Irritated

‘This book is an absolute joy. Easy to read, it takes you on a journey covering all the important angles. It’s full of stories and a range of diverse views, rather than being too heavy on science, which is still in there and very clearly explained. I will be recommending it to my patients who want to better understand their allergies.’ Adam Fox OBE, professor of paediatric allergy and Chair of the National Allergy Strategy Group

‘Rather than panicking about how best to support ourselves and our families when it comes to allergies, Rebecca’s fact-filled, widely researched book is a mega manifesto with actionable questions and empowered prompts to ask of our specialists and institutions. With a third of the population affected, whether we are directly touched by allergies or not, certainly someone we love is and it’s, therefore, vital we should all understand how to take care of each other as a society.’ Melissa Hemsley, author of Sunday Times bestseller Real Healthy: Unprocess your diet with easy everyday recipes‘Irritated is one of the most clear-eyed, science-forward accounts I’ve read of the allergy epidemic. By weaving immunology, microbiome science and social context, Rebecca Seal shows how modern environments shape immune development, and why prevention must begin early in life.’ Professor Jack Gilbert, microbiome scientist, UC San Diego School of Medicine‘Brava! I only wish this book had been available 30 years ago. This is staggeringly informative and an absolute essential for anyone dealing with allergies, life threatening or otherwise.’ Giorgio Locatelli, chef, TV presenter and allergy parent‘Written with exceptional care, clarity and compassion, Irritated demystifies food allergies through rigorous, science-backed insight combined with the deep empathy that allergic disease deserves. Clear, empowering and meticulously detailed, it’s an essential read for anyone who wants to understand the everyday reality of allergic disease.’ Lucy Upton, leading UK children’s dietitian and author of The Ultimate Guide to Children’s Nutrition