USEFUL LINKS

Links to other useful web sites.
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Please note: test4allergies has no control over the content of these web sites and therefore does not endorse nor recommend their contents. In particular, many of the sites do not offer treatments for allergies, but rather recommend avoiding contact with allergens. Or they may recommend taking pharmaceuticals which suppress the symptoms of allergies, but do not necessarily deal with the root problem which is the immune system's inappropriate reaction to allergens.They are included for information only.

There is a useful feature on food allergies and allergens on this American web site. It includes some quite detailed information on food labelling and specific food ingredients. www.foodallergy.org/allergens.html

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America also gives a lot of useful background information on many different types of allergy. See http://www.aafa.org/

The same web site has a useful feature on Asthma. See: www.aafa.org/asthma They note that 60 million people in America have allergies or asthma.

Action Against Allergy is a national charity providing information, advice and support to all sufferers of allergy-related illness and those who care for them.  It offers contact details of your nearest allergy specialists, clinics or dietitians. Membership gives access to a talk-line network and free magazine.  Call 020 8892 4949 or visit www.actionagainstallergy.co.uk 

Hay Fever The following web site contains lots of links with information on hay fever: www.immune.com/allergy/allabc.html#pollen

Another comprehensive web site covering allergies is Allergy UK - a charity set up to help UK sufferers. www.allergyfoundation.com/

Treating allergies with Health Kinesiology. There is a complete list of Health Kinesiology therapists on the HK UK web site, set out in regions, to help you find a local therapist. The web site also contains a more detailed explanation of kinesiology itself as well as many case histories taken from therapists' case records. Included among them are examples of treatment of allergies, asthma, hay fever, migraine and eczema. See the H K web site. www.hk4health.co.uk/register.htm

Colon Cleanse Resource - An informative site with lots of helpful information about colon and bowel cleansing to detox your body and get rid of allergens and toxins.
See: www.colonzone.org

Asthma is explained in the following US web site. Although it is aimed at children, it contains a lot of useful information and some animated demonstrations of the effects asthma has on breathing. (There is also an excellent section on allergies) www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_allergy/asthma.cfm

The Asthma UK web site is also well worth a visit: www.asthma.org.uk/ as is the Allergy Relief Guide web site www.allergy-relief-guide.info/ which contains articles on allergies, symptoms, treatment and medication.

Foods Matter http://www.foodsmatter.com   In depth support for anyone suffering from inhaled, contact or  food allergy/intolerance - or for anyone living on a restricted diet. Big site, useful information on diet, allergies, autism etc

Migraine is explained clearly on the UK web site of Migraine Action Association - a charity set up to help migraine sufferers. See www.migraine.org.uk/whatis.htm

For more information on hay fever, try the AAIR UK web site. It contains a lot of useful information: www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aair/hayfever.htm

The equivalent US web site on hay fever is also worth a visit because of the useful information it contains. www.uoregon.edu/~uoshc/patientinfo/allergy_asthma/allergicrhinitis.html

www.hayfeverexpert.co.uk/ provides a range of information about Hayfever including causes, diagnosis and treatment. Well worth a visit.

www.reclaimyourskin.co.uk/ is a useful site covering acne and other skin problems.

www.london-centre-trichology.co.uk Male Hair Loss Treatment - If you are suffering from male hair loss, male pattern baldness or male alopecia, we can help. We offer a free hair loss diagnosis treatment from our central London clinic and offer a range of natural treatments that help to reduce hair loss and in some cases encourage hair regrowth.

The is a very readable Newsletter available free on Jane Thurnell-Read's web site: www.lifeworkpotential.com/ The site covers a range of healthcare topics and is well worth a visit. It is aimed primarily at therapists. You might also try Jane's other web site designed for the public: www.healthandgoodness.com/:

Links covering other topics:

The Healer Foundation: a network of 140+ complementary therapists covering a range of holistic therapies. Practitioners, therapy courses, workshops, therapy training and MBS events fairs across UK . www.healerfound.co.uk/

Organic Portal: the directory lists organic food suppliers in England , Scotland , Wales and Ireland- farm shops, veg box home deliveries and organic farms. http:// www.organicportal.co.uk/

Yorkshire Health lists organic food suppliers, complementary therapy, health food shops, MBS events, veg box home delivery, organic farm shops in Yorkshire : www.yorkshirehealth.co.uk/

Greenways Feng Shui : Feng shui for home, office, business, shops, hotels and premises. Feng shui in Manchester , Lancashire , Preston , North West England , Yorkshire . www.greenwaysfengshui.co.uk/

The Orange Tree: Weekend holiday breaks, therapy weekends, spa breaks in Yorkshire Dales at The Orange Tree, Rosedale . www.theorangetree.com/

Ilkley Complementary Medicine Festival : MBS event in Yorkshire. Therapists, psychics, readings, rocks, gems, jewellery - at this leading mind body spirit / psychic show. www.icmf.co.uk/about.htm

Halcyon Healthcare for private medical insurance, PMI, health insurance, health cover. Insurance quotes / rates for family and group health insurance. Medical and dental cover comparisons from this UK healthcare broker. www.halcyon-healthcare.co.uk/