You may be thinking that some foods could be affecting your skin and/or gut but it can be complicated and lead to delayed reactions, even a few days after eating. Consider how complex and varied our diets are and how many different ingredients you consume each day and it's not an easy task to pinpoint any one food as the culprit. What is a food, mood and symptoms … [Read more...]
Top 10 blog posts in 2015
It's not quite all about cold sores, eczema etc It's that time of year when we make resolutions and reflect on the challenges and achievements of the previous year. I did a bit of analysis on the most popular blog posts from last year and these are the top 10... whoops, there appear to be eleven, but let's keep them all in... Do’s and Don’ts for fighting cold sores How … [Read more...]
FODMAPS for the frightened FreeFromer
Now I've read about FODMAPS. They're complicated. Huge lists of fruit and vegetables that could be causing all your IBS symptoms. I have to admit, FODMAPS has me running for the hills because I am already avoiding some pretty major food groups and really annoying things like celery and tomato to boot. So last week's visit to the Allergy Clinic at Churchill Hospital in Oxford … [Read more...]
Working, speaking and eating at the Allergy Show 2015
This year's Allergy Show went by in such a blur of activity I cannot believe I still didn't manage to speak to and visit all the stands I'd ear-marked for attention. It was heaving and sometimes you just had to walk on by when the crowds were four deep clamoring for free samples. Supporting the FreeFrom SkinCare Awards 2015 First things first, I helped out on the FreeFrom … [Read more...]
FODMAPS explained – foods to avoid with IBS
Now you probably know quite a lot about food, allergens and healthy eating, like me, but sometimes people mention something I should look into and I'm completely stumped. More than one person has mentioned this weird acronyn to me too so I thought it was about time I looked into exactly what FODMAPS is all about. I had assumed (wrongly) that it would include a list of … [Read more...]