You may be thinking that some foods could be affecting your skin and/or gut but it can be complicated and lead to delayed reactions, even a few days after eating. Consider how complex and varied our diets are and how many different ingredients you consume each day and it's not an easy task to pinpoint any one food as the culprit. What is a food, mood and symptoms … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
Misdiagnosis of a Severe Allergy
Going to the doctors to test for a severe allergy is likely to lead to allergy medicine being administered. But what if this prognosis and treatment is misdiagnosed? Find out more, here… Having a severe allergic reaction is terrifying, so seeking medical help is naturally the first port of call. That said, if only mild symptoms occur, it can be uncertain what the cause is, … [Read more...]
8 of the best natural bath treatments for eczema
I've been meaning to share my bath experiments with you for some time. Baths and showers with normal soap and shower gels can dry out the skin and leave you itchy and your skin irritated. But you need to keep your skin clean, especially if you run the risk of infected eczema. Since starting topical steroid withdrawal, I've found the bath such a help. It's often the only … [Read more...]
My Personal Witness Statement
After being served dairy in a pub last year I had a very severe anaphylactic reaction and ended up in intensive care over night. This is my Personal Witness Statement.I've been wanting to share this with you all for some time now but it's a difficult one for me. Talking about anaphylaxis is very personal; sometimes it really upsets me. This year I've reached a place (over a … [Read more...]
Apple cider vinegar to clear TSW Blocked ears
Since cutting out topical steroids my ears have been rubbish. They've been regularly blocked, itchy, clogged with ooze and shedding skin. If you think about it, the outer skin is free to shed flakes, and it does. Inside your ear canal, all that oozing and flaking can get caught up in wax and cause a blockage quite quickly. I've been regularly using olive oil to help … [Read more...]