Being a writer and a bit of a grammar pedant this cartoon made me laugh, probably more so because I am all three, an allergic writer who is pedantic about spelling and grammar. I saw it on Facebook last week and just had to share it. Thought you could all do with some allergy laughs. Anyone else allergic to grammar? I have to really stop myself correcting mistakes in … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2014
Why are oxygen chambers so effective at healing?
Why does going in the chamber work better than sitting on the wall breathing O2? Henry's Law states that a liquid can hold a certain quantity of gas at a given pressure. If you increase the outside pressure then the liquid can hold more gas than previously. So if you double the amount of external pressure then the liquid (in this case, your blood) can carry twice the amount of … [Read more...]
Oxygen Therapy for eczema and allergies
This week I've been doing something very peculiar. I've been diving to great depths, but not the kind of diving that involves water. I've just started an intensive month of oxygen therapy at The Chilterns MS Centre in Halton. Before I go any further, I do not have MS but I am very proud to live so close to such an amazing facility for those who do. It is a charity which is very … [Read more...]
Eczema friendly soothe bamboo pyjamas for adults
To celebrate National Eczema Week the amazing people at Everything for Eczema have offered you lot a chance to win a pair of these amazing SOOTHE bamboo pyjamas, made especially for adults with eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis. If you have eczema you will know that night time is often the most itchy time of the day; the warmth of your bed creating the perfect environment for … [Read more...]
Living with Eczema book, Mom asks, Doctor answers
You know how it is. If you're lucky you're actually seeing a specialist dermatologist but most of you are probably going backwards and forwards to your GP, desperate to find answers, always leaving with more questions than you arrived with. Steroids and emollients and the suggestion to stop scratching being the extent to the pearls of wisdom you'll receive. I know I always … [Read more...]