For those of you who can't have any dairy or gluten, you'll love this quick and easy, oh so simple recipe for cake in 3 minutes! After a few pleas for a GF version I found a delicious sounding alternative recipe on Gluten Free Living website which uses rice and tapioca flour. Ingredients for gluten free, dairy free cake in a Mug The ingredients are a bit different as … [Read more...]
Allergies aren’t funny but here are 20 allergy jokes
A laugh a minute – having allergies is no joke Having allergies is not funny, but a bit of dark humour every now and then never goes amiss. Not many of these jokes are really that funny; there seems to be a serious lack of good allergy jokes. I know it is definitely not a laughing matter; people die every year from allergies so it is serious but a bit of humour goes a … [Read more...]
Can lactose in antihistamines contain dairy protein?
If you have lactose intolerance or a cow's milk, dairy allergy, it's important to always check your medication as some can contain dairy in the form of powder or lactose. This could cause stomach or skin problems for anyone with a dairy intolerance. Most antihistamine tablets contain lactose I have recently discovered that most anti-histamine TABLETS seem to contain … [Read more...]
Patch testing for contact allergens and eczema
Patch tests are a way of exploring and pinpointing atopic contact allergens that could be affecting your skin in everyday life e.g. perfumes, washing powders, preservatives and cosmetics to name just a few. They are a safe, natural and non-invasive treatment and can help you identify many things that have been irritating your skin. How does patch testing work? The … [Read more...]
How to ace your Food allergy Skin prick tests
If you have food, environmental or contact allergies, skin prick tests are one way of diagnosing what might be the culprit. They're really quick and easy to perform but some people are are put off by the needle. Trust me, it's not painful, but I know why some people get nervous. What is an allergy skin prick test? Tiny bits of allergens will be tested on your lower … [Read more...]