Diet & Nutrition, Health

Packed Lunch Ideas For Kids With Food Intolerances and Allergies

Packing healthy packed lunches for kids can be challenging at the best of times. But when food intolerances or allergies…

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Health

How the YorkTest Wellness Hub Supports Your Health Journey

When it comes to understanding your health, receiving your test results is often only the beginning of the journey. Many…

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Health

Benefits of Ginger Tea

From soothing an upset stomach to supporting your immune system, ginger tea benefits have been recognised for centuries. Whether you…

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Research, Health

IgG vs Bioresonance Testing

If you’re exploring food sensitivities or are looking for answers to ongoing symptoms, you may have come across both IgG…

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Health, Food Intolerances, Food & Recipes

Anaphylactic Reaction: What You Need To Know

Anaphylaxis can be incredibly frightening both for bystanders, but especially for those suffering directly. Everything can happen so fast. Knowing…

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Health

Can Hayfever Cause Headaches?

With hayfever season just around the corner, many people start preparing for the familiar symptoms: sneezing, itchy eyes, a runny…

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Health

Nut Allergies and Intolerances Explained

Nut allergies are among the most well-known and potentially serious food allergies. With around 2% and 0.5% of adults having…

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Health, Diet & Nutrition

What Is Gut Health?

Gut health is a term you’ll see everywhere, from diet recommendations to medical examinations – but what does it actually…

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Health

Plant-Based Diet Benefits, and Are There Any Negatives

Plant-based eating has become increasingly popular in recent years. From improved heart health to environmental sustainability, the plant-based diet benefits…

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Health, Diet & Nutrition

Rice: Healthy or Not?

Rice is one of the most widely eaten foods in the world. From comforting bowls of chicken and rice to…

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Health

How to Use an EpiPen

For many people, the idea of using an EpiPen can feel daunting. In a high-stress moment, worrying about doing it…

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Food Intolerances, Health, Research

Mushroom Allergy & Intolerance: Symptoms, Signs and Testing

Mushrooms are a popular ingredient in countless dishes, from creamy pastas to stir-fries, risottos, soups, and plant-based meals. Some people…

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Health, Fitness

How Stress Affects The Body

Did you know that December is statistically the most stressful time of the year? And did you know that around…

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Food Intolerances, Health

What the NHS Now Says About Food Intolerance – and Why It Matters

For years, people experiencing bloating, fatigue, headaches, and digestive discomfort have struggled to find clear guidance. Food intolerance was often…

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Health

Cucumber Allergy & Intolerance: Symptoms, Signs and Testing

Cucumber is widely considered a healthy food. It’s frequently enjoyed as a snack with foods like hummus, or as part…

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Health, Diet & Nutrition

Mac & Cheese the Healthy Way – Tips, Substitutes, Nutrition and Tasty Additions

When it comes to quintessential comfort pasta dishes, it’s pretty difficult to see past Macaroni and cheese. It’s one of…

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Health

Burgers: Healthy or Not?

Whether sizzling on the BBQ during a hot summer afternoon, picked up as a quick fast-food treat, or handcrafted with…

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Health

Why Blood Tests Are the Most Effective Way to Identify Food Intolerances

Food intolerances can be tricky to identify. Symptoms such as bloating, fatigue, skin flare-ups, or headaches can stem from a…

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Health

Walking for Mental Health: How Walking Boosts Mental Wellbeing

Mental health is something we all need to prioritise. No matter the season, the situation, or the individual. While brighter…

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Food & Recipes, Health, Diet & Nutrition

Alcohol Awareness Week: Understanding Alcohol Reactions and the Role of At-Home Testing

7th–13th July marks Alcohol Awareness Week in the UK, a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness around the effects of…

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Health, Fitness

Average Testosterone Levels by Age and Their Impact on Health

Testosterone is a vitally important sex hormone for men and women, and is crucial for the development of many characteristics…

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Health

Stress and Menstrual Cycles: Can Stress Delay Your Period?

