Celery is that well-known strong-tasting vegetable, commonly thought to contain fewer calories than the energy used to consume it. Made up mostly of water, it's amazing that this unassuming green food stuff is so widely used for its crunchy leafy stalks, root and seeds in food flavourings across the world. Celery is part of the carrot family, plants having flowers in umbels, … [Read more...]
A poem about having an anaphylactic attack…
I wrote this poem after my last very frightening anaphylactic attack which got me whilst I was on my own, at home, in the middle of the snow in February last year. Fear grips by Ruth Holroyd My lips are tingling I feel kind of odd My brain is now jingling Please help me God First of all it’s the wheezing My throat feels tight I touch my face And get quite a fright It feels … [Read more...]
How to use an EpiPen – a simple demonstration
Everyone should learn how to use an Epipen. It is so simple to use and could save yours and/or someone else's life. I've shown countless friends and family how to use one in the past using a trainer pen, but nothing can prepare you for actually doing it for real. However, if you know how to use one and regularly familiarise yourself with the procedure and order of what needs to … [Read more...]
News goes viral! I’ve popped up in Australia!
Someone told me that I was recently (Autumn 2010) in Australia Woman's Day magazine. Well, I told them they must have the wrong Ruth. I know I'm really famous and all that (Yeah Right!) but that they must be mistaken. Imagine my shock when I found out they were right! Trying to get hold of a copy of the article, but in the meantime, check out this screen shot from A girl … [Read more...]
Allergies on TV and radio
With statistics showing allergies are rather alarmingly on the increase there really should be far more of a representation of people with allergies on TV and radio. This week there was a fleeting reference on The Archers when chef Ian Craig, played by Stephen Kennedy, mentioned the plate of food he'd done for the 'gluten free lady', but sadly mentions of allergies on the BBC … [Read more...]