I just had to share this brilliant article which was featured this week in Chat Magazine, with the fantastic headline of "Snogging me comes with a health warning!". That made me laugh so much, possibly the heading for my dating profile? This article details my allergy journey, from my first even anaphylactic reaction, diagnosis with a nut allergy, right up to my last … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2021
MHRA recognise Topical steroid withdrawal
This has been a long, long time coming but finally, all of us who reported our Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) through the Yellow Card scheme can feel some relief that TSW is finally being taken seriously. A press release was released today, 15th September, during National Eczema Awareness Week to finally recognise that TSW is a thing! MHRA advises clinicians to be … [Read more...]
Win Westlab Dead Sea Salt for eczema skin
Because it's National Eczema Awareness Week from the 13th to the 19th September, the amazing people at Westlab are giving away 500 packs of Dead sea salts which are great for anyone with dry, sensitive or eczema skin. All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning one is to join their mailing list during National Awareness Week, which runs from the 13th 19th … [Read more...]
Natural treatments for allergic asthma
I've had allergic asthma all my life and used both reliever and preventative inhalers regularly for YEARS. This blog is about my journey to living with asthma naturally and no longer using any asthma medication. I've always worried about this continued use of steroids for asthma and whether they were bad for me, causing side effects etc. Naturally when I began topical … [Read more...]
Why I love Balmonds eczema skincare
And why I'm proud to be a Balmonds Ambassador. I've been an Ambassador for Balmonds products now for many years and first discovered the company whilst speaking at the Allergy Show. Someone from the company had been watching my talk and came over to gift me a free jar and I've been a huge fan ever since. That very first product was their Skin Salvation emollient and that … [Read more...]