Dear Reader,

Welcome to the annual homoeopathy lift-out. The theme of this issue is allergies and food sensitivities and contains many examples of how homoeopathy can assist with these common conditions. According to the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Inc (ASCIA), allergy and immune diseases (immunodeficiency and autoimmune diseases) are among the fastest growing chronic conditions in Australia, with almost 20% of the Australian population having an allergic disease with this prevalence increasing1. The majority of these are chronic, non-life-threatening conditions (such as hay fever and food intolerances). Acute allergic reactions (e.g. anaphylaxis) should always be