Inside this issue:

Taking the itch out of eczema

The impact eczema has on a child’s and family’s quality of life of can be overwhelming and is sometimes either underestimated or ignored. But the good news is that your child has a very good chance of outgrowing it. If you get it under control, your child may have an improved quality of life, which has huge spin offs for all the family. Whangarei Hospital’s eczema nurse Pauline Brown explains the importance of daily management and what to do.

 

Alternative approach: complementary or deadly?

Access to allergy services outside New Zealand’s main centres is difficult, so it’s not surprising when people turn to alternative practitioners for answers. This is the most popular topic on one allergy bulletin board, yet how safe is it?

14 top tips for dealing with a food allergy diagnosis

It’s common to feel overwhelmed when your child is first diagnosed with food allergies. It can mean some big changes in everyday life. Kimberley Madden-Snoad asked some Allergy New Zealand members what the main challenges were and how they dealt with them.

Hair disaster: a PPD warning

The last thing you expect after a trip to your hairdresser is to have your face swell to twice its size and your head leak fluid. But this is something happening to many New Zealanders as more of us start colouring our hair from a younger age.

All about asthma

Asthma needs to be managed at all times, but it needs special attention in winter because a cold or ‘flu may worsen symptoms. Unfortunately, many people don’t manage their asthma properly, so Asthma New Zealand answers the basics.

How warm is your home?

Many houses are damp and cold, leading to more colds and flu and aggravating asthma. Here’s how your home can be healthier by being dry, warm and pollution-free — and you can save money and energy.

Put the “fun” back into party

For most families, it’s an exciting time to see your child make friends and embark on the birthday party circuit. But when you add food allergies to the mix, it can be an anxious time.
There is no reason why your child should miss out on the excitement, and Allergy Today has tips to show you how to join in the fun.\



These are just a few of our features - there is much, much more plus some very tasty party recipes.