Yes I know it's winter, but some us of live in a perpetual heat wave! I am really struggling to regulate my temperature these days, which could be a symptom of going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal, as the skin heals, it has to learn again how to sweat and detect the external temperature and it seems to often over heat. It could also be the menopause... more coming on that … [Read more...]
My favourite free from soup and bowl meals
This is a really hard one for me as it's a real struggle to find good, free from and healthy soup and bowl meals. I love to make my own but it's not always possible due to time constraints and energy levels. So for those days when you want a warming soup and want to just open a can or a pouch, here's my top allergen free options. It's definitely a challenge to find … [Read more...]
Anaphylaxis – The Essential Guide – new look
Many of you will hopefully have already read my Anaphylaxis guide, previously called The Reluctant Allergy Expert - How to kill the fear that anaphylaxis might kill you. Well it's had a make-over for 2022. We've rebranded so it now has a new title, a new cover and brand new cover image. I hope you like it as much as I do. Now called Anaphylaxis: The Essential Guide: An … [Read more...]
Self image, reflections, mirrors, facial eczema and TSW
I've been thinking about my dual fear of mirrors and obsession with my magnifying mirror for a while now. I absolutely hate seeing my reflection in mirrors and photos, after a lifetime of seeing eczema, red and sore skin in them. However I now have an obsession with over analysing the poor state of the skin on my face with a magnifying mirror to assess the damage daily. The two … [Read more...]
Focus on the Positives – the gift of allergies and eczema
Have you written any New Year's resolutions yet this year? i.e. Get cured of allergies, eradicate eczema, heal from topical steroid withdrawal, eat out more without fear, world peace, get fit, write that book... Do you struggle to keep to them? Why not explore the idea of continually viewing life as a chance to be thankful for what you already have. It doesn't have to … [Read more...]