Issues in food allergy and intolerance, coeliac disease, gut disorders, eczema, 'free from' and all allergies and sensitivities
When it comes to cosmetic or haircare products, it is the act of colouring the hair, face and body which carries the greatest risk to those with nickel allergy — be it through make-up, fake tan, or hair dye. Given…
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They have been a long time coming, but I’m very happy that — finally — I have managed to launch the Free From Living Awards, which opened for entry earlier this week, and the idea for which first formed in…
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I’m a fan of brands offering products which are free from all 14 declarable allergens and allergen groups. To mark my admiration, I even launched a Twitter account dedicated to them. There’s a page dedicated to them on this website…
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The American Contact Dermatitis Society bestows the annual ‘honour’ of ‘Allergen of the Year‘ on an element, chemical, or group of chemicals in order “to draw attention to the agents causing the most significant clinical effects” — and sulfites /…
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The risk in setting out to ‘raise awareness’ — much like one to ‘be kind’ — is that once you model yourself as a proactive do-gooder, in this case to help disseminate important information to those who need it, you…
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Two media incidents in the last few days have brought back into focus just how unaccommodating and angry some remain towards people with hypersensitivities and dietary restrictions. Just when you begin to think progress might have been both made and…
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If you have allergy to PPD / paraphenylenediamine or are looking to color or dye your hair without using PPD you will find that most PPD-free blends fall into one of three categories. The key exception is the innovative Hairprint…
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Here is a round-up of the vegan panettoni and gluten-free panettoni I’ve found so far in the main supermarkets and other online outlets for 2024. They’re far tougher to find than in recent years. Tesco This year Tesco appear…
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Cobalt allergy often goes hand-in-hand with nickel allergy. The two metals, which sit alongside one another on the periodic table of elements, can be found in similar products. This means avoiding prolonged exposure to one overlaps strongly with what you…
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On a recent trip to Italy, I came across this notice at the entrance to a popular supermarket. Translated, it read: “Warning to customers at risk of acute haemolysis caused by favism: fresh broad beans are displayed and on sale…
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