Do you struggle to enjoy holidays and staying with friends? Are you plagued with asthma when you're not sleeping in your own bed or sitting on your own leather sofa? Struggle to relax and really enjoy food when you're out and fed of having to ask so many questions? I'm just back from a short break at Champney's in Henlow with my Mum and I have to say, I was impressed. … [Read more...]
Vitamin D3 for allergies and skin health
There are quite a few vitamins and minerals that are vital for maintaining healthy happy skin and Vitamin D is just one of them. Vitamin E, Zinc, Calcium, Selenium and Vitamin C are also great for skin, but we'll talk about those another time. Vitamin D also helps regulate the absorption of calcium in the body so it plays a vital role. Vitamin D2 vs D3 You might … [Read more...]
Allergic reaction at The Allergy Show
Well isn't it ironicDon't ya thinkA little too ironicYeah I really do think... It's like lurpak butter, on your gluten free breadCakes with nuts, next to ones that are nut freeIt's the dairy freeeeeeee, macaroni cheeseNext to the normal stuff, I mean, really? Please? It's the gluten free sauce with wheat pitta to dipPlates of biscuits and cake with no allergen … [Read more...]
Surviving in a dusty youth hostel – allergen alert!
Youth hostelling can afford you the freedom to stay somewhere relatively cheaply with the option of self catering facilities. They often have fantastic locations, by a lake, in the middle of nowhere, but be warned, the accommodation can be spartan to say the least. If you like a bit luxury and peace a quiet, this isn't the option for you. There were quite a few families with … [Read more...]
Evening primrose for eczema and allergies
Mike had such bad eczema that he was hospitalised; it was so bad he had to be bathed daily and bandaged each night, but nothing worked. He couldn't work, he couldn't play sport, he couldn't really see an end to his pain. He got a bit better in hospital but was still left with sore, red, itchy skin all over his body. Eventually his wife Jude discovered evening primrose … [Read more...]