Wool and synthetic fibres are the most common causes of allergy and sensitivity to fibres. Cotton, silk and linen are much less likely to cause reactions. Fibres most commonly cause breathing, nasal and skin symptoms, though other allergic symptoms, such as headaches, joint pain and gut pain, are also recorded. Synthetic fibres and polycotton mixes [...]

There is a range-of environmental illnesses that can respond to treatment for allergy, food intolerance and chemical sensitivity, and some doctors of environmental medicine include them in their practice, the principal ones being: • sensitivity to electro-magnetism • seasonal affective disorder (SAD) • occupational sensitivity (such as reactions to VDU use) • sick building syndrome [...]

A significant proportion (50-80 per cent) of cases of hyperactivity can respond to identifying allergy, food and chemical sensitivity, and to avoidance measures. Not all respond, in part because it is very difficult to avoid everything you need to if a child has indeed multiple sensitivities, and in part because it can be difficult to [...]

If your baby has ever had a supplementary cow’s milk formula bottle feed – even just one – then cow’s milk would be a strong suspect. Com is also often found in infant formula milk (cow’s milk and soya formulas) so may be a candidate. If your baby was given a supplementary dextrose drink (usually [...]

House dust mites hate light and dry air. Keep beds and bedding aired and dry as much as possible. You will deter mites and even kill them. You will not remove old allergens this way, but if you combine this with a bout of intensive vacuuming with filters, this will remove a high proportion of [...]