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Tests for allergy

Feelin Fine — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:29:10 +0000

According to Allergy UK, you may be one in four people within the UK population that is affected by an allergy. Each year the numbers are increasing by 5% with as many as half of those being children. Establishing whether you suffer from an allergy could be highly important for maintaining your everyday health.

Have you ever suffered with any of the following symptoms?

Runny nose
Sneezing
Itchy eyes and/or ears
Coughing
Shortness of breath
Sinus problems
Sore palate
Skin rash
Headaches
Lethargy
Loss of concentration
Sensitivity to everyday foods

I’m sure you can answer yes to more than one of the above, and these symptoms might be the signs that you are suffering from an allergic reaction.

AllergyCheck is what you need to provide you with a fast and reliable allergy testing service. It quickly pinpoints what you are allergic to, enabling you to control your allergy and the allergens to avoid whatever may be causing your reaction.

AllergyCheck is YorkTest Laboratories’ allergy test for the top 16 environmental allergens. The test can help to identify anything from allergies for house dust mites to birch pollen allergies and latex allergies.

“Once an allergic reaction is suspected, you need to identify the exact allergen causing it”…. Dr Adrian Morris explains

The AllergyCheck test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable laboratory test results within just 10 days, all from the comfort of your home.

Allergy Home Testing Kit

Feelin Fine — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 15:29:07 +0000

According to research, almost a third of the population in the UK is affected by some kind of allergy. Sneezing, itching, watery eyes, coughing, and a sense of feeling ill are all common allergy complaints. These symptoms can range from mild to severe depending on the person, but one thing is certain – it is impossible to alleviate your symptoms if you’re not quite sure just what is causing the allergy in the first place.

The most common allergies include dust mites, pet dander, birch pollen, certain plants, and latex – but there are hundreds of potential things you could be allergic to. In some cases, you may not even be aware you are allergic to certain substances and are unknowingly damanging your body which can lead to negative long-term health consequences. So, what’s the best method for determining your own allergies before it’s too late?

AllergyCheck is a simple, safe, and effective allergy testing kit you can use in the comfort and privacy of your own home. You simply draw blood with a simple finger prick test and then mail the results into YorkTest Laboratories. Within 10 days, you’ll have a comprehensive list of all the things you are allergic to, rated on a scale which quickly tells you how sensitive you are to certain allergens.

The test itself checks for the 16 most common allergies, and then compares your symptoms to certain substances. This helps to narrow down what you are allergic to quickly and effectively. In fact, most people who’ve taken the at-home test have been able to eliminate or reduce their unique allergy symptoms, thus improving the quality of their lives.

If you’re ready to try the AllergyCheck test for yourself and discover what you’re allergic to and what might causing your pesky symptoms, please click here.

“Once an allergic reaction is suspected, you need to identify the exact allergen causing it”…. Dr Adrian Morris explains

The AllergyCheck test is a quick and easy 100% home test that delivers reliable laboratory test results within just 10 days, all from the comfort of your home.

Travelling when you suspect you have a food intolerance

Feelin Fine — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:27:50 +0000

If you suffer from a food intolerance you may feel that going overseas is not quite the relaxing enjoyable experience it should be, and that you end up dreading the whole thing. This need not be the case, there are many intolerance friendly hotels and guesthouses overseas and if you choose your destination wisely this need not be a problem, for example Asian destinations are more suited to wheat and dairy intolerants. Australia and Canada seem to win the award for the best destinations as they cater really well for specialist diets.

Most major airlines provide special meals if you notify them in advance and if there is no special provision they are usually more than happy for you to bring your own meal with you. If you are worried about not being able to tell people what your intolerances are you can obtain allergy translation cards that enable you to show people in supermarkets, hotels or restaurants your specific requirements.

If you think that you may suffer from undiagnosed food intolerances take a First Step Food Intolerance indicator test today for the special price of £9.99 (usually £19.99) to order your test click here