Allergies

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    About.com: Allergies

  • Thanksgiving Allergies

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:44 pm
    Soon many of us will travel to see family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. These travels could lead to various exposures that could worsen underlying allergies. From hidden food allergens in the mom's famous stuffing, to Aunt Edna's pet cat, and from Uncle Ed's cigars to Grandma's dusty spare bedroom, your allergies could be in for more than you bargained for this Thanksgiving. Learn how to be prepared to prevent and treat food allergies, cat allergy, reactions to cigarette smoke and dust avoidance measures. Read more: Preparing for Hidden Food Allergens How to Deal with Grandma's Four…

  • Allergies in Children

    9 Nov 2009 | 6:33 pm
    Allergies are becoming more and more common in children. For example, allergic rhinitis is extremely common in children, and is far more than just a runny nose. Allergies of all kinds can have a major effect on a child's quality of life, including effects on mood and behavior, activities such as school and sports, as even effects on sleep. Learn about ways that allergies have affected children's lives, as well as how allergy treatments have improved these children's lives. Read about: Recognizing Allergies in Children How Allergies Affect a Child's Well-Being Allergies at SchoolAllergies in…

  • Food Allergies and Vaccines

    2 Nov 2009 | 5:48 pm
    Millions of vaccinations are given every year in the United States; allergic reactions from these vaccines are extremely rare. However, some people with certain food allergies may be at higher risk for allergic reactions as a result of vaccines containing certain food proteins. Many routine immunizations contain traces of egg protein or other food ingredients. As a result, there is the possibility that a person with food allergies will experience a severe allergic reaction as a result of receiving a vaccination. Learn more: Basics of Food Allergies and Vaccines H1N1 Vaccine and Egg Allergy…

  • Are You Going to Get the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine?

    26 Oct 2009 | 5:36 pm
    The swine flu is front page news on a daily basis. And now that the swine flu vaccine is available, there seems to be a huge demand for the vaccine, but also concerns from some people that the vaccine may not be completely safe. Do you intend to receive, or have your children receive, the swine flu vaccine? Would you want to receive the nasal form, shot form, either one or neither one? Share your opinion, and read about others' thoughts. Are You Going to Get the H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine? originally appeared on About.com Allergies on Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 at 00:36:39.Permalink | Comment |…

  • Put a Stop to the Swine Flu!

    19 Oct 2009 | 5:32 pm
    The swine flu is here, and more and more people are becoming infected. It appears that people, especially children, with asthma are at higher risk for complications from the flu. The new swine flu vaccine, in both injected and nasal forms, are becoming available nationwide. Learn how swine flu can be prevented and treated, and what to do about the flu if you have asthma. Learn more: Swine Flu Prevention Swine Flu Treatment Swine Flu Vaccine and Egg AllergyPut a Stop to the Swine Flu! originally appeared on About.com Allergies on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 00:32:18.Permalink | Comment |…
 
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    MedicalNewsToday: Allergies

  • Circassia Announces Successful Results From Phase II Clinical Study Of ToleroMune(R) Cat Allergy Therapy

    21 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am
    Circassia Ltd, a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on allergy, announced positive results from a recently completed phase II clinical study of its ToleroMune(R) cat allergy therapy, which successfully identified the optimal dosing regimens to progress into late-stage development.

  • Sweet! Sugared Polymer A New Weapon Against Allergies And Asthma

    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 pm
    Scientists at Johns Hopkins and their colleagues have developed sugar-coated polymer strands that selectively kill off cells involved in triggering aggressive allergy and asthma attacks. Their advance is a significant step toward crafting pharmaceuticals to fight these often life-endangering conditions in a new way. For more than a decade, a team led by Bruce S. Bochner, M.D.

  • Have Egg Allergy? You May Still Be Candidate For Flu Vaccines, Says Allergist

    19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    As flu season got underway this fall, Dr. Catherine Monteleone, an allergist, noticed that her office started to receive an unusually high number of calls from people with egg allergy. They previously had avoided flu vaccines because of their sensitivity to eggs. This year, with all the attention being paid to the novel H1N1 influenza, those patients want to be protected against flu, and they contacted her to find out if they are candidates for inoculation.

  • Annals Of Allergy, Asthma And Immunology To Be Published By Elsevier

    18 Nov 2009 | 1:00 am
    Elsevier is pleased to announce that beginning with Volume 104 (2010) it will assume publication of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the official journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI). The i>Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, published since 1942, will continue under the leadership of Editor Gailen D. Marshall, MD, PhD and a distinguished editorial board.

  • Compound Created That Boosts Anti-Inflammatory Fat Levels

    17 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    UC Irvine pharmacology researchers have discovered a way to boost levels of a natural body fat that helps decrease inflammation, pointing to possible new treatments for allergies, illnesses and injuries related to the immune system. For decades, it has been known that this fat, called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA), is a potent anti-inflammatory substance that reduces both allergic symptoms and occurrences of rheumatic fever, but researchers understood little about how PEA works.
 
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    USNews: Allergies

  • Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S.

    By Serena GordonHealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Nov. 16 (HealthDay News) -- Pediatric food allergies, which can sometimes be life-threatening, are increasing at a dramatic rate in the United States, new research shows.

  • Health Tip: Have a Food Allergy?

    (HealthDay News) -- A food allergy -- commonly to edibles such as shellfish, nuts, wheat, eggs or milk -- often has telltale warning signs.The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology offers this list of possibilities:

  • Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms?

    (HealthDay News) -- While allergies and asthma usually are chronic, symptoms can flare from exposure to certain triggers.The American Lung Association says these factors trigger asthma and allergy symptoms in many people:

  • Treat Kids to a Safe Halloween

    MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- There's no trick to keeping children and the rest of the family safe on Halloween. Some simple precautions will ensure that the night is a treat for everyone.The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following safety tips:

  • Bad Reaction No Good Reason to Avoid Future Shots

    THURSDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who appear to be allergic to vaccinations shouldn't automatically avoid future immunizations, but instead should try to find out why they had a bad reaction, new guidelines say.
 
