‘Tis the Season for Crumble/Crisp (gluten free, paleo, low oxalate)
Are you getting a little down about your Christmas options? Don’t fall into the traps I did years ago… It really doesn’t have to be feast or famine (so to speak). It’s totally realistic to plan out a survival strategy for the holidays: pre-festivities detox, munching plan for the main events and a recovery plan […]
Are you eating these seasonal healing foods?
Lovely farmer’s market green tomato tree is still around, despite being out of season! But I was there on another mission… Friends and family remain shocked by my (seemingly) encyclopedic knowledge of the healing powers of foods. Valuable space I might add, once allotted to remembering heads of state (in my former career as a […]
Going no (sham)poo? Here’s how not to gross out…
Chronic illness can really deflate your ego… This time last year I was still unable to tolerate shampoo on my skin. How did I know? Hair loss, dermatitis of the scalp, dandruff, extreme exhaustion and brain fog after showering, migraine, rash on my neck, jawline, back and upper arms, and more! Once I realised shampoo […]
Healing Jasmin & Neroli body scrub (perfect for gifts!)
What do you give friends who have everything? If you’re on a budget, wowing them by spending yourself into the poorhouse isn’t really in the spirit of things now is it? I’ve always fancied the idea of making something special for my nearest and dearest. This year I seized the bull by the horns and […]
Painkiller in a glass
Ok, I’ll fess up. I caved in to my need for a painkiller today. In my defence, there are better starts to the day than smashing your foot into a cement wall. And yet I stumbled out onto the blistering cold London streets, somehow convinced this was a better plan than kicking back at home […]
Histamine intolerance, mast cell disorder and allergy supplements (Pt 2)
In today’s video I take you through: Part two of my favourite mast cell stabilising, allergy fighting, histamine intolerance quashing supplements. How to maximise quercetin absorption; considerably! Why quercetin might not be right for you. Why taking/eating the same thing every day could be tripping up your progress. And also a quick explanation on how […]
The antihistamine & anti-inflammatory diet wins!
Yes dear friends, it seems as though I’m winning the battle against my histamine intolerance/mast cell activation/whatchamacallit! So I had to park myself outside Whole Foods in London for a juicy celebratory selfie. You’ll notice I’m mugging it up with my top ally in the battle against chronic illness – Mr Green. Ok, now let’s […]
Creamy Anti-inflammatory Artichoke Pasta w/Antihistamine Herbs (Gluten & Dairy Free)
My man declared this incredibly creamy gluten & dairy free, anti-inflammatory artichoke and antihistamine herb pasta his new favourite dish! I have to agree. It’s the perfect lunch or dinner, to be enjoyed by two. For those of you who don’t already know – my man doesn’t have histamine, dairy or gluten issues – he’s […]
High Nutrient (antihistamine rich) Lamb Spring Rolls
I miss Vietnamese food so much. I used to eat it practically every weekend before my histamine intolerance diagnosis, even, amusingly, when I was living in Bangkok. Thai food was just way to spicy for me, and I suspect the MSG was wreaking havoc on my insides. Though I do love the lightness of Vietnamese […]
Game changer: the Silva Method
Meditation has changed my life. It has helped me manage my mast cell activation symptoms, bizarre reactions to chemicals, dampen an explosive temper and get over the fear of food, and it’s certainly not an exaggeration to say that I have meditation to thank for minimising my food intolerances/reactions to food. How? Most likely […]