Shopping for a new kitchen has thrown up an interesting question. Which kitchen door handles are suitable for someone with a nickel allergy? The kitchen we've chosen is wood painted cream, kind of shaker style, but the door handles that look best are antique effect or nickel effect, or chrome effect... When asked, the sales staff at this kitchen manufacturer do not actually … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Cold sores, shingles, herpeticum and impetigo compared
There are many skin problems that you may be unlucky enough to suffer from at some time in your life, but it can often be difficult to identify exactly what it is that you've got. Some skin complaints can look remarkably like another but the treatment might be very different. I've often wondered exactly what the difference was between this collection of blistery conditions. … [Read more...]
Totally allergen free flapjack recipes
After some recent comments from my mother that my portrayal of her cleaning skills has been less than favourable in previous blog posts, I thought I ought to share her amazing flapjack recipe. She actually has many flapjack recipes and has, since my baking trays have been packed away, been very kind and made me a few batches. How do Mums know, when you haven't said a thing, the … [Read more...]
Linalool in skin care products can cause eczema and allergy
Over the years I've discovered that almost all shampoos, conditioners, shower gells, bubble bath products and sun screens cause my skin to break out in an eczema type rash. Through trial and error I've discovered some that are kind enough for my skin and I stick to these and very rarely experiment. Usually testing products on your wrist or neck is a good way of gauging … [Read more...]
Surviving house renovations with a dust allergy
Living through household renovations is exciting, a massive challenge and also very hard work. The final finished product will be amazing, but by the time it is finished I think I will just want to have a massive clean up and curl up in a ball and sleep! It's soul destroying for a number of reasons... mainly the amount of dust and the fact both me and my husband have a dust … [Read more...]