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    Beyond Allergy

  • Yoga for Allergies

    Heather Legg
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:53 am
    The other day I was given a wonderful gift - three extra hours in my day! I had a scheduled commitment canceled and I was so excited - determined to use my time wisely. Here’s what I did, some work, some laundry and then I went to my beloved yoga class. After leaving class, I was reminded of how good I always feel after yoga, and of the benefits it has on the whole body - even allergies. (more…)

  • Animals on Airlines

    Heather Legg
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:46 am
    Another issue is floating around in the big blue skies these days, one akin to peanuts on planes and the risks it poses to those suffering from peanut allergies. This one however, doesn’t involve food, it’s pets causing the problem. (more…)

  • What Does Avoidance Really Mean?

    Heather Legg
    17 Nov 2009 | 6:38 am
    When you do discover you or your child has a food allergy, one of the first things you are probably told is to avoid that food. So what does that mean, really? If you have a tree nut allergy, do you avoid all tree nuts? How about a seafood allergy, do you satay away from all kinds of seafood? The difficult thing about allergies is they are so variable person to person, even throughout the same person’s life. (more…)

  • Dogs Helping Humans - Again!

    Heather Legg
    14 Nov 2009 | 6:33 am
    When your child has a severe allergy, you’ll do almost anything to keep him safe. Now parents have another option in the fight against allergies, though it’s not an inexpensive one - Allergy Dogs. No, they’re not dogs with allergies, they are specifically trained dogs to sniff out allergies, and they are making life changing strides in the lives of people with peanut allergies. (more…)

  • Lactose Intolerant?

    Heather Legg
    8 Nov 2009 | 3:53 pm
    My friend’s daughter has been complaining a lot of of stomach aches; she calls it the “spiky kind.” My friend spoke to the doctor and guess what, he said take her off of all dairy for a week or so, keep a diary and see how she does. He feels it’s probably lactose intolerance. (more…)
 
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    Allergizer.com

  • Cottonique Allergy Free Apparel

    15 Nov 2009 | 3:34 am
    If you knew how much chemicals and processing happens before cotton wool from the trees are transformed into pieces of clothing, you probably wouldn't wonder why some people with hypersensitive skin react when they wear new clothes. Of course, one should always wash new clothes before first use, but often it takes several rounds before the residues are gone, if at all. If you have hypersensitive skin, you might want to try at least the undergarments from Cottonique. Cottonique is a perfect solution to allergy-free apparel ...

  • Product Alert: 49 Flavors Jelly Belly Cylinder Packs

    8 Nov 2009 | 4:42 am
    Jelly Belly Candy Company is recalling 7.5-ounce cylinder-style packages of 49 Flavors Jelly Belly jelly beans because the package is incorrectly labeled, not listing peanut butter and peanut flour in the ingredient statement. The Jelly Belly 49 Flavors cylinder packages were shipped to approximately 200 independent stores nationwide from September 29 to October 30, 2009. Product was packaged in a clear 7.5-ounce acetate cylinder with white label on the bottom of the package with lot codes 090925, 090928, 090929 or 091001, and UPC code 071567989398. If ...

  • Free Guide to Reducing Allergens and Irritants in the Home

    1 Nov 2009 | 7:33 am
    AAFA's asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program has released a Free "Guide to Reducing Allergens and Irritants in the Home". The publication, that may be downloaded and reproduced from AAFA's website, offers a list of common indoor asthma triggers as well as useful, easy "tips" for home cleaning, maintenance and environmental control in every room of the house. Advice includes how to kill dust mites, what categories of certified products are available and steps to minimize exposure to common irritants. To view the entire guide ...

  • Product Alert: Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection Ice Cream

    30 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am
    Mars Snackfood U.S. is recalling pints of "Dove Caramel Pecan Perfection ice cream" due to undeclared peanuts. A limited amount of the product was recently manufactured using peanuts instead of pecans. This voluntary recall affects products with the following UPC and manufacturing code: Lot# 931AB5YN07 (UPC code 47677 13943). This voluntary recall is limited to this specific lot number (931AB5YN07) and was distributed only in the United States, and specifically to the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, ...

  • Seen that? - Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen

    29 Oct 2009 | 6:18 pm
    Soap and Water Eliminate Peanut Allergen at Allergies A niece of mine has a very high sensitivity to peanut allergens. She doesn't have to ingest peanuts herself to manifest allergic reactions; if I eat peanuts, and touch her without washing my hands throughly, ...
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    Allergy Zone

  • Top Ten Most Common Food Allergies And Their Effects On Your Body

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    16 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am
    Skin allergies are much more common than most people think. Skin allergies affect millions of Americans and can be discovered later in life, even as an adult. If you have suffered from or are suffering from newer symptoms with an unknown cause such as gastrointestinal issues, fatigue and skin rashes and skin irritation you may be suffering from a food allergy. The best way to determine if you are falling victim to a specific food allergy would be to isolate that one food. The thing is you wouldn’t know which food to isolate. What we recommend is looking at the top most common food allergies…

  • Some Surprising Latex Allergy Triggers

    admin2
    9 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am
    If you have a latex allergy, you are probably very cautious any time you receive care from a doctor or dentist. You probably also watch for clothing that contains latex or elastic. You would never go near a “rubber” balloon. You may even know that you should avoid bananas. But did you know that your lunch can cause a reaction? If you are allergic to latex and your food is prepared by someone wearing a latex glove, enough latex particles can be present in your food to cause a reaction. Increasingly food preparation gloves are made from vinyl, but if you have an unexpected reaction, it is…

  • Is Your Child With Asthma Safe At School?

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    2 Nov 2009 | 4:30 am
    About 75 percent of all teachers do not feel confident in their ability to respond if a child has an asthma attack while in their classroom. On average, there are two children in each classroom who suffer from asthma. Because teachers do not feel confident about managing children with asthma in the classroom, those children are often restricted from participating in class activities, such as physical education and field trips, or even playing with their classmates. Almost 75 percent of students with asthma said they had trouble participating in physical education classes. On the other hand,…

  • Most Common Causes Of Food Allergies

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    26 Oct 2009 | 5:37 am
    Did you know that only 8 foods are responsible for 90 percent of all food allergies? Those foods are Peanuts Shellfish Fish Tree Nuts, Which Includes Almonds, Cashews, Walnuts And Pecans Eggs Milk Soy Wheat Allergic reactions to foods may range from mild to very severe. Some allergic responses, such as an anaphylactic reaction, can be fatal. Other food “allergies” may only be a mild sensitivity or intolerance; for example, true milk allergies are rare, but lactose intolerance is more common. Typically, the more times you are exposed to an allergen, the more intense your reaction becomes.

