Amazing story of baking powder being created to replace a woman's allergy to eggs and yeast for making bread! This allergy innovation occurred in 1843!! Many thanks with baking powder still being a major player in the baking world for food allergies!! As an allergy mom myself, I have relied on baking powder for cakes, [...]
OIT involves an upscaling of doses of peanut overseen by doctors with a gradual desensitization in reaction to the allergen (peanut). The study showed encouraging results with the peanut desensitization. Thanks to Snack Safely for sharing the study results. Study: Large Majority of Children on Peanut OIT Achieve Maintenance Dose Including Older Kids ByDave Bloom [...]
Her anaphylactic reaction to food was handled "textbook perfect". The story unfolded with an EpiPen and direct attendance at the hospital. The outcome was successful and Delly wanted her story to be told right down to her attendance at the hospital, stabilization and release. SnackSafely.com Our best wishes to Delly for a speedy and complete [...]
A frightening story about a woman experiencing an anaphylactic reaction on an airplane flight on Oct. 28 has a successful ending! To the rescue was a physician on the flight who responded with his apple watch, an EpiPen and monitoring until the diverted flight was met by an ambulance and further assistance. What an inspiring [...]
NNMG Food Allergic Families Forum got a great photo and story from a member whose child's high school had this allergy aware posted at the entrance of the gym. At the entrance to the gym at my daughter’s high school.
Many thanks to NNMG Allergic Family Forum for sharing this post showing a wonderful allergy friendly vending machine! Allergy friendly and inclusive vending machines are needed everywhere including schools and sports/public facilities. Allergy friendly Vending Machine in Staten Island, New York
Many thanks to Mary Lourdes in Peanut and Tree nut Allergy Moms for posting this important allergy friendly treat guide for upcoming Halloween. The treats shown are US treats and the Canadian version must be verified before use! Peanut and Tree nut Allergy Moms Lourdes Mary Spokin Inc. · Halloween is back this year and [...]
Love this beautiful chocolate cake with a beautiful message - Allergy Friendly and Teal Icing too! NNMG Food Allergic Families Forum Ashley Ann Smith · 2S0p3hns9re · I created an allergy friendly Teal Pumpkin Chocolate Cake and I just had to share it with my teal pumpkin loving community! Wishing everyone a healthy and inclusive Halloween!
Many thanks to Ashley Ortiz, Living with an Egg Allergy for posting this "gem of a recipe" for allergy friendly fare! Best news is both of her kids, allergy and non-allergy, loved it!! I can't wait to share this and try out with my family. Living with an Egg Allergy Ashley Ortiz · tSp47oo2hrd0 · For anyone looking for [...]
A huge shout out to Carmen Beato's post in Living with an Egg Allergy for highlighting critical information on use of a second EpiPen! Carmen starts her post with the words "Please Read". The need to use the EpiPen in the other thigh for it to work is shown, coming out of the Natasha Inquest [...]