Have you ever wished you could put your head in a bubble and go about your daily life unhindered by allergies? Or that you could visit that friend who has a furry, cute, cat and actually relax; even maybe pet the cat and not become overcome with dripping nose, watery eyes and asthma? With this Respiray wearable air purifier this dream may not be possible. The device has … [Read more...]
Trigger warning! What caused that skin flare?
If you've got eczema, you'll have been asked this time and time again. "What caused that skin flare?" It's something I was asked constantly throughout my topical steroid withdrawal journey. It's a bit of a trigger because we can never be 100% certain about anything. There can be so many potential triggers and skin can flare up for no reason at all! And what causes … [Read more...]
Anti-allergen silver bedding for eczema skin
Ever heard of cotton silver bedding? Sounds fancy doesn't it? I hadn't come across this type of bed linen until coming across Silver Guard; natural cotton bedding with ionic silver that works as a natural defence, is antimicrobial and supports healthy skin. Silver has been widely accepted for its healing and anti-microbial powers for centuries - I've used colloidal silver to … [Read more...]
Allergen and pollen free artificial plants for your home
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...]
How clean is the indoor air quality in your home?
Is your house clean and safe? We all probably assume that it is, but there could be some very dangerous things in your home... We insulate our houses and try to make them as air-tight and cosy as possible, especially in winter. Then we stuff them with plug-in air fresheners, fragrances, man-made furniture and fittings etc, which are all treated with fire retardant coatings and … [Read more...]