  • Can You Spot The Differences Between Allergies And Colds?

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    19 Oct 2009 | 5:37 am
    Your nose is stuffy, and you are sneezing. Do you have seasonal allergies, or just a cold? Sometimes, it can be hard to tell the difference since many of the symptoms, including headaches, a sore throat and coughing, can be exactly the same. Here are some clues to help you figure out the cause of your suffering. Do you find you experience symptoms at the same time every year? Symptoms that recur at the same time every year are more likely to be seasonal allergies. It can be hard to remember from year to year; try taking notes or noticing what is blooming when you have common symptoms to see…
 
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    About.com: Food Allergies

  • 4% of U.S. children have food allergies, study finds

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:09 am
    A new study in the journal Pediatrics has found that approximately 4% of U.S. children under age 18 have a reported food allergy. The researchers came to their conclusion after reviewing data from various government-run health surveys over the last several years. They also determined that the number of cases of food allergies increased 18% from 1997 to 2007. However, the authors of the study note that the cause of this rise is unclear; it could be that some of this increase is related to increased awareness (and diagnosis) of food allergies by doctors and parents, rather than more kids…

  • Unusual Food Allergies: Your Thoughts?

    12 Aug 2009 | 2:00 pm
    A recent article in the Baltimore Sun by an author with a honeydew allergy made me think of some of the reader correspondence and forum threads about unusual food allergies. Estimates are that about 90% of allergies are to the so-called "big eight" (dairy, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, and soy), which means that at least 10% of people with allergies can't eat a food other than this group. The actual number of people with less common allergies is likely significantly higher, since many people are allergic to more than one food. If you tell waitstaff at restaurants about…

  • Vitamin D and Allergies

    4 Aug 2009 | 1:46 pm
    By now you've probably heard of a recent study in the journal Pediatrics that's been the subject of a great deal of buzz: about 70% of kids in the U.S. aren't getting enough Vitamin D. Vitamin D, which is produced naturally during sun exposure and can be found in some fish and in supplemented foods like milk and some breakfast cereals, is known to be crucial for building bones and protecting against diseases like type 2 diabetes. This study has possible ramifications for food allergies -- a 2007 study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology noted that EpiPen prescriptions and…

  • Allergy Awareness: The Good, The Bad & The Clueless

    28 Jul 2009 | 2:31 am
    A new study in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology examines allergy awareness among the general public and finds some encouraging signs -- plus some places where knowledge could be better. The good: Despite the inevitable flame wars that break out on message boards, blogs, and newspaper sites whenever the thorny topic of nuts in school is on the agenda, programs and policies designed to protect allergic kids in school are mostly popular. Some 85% of adults support action plans in school aimed at protecting allergic children, although nut-free tables and classrooms are more…

  • New Research: An Allergy Gene?

    20 Jul 2009 | 3:47 pm
    A study in the July issue of BMJ reviews research on a gene controlling the protein filaggrin. Defects in this gene are strongly associated with eczema, an allergic skin condition. Researchers noted that defects in this gene are related to allergic rhinitis (hay fever) and in the development of asthma in those with atopic eczema. What is less clear -- and what researchers noted as a subject for further study -- is whether this gene is related to food allergies. It is believed that there is a genetic component to food allergies, as having a close relative with food allergies or another atopic…
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    Kids with Food Allergies

  • Food Allergy Recall Alerts

    8 Nov 2009 | 9:55 pm
    U.S. Allergy Recalls Jelly Belly Candy Company: 49 Flavors Jelly Belly Jelly Beans (undeclared peanut) Curly's Food: Healthy Ones, Medium Cooked Roast Beef (undeclared soy) Bay Valley Foods: Meijer Cream of Mushroom Reduced Sodium Condensed Soup (undeclared egg) Pelican Bay: Caramel Chocolate Truffle Hot Chocolate Mix (undeclared tree nuts) Charleston Cookie Co: Almond Cookies (undeclared milk) Alexia Foods: Olive Oil, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Oven Reds Frozen Potatoes (undeclared pine nuts) Morningstar Foods: Great Value and Kroger Half & Half (undeclared soy) Mrs. Rios Corn…

  • Live Chat for Families Newly Diagnosed with Food Allergies

    8 Nov 2009 | 9:55 pm
    Food Allergies...Now What?! Tips and Resources for Parenting a Child with a Newly Diagnosed Food Allergy Monday, November 9, 2009 8 pm EST KFA Virtual Coffee Shop Live Chat Hosted by Kristin Johnston, KFA Director A diagnosis of food allergy can be very overwhelming for families, but KFA can help! Join KFA community leaders and veteran food allergy parents as we discuss the 'essentials' for parenting a child with a food allergy during this Monday's live chat. Whether you are new to food allergies and have questions, or you have been managing food allergy for years now and want to share sage…

  • Free Guide to Parenting a Child with a Food Allergy

    8 Nov 2009 | 9:55 pm
    NEW! From Confusion to Confidence: KFA's Starter Guide to Parenting a Child with a Food Allergy This free 47-page e-book is filled with essential information for parenting a food allergic child. Understanding Food Allergies and Anaphylaxis Diagnosis and Treatment Food Allergies vs. Food Intolerances Coping with a New Diagnosis Checklist for Managing Food Allergies Grocery Shopping and Label Reading Dietary Concerns for Restricted Diets Nutrition Information and Allergen Avoidance Lists for Milk Allergy, Egg Allergy, Peanut Allergy, Soy Allergy, Tree Nut Allergy, and Wheat Allergy Where to…

  • Have You Found the H1N1 Flu Vaccine Yet?

    8 Nov 2009 | 9:55 pm
    Is the H1N1 flu vaccine available in your area yet? Parents who are eager to vaccinate against the seasonal flu and H1N1 flu are finding out that it may not be available in their area.Also, if you missed it the first time, read KFA's eNews edition about H1N1 Swine Flu, Asthma, and Egg Allergy. Visit Kids With Food Allergies for more information about joining our community.

