The UK has the  highest prevalence of allergic conditions in the world , with numbers rising sharply over the last two decades. In 2004, around  20% of the population  lived with one or more allergic conditions; by 2010 this had escalated to  44% . Today,  1 in 4 adults  and  1 in 8 children  are affected by allergic rhinitis.   Allergy UK calls this a “modern epidemic”.   Food allergies are particularly concerning, affecting  5–8% of children . Symptoms often begin with ski

What Parents Need to Know - The Scope of the Problem Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)  is one of the most common chronic childhood conditions. Global  prevalence :  Eczema  affects approximately 10% to 20% of children and 2% to 10% of adults worldwide. (National Eczema Association). | Around  1 in 5 children  in the UK (and globally up to 20% under age 11) are affected. ·  It often begins before age 5, with 60% of cases starting in infancy. · Symptoms include red, itchy, inflamed

Are you or your children low in Vitamin D?   We know that Vitamin D is received from sunlight, received from being outdoors. We need to be outdoors to receive. Suggestions are at least 15-20 min a day outdoors.   Vitamin D became more well known, during the pandemic where all ages were found to have low levels of vitamin D. Trials have taken place in hot countries and found society was sorely lacking in vitamin D. Don’t take it for granted we are receiving Vit D automatically