We all look at people and judge them by the way they look. It's a sad fact, but we all do it. Some people are able to look discreetly and not say a thing. Some people are genuinely so concerned, shocked or horrified that they need to say something, anything, maybe they're nervous and don't know what to say, or concerned for your health. Anyway next time someone says, "What's … [Read more...]
Allergic to lactic acid
This week I ate a meal with Soya sauce that contained lactic acid. The meal was lovely and I checked the ingredients and thought, well it doesn't say it contains dairy, it just says it contains soya and wheat, which I can eat in small amounts so things should be fine. Blue Dragon light soya sauce ingredients: Ingredients: Water, Soy Sauce Extract (15%) (Water, Soya Beans, … [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...]
NHS eczema and allergy services – the postcode lottery
One family's differing experiences getting an eczema and allergy diagnosis. NB: Since writing this I have stopped using Protopic and all topical steroids and am going through both Topical Steroid Withdrawal and Protopic Withdrawal. Allergies, eczema and asthma are prevalent in my family. Geographically we are all spread across the South East in very different counties and … [Read more...]
Blood on the sheets – a poem about scratching at night
Blood on the sheets, aint no big surprise Just come over here and I'll show you some hives Scratched all night long... So I've got the blues for a while I try not to scratch, but the itch is too great You try to understand but I'm in a state Yesterday's gone And now all I want is some rest First you try to fight it Try to really beat it Suddenly you find you're … [Read more...]