  • H1N1 Swine Flu, Egg Allergy and Asthma

    11 Sep 2009 | 1:20 pm
    H1N1 Swine Flu, Egg Allergy and Asthma This issue of Kids With Food Allergies eNews contains important information about the H1N1 (swine) flu, seasonal flu and vaccinations for those with egg allergy or asthma. AAAAI Offers Flu Advice for Asthma and Allergy Sufferers" According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 67% of children who died with the new H1N1 flu virus had at least one high-risk medical condition. Any individual with an underlying respiratory condition such as asthma is more likely to experience serious health problems if he or she contracts the flu, according to…
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    Allergy Moms Blog

  • Being Grateful, Despite Food Allergies, on Thanksgiving

    Gina Clowes
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:52 am
    There are always many ways to look at any situation. For instance, when you first fell in love, your partner had all of the same flaws that he or she has today. Yet you overlooked them because they were barely visible through your rose-colored glasses. When times got tough and you went through a rough patch in your marriage, you found fault with many things your spouse did–as your mud-colored glasses magnified all of his faults. What’s true is that you will find what you are looking for and it’s not really what happens to us that makes us happy or sad, it’s how we view…

  • Food Allergy Advocate Sara Shannon’s Reply to Outrageous Article

    Gina Clowes
    16 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am
    The following is a letter written by my friend Sara Shannon, Sabrina Shannon’s mother. If you’re not familiar with Sabrina’s story you can read it here. If you haven’t read the Chatelaine article, go here. But most of all, read Sara’s letter below. To: Ms. Maryam Sanati, Editor-in-chief, Chatelaine Ms. Patricia Pearson, Writer Re: Chatelaine article “It’s just nuts” I hope you received the “Sabrina’s Law” documentary about my daughter who died in 2003 at the age of 13 after suffering a fatal allergic reaction. I sent two copies a couple of weeks ago,…

  • 8 Tips for a Safe & Savory Thanksgiving!

    Gina Clowes
    10 Nov 2009 | 5:14 pm
    1. Plan your menu. Make a list of all of the food that you will serve including drinks, appetizers, and desserts. Select a safe turkey and order it this week. Decide if your meal will be completely safe for your child or if you’ll serve some dishes that are not. I have served a milk, wheat, egg, peanut, and tree nut-free Thanksgiving that was delicious and worry-free. Here is an allergy-friendly menu to get you started. At a minimum, make appetizers that are safe for your allergic child. That way, you’ll have no worries while you are preparing the meal. Veggies and safe dip or fruit…

  • Trick-or-Treating Tips from Martha Stewart (Food Allergy Friendly!)

    Gina Clowes
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:03 am
    Martha Stewart’s website has some terrific tips for trick-or-treating. One in particular, I had never heard before but wish I’d known from when my kids were babies…. “Photograph your Children from Front and Back… You’ll have great shots of them hurrying down the block to collect their treats.” They also feature a very food allergy friendly list of treats that most kids can enjoy. Take a peek here! The list includes links to over a dozen allergy friendly goodies. Great idea for teachers, grandparents and neighbors! Read the article here.

  • Food Allergy Initiative Advocacy Update

    Gina Clowes
    29 Oct 2009 | 1:37 pm
    It was a busy summer for the volunteers on the Food Allergy Initiative’s Advocacy Steering Committee. These superstar parents are lending their time and expertise toward an effort to build a national advocacy network that will raise awareness among public policy makers about the need for more research to find a cure for food allergies. This summer, the group deployed in all corners of the country to get its message out to Members of Congress. • In San Diego, CA, a group of 13 led by Sue Wagner and Carol D’Agnese met with Senator Barbara Boxer’s (CA) staff. A local allergist described…
 
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    Allergy Relief Blog

  • Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled

    20 Nov 2009 | 4:28 am
    Procter & Gamble recalls Vicks nasal sprays because of contamination with bacteria.

  • Would You Wear An Allergy Mask?

    18 Nov 2009 | 4:46 am
    With the seasonal flu, the H1N1 flu, SARS, and even Avian flu still making news on a daily basis, people are trying to find any protection against becoming sick this fall. Most people cannot afford to miss time from work in our current economy.

  • Peanut-Sniffing Dogs Give Kids a Chance at Normal Lives

    16 Nov 2009 | 3:49 am
    Peanut-sniffing dogs warn children of the presence of peanuts, keeping them safe in situations that are often dangerous to food-allergic children.

  • Miele Bolero Scores 4th in Consumer Reports

    13 Nov 2009 | 8:34 am
    One of the new Miele upright vacuum cleaners, the Miele Bolero, recently scored 4th place in the upright vacuum cleaner reliability ratings from Consumer Reports

  • AchooAllergy.com Partners with TRUSTe

    11 Nov 2009 | 3:42 am
    AchooAllergy.com is using TRUSTe's newly-launched small business services to enhance online consumer trust and increase sales conversions.
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    Allergy Life in Loudon

  • Wegman's Leesburg - "So What? Who Cares?"

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:40 am
    OK just kidding...it's AWESOME! Minus the child care room like Dulles, which isn't an option for us anyways, but as far as I'm concerned it's basically heaven under one roof in Loudoun. Too bad so sad Whole Foods and Trader Joes who didn't come to Loudoun - you lose! ;) I didn't get much time yesterday, but the cafe/market area was buzzing with delicious looking meals and treats for any average

  • I Really Do Have a Thanksgiving Menu...

    17 Nov 2009 | 7:46 pm
    I had such a wonderful and fantastic conversation last night with a family member. It was SO super! :))) We were able figure out a way Thanksgiving can be not only delicious, but inclusive of E - which is getting increasingly more important to her, my E, I mean, at 3yrs of age :) If your a parent of a child with allergies, you know, that ANY effort someone makes to accommodate your child in a

  • Thanksgiving Planning

    16 Nov 2009 | 7:00 pm
    Is it over yet? I've totally lost my appetite and this used to be my favorite holiday. One thing I've learned about allergies, it's not black and white and that's very hard for many people to understand when menu planning. Like my Mom asked me recently "So let me get this straight, she can have bacon, but pork chops give her eczema? I'm confused" My answer, "yeah, me too, let me know if you

  • Dr. Robert Wood Research Highlights

    13 Nov 2009 | 6:24 am
    I think most of my family and friends would easily say that I spent very little time in denial about E's diagnosis. As my life long friend stated "go figure Maria, you'd grab the bull by the horns and take it head on." When I get these comments, I think everytime "you would too if it was your child, trust me." Now, not all of us do it in the same way, but this just happens to be my way. So

