In a previous post, Gluten free beer is here! in May 2009, I explored the market and discussed the different brands available. Since writing this post I've been experimenting with reintroducing wheat and gluten back into my diet, since tests proved that I didn't have an allergy. This experiment was incredibly successful and I can now eat bread and drink real ale - what a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Latex and dairy free condoms
If you have a latex allergy you will probably have had to scour the chemist shelves for those latex condoms. But did you know that condoms can also contain milk? In this blog we'll discuss how to get hold of safe condoms and other bedroom toys! Most condoms contain latex There are the obvious implications of latex allergy such as latex gloves, bike and car tyres and … [Read more...]
Amalgam Fillings! What’s really in them?
Do you ever wonder what the effect a mouthful of metal has had on your general health? It is a fairly widely held belief that many problems can be caused by the mercury fillings most dentists love so much. If you are susceptible to eczema, asthma and allergies can fillings be causing people problems? I’ve always had a nut allergy as far as I’m aware, but could this increase in … [Read more...]