Thanks to my friend Andy for sharing this link to an article from the Guardian, "Is depression a kind of allergic reaction?", which explores recent research and the views of many scientists who believe that depression is increasingly a result inflammation caused by the body's immune system. New research has discovered that some depression is caused by an allergic reaction to … [Read more...]
2015 Free From Skincare Awards opens 2nd Feb
It's that time of year again with the FreeFrom awards kick off again. If you have eczema, psoriasis, rosacia or sensitive skin or are just looking for some lovely natural skincare products check out their website and follow the awards progress on Twitter. I have discovered some lovely products through being a judge in the 'problem skin' category. This is what the awards are … [Read more...]
Freefrom highlights 2014 – living with multiple allergies
Happy New year from everyone at What Allergy head quarters (that'll be me then). 2014 has been an amazing year; I've learnt loads, not just about myself and my own allergic reactions but I continue to learn so much from everyone I meet and all of you who share your experiences and comment on the blog. I've achieved so much from speaking at public events to winning awards and … [Read more...]
Can you eat mini cheddars?
Do you ever feel the steam rising when people who know you have allergies keep on offering you unsuitable snacks or foods? I think it's just an instinctive sharing thing, I think people don't mean to make you want to scream inside... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO For the love of God, I have been allergic to dairy now for over 15 YEARS … [Read more...]
If being obese is a disability so is having allergies
I couldn't quite believe what I was hearing on the news today, that being fat can constitute a disability. The EU court ruling means bosses of obese staff who meet the criteria of the ruling would have to provide them with larger seats, special parking spaces and other facilities. What? This is crazy. I am totally in agreement that if someone needs a bigger chair, or special … [Read more...]