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The Allergy Act

The Allergy Act is an educational platform and support group. These posts not only provide information but allow members to ask questions and share personal experiences. Further to reminding individuals with allergies that they are not alone, it is our hope that it will not only act as a resource for individuals with allergies but help others to better understand what it means to live with allergies.

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✨Eating Out With Food Allergies✨ A Step by St

✨Eating Out With Food Allergies✨

A Step by Step Guide on precautions to take when eating out with a Food Allergy.

As restaurants & cafes are opening, many people will be eating out regularly, so those with food allergies should remember the necessary precautions they must take when eating out in order to stay safe.

* Eating Out with Food Allergies *
1. EpiPens
2. Research
3. Inform
4. Ask Questions
5. Off Peak
6 Your Company
7. Drinks
8. Hidden Allergies
9. Be Confident

Check out the full post on Eating Out with Food Allergies on the website, go to theallergyact.com ➡️Dining Tips ➡️Eating Out with Food Allergies👈
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Let me know what other precautions you take in the comments below😌

DIY Natural Moisturizing Face Cream Finding the r

DIY Natural Moisturizing Face Cream

Finding the right skincare products for my sensitive skin has always been difficult for me. Many shop bought products irritate my skin and cause redness, especially on my face.

In a Face Cream I look for:
-Minimal Ingredients
-Light Hydrating Ingredients
-Minimal Additives & Preservatives
-Fragrance Free
-Paravan, SLS & Sulfate Free
-Nut & Peanut Free

So recently I decided to try out creating my own moisturizing Face Cream to ensure it contained all the good stuff I wanted and that it was free from all the not so good stuff!

The DIY Face Cream I made is for sensitive skin with natural oils to smooth & hydrate my skin for a youthful glow.

The Ingredients:
Shea butter: The super-rich moisturizer softens skin and locks in moisture.

Aloe gel: Healing, calming and antibacterial, aloe vera helps repair skin and replenish lost moisture.

Rose water: A skin soother that reduces redness and inflammation.

Rosehip seed oil: Anti-ager loaded with antioxidants that quenches dry skin.

Vitamin E: Provides a boost of antioxidant power, can reduce hyperpigmentation, prevents ageing and wrinkles on your face and help reduce acne scaring.

Lavender Oil: Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.

I use this Face Cream as a Night Moisturizer followed by my Facial Roller which helps stimulate collagen, tighten pores and helps improve inflammatory skin conditions.

#sensitiveskin #allergies #foodallergies #allergenfree #allergenfreeskincare #nutallergy #hypersensitive #skincare #freefromskincare #freefromnuts

✨ Anaphylaxis Action Plan ✨ Having researched

✨ Anaphylaxis Action Plan ✨

Having researched the importance of lying down during anaphylaxis, I was shocked at how crucial this is and how it is not effectively communicated to be part of the Anaphylaxis Action plan for individuals with Medically Diagnosed Food Allergies.

Therefore, I have adjusted my Anaphylaxis Action Plan to include this vital step.
The acronym LEAFIES is a quick and easy guide to remember the 7 important steps to treat anaphylaxis.

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🛌 L ie Down
💉 E piPen
🚑 A mbulance
📞 F amily Contact
🌬️ I nhaler
💉 E piPen
🛏️ S trecher
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I want to highlight the fact that the individual experiencing anaphylaxis should lie down immediately and appoint others around them to locate their EpiPen and to call the ambulance.

This vital piece of information must be shared with all, so not only individuals with allergies are aware of these steps in their Action Plan but that others around them and in the public know what to do when someone is experiencing Anaphylaxis.

Please share and inform friends and family.

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*If you have any concerns regarding your allergies or believe you have symptoms that are caused by allergies, you should speak with your doctor*
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#theallergyact #allergy #anaphylaxis #allergies #actionplan #hypersensitivities #foodallergy #Epipen

*IMPORTANCE OF LYING DOWN DURING ANAPHYLAXIS* We

*IMPORTANCE OF LYING DOWN DURING ANAPHYLAXIS*

We have it drilled into our heads to "Always have our EpiPens with us and administer it immediately", if we feel an allergic reaction occuring.

