UK Food Allergies On The Rise

Figures by Allergy UK, a charity set up to help the millions of Brits afflicted with a range of allergies, suggest that almost half of the country’s population is affected by food intolerance. With this in mind, AllergyBestBuys, the leading provider of anti-allergy products, allergy remedies and eczema products, is urging sufferers to take control of the condition.

Scientists have recently suggested that food additives, pollution and the everyday stresses of life have all contributed to the rise in numbers of sufferers, whose symptoms can often present in the form of bloating, irritable bowl syndrome (IBS) and, in some instances, even Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease.

Janet Rhodes, from the firm which specialises in a range of food allergy and food intolerance products, said, “With evidence suggesting that more people are experiencing food intolerance than ever before, it is essential these sufferers take the right steps as soon as possible to control the symptoms. It is important to note that symptoms of food intolerance show a much slower reaction than food allergy, the reaction to the food taking place several hours or days later. This is different to food allergy, which produces a swift reaction from the immune system to a specific food, which can be life threatening.”

Research also suggests that food intolerance can often present itself in less obvious ways, such as through migraines, chronic fatigue, eczema, depression and joint pains.

Ms. Rhodes added, “Here at AllergyBestBuys, we offer a range of food intolerance products, from books and guides to testing kits and international cuisine guides, allowing you to make the most of your favourite foods at home or when eating out  while  avoiding dishes that are not suitable for you. Our team, which can be contacted via our website, can provide further advice and guidance, to ensure any problems you have with food intolerance can be addressed as soon as possible.”

For more information, visit http://www.allergybestbuys.co.uk/. You can also join the official AllergyBestBuys Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58011836159.

About AllergyBestBuys: Living with allergies can be a real challenge. Here at AllergyBestBuys we offer safe, tested products that can help you avoid the triggers that set off an allergic reaction or provide comfort and relief when symptoms strike. If you have asthma, eczema, hay fever, allergies or food intolerance we hope you’ll find something among the pages of our catalogue or on our website that can help you or your family cope with your allergy needs.

‘Home Testing Essential For Allergy Prevention’ Claim AllergyBestBuys

With recent research indicating that by 2060 up to half the population will be expected to have hayfever, interest is increasing in ways for detecting and preventing many different types of allergies. The Imutest Allergy check home testing kit from AllergyBestBuys is a must to assist every home in preventing and alleviating a host of allergies.

The Imutest Allergy check home testing kits test for cat, dustmite, pollen, milk or egg allergy with a hospital-standard test you can do at home with results in just 30 minutes. This is a time saving option that can reassure families what allergies they may or may not have.

Janet Rhodes, head buyer at AllergyBestBuys a mail order supplier of a full range of anti-allergy products, said, “Imutest Allergy check is a range of home allergy tests to help people with asthma, eczema and other allergy related diseases to find out what could be triggering their symptoms.”

AllergyBestBuys advise that you should first take the General Allergy Check, which shows whether your level of allergy antibodies (IgE) is high or normal. If your result indicates a high level you can then identify your specific allergy using the tests for an allergy to Cats, Dust mites, Pollen, Milk and Eggs.

Simply add a drop of blood obtained safely and easily with the finger pricker provided. The test kit detects raised levels of IgE allergy antibodies in the blood, same as a hospital allergy test.

Once you know what you are sensitive to you can confidently seek medical advice and develop a management plan to help cope with your allergy and reduce or possibly eliminate your symptoms.

Imutest Allergy Check® has been registered with the UK medical device regulators (MRHA) and has CE accreditation through the British Standards Institution (BSI) for self test use and also for professional use by doctors, pharmacists and laboratory scientists throughout Europe according to the EU IVD directive 98/79/EC.