  • Confidence

    12 Nov 2009 | 7:59 pm
    Stupid food allergies. The last two severe reactions have been at my Mom's house. She still carries so much pain about it. I don't place blame, after all, I was there the second time. It's crushing to know that you can read/prepare all you can about this disease, but if you let your guard down for a minute outside your normal "safe zone" home - disaster. The most important thing is that we
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  • Yule Logs

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:58 am
    Guardian Angel Foods has their Yule Logs out, only for some this year. Last year if you were in Ontario and New Brunswick, you could get them in Metro Stores. This year they appear to only sell them in Quebec and Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Ontario. The company claims to be expanding but we can only buy a small sample of their products outside of Quebec in Metro Stores. We love their nut, egg and dairy free muffins and cakes but we can't get any of their other products other than by ordering them on line. We allergic families in Ontario would like to see their dairy, egg and nut free…

  • Contest

    19 Nov 2009 | 8:43 am
    Alisa, Author, dairy free blogger and web host is giving her book away her book.To enter comment on her post on her giveaway of her book Go Dairy Free the guide and cookbook for milk allergies, lactose Intolerance, and casein - free living. Contest closes today on her blog.

  • Congratulations

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:43 pm
    Congratulations to Camila from Multiple Reasons on winning our Blue Bear Aware Contest

  • GLuten Free Lunches

    17 Nov 2009 | 6:18 am
    More great information from the author Connie Sarros:Fun Gluten-free School Lunchesby Connie SarrosAuthor of Wheat-free Gluten-free Cookbook for Kids and Busy Adults(Every recipe in this book has dairy-free options)www.gfbooks.homestead.com

  • Divvies holiday

    13 Nov 2009 | 11:06 am
    DivviesHoliday Treats Dairy, egg tree nut and peanut free Christmas Jelly BeansChocolate TurkeyChocolate TreesChocolate snowmanChanuka Jelly BeansChonuka Chocolate
 
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    Food Allergy Assistant

  • Food Allergy From a Tick Bite?

    Food Allergy Assistant
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:38 am
    Hmmm....here's a strange one...Some adults who have previously eaten red meat without any problems, suddenly develop an anaphylactic reaction to red meat. They literally suddenly become allergic to meat. What do these adults have in common? They've experienced a tick bite recently."It has changed our thinking," said allergist Saju Eapen, of Roanoke, Va. "This was not something we looked for in the past."While not common, it has some fascinating implications into the study of how food allergies develop. Check out the full story.

  • Diagnose Food Allergies: New Tools

    Food Allergy Assistant
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:58 am
    New tools are available to allergists in the diagnosis of food allergies. Yes, it still involves a blood test, but results allow for diagnosis at the molecular level. Allergists will be able to identify precisely those patients in danger of severe allergic reaction to allergens such as peanut, wheat, or egg and many others. The exciting news is that personalized allergy management plans can be created with this information. The plan will be uniquely specific to each person.I think this new technology will become extremely important as it will give families, doctors and food allergic patients…

  • Alternative to Flu Vaccine?

    Food Allergy Assistant
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:43 am
    For those of us concerned about the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines, there may be an alternative. A recent study finds that the immune system can be stimulated with a combination of Vitamins C and D and the minerals selenium, zinc and silver. Check out this new choice which can be taken as a daily supplement throughout the pandemic of swine flu and for the duration of the seasonal flu.This may be a good fit for egg allergic children and adults who can not get the vaccine. I do like the idea of natural substances stimulating the body's own immune system.

  • Reporting a Mislabeled Food

    Food Allergy Assistant
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:22 am
    We depend on food labels. If the label has incorrect information, someone with food allergies could have a severe, even fatal, reaction. Quick thinking on the part of Crystal Johnson, who discovered chocolate covered peanuts in her pecan ice cream, may have saved lives. Peanuts were not listed on the label and should not have been in the ice cream. She has a friend with a peanut allergy and knew this could cause a serious reaction. Ms. Johnson contacted FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network) and the FDA (Food and Drug Association) as well as Mars, the parent company for Dove who…

  • Food Allergy Blog Carnival: November 12, 2009

    Food Allergy Assistant
    12 Nov 2009 | 4:18 am
    Welcome to the November 12, 2009 edition of the Living With Food Allergies Blog Carnival.Karen Blue presents Interview with The No Biggie Bunch a series of books for kids with allergies"Kim, The Food Allergy Coach presents Allergen Free Baking: Baked treats for all occasions"This is a great book for parents of kids w/ food allergies!"Lara DeHaven presents A Wheat-Free ?Graham Cracker? CrustOCMomActivities presents Goodbye beloved oats..."I hope this is the right tone of post. :) It's about my recent discovery of my allergy to Oats."That concludes this edition. Thank you for stopping by.Be…
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  • Preschool: Marbles & Candy

    21 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    I finally picked up a bath suction thing for marble sorting. Miles is liking dinosaurs so I got a pack of 6 at the Dollar Tree. Anyone need one? I sure don't need six. Or do I? Ha!What to do with all that Halloween candy? Sort by color of course! I love these pinching bowls from Target...not one of my $1 or $2.50 finds but still fun. Runts candy are a perfect match for these.

  • Allergy-Free Thanksgiving

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:28 pm
    Boy am I glad I blog! I am starting to think on an allergy-free menu for Thanksgiving and luckily I posted last year's menu. That makes it easy! I have some fun new things to add, though!TurkeyCranberry Sauce (my MIL says she can make this allergy free)Plain Green Beans (who needs all the calories of casserole anyways!) Money Saving Mom had a good plain, garlic version here. Sweet Potatoes: I use a recipe from my Betty Crocker cookbook which entails slicing sweet potatos and layering them in a baking dish with brown sugar and butter. I use the Fleischmann's margarine. These always turn out…

  • Preschool: Pizza & Car Magnets

    20 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    I found Miles in his bed one afternoon pretending to eat the puzzle pieces that came in this box. The box reminded him of a pizza box even though he has never eaten carry-out pizza because of his food allergy. I guess daddy has eaten them enough times to spark his memory. Anyways, I thought it was so cute. He was totally into his pretend pizza. I thought, "I can make a pretend pizza better than PUZZLE pieces!" So that very night I got out the cardstock and made this pizza similar to what Miles would eat at home....mushrooms, green pepper, and pieces of soy cheese. I did put this through my…

  • Salad Dressings

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:20 am
    Here are some dressings I hope to try soon. These are all from allrecipes.com. I searched ingredients oil (yes) and mayonaise (no) under "salad dressings". All of these recipes are SIMPLE. Honey Mustard: Did this one and like it!French? Maple Poppyseed: This one is for me. It has mayo.White Wine Vinaigrette Balsamic VinaigretteVegan Tofu: Someone asked if Tofu could be used in dressings. Guess it can!

