Apologies to anyone coming here for some serious journalism and well research blogging. I received this on one of my many Whatsapp groups and in my sleepy morning state I glanced at it and thought, 'Oh this might be a cool article to craft a blog around...' And apologies I don't know the source, (if you do know the source please let me know) but when I read it properly I … [Read more...]
Video review of The Reluctant Allergy Expert!
I would like to thank Lindiwe Lewis, or Lindi for short. I am so blown away by this amazing video review of my new book, The Reluctant Allergy Expert: How to kill the fear that anaphylaxis could kill you.. WOW! If you've been thinking about whether you need my book, Lindi has not only reviewed the book, she's vloggged about why she loved it so much. She has shared … [Read more...]
Best Christmas gifts for your allergic friend
I've wanted to pull together a list of the perfect gifts for the people with eczema in your life for a while, so here it is. It's not easy to find thoughtful gifts for people who have allergies and sensitivities. Get creative with your gifts and think outside the chocolates and skin care box! I know it can be hard to choosing something safe when they might be allergic to … [Read more...]
20% of anaphylactic reactions occur at school
To hear that a staggering 20% of anaphylactic reactions take place while your child is in the care of their school makes worrying reading. My two favourite charities are working together to do what they can to raise awareness about the importance of checking expiry dates, getting staff trained and storing adrenaline correctly. Read on to find out more... Allergy charities … [Read more...]
In response to the ‘anonymous chef’
Last night I watched Food Unwrapped Investigates, along with some predicted 1.9 million viewers, all on the edge of our seats to see the much awaited Allergy Special, uncovering the shocking truth of eating out with allergies. Shame on you anonymous chef! There was an anonymous chef featured who wanted his identity to remain private. The ‘anonymous’ chef was a joke. A … [Read more...]