Late or irregular periods are more common than you might think. In fact, research suggests that around 14% to 25%…

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YorkTest Updates, Health

How To Test For Food Intolerance and Why It’s Worth It

Did you know that about 20% of the UK population has some form of food intolerance? While this might shock…

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Diet & Nutrition, Food & Recipes, Health

Navigating Coeliac Disease – Screening, Diagnosis, and Dietary Decisions

Around 1 in every 100 people in the UK is affected by coeliac disease. That equates to approximately 670,000 individuals,…

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Health, YorkTest Updates

A Healthy Team is a Happy Team – The Role of Employee Health Checks in the Workplace

A healthy workforce is a happy workforce. A healthy workforce is a more productive workforce. A healthy workforce is a…

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Health

The Relationship Between Testosterone and Hair Loss

Approximately 6.5 million men and 8 million women in the UK are currently affected by some form of hair loss.…

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Diet & Nutrition, Health

What Are The Signs of Pre-Diabetes?

In the UK, it is estimated that around 6.3 million people are living with prediabetes. This equates to around 12%…

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Health

Why Drinking Water is Important – Causes of Dry Mouth and Hydration Tips

You’ve probably heard it countless times: stay hydrated, and drink more water! This advice is repeated so often that it…

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Health

MSG & Food Intolerance: A Hidden Culprit Causing Allergy-Like Symptoms

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) has a fascinating journey spanning a century of culinary and scientific history. In 1908, Japanese chemist Kikunae…

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Health

Are Your Seasonal Symptoms a Christmas Tree Allergy? Here’s What to Know

For many people, the arrival of a Christmas tree in their home marks the beginning of an unwelcome holiday tradition:…

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Health

Alcohol and Energy Levels: The Effect of Alcohol on Tiredness and Sleep

Do you enjoy a nightcap before hitting the hay? Do you find yourself feeling sluggish and tired the next day?…

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Health

Love Your Heart: Tips on How to Keep Your Heart Healthy

It is often said that a healthy heart is essential to overall health. Considering the various functions of the heart,…

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Health, Fitness

Men’s Health Matters –  The Importance of Annual Health Check-Ups for Men

You’ve probably heard many of the statistics by now: on average, men die 5 years earlier than women, men typically…

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Diet & Nutrition, Health

Treating a Bloated Stomach & Trapped Wind Pain

Trapped wind or a bloated stomach may seem like a minor inconvenience, but they can cause considerable discomfort if not…

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Health, Food Intolerances, Diet & Nutrition, Food & Recipes

Choosing Between Milk, Dark & White Chocolate

For many of us, choosing between milk, dark, and white chocolate is a tough decision. Each chocolate type has a…

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Health, Food & Recipes, Fitness

Benefits of Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus tea is a colourful and sweet-tasting drink. However, this perfectly Instagramable beverage is more than just a flavourful drink…

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Health, Fitness, Diet & Nutrition

Low-Alcohol & Alcohol-Free Alternatives

In the past, alcohol-free (or low-alcohol) drinks were not very popular. At one point, if you were at a pub…

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Health

5 Signs You Might Be Drinking Too Much Alcohol

Many of us enjoy alcohol, whether that be a few celebratory beverages after a notable success, or a couple of…

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Health, Diet & Nutrition, Fitness

Benefits of Peppermint Tea

Peppermint tea is a refreshing, herbal hot drink that is naturally sweet and surprisingly caffeine-free. This thirst-quenching drink has a…

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Health

Managing Diarrhoea – Symptoms & Causes

Diarrhoea can happen to anyone, often without warning too. Whether it’s caused by food poisoning, or an underlying digestive issue,…

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Health

What is a Full Blood Count Blood Test?

We take a look at what a full blood count blood test examines, what conditions and issues can show up…

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Food Intolerances, Health

What Is A Severe Allergic Reaction?

Everybody reacts differently to a food allergy. Some people can experience extremely troublesome and potentially life-threatening reactions, so it’s critical…

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Uncategorized, Health

Time To Take A Broad Look At Your Health In 2021…

Here’s to a happy and healthy 2021! What does this mean for you?  When it comes to healthy, how healthy…

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Food Intolerances, Health

Our Christmas Diet Can Cause Problems…

Take a moment and a deep breath, 2021 is here! How are you feeling about the New Year? How are…

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Diet & Nutrition, Health

Simple lifestyle factors to help lower your cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found naturally within the cells in the body. You need cholesterol to maintain optimum health,…

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Diet & Nutrition, Food Intolerances, Health, Free From

