If you have a baby that has a diagnosed dairy milk allergy, or you suspect they are reacting to milk, you could be eligible to take part in a special study, The Dream Study, which aims to explore desensitisation to cow's milk allergy. A randomised controlled trial assessing Desensitisation to cow's milk, following partially or extensively hydrolysed formulae feeding … [Read more...]
20 tips for Cow’s milk dairy allergy in cafes
Living with a dairy allergy means I'm not an expert in navigating possible exposure to airborne and the cross contamination from dairy in cafes and restaurants and I have come up with my top 20 tips for eating/drinking out with a dairy allergy SAFELY! Staying safe with Dairy allergy in cafes - airborne and cross contamination I've got a few things that I do on the … [Read more...]
Dairy allergic ate buttermilk by mistake
Last month I ate buttermilk - And nothing happened... why is that? So what is buttermilk? Buttermilk is a fermented dairy milk product, it's when the milk is curdled and often has good bacteria added to it so that it is cultured. There is still milk protein left in buttermilk but perhaps slightly less than the original full fat milk used to make it. For more on … [Read more...]
My life with anaphylaxis in chat magazine
I just had to share this brilliant article which was featured this week in Chat Magazine, with the fantastic headline of "Snogging me comes with a health warning!". That made me laugh so much, possibly the heading for my dating profile? This article details my allergy journey, from my first even anaphylactic reaction, diagnosis with a nut allergy, right up to my last … [Read more...]
Is lab made milk safe for dairy allergies?
Milk made without cows? It sounds amazing doesn't it? Great for the cows, no animal cruelty and so would be great for vegans, but is it safe if you have a dairy allergy? The short answer is most definitely No! What is lab made milk? Milk can now be created under laboratory conditions without needing any animals involved at all. Instead of looking for plant based … [Read more...]