Because it's National Eczema Week I thought I'd pull together all the poems I've written about having allergies and eczema into one place. I hope they strike a chord and help you to realise there are others out there, you are not alone. I wrote this one about the frustration of having eczema and hearing those two little words, over and over again. Just stop scratching. This … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
The pain, exhaustion and itch of eczema
Whether you have eczema or not most people have had itchy skin at some point in their life, maybe from a virus, infection, rash or insect bites. But few will understand the misery eczema can cause long term. Just imagine that you itch all night long, every night. Think about how tired you would feel if you had to struggle to get enough rest, and that you woke in pain and … [Read more...]
Epaderm now Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) free!
Brilliant news for everyone with eczema, psoriasis and other dry skin conditions; Epaderm® is now freefrom Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)!Mölnlycke Health Care are pleased to announce that the entire Epaderm® range has been reformulated and is now manufactured without SLS, making it even kinder to sensitive skin and suitable for all ages including babies. With the change in … [Read more...]
Achieving a balanced diet without certain food groups
The next What Allergy Allergy Support Group, in association with The Anaphylaxis Campaign, has a theme! Jenny Tschiesche (pronounced TeeShee for those, like me, confused by her surname) has kindly agreed to speak about 'Achieving a balanced diet without certain food groups'. She will be explaining how to ensure you make up for any short-fall in nutrients and will also … [Read more...]
Allergy free breakfast – toast and marmalade
Not the most adventurous breakfast but it looked so pretty I snapped it. I'm enjoying the new Pure Olive spread, which tasted yummy on the toast, with the zesty marmalade. Sainsbury's Soft Brown Seeded sliced loaf is also one of my favourites. The slices are quite minute but they hold together really well, have a springy consistency (almost like real bread - honest) and … [Read more...]