There are some useful and weather-sensitive sources of information for the allergy population. They can be used, as needed, when food, weather, pollen levels, the latest advisory decisions need to be made yesterday! Here are some of the "there's an allergy app for that" saviors, ready to take on what life has to offer! There [...]
Wanted to share this article from The New York Times (Jan.16/2019) that shows us: Victory for Food Allergies by Inclusion over Exclusion!! There are two young hero's in this story: Mason, who stands up for his rights and Sam, who supports him. Membership denied for a youth with food allergies, based on inconvenience/lack of understanding [...]
SmartLabel (TM) Who does not benefit from the ability to get information on the food that we eat? Be it for diet, sensitivity, allergy or simply taste, it can be a challenge or next to impossible to get that information. What if that allergy is in the form of products that are used [...]
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 dangerous [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]