Ever wondered just how healthy gluten free bread is and how the different brands compare with each other. They have all improved their fat and calorie content recently but how does it compare to a normal 400g loaf and what's the difference between the many gluten free loaves now on the market. Calories per slice are about a third higher for the gluten free bread. Fat … [Read more...]
Allergic to scented toilet roll – fragrance allergy
This is a warning to anyone with sensitive skin. If you think the skin on your face is sensitive imagine how sensitive your private parts are. I didn't realise what a prude I am but there you go, I can't bring myself to to type the word for 'you know what'. This is a cautionary tale for any sensitive types out there who might get caught out with this one. Who would … [Read more...]
Weekly freefrom shop with allergies – 8 in 1 week!
Have you ever analysed how long it takes you to do your weekly allergen friendly food shop? If you're like me you'll stock up, use the freezer for home made ready meals and soups but in one week I can be going to four or five different shops to get different things. I'd been thinking about blogging about this and then I read about a study looking into just - how hard it is … [Read more...]
Snail allergy cross reaction with dust mite allergy
This is Keene's story about having a very rare allergy to snails which might have something to do with the very common allergy he also has to dust mites. Allergy to house dust mites is fairly well known but could there possibly be any connection between that and the slimy molluscs he also has to avoid? Keene has had one anaphylactic reaction to snails, in Holland while on … [Read more...]
Interview with Dr Chris Steele, TV doctor and coeliac
Dr Chris Steele MBE, well known media doctor for ITVs This Morning programme and recently diagnosed with coeliac disease agreed to be interviewed by What Allergy about his views on coeliac disease, getting a diagnosis and how to maintain a healthy diet when you're avoiding gluten. He has been involved as a Health Ambassador for Coeliac UK for at least five years, all good … [Read more...]