Going to the doctors to test for a severe allergy is likely to lead to allergy medicine being administered. But what if this prognosis and treatment is misdiagnosed? Find out more, here… Having a severe allergic reaction is terrifying, so seeking medical help is naturally the first port of call. That said, if only mild symptoms occur, it can be uncertain what the cause is, … [Read more...]
Help me help you…
What do you want to hear about? This is a really quick blog to let you all know that my website is undergoing a much needed spring clean and touch up. I hope you've noticed it's been updated and would love to hear your thoughts. And also to give you an update on my thoughts behind the unsubscribe email. So firstly, What works? What do you want more of? What do you … [Read more...]
Do you pay more for plant milk?
I really don't think we should pay more, and especially not at Starbucks and neither does ProVeg, an organisation with the mission to reduce global animal consumption by 50% by the year 2040. Their mission is: "We strive for a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet. " That gets my vote! Starbucks urged … [Read more...]
I’m not sorry
I'm not sorry my skin is bad or that I haven't washed my hair.I'm not sorry that I'm not wearing makeup.I'm not sorry that I can't eat certain foods or that I have multiple allergies.I'm not sorry for being such a pain, for being so awkward and fussy and basically a freak of nature!I'm not sorry that I didn't respond to your email trying to sell me something.This year I am … [Read more...]
How to report a restaurant for allergen mistakes and dangerous practices
We keep hearing more and more about restaurants who do not have sufficient allergen menu labelling and who make mistakes and serve customers the wrong food, or food that makes them ill, or worse... We hear about the fatalities, the deaths and the court hearings. We don't hear about all the near misses. How many of us actually report mistakes? And often does this happen … [Read more...]