Recent shocking news that an ingredient in many high street over the counter cough medicines might be linked to anaphylaxis is worrying news for anyone who struggles with congestion, coughs and colds. This applies to all cough medicines that contain Pholcodine. Anyone who has used these cough syrups within the last year could be a risk. The Medicines and Healthcare … [Read more...]
What if you couldn’t have your Ventolin inhaler?
If you have asthma you may well have been prescribed a Ventolin blue reliever inhaler to help reduce symptoms of asthma attacks. I've certainly been using one for years, since childhood. Look out for this old faithful drug to be replaced soon, as Ventolin seems to be on the way out as an asthma medication. Your GP rejected your medication request! A while ago the asthma … [Read more...]
Why haven’t you read my book yet?
Tomorrow is world book so what better way to celebrate the power of words, writing and reading to soothe the skin. Writing my poetry book, The Shape of Skin was a labour of great therapy and a growing love for my own skin. If you love reading, check out this wonderful blog, reviewing three eczema books, Reading to soothe skin from the Eczema Clothing company. They've looked … [Read more...]
How Vinted got me money and more active!
It helped me to declutter my life and home while saving me money and making me some cash too. I know this is a break from the usual blogs I write, but I was just ruminating the other day about how my new Vinted habit has got me out for regular walks almost every day, even days when I really don't feel like venturing out. An unexpected benefit of thrifting. What is … [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...]