Allergy UK says that allergy is widespread and affects approximately one in four of the population in the UK at some time of their lives. Each year the numbers are increasing by five per cent and up to half of these are children. It is important to continually keep checking for allergies because if you have for example hay fever-like symptoms such as a blocked or runny nose and itchy eyes it is important to identify the trigger that sets of these reactions so you can take steps to avoid exposure to it. Allergies can start in childhood or as an adult as sensitivity can build up over time, even to allergens that you were not sensitive to before. Similarly, once you have tested positive it is important to re-test yourself from time to time, as some allergies can subside or children can grow out of them.

The Imutest Allergy check home test kits from Allergy Best Buys complements its already extensive collection of tried and tested allergy relief products for the home.

Find out more and buy online at www.allergybestbuys.co.uk

Get A Good Night’s Sleep With AllergyBestBuys

If you are looking to combat night-time wheezing, itching or other symptoms associated with common allergies, AllergyBestBuys, a market leader in the provision of anti-allergy products online, has a range of anti-allergy bedding on offer to make your restless, itchy night a quiet and peaceful one.

Seven out of ten allergy sufferers react to the allergen produced by the house dustmite, a microscopic member of the spider family that lives primarily on dead skin cells found in warm and humid places in the home. Pillows, mattresses and duvets make a particularly favourite spot for these critters.

Janet Rhodes, from the firm which specialises in allergy remedies, eczema products and hayfever solutions, said, “We only sell bedding products, including mattress protectors and dustmite proof pillow barrier covers, that meet the special requirements of our customers. All the bedding has been fully tested either in laboratories or by clinical or field trials, offering our customers guaranteed protection against the dustmite allergen that affects asthma, eczema and rhinitis.”

Ms Rhodes advises that the most important product to help reduce the symptoms of allergies at night is an allergen barrier covers for pillows. The Medivac brand offers comfort, effectiveness and affordability and you can buy VAT-free if you have an allergy or condition made worse by contact with dustmite allergen.

Another range of products that can help to combat the problems of night-time allergies is AllergyBestBuy’s range of allergen barrier covers for mattresses, which have been designed to provide night-time comfort with maximum protection from dustmite, pet and pollen allergens. The CottonFresh ‘Naturelle’ Mattress Barrier Covers completely encase your pillow, duvet and mattress and so you can rest assured you have complete protection overnight – in fact, even the zips are dustmite-proof!

Ms. Rhodes added, “Unlike other anti-allergy bedding available, the range stocked by AllergyBestBuys has been selected by our experts to ensure our customers will get the best protection from allergens at night-time, while also providing maximum comfort. In fact, many of the items in this range also have the Seal of Approval of Allergy UK and are available free of VAT.”

For more information, visit http://www.allergybestbuys.co.uk/ebuttonz/anti-allergybedding/index.shtml. You can also join the official AllergyBestBuys Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=58011836159.

About AllergyBestBuys: Living with allergies can be a real challenge. Here at AllergyBestBuys we offer safe, tested products that can help you avoid the triggers that set off an allergic reaction or provide comfort and relief when symptoms strike. If you have asthma, eczema, hay fever, allergies or food intolerance we hope you’ll find something among the pages of our catalogue or on our website that can help you or your family cope with your allergy needs.

Medivac Vacuum Cleaners, Exclusive To AllergyBestBuys

There are a number of vacuum cleaners available which can make health claims but only one, the Medivac, has been recognised as a genuine medical device.  These superb cleaners are exclusive to AllergyBestBuys, the online suppliers of asthma products, hayfever remedies and mattress covers.

Asthmatics and eczema sufferers are often advised to vacuum floors and beds and to dust daily.  If this is done with an ordinary vacuum cleaner the machine simply churns out more allergens.  Dust escaping from the body of the machine or through its exhaust filtration system means that airborne allergen particles are easily inhaled and goes some way to explaining the unexpected increase in patients' symptoms recorded after doctors have recommended frequent vacuum cleaning.

