactive reactions in sensitive children. When not exposed to their triggers these children remain calm and …
No Allergy Tsar in sight
Those of you who read my post earlier in the month and signed Tanya Ednan-Laperouse's petition will no doubt also have received a government response this morning. In it they outline the position as they see it and what they are doing to help: They note that there has been a …