  • Preschool: Cookie Cutters & Dishes

    19 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Graham, on his own, dug out the train cookie cutters and played with them like Thomas trains. I was impressed with his imagination...choosing tin outlines over our gazillion wooden trains with actual wheels.I let the boys wash up the new silicone muffin tins. Then we used them to make banana muffins...using my banana bread recipe.
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  • One Week

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:28 am
    Till company arrives.Kitchen progress:trim paintedbacksplash tiles donecurtains made (by my friend)breakfast nook assembled (by my husband)holes filledwalls washedToday, I begin the primer.What are your Thanksgiving plans?

  • My Sweet Vegan Cookbook Giveaway

    16 Nov 2009 | 4:50 am
    If you didn't win Hannah Kaminsky's e-cookbooks last week, now is your chance to win her dessert cookbook, My Sweet Vegan. My review of it is here, and Hannah agreed to let me share our favorite recipe with you.Bananas Foster CakeBanana cake is often a disappointing, dry mess as many people think it’s perfectly all right to use any old banana bread recipe, slap some frosting on top, and call it a cake. Step it up a notch with a sweet treat that is actually meant to be a dessert, and you will understand what a huge difference it makes. Modeled after the traditional flavors of bananas foster,…

  • Sniffin' Fumes

    11 Nov 2009 | 5:25 am
    Have I mentioned that we're hosting Thanksgiving again? With an all-time high attendance level of fifteen people and a dog? (Yes, and you, Kevin.) And that our house is...not big? And that some of my in-laws want to exchange Christmas gifts the day after Thanksgiving and some do not, but I figured I'd better have their gifts purchased and wrapped just in case?Clearly this week is the appropriate time for me to start redoing our kitchen that I've hated for six years. Especially because it is parent/teacher conference week and we have half days of school Wednesday through Friday. I tiled the…

  • And the Winners Are...

    9 Nov 2009 | 5:05 am
    Numbers seven and forty-five, Beck and Yasharian! I have the screenshots of the numbers Random.org chose on my desktop, but I have NO IDEA how to post them. Please get me your info and Alisa will send you a bunch of vegan e-cookbooks!

  • Cereal and Elephants

    4 Nov 2009 | 4:53 am
    My e-cookbook giveaway is here.One Frugal Foodie's awesome cereal giveaway is here.Enjoy Life Foods has a new blog.The Food Allergy Support Group of Minnesota emailed me about a Food Allergy Resource Fair going on this Saturday in Hopkins, Minnesota. I have been to their beautiful state exactly once to visit a friend one October. We went to the first U.S. performance of this musical that was written and introduced by these guys and I saw Garrison Keillor in the audience. It was fabulous. And freaking cold.Tomorrow I am going to the circus with hundreds of second graders. I'll just have to…
 
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  • What we've been up to: a recap of sorts

    ChupieandJ'smama
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:56 pm
    I know I've been absent from the blog lately. Life has really been getting in the way of blogging. So I'm just going "recap" last week. It's boring, but it's an update. If anything exciting happens, don't worry, I'll hop on and let you know. But for now, we are just hanging in there and getting by:1. I started my Christmas shopping. I have the boys "big gift" bought (even though it isn't all that "big") and their Christmas outfits. Osh Kosh was having a really good sale so I'm done with the clothing.2. The Husband went to Florida last week for business and either contracted strep on his way…

  • And the winner is....

    ChupieandJ'smama
    15 Nov 2009 | 6:37 pm
    OK, I'm a day late (and I'm sure a dollar short) but the winner is....Infant Bibliophile! Congratulations!! Just email me your mailing info to chupieandjsmama@gmail.com and I will forward it to Betty Crocker and your prize pack will be on it's way.Thanks to those who participated in the contest and thanks to Betty Crocker for the wonderful, gluten free prizes!!

  • Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks (gluten free!) and a contest

    ChupieandJ'smama
    10 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pm
    One of the Little Man's favorite snacks is fruit snacks. He.love.these.things. Did you know that Betty Crocker has gluten free fruit snacks? Although I may not be thrilled with the dyes in the fruit snacks, I am so grateful for something safe that he can eat that comes from the regular grocery and that I can tell non allergy moms about. A few times this year a really caring mom has called me to ask what she can bring to school for a birthday snack for the Little Man. These snacks are on the top of my list.Betty Crocker contacted me to ask me if I (really the boys) would try some new snacks…

  • I survived swine flu 2009

    ChupieandJ'smama
    9 Nov 2009 | 12:40 pm
    I need a shirt or a bumper sticker. When I last left you, the Little Man had strep throat. By the end of the week, the rest of us got knocked down by H1N1. Today is my first day out of bed since Friday. My husband didn't go to work Thursday or Friday and anyone who knows him knows that this is so not like him. He'd drag his deathbed into the office if he could. He's very dedicated. But someone in his office recently had a baby and once he started not feeling well, he realized that it was going to be bad and he didn't want to give to the baby. Older Boy went down fighting also. But he lost the…

  • WEGO Health webinar tomorrow: Join us

    ChupieandJ'smama
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:20 pm
    Join us on Wednesday, November 4th for an exclusive, Health Activist-only event: "When to See a Reproductive Endocrinologist: 7 Key Factors". Our speaker, Dr. Glenn Schatmman of Cornell University, is one of the country's leading reproductive endocrinologists. Health Activist participants will gain:Valuable insight to help women online to make informed decisionsIn-depth medical updates - usually reserved for physicians - about the factors that all TTC women should considerExclusive direct access to Dr. Schattman during our live Q&A sessionThis event is free and made possible by one of…
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  • SunButter Cookies

    21 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    A couple of months ago, a fellow peanut allergy mom friend of mine was ill. I asked what sounded really good to her so that I could cook it for her. She jokingly said, "Peanut butter cookies!" We both laughed because neither one of us allows peanuts in our home.After I stopped laughing, I got one of those, "Here's my opportunity to kick this peanut allergy in the nose" moments. I was determined to figure out a way to make her something that tasted just like the real thing but was safe for both of our peanut allergy children.I knew it wasn't as simple as substituting Sunbutter in a peanut…

  • Kid Friendly Sunbutter Kisses

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    If you have read this blog for long, you probably know that I love to cook! I rarely meet a cooking challenge that I am not up to trying. Like most cooks, however, I did not start out that way.When I was growing up, I spent a lot of time with my mother's parents. In fact, they were like second parents to me. Sadly, they are both gone now. But my first memory of "cooking" was at their house. I was in grade school and was always anxious to try my hand at anything that required "ingredients."My grandfather was a baker and he recognized my love of cooking. But he also cherished his kitchen. So we…

  • Green Cooking with Sunbutter?

