I've been having oxygen therapy now for a couple of months so what have I found? Has it helped? What are the benefits? Well I'm going, once a week now, so that tells you something. Full of energy - Straight after a session, I often feel a bit sleepy. It is so calming inside the chamber, so quiet and a real opportunity for an hour of down time, reading, listening to music … [Read more...]
BBC Breakfast filming about new allergen labelling laws
Today I have been filming with Graham Satchell of the BBC for a feature about the new allergen labelling regulations which will become law on the 13th December. Watch it here. You can find out more on the Food Standards Agency website. Imagine my horror when they announced they want to look in the fridge and larder... perhaps I should have anticipated this, but I've been … [Read more...]
Beware of flu vaccine if you have a latex allergy
Anyone who has asthma may be familiar with the invitation for a flu vaccine. If you are higher risk, ie. the elderly, unwell or people who have asthma or breathing problems there is a chance of complications if you do catch flu. Over the years I have had many flu jabs and haven't actually had flu since I was a small child. I don't tend to get colds ever (oh the irony, I will … [Read more...]
Protopic addiction – can’t reduce the dose
I think I'm addicted to Protopic. There, I've said it. I am trying to cut back my dose but I can't. I daren't. Life is just so good now since I discovered that I just cannot let go. No, I can't. Is this addiction? I've been using Protopic now since July this year so not that long, and in that time I feel transformed. It really has completely changed the way I look, the way I … [Read more...]
Winner of Free From Blog Award 2014
Well yesterday I got some VERY amazing news. Thanks to all of you for voting for What allergy? in the Foods You Can FreeFrom People's Choice Awards 2014, I actually WON the Best FreeFrom Blogger Award for 2014. The best free from blogger award was part of the Foods You Can Free From People’s Choice awards, an accolade where the nominees are chosen by a panel of Free From … [Read more...]