It seems timely with the testing for the Freefrom skincare awards in full swing that I am doing my own skincare testing at home. Nothing to do with the awards, but everything to do with my quest to find natural and healthy food for my skin as well as my body. A recent visit to my local health food shop gave way to a long chat with the lady working there whose daughter has … [Read more...]
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy – Diary day three!
You might have noticed the oxygen treatment kind of stopped, after only two sessions. This wasn't through any other reason but that life got in the way. A week's holiday followed by chaos at home, manic amounts of work, exhaustion, car sharing and my poor little brain unable to coordinate how I would actually fit in, and get to, any treatment meant it slipped through the gap. … [Read more...]
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy – Diary day two!
After an amazing night's sleep I had another session in the oxygen chamber. I've been really impressed with the dedication of the staff at the MS Centre who give their time voluntarily to keep the centre going and it's already made me think I'd like to help out if I can. This time I wasn't such a novice but was still a bit nervous. I don't know the ropes yet and everyone … [Read more...]
10 best herbal teas for allergies
As the spring days draw out and the weather begins to turn there is nothing quite like sitting down with a good book, a large mug of tea and piece of cake on a chilly spring day. Tea is an English institution; "put the kettle on" is one of the most used phrases in our houses today. Tea seems to help in many situations; calming, soothing, rejuvenating, rehydrating, refreshing … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for getting over an allergic reaction
This week I'm recovering from a particularly nasty allergy flare up. It was the usual scenario. When I cook at home everything is fine. When I eat out - even if I'm really careful, things can and do go badly wrong. With me I can eat the food fine, no swelling, no anaphylaxis, (unless it had contained nuts or dairy) but there are some little ingredients, which I have not yet … [Read more...]