http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog Rosacea trials and tribulations Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:57:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Can you believe it....just eaten some homemade leek and potato soup and I'm flushing like a beetroot - was a little hot temperature wise - could this be it???  Only time will tell, I will have to remember to eat it lukewarm tomorrow - but soup on a cold winter ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=176 My face went awfully flushed and the paps looked worse this morning (after a coffee - perhaps it was too hot).   Did a pilates class last night and wasn't so flushed, not like I would be if I did any cardio (which I shall do later).   Over the weekend I baked some ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=173 Things have been rather hectic and not had much time to post.   My period started yesterday and I could see the flushing and paps coming but not raised like they used to.  My mood is getting terrible prior to the actual period - I can be quite withdrawn, sad, depressed, tearful ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=171 Went out drinking Friday night - it was only supposed to be for a couple but ended up drinking far too much gin and tonic.  So much so I didn't have any evening meal.   Satuday I was suffering with a hangover and was craving all the food that's not good for ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=169 I have been to the dentist today for a scrape and polish and a filling.  I was quite nervous and entrigued to see if I had a reaction from any of the treatment - but can say the only thing that happened was my face (even upto my forehead) was ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=167 Well i've been drinking green tea (vile) can handle the one with mint but can't leave the tea bag in like I do with chamomile.  Have eaten almonds, mixed seeds, blackberries and some salmon.  My skin has a few raised spots but nothing too bad. I have been to get tested ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=163 Told you it wouldn't take me long to get back on form.  Went to gym and worked really hard - did a 1.5mile warm up on cross trainer and then did 45 mins weight training.  When I returned i had a 2 egg omlete with onions in it and then ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=160 My diet today hasn't been much better.  Had some dorito type tortilla chips, loads of beetroot and for tea I had wheat free pasta with anti pasti mushrooms.   I had attempted a work out which was in the end consisted of 2miles on the cross trainer.  I've felt very demotivated, stressed ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=158 Didn't have the greatest day today - only ate during the day a pear, apple and almonds.  Obviously I didn't have the strength or energy to go to the gym and due to the bad news that my car failed its MOT and is not cost effective to repair I ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=153 I had the salmon and dill last night but had it with roasted sweet potato and potato wedges with mushrooms.  One thing I didn't mention about eating yesterday was that delightful sesame seed and honey chocolate that I had a few days ago - delicious - was supposed to save ... http://www.benandchelle.com/rosacea-blog/?p=151