Today we are talking about allergies and what allergies are telling you about your whole health and the health of your whole body. Associate Professor John Sinn joins us to discuss the role of probiotics in changing allergic response.

 

It has been said that in Australia 1 in 3 children have allergies and 1 in 4 have asthma. But what does this mean? How has this happened? What can you do to avoid allergies? Join us as we explore preventative measures that one can take including the role of prebiotics and probiotics.

 

Profressor John Sinn will be speaking at the upcoming BioCeuticals Research Symposium on 11-14 April 2014 in Sydney. To purchase tickets, click this link.

 

 About Associate Professor John Sinn

Associate Professor John Sinn is a clinical associate professor at Royal North Shore Hospital. John has a Masters degree in Clinical Epidemiology from The University of Sydney. He is the president of the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand. He is on the Paediatric committee for Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. He is the coordinator of the Post Graduate Master degree in Paediatrics (Neonatology) (University ofSydney). He is on the National Neonatal Resuscitation Committee. John's His research interest area includes nutrition and allergy.

 

Links mentioned in this episode:

BioCeuticals Research Symposium website

Probiotic Table | What Probiotics Should I Take? CLICK HERE

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