Exercise induced anaphylaxis in Real People magazine

What exactly is exercise induced anaphylaxis? It’s quite a rare condition where the raising of the heart rate during even gentle exercise can be enough to trigger a life threatening reaction…

What is celery allergy?

Celery seems an innocent sort of vegetable really doesn’t it? Well for some it causes very strong and dangerous reactions. Find out more about celery allergy…

News goes viral! I’ve popped up in Australia!

Someone told me that I was recently (Autumn 2010) in Australia Woman’s Day magazine. Well, I told them they must have the wrong Ruth. I know I’m really famous and all that (Yeah Right!) but that they must be mistaken. Imagine my shock when I found out they were right!

What are the weirdest allergies?

Someone asked me the other day, “What are the weirdest allergies you’ve ever heard of?” and it made me stop and think. Here are just a few fo the weirdest ones I’ve come across…