This is a subject that comes up time and time again at the Allergy Support Group I organise with The Anaphylaxis Campaign and it's not a simple answer. Every child, mother and family is different and there are so many ways to approach this but here are a few that proved really helpful and positive: Tell them they're special - Explain to them that their body is actually … [Read more...]
Medical bracelet or allergy tattoo?
Have you ever considered getting a tattoo? Many people are not in favour of body art in any way, but what if you could perhaps get your allergies, medical number and details tattooed instead? It changes the argument and most people I've talked to about this actually thought this was a great idea. But consider also that people can grow out of allergies - what then? Painful … [Read more...]
Sit still and stay calm! How important is this when having an allergic reaction?
It's Saturday morning and the list of chores is written. I am about to rush out with errands to complete and urgent supplies to purchase when I reach down and take a lovely gulp of tea but... panic, panic, it's the WRONG tea! My husband has real milk in his and I find myself standing in the middle of the kitchen clutching the WRONG mug! A gulp of tea from the wrong mug! I'm … [Read more...]
Meet the Director of the Allergy Show
The Allergy Show is big business. Since I first attended back in 2008 when there were perhaps fifty stands at the most the show has grown fast and is now a huge, bustling and lively event, not to be missed by anyone living with allergies, whether themselves or a family member.The London event this year was massive. It was crazy. It was so busy I had to keep escaping to … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding could cause allergies in kids?
Really? Surely there is something wrong with this headline...but apparently not, because a recent study appears to have found some evidence that breastfeeding alone for the first six months could mean higher risk of allergies. It seems your damned if you do and damned if you don't. Mothers these days have to wade through torrents of conflicting advice and research about the … [Read more...]