However, a very important step that often gets overlooked due to the panic of administering the EpiPen and getting the individual into hospital, is lying down.

During anaphylaxis, the release of allergic mediators or chemicals like histamine, can cause the blood vessels to get bigger & become leaky. As a result, there can be massive fluid shifts out of the blood vessels causing blood and fluid to move into the surrounding tissues and make it harder for blood to return back to the heart. Therefore, blood pressure drops and becomes low.

To help prevent blood pressure from suddenly dropping, if your having anaphylaxis, you should lie down on the ground or sit down with your legs stretched out in front of you or legs elevated. This will help ensure blood continues to flow to the heart and to other major organs in the body.

Sudden standing must be avoided as this may increase the risk of a fatal reaction.
Even after administration when one may feel fine after the adrenaline, it is vital to stay sitting or lying down and get another person to show the paramedics where you are.
The paramedics should take you to the ambulance by stretcher. Do not stand up or walk to the ambulance.

Once I researched into this, I was shocked at how crucial lying down is, to prevent your blood pressure from dropping. I have heard you should sit down to prevent stress on your body but I did not realise that even walking into the hospital after administration of adrenaline is dangerous.

Many people may be aware of this and may initially sit down, calm themselves and administer the EpiPen when having an allergic reaction, however when they start to feel a little better, they may be inclined to stand up and walk themselves to the ambulance or walk from the car into the hospital.

This vital piece of information must be shared with all so please share and inform friends and family with allergies.

Check out the full post on theallergyact.com➡️Living with Allergies➡️Action Plan or click Link in Bio

✨ Allergen Free Chocolate ✨ . ''A little choc

✨ Allergen Free Chocolate ✨

. ''A little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt'' but in some cases it might, especially for those with severe allergies.
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Sweet treats are often riskier than other foods as they may have hidden allergens that are not as obvious and harder to spot.
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So, I've created a post containing Allergen Free Chocolates!🍫

Check out the 👉 Link in Bio 👈
Or visit theallergyact.com ➡️ Products ➡️ Allergen-Free Chocolate

If I've left any out please feel free to comment your suggestions as I'd love to try some new safe brands 😌🍫
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#allergies #allergylife #allergicreaction #allergyfriendly #allergyfriendlyfood #chocolate #allergenfreechocolate #allergenfreechocolatechips #easterallergies #easter #easterchocolate #allergic

✨ Fruity Oat Squares ✨

✅Allergen Friendly
✅Vegan
✅Gluten Free
✅Nut Free

As you know I'm a big fan of oat snacks and of Allergen Friendly snacks 😉

I usually use 2 mashed bananas with oats and raisins however since we had none left, I decided to try some other fruit with it!
So I mashed up some pear, finely chopped some apples, added some vegan milk and raisins and they turned out perfect!

They're the type of safe snacks I pack with me on days away because of their high fiber content which helps me feel full, if I have to miss a meal due to restaurants & cafes not being allergen friendly. And the squares fit perfectly into a small lunchbox!

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#theallergyact #allergenfriendlybaking
#allergenfree #allergyfriendly #allergies #allergic #allergyfriendlytreats #allergnfreeliving #oats #freefrom

✨Salt Therapy for Allergies + Asthma✨ Halothe

✨Salt Therapy for Allergies + Asthma✨

Halotherapy is an alternative treatment that involves breathing in salty air.

Salt exposure as a therapeutic treatment developed after 1843, when a physician noticed that his patients who worked in salt mines had no respiratory or lung problems compared to other miners.

Allergies and asthma are generally considered inflammatory conditions. Inflammation causes the inner linings of the airways to swell and produce mucus which makes the airways more sensitive to asthma triggers.

Sodium Chloride(salt), acts as an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory to clear toxins and other vital agents from the nasal cavities and airways. When salt particles are inhaled, they fall on the linings of the airways and draw water into the airway, thinning the mucus, reducing inflammation and help to dilate the airways making it easier to breathe.

