What are Allergy Testing and food challenge tests?
Our son has allergies. Less than he used to, but more than we would like! (To be clear – we’re aiming for zero allergies…) He used to be allergic to over a dozen things. Now we’re down to the last few. And last week, as part of his allergy...
3 Things You Must Know After an In-Hospital Food Allergy Challenge
So last week our son underwent his 3rd (or 4th!) dairy challenge under supervision in the hospital. (Click here if you missed the first part of that story!) At the time, he ‘passed’ the in-hospital challenge with no reactions observed. (BIG HURRAY!!!) But...
Gratitude for Being on This Eczema and Allergy Journey
Blog Our Eczema, Allergy and Asthma Journey Gratitude for being on this eczema and allergy journey How to Make Gut Health Icypoles by | October 22, 2022 | gut health, Live Videos | 5 CommentsA really yummy and fun Spring/Summer option - making your own icypoles!...
How to make Water Kefir (probiotic drink) – the final step!
Blog Our Eczema, Allergy and Asthma Journey Water Kefir – final step of second ferment How to Make Gut Health Icypoles by | October 22, 2022 | gut health, Live Videos | 5 CommentsA really yummy and fun Spring/Summer option - making your own icypoles!...
Dr Melissa is the research nerd so that you don't have to be - and her skills enable her to dive deeper into the evidence of what works - and what doesn't - for eczema, allergies and asthma.
Melissa is a mum to two beautiful boys and wife to an amazing husband. She loves spending time with her family, writing research papers, and pottering about in her vegie garden.