Anaphylaxis is a serious reaction caused by a food allergy. Prompt and immediate action is required. Most of these reactions will have an immediate use of an Epi-Pen, followed by a visit to the emergency room at the hospital to stabilize and end the extreme life-threatening reaction. A study from 2014 shows the importance of [...]
The importance of a good sleep and calming your body are all-important and essential for our health and well being. Two essential oils have been shown to aid in accomplishing the above. Lavender Oil and Bergamot Oil are shown to provide restfulness leading to better sleep and less stress, as identified by Nick Polizzi in [...]
A recent 2 year study in the Unites States is showing promising results. The study groups with a peanut allergy were taking varying amounts of a pill named Palforzia, a pill designed to strengthen the immune system. Results showed the group with a daily dose of Palforzia had the best results with the strongest immune [...]
The traditional EpiPen, has competition. There are several new methods being tested, but QST-108 takes it to a whole new level of compact, effective & immediate result. It is the size of a marshmallow and dissolves under the tongue! Trials are expected to be completed by years end. With the necessary testing and development have [...]
News of allergen traces being added to foods is confusing and potentially dangerous! For those who have had these foods prior to the new additives, the danger lies in little likelihood of reading the ingredients label. The food product discussed is a chocolate mint bar with an ingredient label indicating the presence of new peanut, [...]
Tessa's story is a teachable one that takes us from tragedy to inspiration! Her journey shows us a hero in her short life and a hero after with Tessa's giving life to others in need! H Mom, Who Turned 11-Year-Old Tessa’s Death from Anaphylaxis into Life for Six Others, Hears from Donor Recipients By Dave Bloom -2020/06/16 [...]
Using chemicals and toxic sprays to ward off bugs in never an ideal solution. When natural substances are available, protection from bugs can be safer for all of us, especially infants, young children and the allergy population. The essential oils described by "hello glow" are worthy of a try, after safety and potential reactions have [...]
Innovative work is underway to deliver a needle-free epinephrine device. Zeneo is the device that can deliver the "unjection" as a nasal spray while another device placed on the hip will deliver the epinephrine injection without a needle. Crossject, the company developing Zeneo is continuing development and making it allergenic free. H Update: Zeneo, the [...]
The world of food allergies carries with it the necessity to have life-saving tool close by should it be needed. That tool is the EpiPen. It is awkward to transport and to use. It is even a tool that some are afraid to use, not be!ng sure how to use it properly! An upcoming pill [...]
H Allergy Service Dog - Hero! I came upon this story from Snack Safely and was amazed at the services provided by a service dog, trained in allergy detection and safety. This trained dog can literally sniff-out allergens and an epipen in the vicinity of his owner with food allergies. What a hero is this [...]