If you've never heard of topical steroid withdrawal before, where have you been? I've been banging on about it now for over six years... TSW is a very complex condition that happens after the use of topical steroid creams cause rebound flares, and worsening, spreading eczema, which is no longer improved by these creams. The result is a catastrophic breakdown of the skin and … [Read more...]
About Ruth Holroyd
How to spot a Gluten Free dough ball at Pizza Express
Do you know how to spot the difference between Classic Dough Balls at Pizza Express and the gluten free ones? Neither did I until recently. These are some of the hacks you need to know if you're planning to eat out at Pizza Express. As well as the dough balls, there are other differences... This special information could help you stay safe, avoid any allergic reactions and … [Read more...]
You need to know this if you have a wheat allergy!
This is something I have been meaning to blog about for a long time, because whilst I've been aware of Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis (EIA), suspecting that I've had it before, it's not well understood. Wheat Dependent Exercise Induced Anaphylaxis (WDEIA) is even rarer than EIA. What is wheat dependent exercise-induced anaphylaxis (WDEIA)? Wheat dependent exercise-induced … [Read more...]
Top 16 asthma tips that will blow your mind
This blog post has been a long time coming and is filled with ideas I've gleaned from my own research and experience and so many other people. Huge thanks to my lovely friend Tanith from Be Natural Yorkshire who was so helpful and also Misty's Gut Instinct on instagram. These are ALL things I have implemented into my life and slowly I'm recovering my lung health and … [Read more...]
‘Let Them’ judge me for having allergies
I've just read the book Let Them by Mel Robbins, it's such an incredible book. I can highly recommend. What struck me whilst reading it was the many ways saying 'Let Them' can help you let go things that no longer serve you. If you have allergies, like me, you will have felt many emotions, including sadness, guilt, anger and disappointment surrounding how hard it is to … [Read more...]