Janet Rhodes of AllergyBestBuys who specialise in allergy remedies and hayfever products, said, “Tackling allergens is now big business for vacuum cleaner manufacturers and our researchers found that the majority of the more expensive models on the market now offer a HEPA - High Efficiency Particulate Air filter - to pick up tiny allergen particles. But these filters are tested in isolation in the laboratory, not during actual use in the machine.  For allergy sufferers, how much dust a vacuum cleaner can pick up is irrelevant if it can't retain it.”

The Medivac Microfilter is the only vacuum cleaner on the market that has been designed specifically for allergy sufferers whose medical condition is made worse by contact with the house dust mite allergen.

Each Medivac Microfilter is individually tested to conform to the British Standards High Filtration Test and is issued with a Quality Assurance Certificate. This means that the whole machine, not just the filter, is certified to retain 99.99% of particles as tiny as 0.3 microns. No other manufacturer offers this degree or protection for people with asthma or allergies.

Ms Rhodes from the company who specialise in products to deal with a dairy allergy or cat allergy added, “Medivac is the vacuum recommended by doctors. There are two Medivac models and both have been classified as a medical device. They are available free of VAT in the UK and all countries in the EU for adults and children who have a qualifying medical condition such as asthma, eczema or rhinitis.”

Start School Safely With AllergyBestBuys

As thousands of children make their journey through the school gates this month, AllergyBestBuys, the leading providers of anti allergy products online, offers parents of children with asthma, eczema and food allergies a range of really useful solutions to help keep them safe this school year.

Janet Rhodes, head buyer at AllergyBestBuys.co.uk, the leading provider of anti allergy products, skin eczema products and hay fever solutions, said, “Starting the new school year, primary or secondary, can be a daunting experience for both parents and children, but if your child has an allergy, there’s the additional worry of him or her being vigilant about avoiding allergens without your help.

It’s important that your child’s form teacher, PE staff and lunch supervisors are all made aware of your child’s asthma, eczema or food intolerance and making an appointment to discuss your child's allergy with the school’s head teacher will really help to put your mind at rest. Alternatively, why not write a letter including an up to date photo of your child explaining the allergy so that members of staff know of any foods or products which should be avoided”. Ms Rhodes added, “Break times can be a particular problem, especially as very young children can be tempted to share their snacks. Parents should take steps to emphasize from a very early age that their child must not share snacks and ask the teacher to give regular reminders to all classmates about this rule.”

The new AllergyBestBuys catalogue and website offers Allergy Alert sticker badges for children at nursery and infant school and Allergy Alert bracelets and pendants for older children. These can be engraved with your contact doctor’s details should they have a serious allergic reaction at school. With so many members of a class using an asthma inhaler, helping your child identify his own and keeping it clean and safe is made easy with AllergyBestbuys’ funky Puffapouch covers. If your child’s eczema is made worse by touching modelling clay or glue or wet sand AllergyBestBuys has specially designed comfortable cotton gloves in sizes to fit from two years old. When wearing gloves isn’t practical, a brilliant alternative is Gloves in a Bottle lotion which is undetectable in use and provides a complete barrier to irritants. Children who react badly to chlorine can use Gloves in a Bottle on arms, legs and body too and join in school swimming activities without risk of a flare-up.

To find out more and buy anti allergy products online visit www.allergybestbuys.co.uk.

AllergyBestBuys - Solutions For Egg & Dairy Allergies

Eggs and dairy products like milk and cheese are a leading cause of food allergy. Egg allergy is most common in babies and children under the age of one. About half of all children who are allergic to eggs will have grown out of it by the time they are three, and the allergy has normally gone by the age of six. Occasionally, however, egg allergy can carry on into adult life, especially if a person has eczema or other allergies. It can also, in some cases, begin in adulthood.

