I have been so blown away by the incredible power of Buteyko Breathing that I just have to keep sharing about it. Since cutting out topical steroids and then stopping my asthma medication (initially by mistake) this breathing technique has enabled me to ditch the inhalers. "It works just like my blue inhaler, arguably even better."Ruth Holroyd on Buteyko breathing for … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2022
Allergy mistakes – near miss reporting
Jacqui McPeake of Jacs Ltd and Caroline Benjamin of Food Allergy Aware have collaborated as Hospitality Allergen Support UK to highlight Near Miss Reporting of potential poor allergen management, as a potential RISK for a more serious incident in the future within hospitality. Helping prevent anaphylactic reactions They believe … [Read more...]
Protopic damages in the same way as topical steroids
This is Dominika's Protopic Withdrawal story. She became addicted first to Protopic, a topical immunosuppressant ointment. She had previously never used topical steroids. Her skin showed all the symptoms of TSW to Protopic but sadly doctors did not listen to her concerns and she has had a terrible time - going on to use Topical Steroids, as advised by her doctor, in an effort … [Read more...]
The ‘Trip Advisor’ for people with allergies
Ever wanted to find somewhere safe to eat and had to spend ages searching the internet, contacting restaurants and searching for an allergen menu? If you have allergies or coeliac disease, this new website, Allergy Companions is a must follow. "Allergy Companions is the Trip Advisor of the allergy world."Ruth at whatallergy.com It has hundreds of reviews of restaurants, … [Read more...]
The Potting Shed, allergen safe 10/10
Today I revisited The Potting Shed, a wonderful little cafe which is at a garden centre in Jersey Park, St Albans. I'd just RUN a ParkRun (Jersey Farm) for the first time since before lockdown (GO ME!) with my friends Graham and Dani and had forgotten how brilliant they were with allergen catering. Why I recommend The Potting Shed They just get it, they understand … [Read more...]