Product Description

In one form or another, allergies and intolerances affect approximately one third of the population, with as many as half of all sufferers being children. This is an illustrated guide which aims to demistify the whole subject. The book features: an impartial review of commonly used tests and treatments, including alternative therapies; advice on reducing your exposure to allergens; practical research-based information; allergy-prevention programmes to minimize the risk of children developing allergies and asthma; and genuine case studies how real people cope with their allergies.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #702888 in Books
• Published on: 2001-12-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

Review
"Draws on the latest research into allergies to provide practical, straightforward advice for sufferers and their families" - OK Magazine

About the Author
Linda Gamlin was a research chemist before she became a journalist specialising in health matters. She is co-author of The Complete Guide to Food Allergy and Intolerance, Hayfever, Asthma: The Complete Guide and Diet & Arthritis: A Comprehensive Guide to Treatment. Author location: Cambridge Professor Jonathan Brostoff is Emeritus Professor of Allergy and Environmental Health and Senior Research Fellow at King's College London. He is recognised as a leading international authority on allergies and particularly food allergy and intolerance.

Customer Reviews

Understanding and Living with Allergies
This book gives explanations of what causes allergies, what the symptoms are and how to deal with allergies, including in an emergency situation (such as anaphylactic shock). There is also information on complementary medicine, and some receipes at the back for common intollerances / allergies. Very straight forward with very helpful and practical information.

Excellent advice on understanding allergies
I am a qualified Reflexologist and have been very impressed with this book and often refer to it. It is easy to read and explains what an allergy is, why more people are becoming succeptible to allergies, how to diagnose them and what I think is most important - practical advice on how to deal with these reactions.
It also details medication that is often prescribed and explains why these work and possible side effects.
I believe this book would appeal to anyone interested in helping their bodies cope in this polluted world and no medical background is needed to follow the advice.

Brilliant
I am a GP and also a Member of the Royal College of Physicians. I have an interest in Allergy and Immunology and was most impressed with this book. It is well written and easy to understand regardless of what background knowledge you may have. For Medical Practitioners this is a 'must have!' so that you can advice your patients not just what treatment works well but also how to live with allergies and associated problems. For allergy sufferers and parents of children with allergies I can highly recommend the contents of this book: it will give you a lot of understanding and also practical help how to combat allergies and relieve symptoms. A brilliant book!!