This morning I have been trying something a little bit different. I've never done this before let alone heard of it. I'll give you three guesses what I was doing with a jar of coconut oil first thing this morning. Thanks to my friend Julie I found myself standing nervously with a teaspoon of coconut butter and my heart racing, talking to myself in the mirror. "You can do … [Read more...]
Pruritus ani or itchy bum, labial eczema
We all have a bottom and private parts and those of us with eczema, psoriasis or a tendency towards sensitive skin may at some point in time experience pruritus ani and/or anal or labial eczema. Anyone can get this condition (although labial only gets the girls, obviously) although those with atopic skin, sensitive or dry skin, dermatitis, eczema or psoriasis may be more … [Read more...]
Is calcium propionate safe for gluten free baked goods?
Calcium propionate can be found in many gluten free baked goods and it may be the cause of many of migraine headaches. So what's it included for? Is it really needed? E282 - Calcium propionate Calcium propionate "Occurs naturally in swiss cheese; prepared commercially from propionic acid. The propionates occur naturally in fermented foods, in human sweat and in digestion … [Read more...]
Cutting out processed foods to help eczema week three
Just a quick update on the processed food free experiment. It's going well.Really well.My skin is pretty amazing. I would share a photo but I have a massive zit on my cheek! I never get spots! This is surely a great sign that my skin is getting more naturally oily and healthy. I am sleeping better than I have for months.Every night! I have had a few mistakes. Went … [Read more...]
Cutting out processed foods – Week 2 update
All is going well on the NO processed foods experiment. We are both eating more healthily as a result and planning a week's meals in advance helps, being organised and sticking to it. What could possibly go wrong? I have been making my own humous which is very delicious. This morning's batch is quite limey (note to self - lime is not the same as lemon... you perhaps don't need … [Read more...]