    18 Nov 2009 | 12:19 pm
    I bet you thought when you read my title you thought I was going to talk about environmentally friendly cooking, didn't you?While I am very environmentally conscious in my kitchen, this post all about Sunbutter. The next two days I will be posting about cooking with Sunbutter. But I have to start out with a warning today: if you are not careful when you cook with Sunbutter, your food can and will turn green!Yes, I have your attention, don't I?A reader tipped me off to this when I first started cooking with Sunbutter. I am so glad she did because I am pretty sure I would have cried if my…

  • Tyler & Sunbutter...The Saga Continues

    17 Nov 2009 | 6:15 am
    A few weeks ago we finally found out the news I had hoped for: Tyler is not allergic to sunflower seeds! This was exciting news around here. But it was not met without a lot of anxiety. Doesn't anything involve new foods, particularly those resembling nuts, involve a healthy dose of anxiety?Why did this create so my anxiety for our family? Determining Tyler was truly not allergic to sunflower seeds involved a food challenge. Food challenges are scary for us since Tyler's last one involved an anaphylacitc reaction and a visit to our local ER.So, understandably we were nervous. He had a…

  • I {Heart} Sunbutter!

    16 Nov 2009 | 3:30 am
    Yes, I actually took a picture of myself hugging my Sunbutter!When I sat in the allergist's office in February 2006 and learned the awful news that Tyler was very, very allergic to peanuts, I thought my days of peanut butter were over.I grieved. Obviously I was broken up over the fact that my child had a life-threatening food allergy. But there was also a small part of me that was sad for well....me! I loved peanut butter and was sad that I would probably never eat it again. I had no idea the last time I ate would be the last time I ever ate it.Enter the world of Sunbutter! It tastes, to me,…
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  • Be Thankful this Year, Please...

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:07 am
    If you follow my personal twitter account (I also have a PFMama account if you're interested), you saw this tweet I posted earlier today. It's a letter that a hostess wrote to her guests that had offered to bring food to Thanksgiving. Read it here.I'm not sure if it's REALLY real, but if it is I feel sorry for her 'guests' and I feel sorry for her - mainly because she's SO uptight about the holidays that she's willing to alienate her family. Yikes.But it got me thinking that she needs to give a little (and by give I mean relax a little - who gives a crap what kind of spoon they bring to serve…

  • Hunger Affecting More and More People

    19 Nov 2009 | 7:20 am
    I read a disturbing article in the New York Times this week. Hunger is at a 14 year high. It's staggering. And the thought of kids going hungry makes my heart hurt as a mom (and a human).We're so lucky - we don't worry where our next meal is coming from. So many don't have that luxury, so we make it a priority to help. I've already dropped off a very large box of groceries in the bin at my office and we budget money to donate over the course of the year to the food bank that is in our small town.It's not too late to help your local food bank by donating food or your time. It doesn't take a…

  • Christmas Craft: Peanut Free Bird Feeders

    18 Nov 2009 | 7:11 am
    Last year we did a craft similar to this but used pine cones.I found this on the Hearts and Trees blog - the stars were aligned, cuz we had some stale bagels hanging around.It was super easy - we used a mixture of lard and sunbutter to coat the bagel halves and then pressed them into birdseed (safe birdseed mind you). We strung them up with kitchen twine on some of the trees in our yard. It was quick and surprisingly fun to do with little B. I have birdseed all over my dining room floor, but it's a small price to pay for getting our craft on.I'm hoping a crazed racoon doesn't run away in the…

  • Awesome Thanksgiving idea

    17 Nov 2009 | 8:02 am
    Is this pure genius or what?Stuffing baked in muffin tins?? How cool is this for kids (who am I kidding - adults too)?!Act surprised when you see these if you're coming to Thanksgiving at my place this year.Photographs by Evan Sung for The New York Times

  • Peanut Allergy Peeps Online

    16 Nov 2009 | 6:55 am
    I have made quite a few good allergy pals online via this blog. Here are just a few (my Google Reader has over 30!) that I think you'll find interesting:janeen @ our storyalison @ sure foods livingsloane @ please don't pass the nutsbut I'd love to hear who YOUR favorites are. What are your go-to food allergy blogs?
 
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  • Betty Crocker, Gluten-Free Brownies

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:45 am
    Oh my goodness. That’s about all I can say about Betty Crocker's GF brownies. Dense, rich, fudgy and I don’t even really love chocolate. But I adored these on my bday.These GF brownies would be a welcome addition to any party, dessert plate, Viennese table or pot luck. Seriously, ridic. Thank you Betty Crocker food scientists for coming up with this one.

  • "Never serve anything that looks creepy..."

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:47 am
    Recently, I returned to a restaurant that I’ve liked in the past. However, this particular evening, the chef was not there. Note to self, find out if chef is working before going to a restaurant. Everything seemed off: service, the food, the reception. Meh. All of the excellent allergen practices were in place and my meal was safe but it wasn’t a great dining experience. Less than great to be honest. I ordered off the menu, something the chef had previously suggested I try, or at least I thought that’s what he had said. Turns out the restaurant makes no such dish and had no idea how to…

  • Nut Free Cupcakes, NYC

    16 Nov 2009 | 5:46 am
    I get TONS emails from readers and commenters asking about where to get nut-free cupcakes in Manhattan. My answer, sadly, is no place that I know of. Everybody Eats is in Brooklyn; Babycakes is GF and vegan but NOT nut-free; there are some others in Bergen County New Jersey; but this all equals non-convenience for the nut-allergic Manhattanite. (If I’m missing something and you know of any place in New York City's five boroughs, please do share.) So what’s a Manhattan-based allergic girl or allergic guy or a friend/family member to do in the absence of a safe bakery and with a birthday…

  • Family, Food Allergies

    6 Nov 2009 | 5:44 am
    So we’ve all heard the horror stories: grandparents sneaking your tree-nut allergic child a walnut brownie saying, “A little can’t hurt.” I’m looking for some stories of families who support your dietary restrictions.Whether parents, sibs, grands, in-laws, please share! With Thanksgiving soon approaching, we could all use some great supportive family stories.