Janet Rhodes of AllergyBestBuys, specialists in allergy remedies and anti-allergy products, said, “If you have egg allergy, antibodies are produced when you come into contact with egg in any form - dried, cooked or raw or milk in its lliquid form or as cheese or cream. These antibodies (IgE) see the egg or milk is harmful and this leads to certain cells releasing chemicals including histamine which triggers the symptoms of an allergic reaction such as a rash, swelling or breathing difficulties.”

The symptoms of egg allergy come on very suddenly in babies and young children, usually within minutes or even seconds of eating an egg or something with egg in it. In children, the symptoms of egg allergy include a rash around the mouth, swelling in and around the mouth and on the face, wheezing or being sick. The symptoms of egg allergy are very similar for adults but you may be more likely to develop skin swelling or hives.

AllergyBestBuys has a range of great products to help egg and dairy allergy sufferers. A hospital-standard allergy test kit for Egg Allergy & Milk Allergy is available for home use for under £20 and gives accurate results in 30 minutes. You should repeat this test annually, as both egg and milk allergiy can recede. Allergy Alert sticker badges are invaluable for parents to use on their childen’s clothing so that their allergic child is not offered egg or dairy. They come in packs of 45. An excellent range of books to help manage food allergy includes a multilingual phrase book to help with a food allergy when abroad and the new edition of ‘Let’s Eat Out’ is ideal when dining out with coeliac disease or any of 10 common food allergies.

Ms Rhodes from AllergyBestBuys adds “One of the best ways egg or dairy allergy sufferers can manage their condition is through careful cooking. One of our most popular recipe books is ‘Dairy and Egg Free Cake Recipes,’ is a particularly good choice for those with egg or dairy allergy and a sweet tooth as it gives them the chance to enjoy their favourite cakes without the fear of an allergic reaction.”

For more information, please visit http://www.allergybestbuys.co.uk.

AllergyBestBuys - Helping Pets With Allergies

According to the British Allergy Foundation, approximately one in four of the UK population will suffer from an allergy at some point in their lives. However, it isn’t just us humans that suffer from allergies to mites, foods or pollen. Our loveable animal companions can also suffer from the problem of allergies and now AllergyBestBuys, the online suppliers of asthma products and eczema treatment, can offer a range of solutions to help pets suffering with allergies.

An allergy is a reaction through contact, ingestion or inhalation of an allergen, such as pollens, insects or foods. If an animal is repeatedly exposed to an allergen the resistance of its immune system will weaken, often resulting in poor health. This can be true of many household pets including dogs, cats and horses and there are various ways in which pets can suffer from such allergies.

Janet Rhodes of AllergyBestBuys who specialise in allergy remedies and hayfever products, said, “Pets, like humans, can react to dust mite allergens by developing asthma or skin problems. Symptoms can range from itching, poor coat texture or length, to hot spots and self mutilation. Dogs can also suffer from flea allergy which is a reaction to proteins in the saliva of the flea. This manifests itself as inflamed skin and severe itching and a single bite can cause a reaction for up to a week.”

To help alleviate these symptoms in our pets, AllergyBestBuys now offers specialist anti-allergy pet bedding. Using the same technology as in the pillows and duvets for humans the bedding prevents the development of dust mites, fungi, fleas and bacteria which makes a safe, protective bed for your pet. The generous sized bedding can be cut down to fit in your pet’s bed or basket and it protects against canine and feline asthma, irritated skin, infections and ringworm. It is also widely recommended by vets and carries the British Allergy Foundation's Seal of Approval.

AllergyBestBuys also offer a dechlorinating shower head which is a totally natural and environmentally safe way to remove chlorine from your shower water. It is recommended for any pets with sensitive skin, eczema, asthma or chemical sensitivity.

Mrs Rhodes, from the company who specialise in products to help those with a dust allergy or dairy allergy added, “As well as providing a wide range of products to help people cope with their allergies we are aware that pets can often suffer the same symptoms. With our range of products suitable for our four legged friends we can now also make their allergies easier to deal with.”

For more information, visit http://www.allergybestbuys.co.uk.