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Your guide to ‘dry eye’ causes and symptoms

19/11/2023 by Ruth Holroyd 2 Comments

dry eyes causes watering

Dry eyes and allergies often go hand in hand. You could have both conditions at the same time, or just one, but how do you tell the difference? And how do you treat them both? How do you tell the difference between dry eye and allergies? It can be confusing to work out which condition you have. Always seek medical advice if you're unsure. Symptoms of dry … [Read more...]

Penicillin is the UKs most common allergy!

14/06/2022 by Ruth Holroyd 2 Comments

allergies around the world

From pets, to foods, to metals; anything can be an allergen in today’s world. But what are the people of the UK most allergic to? I think many people might assume it would be nuts or cow's milk, so you might be surprised by the results of this recent study. New research from William Russell has identified the most common allergies in the world’s most populated … [Read more...]

Allergen and pollen free artificial plants for your home

04/03/2022 by Ruth Holroyd Leave a Comment

Faux La Fleur artificial and silk plants

If you have a pollen allergy or even a fragrance allergy, having plants in the home can be problematic, causing wheezing, shortness of breath and other allergy symptoms. But there is a solution with silk artificial plants and flowers. Firstly I would like to thank Faux La Fleur for gifting me a potted rosemary plant and hydrangea bouquet to try at home. They're absolutely … [Read more...]

10 Spring Allergy Tips For Seniors

21/02/2022 by Ruth Holroyd 2 Comments

10 spring allergy tips for seniors

Soon the sun will be out, the flowers will bloom, and the world around us will gradually come back to life. Spring is almost upon us – which means the allergens will be too. Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year and a favourite season for many people... everyone except people plagued by seasonal allergies, that is. Allergies can make things particularly … [Read more...]

Hay fever affects almost half of UK population

28/04/2021 by Ruth Holroyd 7 Comments

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As part of Spring Allergy Week this news seemed very relevant. The number of people with hay fever in the UK has almost doubled! Why is this? Mine has certainly been worse with streaming eyes, wheezing, sneezing and itchy skin. Here's the stats: A new study by leading national charity Allergy UK in partnership with Kleenex has revealed that nearly half (49%) of the UK … [Read more...]

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Hi I'm Ruth. I've grown up with eczema and multiple life-threatening allergies and collected more as I've got older.  It started with a peanut allergy and now I'm allergic to milk, wheat, soya and many more. In this blog I share tips, advice and things I've learnt living with allergies, asthma and eczema with a focus on topical steroid withdrawal. You can buy my books, which are brilliant by the way! The first is Anaphylaxis: The essential guide and the second, The Shape of Skin, healing poems for eczema and sensitive skin. The reviews speak for themselves. If you want to chat you can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn (links below). Do get in touch. And please comment on blogs, it makes a humble blogger do a little happy dance!

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