I just love coconut oil. I only really discovered it over the last few years and now my cupboard is never without a jar. It has so many amazing uses that I just had to share with you what I use my coconut oil for. I take some with me wherever I go so it's definitely part of my allergy survival kit. Here are my ten amazing benefits of coconut oil and why everyone with … [Read more...]
Dairy, wheat and gluten free nettle pesto recipe
Since my garden is groaning with beautiful fresh green nettles, before I dig them all up and bung them on the compost heap, I'm making as much tea, pesto and soup as I can, because nettles are positively bursting with goodness. This recipe is so easy and you can tailor it to your own needs. I got inspiration from the River Cottage website (again), they were the inspiration … [Read more...]
Blog hop – my writing process by Ruth Holroyd
A friend from my local writers' group, Susie Kearley, who writes about health, food and gardens, amongst other things, suggested I might like to participate in a 'blog hop', entitled 'My Writing Process'. I've never done a blog hop before so it intrigued me. This one is not technically allergy related but most of what I write falls into that area so apologies for anyone who was … [Read more...]
Testing Protopic ointment for eczema – does it work?
PLEASE NOTE - SINCE WRITING THIS BLOG I HAVE CUT OUT PROTOPIC AND ALL TOPICAL STEROIDS AND WISH I HAD NEVER EVER USED THEM. I WENT DRUG FREE IN JAN 2019 AND AM STILL HEALNG. I QUIT PROTOPIC IN APRIL 2019. TO FIND OUT WHY PLEASE READ, "How I got hooked on drugs" here, and also Protopic Withdrawal, I have been blogging since Feb 2019 about this journey so visit the TSW tab in … [Read more...]
A trip to the allergy clinic – what to expect!
I look forward to my trips to the allergy clinic because I learn stuff every time, mainly about my skin and eczema because the specialist I see is a Dermatologist at Oxford Churchill Hospital. I am reminded I am not a hyperchondriac and that my allergies are real and my eczema is not that great. I need to learn to manage it better, to find a way to moisturise my skin, which … [Read more...]