• Sugar Cravings and Allergies - with Leila DiQuinzio
    Jan 6 2025

    You’ve heard that sugar is bad for you, but when faced with a rich truffle mud cake it’s hard to remember why. It basically comes down to two major mechanisms: immunity and inflammation.

    Unfortunately, sugar cravings and allergies have both of these things in common. Allergic conditions like dermatitis/eczema, hay fever and asthma are due to an immune system that has lost its way, overproduced histamine and created an inflammatory cascade.

    We see many Positive Association Technique (PAT) clients at our clinics who struggle with sugar cravings and allergies. Interestingly, sugar cravings can actually be a sign that you may have an intolerance or sensitivity to sugars.

    So, let's uncover this curious connection with Melbourne based Naturopath & PAT Practitioner Leila DiQuinzio.

    Learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT):

    - Our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/

    - Call our office on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ)

    Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/sugar-cravings-and-allergies/

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    26 mins
  • Why do Amines cause Migraines?
    Dec 4 2024

    We see many clients in our clinics struggling with the debilitating effects of migraines, who respond well to our Positive Association Technique (PAT), by helping relieve their individual food reactions.

    One particularly common food reaction we see is to naturally occurring amines. So, why do amines cause migraines?

    Many healthy foods we eat contain amines, where they can absorbed across the gut wall, enter the blood stream and impact various chemical processes in our body, including in the brains of migraine sufferers.

    In this episode, PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny explains the underlying mechanisms of migraines, the triggers that contribute and how PAT can be beneficial for migraine sufferers.

    You can learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT) by:

    - visiting our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/

    - call our office on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ)

    Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/do-amines-cause-migraines/

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    31 mins
  • Seasonal Hay Fever Triggers; There's more to hay fever than just pollen!
    Oct 28 2024

    On this episode PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny and I discuss the main seasonal hay fever triggers, as there's more to spring than just pollen!

    We also cover:

    - Why are more people experiencing hay fever than ever before?

    - Is the hay fever season changing?

    - What are the natural treatment options for hay fever?

    You can learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT) on our website - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/ or give us a call on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ).

    Full blog posts:

    https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/seasonal-hay-fever-triggers/

    https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/climate-change-and-allergies/

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    27 mins
  • Mould Exposure, CIRS and Salicylate Intolerance
    Sep 23 2024

    Mould is a major problem in Australia and New Zealand, and not just from flooding, our old houses and some of the newer ones were not built with proper ventilation or insulation allowing mould to thrive.

    In this episode, our PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny explains some of the main health issues that can results from mould exposure;

    • Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS)
    • Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
    • Salicylate Intolerance
    • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

    As well as the holistic approach to recovering from mould exposure, featuring guest Naturopath Brenda Rosenfeld (https://www.badessa.com.au/) and how Positive Association Technique (PAT) may be beneficial.

    To find out if PAT is right for you, visit our website https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/ or call us on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 4997 (NZ).

    Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/mould-cirs-salicylates/

    Show notes:

    - "Salicylate Intolerance and The Sulphation Pathway" - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/salicylate-intolerance-and-the-sulphation-pathway/

    - "The Rise of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)" - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/what-is-mast-cell-activation-syndrome-mcas/

    - "The Gut Microbiome and Allergies" - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/the-gut-microbiome-and-allergies/

    - Surviving Mold website - https://www.survivingmold.com/

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    24 mins
  • Milk Allergies vs. Lactose Intolerance
    Aug 23 2024

    Milk and dairy products are so ingrained in our modern diets, yet are the prevalence of milk allergies vs. lactose intolerance! There are actually various types of reactions we can have to milk, to the various proteins, as well as lactose.

    So if you suspect you’re having issues with milk or dairy products, in this episode we’ll help you decipher the different types of reactions you could be having to milk, and how you may be able to get relief from your symptoms with Positive Association Technique (PAT).

    Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/milk-allergies-vs-lactose-intolerance-get-answers-and-relief-with-pat/

    To learn more about PAT:

    • Visit our website - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/
    • Call us on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ) to chat to our friendly staff
    • Send us your question HERE
    • Request a Free PAT Information E-PACK HERE

    Show notes:

    Blog/Podcast - "The Gut Microbiome and Allergies"

    Blog/Podcast - "The Anti-Nutrient Debate"

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    45 mins
  • Allergic Asthma; common triggers and how to get relief.
    Aug 1 2024

    Asthma diagnoses are becoming more and more common, with about 500,000 New Zealanders and 2.8M Australians currently diagnosed with the condition. In 90% of children and 50% of adults, the condition is classified as allergic asthma.

    At Health & Wellness Australia & Auckland we see lots of children and adults struggling with allergic asthma symptoms, who respond well to our Positive Association Technique (PAT).

    In this episode, our PAT Expert Naturpath Jenny will take us through the common allergic asthma airborne and food triggers, and how PAT can help manage allergic asthma symptoms.

    You can also read the full blog post on our website - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/allergic-asthma/

    To learn more about Positive Association Techique (PAT), visit our website www.naturalallergytreatment.com.au or call our friendly staff on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ) to find out if it's right for you.

    Show notes:

    Blog/Podcast - "Salicylate Intolerance and The Sulphation Pathway"

    Blog - "Mould, CIRS and Salicylates"

    Blog/Podcast - "Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)"

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    23 mins
  • The Gut Microbiome and Allergies
    Jul 18 2024

    In the scientific research world it has now been widely accepted that alterations in gut bacterial levels or gut microbiome diversity may be one of the the leading reason for the rise of allergies.

    At Health & Wellness Australia, we see clients of all ages presenting with a wide range of symptoms from allergies, sensitivities and intolerances, who respond well to our natural allergy treatment called Positive Association Technique (PAT). We’ve seen the increased incidence of allergies first hand, due to impacts our modern lifestyle has on our gut health.

    In this episode, learn all about how our modern lifestyles impact our gut microbiome, how to improve your gut health and how Positive Association Technique (PAT) may be able to help with PAT Expert Naturopath Jenny.

    Show notes:

    Blog post about the vagus nerve - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/the-vagus-nerve-and-allergies/

    Podcast episode "What is Positive Association Technique?"

    https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/what-is-positive-association-technique-pat/id1455423909?i=1000639281522

    Learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT):

    Website - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/

    Call - 1300 853 023 (Australia) / 09 479 5997 (NZ)

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    22 mins
  • How to prevent eczema flare ups in winter
    Jul 1 2024

    When winter arrives, cold air, wind and lower humidity come along with it. Combined with hot indoor heating, your skin can become dry and itchy during winter, sometimes leading to eczema flare ups. Prevent eczema flare ups during winter with our 3-way holistic approach to protect, nourish and relieve your sensitive skin.

    Your skin is your body’s largest organ and its major role is to act as a physical barrier to the outside world. When your skin is healthy it protects you from allergens and infections, but in winter the skin barrier can become compromised and cause eczema and dermatitis flare ups.

    To prevent eczema flare ups during winter, you need take a 3-way approach;

    1. Protect your skin barrier from the outside
    2. Nourish your skin barrier from the inside
    3. Manage your food and airborne triggers with Positive Association Technique (PAT)

    To learn more about Positive Association Technique (PAT) visit our website - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/services/positive-association-technique-pat/ or call our head office on 1300 853 023 (Aus) / 09 479 5997 (NZ) to speak with our friendly staff.

    Show notes:

    Full blog post - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/prevent-eczema-flare-ups-in-winter/

    Mould blog - https://naturalallergytreatment.com.au/mould-cirs-salicylates/

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    33 mins