Since it's National Allergy Awareness Week this one should save you money, OR make you feel better about how much you're already saving! If you don't have a prescription prepayment certificate yet then you should seriously consider getting one. I've had one for years and they are a godsend. They save me hundreds of pounds every year. And I'm not joking ;) Now I've done a … [Read more...]
Living on stale bread… freefrom is expensive!
It costs a LOT more to feed an allergic person than it does for those with no allergies. And I'm not just talking about the increased cost of freefrom food, although some of it is very expensive compared to its normal alternatives. There are numerous reasons for this, including increased manufacturing costs, special training for staff, limited production times, expensive … [Read more...]
Herbal tea lover – great for eczema skin
Redbush tea or rooibosh tea is my favourite. It is naturally caffeine free and perfect with or without milk. I've been drinking it for years. Love the stuff. And my tea of choice would be either Vanilla Redbush or just plain old Redbush tea. I probably have at least 2-3 mugs of it a day. Redbush tea is supposed to be really good for people with eczema and allergies though I'm … [Read more...]
There’s nothing in an Oxo stock cube…
Oxo cubes. We all know about those. We don't eat Oxo cubes if we are allergic to wheat or celery because they are not just stock... they are lots of other things too. The moral of this blog is that you must always keep checking and checking and when that little niggling doubt is in the back of your mind you keep asking until you sound like a broken record because while no … [Read more...]
How clean is the indoor air quality in your home?
Is your house clean and safe? We all probably assume that it is, but there could be some very dangerous things in your home... We insulate our houses and try to make them as air-tight and cosy as possible, especially in winter. Then we stuff them with plug-in air fresheners, fragrances, man-made furniture and fittings etc, which are all treated with fire retardant coatings and … [Read more...]