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Asthma, we have all heard of it and most of us probably know someone who has it. But do we really understand what it is and how severe it can be? In short, people with asthma have sensitive airways in their lungs. When exposed to certain triggers their airways narrow, making it hard for them to breathe (ref: www.asthma.org.au). Signs of asthma: Shortness of breath Wheezing Chest tightness A dry, irritating, persistent cough, particularly at night/early morning, with exercise or activity Asthma triggers Every person’sRead More →

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Food colouring, or colour additive, is any dye, pigment or substance that imparts colour when it is added to food or drink. They come in many forms consisting of liquids, powders, gels and pastes. Food colouring is used both in commercial food production and in domestic cooking. Due to its safety and general availability, food colouring is also used in a variety of non-food applications including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, home craft projects and medical devices. People associate certain colours with certain flavours and the colour ofRead More →