Imagine you're a guest at a friend's wedding and the bride asks you to go home and cover your skin because she doesn't want other guests having to ask about and being put off their food. What would you do? I've just read an article, "Woman leaves friend's wedding after being called out for not covering her skin." and it's sparked a whole debate in a whatsapp group I'm in. … [Read more...]
Roundup of sensitive skin deodorants
This is such a hot topic for me, having struggled with both shaving due to very sensitive skin and also finding a deodorant that doesn't irritate my skin. I have spent HOURS researching this, so I thought I'd share my findings with you guys. I hope it helps. For transparency, I've not used all of the below, but some I have tested and loved. Bionsen was my go to for years and … [Read more...]
Does your baby have a cow’s milk allergy?
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...]
20 tips for Free From food on a tight budget
This cost of living crisis we are going through at the moment is really tough. Everything costs more, from petrol to bread and milk, and there are shortages too of staple goods. If you're allergic to certain food allergens, buying even basic food items becomes a real struggle and a constant worry. 20 tips for saving money on free from food on a budget Saving money on … [Read more...]