January 2012
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Bedford Health Show
Pumpernickel’s of Bedford sponsored the recent Bedford Health Show held on 4 February in the Harpur Suite, Bedford. There were many exhibitors including Bedford Allergy Support Group. Exhibitors included:- Victoria Simons, Holistic Therapist; Lotus Spa, Thai/Ayurvedic massage; Juanita Puddifoot, Past Life Therapist; Pumpernickel, nutrition & health advice; Alison Jones, Classical homeopath;...
September 2011
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Breakspear Medical Bulletin
The Breakspear Hospital in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire publishes a Medical Bulletin which contains regular up to date information on health issues. Contact the Breakspear on www.breakspearmedical.com or on 01442 261 333.
Gluten free menu at Vesuvio, Sharnbrook Hotel
Vesuvio’s Restaurant at the Sharnbrook Hotel, Sharnbrook now have a Gluten Free Menu. To see the menu go to www.thesharnbrookhotel.com.
August 2011
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Travel tip
Allergy UK, the country’s leading charity dedicated to allergies, provides translation cards to help you order in restaurants and deal with emergencies when you’re away. A set of three (each the size of a credit card) costs £15. Languages range from French and Flemish to Arabic and Vietnamese. See allergyuk.org or call 01322-619898.
Woman&home April 2011
There's an app for that!
New smartphone applications make it easy to shop for food if you do suffer from allergies. Sign up to the app, then once you’ve inputted your allergy details, swipe your phone over the barcode of the product you want to buy. The app will warn you if the food contains any problem ingredients.
The Isitinit Food Angel app covers Sainsbury’s products, while FoodWiz covers Asda and Tesco...
Food allergies latest
Around 3% of adults and 6% of children in the UK have a food allergy, and this is rising. ”These figures” could be due to immune systems not being challenged by as many germs as they used to be, so they attack harmless things, such as food, instead, says University of Portsmouth’s Dr Carina Venter. ”It’s also though that with constant environmental and diet changes,...
Articles on moulds
If you never seem to get truly well then this could be why – see the video on moulds at the website on the link below:-
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/07/20/dr-doris-rapp-on-mold.aspx
See another link on the Mercola website re moulds:-
The “New” Hidden Pandemic Sweeping Across...
Help for autism?
How a Physician Cured Her Son’s Autism…
See link below on the Mercola website:-
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/07/31/dr-natasha-campbell-mcbride-on-gaps-nutritional-program.aspx?e_cid=20110731_SNL_Art_1
Professor Edzard Ernst steps down early....
Scientist brands prince ‘snake oil salesman’ as reported by Ian Sample Science correspondent of The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday 26 July 2011
Britain’s leading alternative medicine researcher has reignited a public row with Clarence House by branding the Prince of Wales a “snake oil salesman”.
Professor Edzard Ernst criticised the heir to the throne for lending...
June 2011
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Global Awareness Group Meetings →
The Global Awareness Group hold DVD evenings once a month and it provides an opportunity for people to discuss a variety of issues including allergies and insensitivities. See the Forthcoming Events page for details.
The Big Debate – Should we fluoridate our water... →
There is a lot of concern that the compulsory fluoridation of our water supplies is putting ours and our families health at risk. The benefits to our teeth are far outweighed by the dangers we risk from chemicals we are drinking each day.
Flouride Alert lists the communities worldwide that have rejected the compulsory fluoridation of water supplies in their areas.
Mercury Could Soon Be Banned
Though the NHS is convinced amalgam fillings are safe, they are prohibited in Scandinavia and the EU looks set to phase them out. Everyone agrees that amalgam can sometimes crack teeth (it expands and contracts).
(Readers Digest May 2011)
Mercury fillings ARE dangerous say regulators - but British health bosses still refuse to take action
Mercury fillings given to millions of Britons every...
Campaign for Truth
Be Wise, Be Well. Cancer, the Winnable War. There Must Be An Easier Way!
Philip Day is a health researcher, author and international speaker who, for the past twenty years, has been trying to change attitudes to sickness, health and longevity. As founder of the Campaign for Truth in medicine he advocates Simple Changes to become discriminatory in what you do and the advice you receive and to...
September 2010
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Assistance for the Disabled
The Bedford Borough Physical Disabilities & Sensory Impairment Partnership Board is aware of the challenges regularly faced by people with disabilities when getting around town and accessing facilities. They want to address these issues by raising awareness and understanding. Anyone wanting to help should contact Anoya Hoyle by faxing 01234 276953 or calling 01234 718345.
August 2009
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Good News For Back Pain Sufferers
Back pain sufferers will get improved access to treatments by acupuncturists, osteopaths and chiropractors on the NHS in an effort to reduce the misery, welfare bills and inability to work caused by the condition. This is after the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) looked into how CAM treatments in Bedford (among others) have benefited patients. We here at the Bedford Allergy...
Breakspear Hospital →
For valuable information on allergies and other health problems, go to the Breakspear Hospital website or call the main switchboard on 01442 261 333.
April 2009
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Howard’s Way
Providing transport (with wheel chair access and/or carer in attendance) and assistance with shopping, housework and personal care, Howard’s Way is the right way.
Carers are N.V.Q. trained. Howard’s Way have 18 years of experience and a 24hr call out.
For more details, call Lyn Howard on:
Tel: 01234 351505
Mob: 07870 923828
February 2009
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Think Stroke, think FAST
The Spot a Stroke campaign has launched across Herts and Beds to help tackle the UK’s third biggest killer. A dedicated website, www.spotastroke.nhs.uk and information line (01234 792032) has been set up.
“We want people to consider a stroke as a ‘brain attack’ in exactly the same way they would a heart attack. Early treatment can make a very significant difference in reducing deaths and...
Medicine and Me: Allergies
Royal Society of Medicine, London 20th October 2008.
Brief report and comments from Mrs. Franca Garrick, Co-Chair and Secretary, B.A.S.G.
I attended this meeting and, as the programme shows, there were many well known speakers on the “stage” with patients sharing information and experiences. A sincere “thank you” to the Royal Society of Medicine for organising such a useful and interesting...
May 2008
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Your Health
Extract from Woman & Home (May 2008)
Alternative Treatments… On the NHS
By Dr Rosemary Leonard
The recent announcement that several health authorities were no longer funding homeopathic remedies surprised many people - because they didn’t know they were available in the first place! Many patients believe they can only get traditional treatments on the NHS, but in many areas a choice of...
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“Alarmist condemnation of all alternative therapies ignores the crucial role some...”
– The Guardian
January 2008
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CAM Literature
On Monday 24th October 2005, in the presence of the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Mr Samuel Whitbread, Bedfordshire Integrated Health Group donated the “CAM” collection of books to Bedfordshire Libraries. The presentation was followed by a talk on ‘The role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in today’s healthcare system,” by Dr Peter Davies, Dean of the School of Integrated Health at...
July 2007
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New Presentations
We’ve now made available two presentations from past talks. Please click the links below to view them and please feel free to download them and view them on your computer. Links to download the presentations can be found on the left hand side of the page once you’ve followed the links below.
Allergy: Services, Politics and Real Life
The slides used during a talk for the Bedford Allergy Support...
February 2007
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Advice for Patients Taking Complex Homeopathic...
We’re delighted to offer you some information and advice for patients taking complex homeopathic medicines from the Dove Clinic for Integrated Medicine.
Homeopathy can take some time to provide a really effective therapy. During the course of homeopathic treatment, you might find your condition worsening initially (a reaction to treatment); this is a good sign and means the medication is...