I'm so excited to let you all know that on Monday evening I will be on TV on the Food Unwrapped programme with the lovely Kate Quilton. The show explores the shocking truth about eating out with allergies and follows a group of brave and intrepid allergy adventurers going out around London. Tune in to Channel 4 at 8.30pm on Monday 26th October to watch this Food … [Read more...]
All year round hay fever…
Could it be possible? Sadly, yes it is. If you're allergic to grass, tree pollen, weeds, moulds, dust, air borne pollutants and allergens you could experience hay fever symptoms all year round! My eyes water pretty much all the time. This can be caused by different air borne particles or just be a symptom of dry eyes, something many people experience as they age, during … [Read more...]
Nowt to do with hay or fever
Have you ever thought about the phrase 'hay fever' before? We all know what it means, it conjures images of sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes and swollen stuffy noses, but it has absolutely nothing to do with hay or fever. The correct term should actually be 'allergic rhinitis' but that doesn't roll off the tongue so easily. Hardly anyone uses this term in normal every day … [Read more...]
Why I’m dating myself…
I'm no dating expert. That becomes obvious when you delve into my recent dating failures... Covid aside, I've not done much dating during the corona times due to TSW healing and the practicalities of that. If I'm honest I used it as an excuse to put all that on hold. Hiding behind a mask isn't the best start to a date, although it does hide your eczema! Navigating any intimacy … [Read more...]
Daily hay fever and dry eye treatment
Living with hay fever and constantly watery eyes is a daily challenge, juggling the seasons; those days when they're dry and scratchy and other days when they water incessantly. Over the years I've been recommended eye drops by my optician but have often been put off by the possible side effects of prolonged use, the ingredients or the taste! Yes the taste! Not that my eyes … [Read more...]