Olive oil not recommended for masseurs with longstanding eczema

June 05th 2010 Posted to Uncategorized

Contact allergy to olive oil is considered rare; however 20 cases of contact allergy to olive oil were found in a University study in Sweden and this has led to researchers advising massage therapists to avoid the use of olive oil in their treatments if they or their patients have a history of eczema.

3 of the 20 patients (15%) had occupational hand eczema as a result of using olive oil. The study describes a massage therapist who was allergic to olive oil, resulting in an occupational hand eczema.

Both patch tests and a use test with olive oil were undertaken. An oral test with olive oil was also performed. Both patch tests were positive, as was the use test after 2 days. The oral test was negative.

The report concludes that, despite contact allergy to olive oil being rare, sensitisation occurs in a significant minority of patients. For this reason, the external use of olive oil should be discouraged, at least in massage therapists or their patients, who suffer with long-standing eczema.

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Wild Willy’s Airboat Tours

April 29th 2010 Posted to Days Out for the Kids

Located in St Clouds, a small, family-orientated town based just outside Orlando, Wild Willy’s Airboat Tour will take you on a ride down the beautiful Lake Tohopekaliga. With a 6 passenger, high-performance boat, you’ll glide across the Everglades headwaters and visit some of Florida’s most endangered wildlife; from huge Alligators, to Bald Eagles, great Blue Heron and the Snail Kite.

At the end of your educational  1 hour excursion on the airboat tours, you’ll get to hold and take pictures of live baby alligators Thunder and Half-stripe; these animals will keep you amazed for the rest of your stay in Florida.

If you haven’t had enough of the water, then take a Wild Willy’s airboat for a fishing trip. With a professionally licensed guide you will get shown around the lake and pick up different types of fishes along the way.

Florida is a popular family holiday destination with millions of tourists choosing it as a holiday destination of choice. Theme parks, beaches and towns are extremely busy and so it is highly recommended that parents ensure their children wear id bracelets detailing ICE contact numbers and details of any medical conditions such as allergies, asthma or diabetes.

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Hello world!

December 18th 2009 Posted to Uncategorized

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