I love a bit of food porn, which is what I call my fascination with cookery programmes despite the fact that nearly every recipe on TV is laced with allergens that I can't eat. I think in some way I'm imagining my other life, the one where I CAN eat all these things without fear for my life. Well this week I watched one where the chef made a traditional romesco sauce. I'd … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Itchy palms or soles of feet – is this a sign of an allergy?
Just this week I've noticed something strange has been happening. When you have allergies and eczema you get used to that - makes life interesting (Not!). So this is the thing. The palms of my hands and the soles of my feet have been itching, they've been on fire and so tight and scratchy but I cannot see any rash or obvious hives to show for it. If I feel the skin I can … [Read more...]
The day after the beer festival with a wheat allergy
Well I braved the beer bellies and crowds of men and had a hoot at the Great British Beer Festival. I did indeed find 'the only gluten free beer at the beer festival' and enjoyed quite a lot of Stringers Plan B which is a very drinkable, light ale - perfect for a drinking session! I met some very friendly, very drunk people. Mostly men. I made friends with some lovely … [Read more...]
Wheat allergy #101
If you're allergic to wheat you'll know how hard it is to avoid, it's used an ingredient in so many things. Wheat allergy occurs when the body wrongly reacts to protein in the wheat when it's eaten, causing an immediate inflammatory response. The body sees the wheat as invader and goes on the attack, causing skin irritation, watering eyes, vomiting, trouble breathing... the … [Read more...]
Five alluminium and paraben free natural deodorants
What deodorant do you wear if you have sensitive skin? Some high street anti-perspirants can be too harsh and irritate dry or sensitive skin, especially if you have eczema but there are quite a few natural alternatives out there. Even if you don't have sensitive skin there are many arguments against smothering your armpits with chemicals just to stop you sweating. … [Read more...]