Could there be a cure for peanut and dairy allergy? Those of us with one or multiple allergies often dream of a world where our allergies could be cured forever but it's a long way off. We all know that there are a myriad of tiny things that can help stabilise and improve life for people with eczema, asthma and allergies, but there isn't a cure. Desensitisation can offer hope … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2015
Milk in cooked chicken? Dairy allergy alert
This is really a little mini rant for my Mum who recently braved the 'catering for the allergic girl' challenge. She's pretty good at it now but almost fell foul to hidden dairy in cooked chicken. What is it even in there for? Why is there milk in cooked chicken? If you have a dairy allergy or family who do make sure you do check all cooked or processed meats. I'm sure you … [Read more...]
Working, speaking and eating at the Allergy Show 2015
This year's Allergy Show went by in such a blur of activity I cannot believe I still didn't manage to speak to and visit all the stands I'd ear-marked for attention. It was heaving and sometimes you just had to walk on by when the crowds were four deep clamoring for free samples. Supporting the FreeFrom SkinCare Awards 2015 First things first, I helped out on the FreeFrom … [Read more...]
Is depression an allergic reaction to inflammation?
Just a very quick blogette for you today. I saw this, which is actually not new news, it was reported in January this year but still merits attention. New research has discovered that some depression is caused by an allergic reaction to inflammation in the body. I have long suspected that this might be the case since low moods plague me when inflammation is out of control in … [Read more...]