Not not just anyone gets to be on the panel of FreeFrom Food Awards judging. Places are very sought after and only the lucky few get chosen - it's certainly something I look forward to every year and it's so much fun, but there are certain rules you MUST obey. To be a good FreeFrom Food Awards judge you must: Love Good Food - That's the easy bit. Judges come from very … [Read more...]
What is nodular prurigo?
Here we go, here we go, here we go. Prurigo, Prurigo, Pru-ri-gooo-ooo. The word is weird, but basically, prurigo is the name for raised and numerous itchy bumps (nodules) that form on your skin. They can develop and worsen if you continually scratch your skin. I had always wondered what it meant, hearing dermatology specialists mention it in reference to my own skin, and I've … [Read more...]
Root canal surgery and allergies – Six things you need to know
After my own recent root canal surgery I have learnt a great deal about the possible pit falls for those with allergies or sensitivities. My dentist was really helpful and looked into every aspect of the surgery and used alternatives to the things that could have made me very ill. So here's what you need to know. Ask about the rubber dam. This is used to protect your … [Read more...]
7 replies to stupid comments about your allergy face
What do you do when you have an allergy face? When eczema or psoriasis comes to visit and leaves you feeling red, sore, itchy and vulnerable? Do you hide away and mope, icing and treating your ravaged skin and refuse offers to go out? (Yes, sometimes, when it really is just too bad) Or do you put on a brave (red and sore) face and go out, see your friends, ignore the pain and … [Read more...]
Xanthan or Xanthum gum allergy
Do you have sudden, strange and unexplained allergic reactions to gluten free and other freefrom foods? You know you've checked the label and everything looks to be safe... Maybe you are even reacting after food cooked using gluten free self raising flour but you just can't work out what's causing a problem? Well you're not going mad, you may be allergic to xanthan gum … [Read more...]