Allergy Appointment

09/06/2026

Laughter as a marker of healthy development.
And on this happy note, the joy of children, I turn to wave as I gradually step back from work at Allergy Appointment, smiling at all the delightful babies, children and clients I have met along the way.

Experts say an infant’s laughter is an important developmental marker, offering a window into brain development and a child’s emerging social world.

08/05/2026

Fabulous initiative for Australian MILK, I have 4 bottles and when 3 are empty time to go and get a milk refill.

We are excited to announce that Little Big Dairy Co is now available on tap at select Harris Farm stores! With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and their beloved cows, Little Big Dairy Co offers a unique pour-your-own single source milk experience that will delight your taste buds and...

07/04/2026

Phew for many to know that study finds that anti-reflux medication does not have an increased risk for stomach cancer as previously thought.

A large population-based analysis finds no association between prolonged PPI use and gastric non-cardia adenocarcinoma.

17/02/2026

Silence is gold for the best night sleep zzzzz.

Dr F. Perry Wilson shares the latest evidence about the use of ‘pink noise’ as a remedy for poor sleep quality and duration.

28/01/2026

So many clients are asking why they have recently developed allergies. This research found that following SARS-CoV-2 infection, participants were 74% more likely to be diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis, 66% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma, and 37% more likely to be allergic rhinitis. So there we go!

Mounting evidence points to a link between new-onset allergies and Long COVID, with mast cell activation syndrome as a potential culprit.

04/12/2025

Prenatal supplements: where eating a nutritious diet is more important than a supplement, the marketing of supplements plays with your emotions and more is not necessarily better.

Health experts say tighter regulations around pregnancy supplements are needed as newer brands replace folic acid — a key nutrient shown to prevent birth defects — with a lesser-studied alternative.

09/11/2025

Lessons in Nepali cooking making Dal Bhat & Momos, not too hot but heaps of flavour. The kitchen is where family comes together and food is often so important in the celebration of the many festivals.

14/10/2025

I like this article in line with my mantra "breaking the fast (=breakfast) is the important meal to wake up the body and start the day to get on track for good health" everything else follows.

Shifts in meal timing, particularly to a later breakfast, may reflect health changes in older adults that are linked to morbidity and mortality.

05/09/2025

Fun little read, especially if you like French. Now I've said this before: The IARC estimates of 1% absolute risk increase for colon cancer are about daily consumption of PROCESSED meat. So, when talking about the health risks of red meat, it is PROCESSED red meat, not red meats.

The WHO has declared red meat a carcinogen. So, Dr Christopher Labos asks the question we're all thinking: Is a hot dog really as bad as a cigarette?

19/08/2025

A weight loss medication might be easier than addressing lifestyle but you really need to have a long term perspective to be healthy!

The rapid adoption of GLP-1 receptor agonists has fundamentally altered obesity management, with these medications now prescribed to millions of patients seeking significant weight loss. Yet a substantial number of physicians continue to prioritize lifestyle interventions as their primary approach,....