Being outdoors with warm weather is so appealing. However, we must be mindful of the rays from the sun and the risks of sunburn and damage to our skin. Many of the everyday lotions for protection contain elements that can be as harmful as the sun itself. Elements like Deet are known to be harmful [...]
Several times in 2018, an Epi-Pen shortage has been advised. The one manufacturer in Canada, Pfizer, has cited manufacturing issues as the reason. This all too common shortage is hard to understand, given the steadily increasing need for this essential antidote for serious allergic reaction. What can be done to ensure that an essential EpiPen [...]
We all want to be outdoors as much as possible to enjoy the warm weather summer days ahead. However, we come in contact with bugs like mosquitoes, who can bite and leave us with an itchy red bump. Before we resort to the standard chemical-laden sprays to keep bugs away, here are 5 natural defenses [...]
The idea of eating a 'so-called normal' food and ending up with a 'not so normal' emergency reaction has become a reality for many living with food allergies. Is this 'new normal' a plain fact we must simply live with? Well, the answer is NO or GOODBYE, if we take control of the situation and [...]
It is May and spring sneezin', oops season, is in full force!! There are buds shooting up everywhere and allergens are in the air. We can smell it, feel it and even wear it on our spring clothing. Now is the time to take on spring allergies and keep the allergens at bay! Here are [...]
Allergy Information Provider: _____ Student ______ Parent _____ Other Provider (Specify) What is the allergy(ies)? ________________________________________________ At what age did allergy diagnosis occur? ________ (Age in years) Current Age ______ (Age in Years) Is an EpiPen required for the allergy(ies)? ____Yes ____No If yes, specify EpiPen allergy(ies) ____________________________________________________ Does anyone else in the family have [...]
In the world of food allergies, using alternative food substances is essential, save avoiding the food altogether. The result of variations with new ingredients can also be surprisingly tasty and even healthier than the standard fare! Here are 4 standard recipes that have been "allergy friendly'd" to produce yummy, nutrition-loaded versions of brownies, macaroni and [...]
Imagine your child playing with a friend's new pet and having a wonderful time. Having a pet in a household is a common and fun addition! People with allergies to fur bearing animals can have problems with those interactions. These individuals can face reactions ranging from a stuffed nose to breathing problems. If you should [...]
When we have a food allergy, reading labels is a necessity to avoid an allergic reaction. The potential allergy triggers are known and avoided. There is a new potential allergen and that is lupin, a legume that is also part of the same plant family as peanuts. Lupin can be present in a wide range [...]
The EpiPen has been in the news over the past few years. There is good news and bad news. The Bravo news is a recent television commercial for the EpiPen and the development of a future Epipen in pill form! The Boo news is the skyrocketing costs for the EpiPen! We cannot ignore the high [...]