Best probiotic for eczema
Blog Our Eczema, Allergy and Asthma Journey What is the best probiotic for eczema? You MUST watch this before you buy… Have you heard of probiotics for eczema? It’s an approach to improve gut health, because impaired gut health is an issue in those with...My Letter to You – Brave, Courageous and Determined Mums of Kids with Eczema
Hi. I am so inspired by the mums that I work with who have kids with eczema. They are filled with a determination so strong, fueled by their desire to help their child with eczema have a healthier future. They are resilient….brave…and strong….with a patience...
The ABC’s (DEFG’s) of Eczema
I knew that the redness in my 4 month old’s elbow creases wasn’t just a heat rash. I knew deep down that it was something more lifechanging than that. A quick visit to the GP confirmed that it was “just childhood eczema” and I was handed a prescription and sent...
Allergies 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...
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.