Lupins are quite common in most English gardens, recognisable for their tall, elegant stems with many tiny clustered and tightly curled flowers. They are related to the legume family e.g. peanuts, peas, lentils and beans. The seeds from some types of lupin can be used in foods such as seeded bread and can also be ground to make lupin flour, which is used sometimes in foods … [Read more...]
Exciting news! What Allergy monthly newsletter
OK so it's been a long time coming but finally (thanks to my clever brother) What Allergy? now has a monthly newsletter. You can sign up in seconds to make sure you keep up-to-date with all future blog posts without having to remember to check. Never miss any news again, and best of all, it's FREE! Hopefully, after a short time browsing the blog today, an automatic request … [Read more...]
Is beer really gluten free?
In a previous post, Gluten free beer is here! in May 2009, I explored the market and discussed the different brands available. Since writing this post I've been experimenting with reintroducing wheat and gluten back into my diet, since tests proved that I didn't have an allergy. This experiment was incredibly successful and I can now eat bread and drink real ale - what a … [Read more...]
Latex and dairy free condoms
If you have a latex allergy you will probably have had to scour the chemist shelves for those latex condoms. But did you know that condoms can also contain milk? In this blog we'll discuss how to get hold of safe condoms and other bedroom toys! Most condoms contain latex There are the obvious implications of latex allergy such as latex gloves, bike and car tyres and … [Read more...]
Amalgam Fillings! What’s really in them?
Do you ever wonder what the effect a mouthful of metal has had on your general health? It is a fairly widely held belief that many problems can be caused by the mercury fillings most dentists love so much. If you are susceptible to eczema, asthma and allergies can fillings be causing people problems? I’ve always had a nut allergy as far as I’m aware, but could this increase in … [Read more...]