The 14 Major Food Allergens

Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council classified 14 major food allergens that fall under…

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Diet & Nutrition, Health

The Connection Between Migraines and Diet

Millions of people across the world experience migraines. According to The Migraine Trust (migrainetrust.org), migraine is the third most common…

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Health

Here’s Why It’s a Good Idea to Go Sober in October

There’s a reason why sober October has become such a phenomenon. Whether it’s saving money or getting healthy again, the…

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Health

5 Celebrities Who Have Psoriasis

Psoriasis is estimated to affect 125 million people worldwide – and celebrities are no exception. Unfortunately, little is known as…

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Health

10 Tips To Prevent Diabetes

Over 12 million people in the country are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to Diabetes UK. This…

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Health

Is diabetes a lifestyle factor?

There are an estimated 4.5 million people living in the UK with diabetes, and according to Diabetes UK a further…

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Food Intolerances, Diet & Nutrition, Health

Is your Child Suffering with a Food Sensitivity?

Could your child be suffering with a food intolerance? Christine Bailey, author of ‘My Kids Can’t Eat That’ discusses.

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Health

Psoriasis – What’s that itch?

Dry, inflamed and itchy skin can be incredibly difficult to live with and pinpointing the cause is often a difficult…

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Health

National Cholesterol Month

Many moons ago most people had never heard of it, let alone worried about it but today most of us…

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Health

Alzheimer’s – are you at risk?

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month September marks World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a campaign that aims to challenge the stigmatisation that is associated…

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Health, Fitness

5 Fun Ways to Help you Stay Fit and Healthy

With spending on gym memberships up 44%, it seems as though the health and fitness industry in the UK is…

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Food Intolerances, Diet & Nutrition, Health

Natural Ways to Treat an Upset Stomach

Whilst having an upset stomach is something everyone has from time to time, that doesn’t stop it from being uncomfortable,…

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Health, Fitness

5 Gym Crazes That Are Worth the Hype

It seems that every few years a new crop of workouts, exercises and regimes appear, all promising to help you…

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Diet & Nutrition, Health, Research

Why Do We Eat So Much Sugar?

Earlier this year the World Health Organisation published recommendations to cut down global daily sugar intake to just 25 grams…

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Food Intolerances, Health, Free From

What are the Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance in Toddlers and How Does it Differ From Dairy Intolerance?

Amidst the terrible twos, growing pains, common illnesses and general mishaps common with toddlers, spotting the symptoms of lactose intolerance…

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Diet & Nutrition, Health

Has the World Gone Protein Mad?

First it was Atkins and the Dukan diet, now many are adopting a Paleo diet which has spawned a new…

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Diet & Nutrition, Health

How Many Teaspoons Of Sugar Are You Really Consuming?

We all need sugars for our bodies to function correctly. However, in today’s society many of us have lost touch…

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Diet & Nutrition, Health

5 Foods That Are High In Sodium

Delicious as it is sprinkled over fish and chips, too much salt can lead to high blood pressure and having…

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Food Intolerances, Diet & Nutrition, Health

Is Fish Allergy or Intolerance Real?

They may not always look so appealing, but fish is one of nature’s most nutritious foods. Whilst all fish is…

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Food Intolerances, Health, Research

Why Food Intolerance Is Not Just A Fad

Don’t believe the hype A recent survey of ours revealed that 83% believe that food intolerance† is a fact of…

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Health, Research

Can Having A Beard or Moustache Affect My Allergies?

As we move towards the end of the year, the number of men with face fluff appears to be growing…

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Health

A Guide to Winter Skin Care

For a large number of the population, the frost, clear skies and icy air typical of the last few months…

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Health

Bloated Stomach – Causes and Helpful Tips

Do you suffer from bloating? It can be a horrible experience and very uncomfortable to those who suffer from it,…

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Health

How Is Our Love of Takeaways Damaging Our Health?

Context: The UK’s current health outlook Trying to get a current and correct perspective of the UK’s state of health…

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Food Intolerances, Health

Why Am I Always Tired?

The feeling of being tired as a concept is extremely hard to define, since everybody has their own idea of…

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Health

IBS Q and A

Back in February we hosted a live Q&A with Dr Hilary Jones on IBS.

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