"In every walk in nature one receives far more than he seeks." -John Muir It may be tempting these days to stay inside more often because of the pandemic, but getting outside is still one of the healthiest things you can do. Besides the fact that it's far more difficult to catch the virus outdoors [...]
Thanks to David Bloom and Snack Safely!! Here we have it - the essential safeguards for the allergy population: 2 EpiPens!! / Covid-19 Safety Mask!!
Reading Food Labels for food products is a necessary task to ensure safety for meal, snack and dietary needs. The first task is to read the ingredient label. Food allergens clearly labeled are best with wheat, milk, egg, nut, peanut identifications. Ingredients with unclear or scientific sounding names are a flag for potential allergens or [...]
Thanks to KIDS WITH FOOD ALLERGIES for the fantastic allergy-friendly foods just in time for the upcoming holidays! The holiday season can be especially difficult for those with food allergies. Eggs, milk, nuts, soy and peanuts are in some many of the favorite foods. It is refreshing to see alternatives to some of those favorite [...]
Initial Anaphylaxis and immediate attention is the standard response to a severe allergic reaction. A visit to the hospital then follows where the reaction is stabilized. This is the standard situation. The rare occurrence of another anaphylactic episode later, after leaving the hospital should not be discounted. Such cases have been seen with a study [...]
Anaphylactic reaction is most often related to foods and environmental elements like grass and tree pollens. There is also a reaction, an anaphylactic one that occurs with exposure cold air! The reaction begins with hives all over the body and is followed by anaphylaxis. The case follows such a reaction for a 34 year old [...]
Natasha was a vibrant 15 year old whose life was cut short when she ate a sandwich containing an unlabeled allergen. The tragedy of this story is the fact that there was no protection for her without complete labeling of foods. With intense lobbying for better labeling laws, the U.K. parliament passed Natasha's law requiring [...]
Alarmed Cabinet from Be Ready Healthcare is a innovative and essential item to have available in all public and private buildings. The need to have an EpiPen available right away at any time is necessary for physical and mental health of allergy individuals along with family, friends and associates. Home Cities CountriesHome > Canada > Sussex, NB > Businesses > Be Ready Health Care [...]
2020 has brought change everywhere, including the need for provisions to respond to necessary dietary needs of those with food allergies. This is a health and safety issue for foods that are free from the allergens prohibited from a diet for health concerns. The case in question is the quarantine of a student at a [...]
Sensitivity to Birch Trees is one thing, but to say this may bring food allergies is a whole new area to investigate!! Tree pollen sensitivity can extend to food allergies with raw fruit and vegetables. This mild form of food allergy is known as Oral Allergy Syndrome. It can cause sneezing, sensitivity and tingling in [...]