Aussie Chemist Info

In reality you probably have what is called Lactose Intolerance is very different from a food allergy. An allergic reaction is when the body has an immune response to specific food proteins, Lactose Intolerance occurs when your body isn’t able to properly digest the sugar lactose which is found in milk products. The reason the […]

Have you ever eaten a food that made you feel very ill, or worse had to go to the hospital because your body reacted severely to eating certain foods? These reactions could be caused by a food allergy. Food allergies are a result of the body’s immune system responding to proteins found in the food […]

If you suspect that you or someone you know has a food allergy it is a good idea to be tested to make sure and to find out how bad you may react to the food allergen.
Food allergy testing is usually done by an allergist, who will perform skin prick tests and blood tests.
* Skin […]

The first symptom of an allergic reaction to food is often itching and swelling of the lips or in the mouth, tongue and throat. Some or all of the following symptom are also related to food allergies:
* skin reactions, such as swelling and itching, eczema and red flushing of the skin.
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There seems to be an increase in Western Civilizations of food allergies. It has been reported that at least 6% of all children and 4% of adults living in western countries have food allergies.
There are eight main types of foods people are allergic to that constitute at least 90% of all types of food allergies;
The […]

Just when you think the worst of the menopause symptoms are over, there is the menopause weight gain symptom to deal with. Weight gain begins primarily during perimenopause. It is estimated that a woman may gain a pound a year during this time.
There are many causes of menopausal weight gain and the following is […]

Obesity continues to be a serious problem and is predicted to reach epidemic levels before it gets better.
Here are some diseases that you are putting yourself in risk of if you are carrying a lot of extra weight:
1. heart disease
2. stroke
3. diabetes
4. cancer
5. arthritis
6. hypertension
Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases.
The […]