Seriously, just eff right off. This is a blog to people who probably won't read it, but I hope that it will help some people rephrase how they speak to those with eczema and other skin conditions. I also want people to consider the perception of how they come across. Because guys, commenting negatively on someone's appearance is NOT OK. Don't comment on my skin You … [Read more...]
There’s nothing in an Oxo stock cube…
Oxo cubes. We all know about those. We don't eat Oxo cubes if we are allergic to wheat or celery because they are not just stock... they are lots of other things too. The moral of this blog is that you must always keep checking and checking and when that little niggling doubt is in the back of your mind you keep asking until you sound like a broken record because while no … [Read more...]
Why comparing murder with anaphylaxis is pointless
Dr Robert Boyle can be heard talking about how you are more likely to be murdered than die from anaphylaxis on Inside Health which features adrenaline auto-injectors and their suitability for general use. I have written about this before a while ago when Dr Boyle published his research in 2013 comparing allergy death to murder. Read 'Delighted to hear that food allergy … [Read more...]
You won’t believe Greg Wallace’s attitude about allergies
Thanks to Caroline Benjamin of Food Allergy Aware for sharing this lovely little video with me. The link below should take you to Facebook and shows Greg at a cookery demonstration airing his very rude and ignorant attitude about people with allergies. Here is the post from the lady who had the unfortunate luck to be there in person listening to Greg that day. You can … [Read more...]
Allergic to scented toilet roll – fragrance allergy
This is a warning to anyone with sensitive skin. If you think the skin on your face is sensitive imagine how sensitive your private parts are. I didn't realise what a prude I am but there you go, I can't bring myself to to type the word for 'you know what'. This is a cautionary tale for any sensitive types out there who might get caught out with this one. Who would … [Read more...]