Did you know that other ingredients such as coriander, orange and even nuts can be added during the brewing process to add flavour to the hops? Mildly interesting if you like real ale but if you have an allergy to any of these things, that little fact is quite alarming. Could this pose a problem for those with allergies? What happens to the allergenicity of coriander, for … [Read more...]
Linalool in skin care products can cause eczema and allergy
Over the years I've discovered that almost all shampoos, conditioners, shower gells, bubble bath products and sun screens cause my skin to break out in an eczema type rash. Through trial and error I've discovered some that are kind enough for my skin and I stick to these and very rarely experiment. Usually testing products on your wrist or neck is a good way of gauging … [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...]