I've heard of homeopathy before but never really understood what it was all about. I've suffered with allergies all my life too and never really understood what they were all about either. When it really gets me down I get to feeling "Why me?", but there isn't an answer. Doctors don't know why one person gets eczema, allergies and asthma, and another will not. My sister and I … [Read more...]
Ten foods to fight your hay fever
If you suffer from hay fever every year and have tried all the remedies out there including antihistamines, herbal tinctures and nasal sprays, all to no avail, the idea that food could help is very appealing.Here is a list of food that could help alleviate your hay fever symptoms: Natural, local honey - find a local supplier and try this, start eating it in March or April if … [Read more...]
Celebrities have allergies too
Anyone can have allergies and indeed many of our much loved and less loved celebrities have allergies. They're just human beings after all, but I was interested to find out more. Why don't more celebrities share about their allergies? The funniest one I've heard of recently is Jeremy Clarkson. He has apparently developed an allergy to nickel which manifested itself in … [Read more...]
Boy cured of allergy to dogs with immunotherapy
Danny Pearce, an eleven year old boy from Tredegar, South Wales, has been allergic to dogs all his life. His allergy was so severe it was life threatening and he could swell up and fall unconsious if he touched them. Terrifying and also heart breaking for a little boy who longed to have a puppy of his own. Well, his dreams have come true, he does have a new dog now, and after … [Read more...]
Can you enjoy fast food with allergies?
Food labelling has come on leaps and bounds over the years, and although vague 'may contain' warnings can be very frustrating, at least it's better than not being warned at all. So what are our restaurants and fast food chains doing about this? Have you ever seen a menu in a restaurant that listed the allergens in each meal? There are very few who offer this, and it isn't … [Read more...]