The Chlorine Cure: A quick dip helps tame eczema
Want to help clear up your child’s eczema? Chuck them into the pool. It sounds counterintuitive. Most people think chlorine dries out the skin, exacerbating eczema. It can, in long doses. But a short swim can do wonders. A controlled dose of chlorinated pool water is actually good for eczema because it helps kill the [...]
No Bake Chocolate Cake : Easy to make gluten, dairy and egg free cake
A delicious chocolate cake that is quick and easy to make, no actual baking required. This is a cake that sets in the fridge. What You Need 1 packet of vanilla Outback Animal cookies by Orgran or similar gluten free cookies (I use these as they are dairy, nut and egg free too [...]
Dust mites in flour : They can be bad for your health
Dust mites are not just limited to mattresses, sofas and rugs, like most things with legs they like to travel. Chances are at some point they have been in your consumables too. Recent studies have shown that dust mites infest around 7% of all wheat flour in Singaporean homes. The tropical climate in Singapore equates [...]
The Allergic March: allergies travel in packs – chances are there’s more to come
So you thought your child’s eczema, peanut or egg allergy was bad news… well, wait — there’s more. Chances are high they’ll develop asthma by the time they’re three and allergic rhinitis when they’re around seven years old. Forewarned, however, is forearmed, says Prof. Hugo Van Bever, the head of NUH’s Pediatric Allergy, Immunology & [...]
Sugar free formula: HK store sells for almost half the Singapore price
Looking for a sugar free formula? You can find a few in Singapore, but they cost a bomb. One enterprising mom, however, discovered she could order the formula she prefers in bulk from a shop in Hong Kong that charges almost half the price she pays here. Lynn Yeow-de Vito discovered her baby, Tanin, was [...]
Taiwan research shows probiotics can improve asthma, allergic rhinitis
When it comes to probiotics, a drop a day might just help keep asthma and allergic rhinitis at bay. Allergy researchers have already found that probiotics can help mitigate childhood eczema, and doctors all over the world are looking at the impact probiotics may have on other allergic conditions. Dr. Jui-Yao Wang, a professor of [...]
Birthday Party at Trapizza : Chef Glen can cater for allergies
Trapizza on Sentosa is a perfect venue for a child’s birthday party. From the white sand beach, to the waves gently lapping, and the ships dotting the horizon the setting alone makes it a great spot for a party! Throw into the mix a selection of wendy-houses and children’s outdoor toys to help keep little [...]
Holidaying with Allergies : The Lotus Beach Resort Desaru, Malaysia
I’m not go to beat around the bush here, but going on a holiday with a child who has anaphylactic food allergies is not easy. Not easy at all. Even before the booking can be made there are so many hurdles to overcome. Can the hotel cater to the allergies? Does the hotel understand the [...]
Hidden torment of nut allergy children : Article by The Daily Mail (UK)
Sneezywheezy.com hunts down relevant world allergy news and articles for you! Click here for an insightful article from The Daily Mail (UK) about the impact a child’s nut allergy has on themselves, school, socializing and their parents. ~ Vicky
Marvelous Meal For Family and Friends : Italian Style Roast Chicken
What is better than the smell of roasting chicken, the promise of great roast potatoes and a meal that is quick to prepare? All of the mentioned! Why limit a roast to Sundays? This is a meal for any day of the week – lunch or dinner. The use of lemon, garlic and rosemary is [...]
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