There are few studies on salt therapy so there is a lack of scientific evidence behind the benefits of these claims however many asthma suffers have felt a benefit from salt therapy.

I have a salt lamp in my bedroom because I like the look of it and the ambience it creates. I personally notice a relief with my allergy + asthma symptoms when breathing in the salty sea air so I like the idea of having salt-based products in my home environment. I also use a salt inhaler which I personally feel a huge relief with as it helps to dilate my airways which allows me to breathe easier.

Definitely check out the full post on the website theallergyact.com ➡️Healthy Habits ➡️ Salt Therapy for Allergies or check out the Link in Bio 👈
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*It's important to recognise that people have different respiratory conditions so what works for one person may not work for another so it is advised to speak with your doctor if you want to try Salt Therapy.
If you have any experiences with a change in your allergy symptoms (positive or negative) using salt therapy, I would love to hear about them in the comments below 👇☺️
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#theallergyact #salttherapy #salt #allergies #allergic #allergicrhinitis #hayfeverseason #hayfever #hypersensitivity #hypersensitive #beach #salttherapy #saltyseaair #allergytreatment #symptoms

✨Red Currant Allergen Friendly Squares✨ ✅Al

✨Red Currant Allergen Friendly Squares✨

✅Allergen Friendly
✅Vegan
✅Gluten Free
✅Nut Free
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There's nothing better than using fresh berries in your bakes!
I used some freshly picked Red Currants from our garden in these squares as they were red and ripe and ready to be eaten ☺️
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There's something really comforting about eating something that you have made from berries grown in your own garden and knowing they are free from any additives and cross contact with allergens.
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Let me know what fruit or veggies you're growing at home in the comments below 👇 and if you feel a sense of reassurance that your home grown food hasn't come in contact with potential allergens? - Will you continue to grow your own food or just be extra careful when buying loose fruit/food at the supermarket??
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#theallergyact #allergenfriendlybaking
#allergenfree #allergyfriendly #allergies #allergic #allergyfriendlytreats #allergnfreeliving #redcurrant #berries #freefrom

Can Sea Swimming Reduce Your Allergies? . . Those

Can Sea Swimming Reduce Your Allergies?
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Those who live by the sea tend to have healthier respiratory systems as the seawater mimics the body's own fluids within the lining of the airways. Saltwater can aid and restore the normal clearance of mucus, which is vital for the nose to function properly.

There are many benefits to swimming in the sea and breathing in the Ocean Air:

🌊Helps improve lung function
🌊Improve Skin Conditions
🌊Thins Mucus
🌊Reduce Coughing
🌊Decrease Sinus Pressure
🌊Reduce allergy, hay fever, sinusitis and other respiratory symptoms.

Also the negative ions in the sea air accelerate your ability to absorb oxygen and balance your serotonin levels. Serotonin is the chemical produced by your body which is linked mood and happiness (the feel good hormone!) which makes us less prone to anxiety.
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After experiencing the positive affects of swimming in the sea and breathing in the salty sea air myself, I personally felt my airways were much clearer and I could breathe easier. I am definitely going to try to make my trips to the beach more frequent and brave the cold water no matter what the weather!
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Ultimately, ocean swimming and trips to the beach may not only be good for your enjoyment but they are also very beneficial for your health.
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Check out the full post on the website theallergyact.com ➡️Healthy Habits ➡️ Can Sea Swimming Reduce Your Allergies or check out the Link in Bio 👈
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*It's important to recognise that many people have different respiratory conditions and different levels of asthma so what works for one person may not necessarily work for another but if you have any experiences with a change in your allergy symptoms (positive or negative) when at the beach, I would love to hear about them in the comments below 👇☺️
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#theallergyact #seaswimming #seaswimming🏊 #allergies #allergic #allergicrhinitis #hayfeverseason #hayfever #hypersensitivity #hypersensitive #beach #salttherapy #saltyseaair #coast #seaside #allergytreatment #symptoms

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