6 “Plansafe” Sports Actions for the Allergy Population The importance of sports and physical activity for everyone can’t be disputed, including the food allergy population! Canadians in general need to be more active and the benefits of exercise and sports for physical and mental well-being is well-documented (Just check out the Canada Physical Activity Guide). [...]
If you want to escape the sneezing,congestion and itchy eyes of spring, some great new warriors can bring on the adios chorus for you! Most recently, my family and I have felt the spring allergies arriving with the blooming of the lovely bushes and trees. Imagine the ability of elements, including good fatty acids, pepper pigment [...]
With summer still upon us, Canadians are enjoying the heat and relaxation of the holidays. Hard to believe that classes will be getting underway soon! As thoughts of September are coming up, (not too soon now) some essential preparation is in order to make a smooth and successful return to the books! Here are 5 [...]
For parents in a family with food allergies, the thought of travelling away from home to a different country can be both exciting and scary at the same time! While those with food sensitivities are aware of standard precautions ranging from Epipens to "safe snacks", there are always uncertainties about eating safety. Travel comes in [...]
Everybody loves to criticize big food companies, but most people need what they make! So, why should someone with life threatening allergies to peanuts miss out on the often-needed convenience of a protein bar or box of crackers when peanuts are NOT a listed ingredient. Being a mother in a family with food allergies, asthma and one child [...]
The biggest challenge for families with severe food allergies is going to a restaurant or trying food samples at a grocery store or event. As the parent of one of those children, our family knows all too well about being not being asked if there is a food allergy, let alone if the restaurant can [...]
Red itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing and sneezing......Is this happening to you and/or your loved ones? Allergies do not just show up with foods and the onset of Spring will bring airborne allergens called Spring Allergies.We are now enjoying our (later [...]
Each year there are a number of holidays that have treats as a major part of the celebrations. While Halloween and Christmas are huge. Easter festivities that come in the spring are not far behind! Parents of children with severe food allergies have an added caution to those [...]
Quaker Harvest Chewy Bars Peanut Free Being the parent of a child with severe food allergies conditions one to the necessities of reading labels on food items at the grocery store. The labels list the ingredients in food along with the cautionary and legal protection phrases that include "may contain peanuts" ; "may [...]
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By Candice| June 15th, 2015|Allergy Friendly, Personal Experiences, Research|0 Comments
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