  • Dyson Vacuum, Allergens

    5 Nov 2009 | 5:09 am
    Recently, I received a Dyson Ball DC24 vacuum through Dyson via Asthma & Allergy Friendly. (Disclosure: Asthma & Allergy Friendly has generously supported my Worry-Free Dinners programs with allergy-friendly donations in the past.) I already have two vacuums: a huge Hoover, with no-bag technology but heavy, unwieldy and with a square nose like a hammerhead shark; and a small more compact, bagged Eureka vacuum that gets dragged all over the place like a whiny little sibling. As an Allergic Girl, one who has asthma (in remission, thankfully), I keep my home as dust-free as possible: no animals,…
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  • Ian's Natural Foods---Nut-Free Snacks!!

    20 Nov 2009 | 8:50 am
    Recently I was contacted by Ian's Natural Foods, a food manufacturer that specializes in organic, gluten-free and allergy-free foods.I received two sample packs of their Fruit-a-Bits crispy fruit snacks to try. In size and shape, they reminded me of the candy "Nerds" but they had a crispy, fruity flavor that wasn't overly sweet.My kids were each handed a bag when they got home from school and the

  • Study Shows a Rise in Food Allergy Among U.S. Kids

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:16 am
    Well, a lot of us suspected it, but it looks like the number of U.S. children with a food allergy is bigger than previously thought. A study that will come out in December in the journal Pediatrics reports that 4% of U.S. children have a food allergy. That adds up to about 3.2 million U.S. kids. Peanut and tree nut allergies are one of the top food allergies in children.Previous estimates stated

  • Gluten-Free Pasta Brand Now Lists Nut Allergy Advisory

    16 Nov 2009 | 8:35 am
    One of my blogger/writer buddies, Wendy, from the wonderful blog Celiacs in the House, sent me an alert about a gluten-free pasta that contains an ingredient called "lupin." Some of you may have heard of a product in gluten-free pasta brands that can cause an allergic reaction in people allergic to nuts--lupin is that ingredient. It contains proteins that are similar to the ones that cause an

  • The Nut-Free Mom Wants to Hear From You!

    11 Nov 2009 | 9:55 am
    As we approach the end of the year (and the second year of this blog) I am curious to know what nut allergy questions are still floating around out there. I know I've addressed many of them, but certainly not all of them.! And new questions will always arise.If you're new to nut allergies, what are your biggest concerns? And if you've been dealing with them for awhile, what are the areas that are

  • Enjoy Life Foods Has a New Blog

    10 Nov 2009 | 11:46 am
    Just wanted to give a shout out to one of my favorite companies, Enjoy Life Foods. They have a brand-new blog and I look forward to reading it.Enjoy Life Foods also has the added bonus of being available in many grocery stories nationwide, so not only are they a tasty allergen-free choice, but they are also a convenient one.Also, The Nut-Free Mom Blog appears on their blog roll. I just found out
 
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  • Allergy and Immunology News of the Day

    Ves Dimov, M.D.
    21 Nov 2009 | 6:54 am
    Health News of the Day is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in a bullet points format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce about 2,500 items per day.Levalbuterol versus albuterol: no clinical superiority was proven http://bit.ly/1UzHLoRegistration for the 2010 ABAI exams starts January 1st via the web portal http://bit.ly/4ynXRSHigh-dose SLIT with 5 grasses (Oralair Grasses) decreases rhinitis symptoms from the first month of treatment forward. Oralair Grasses by Stallergenes includes 5 grasses: orchard, meadow,…

  • Allergy and Immunology News of the Day

    Ves Dimov, M.D.
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:52 am
    Health News of the Day is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in a bullet points format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce about 2,500 items per day.Combined Immunodeficiency Associated with DOCK8 Mutations http://bit.ly/RzeJ3Anaphylaxis after ingesting an omeprazole capsule - not due to omeprazole allergy but soybean oil hypersensitivity http://bit.ly/1hndk1A diagnosis of soy allergy should not be overlooked in cases of drug hypersensitivity http://bit.ly/1hndk1Large waist was associated with increased asthma…

  • Subcutaneous kallikrein inhibitor ecallantide as a treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE)

    Ves Dimov, M.D.
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:35 am
    From MedPage Today:Between 8,000 and 10,000 people in the U.S. are affected by the most common form of HAE which is caused by an autosomal dominant mutation that decreases C1 inhibitor levels.Plasma kallikrein plays a major role in the contact (kallikrein-kinin) cascade producing bradykinin. Bradykinin is a vasodilator, which increases vascular permeability, activates inflammation and produces pain.New therapies for hereditary angioedema (HAE) (click to enlarge the image).Ecallantide (DX-88) is a subcutaneous kallikrein inhibitor which is under investigation for treatment of hereditary…

  • Allergy and Immunology News of the Day

    Ves Dimov, M.D.
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:59 am
    Health News of the Day is a daily summary made from the selected links I post on Twitter. It is in a bullet points format with links to the original sources which include 350 RSS feeds that produce about 2,500 items per day.Rising Heat, Humidity Raise Risk of Asthma Exacerbations. 10% increase in humidity 2 days before the admission day was associated with one additional visit to ER for asthma. Temperature: an interday change of 10 degrees one day before the admission resulted in two additional visits for asthma http://bit.ly/VFuFUDoes food allergy cause atopic dermatitis? Diagnosis of…

  • Adverse reactions to vaccines do not make future vaccinations impossible

    Ves Dimov, M.D.
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:27 am
    From MedPage Today:Many people -- even some healthcare providers -- incorrectly think such reactions preclude a future vaccination. John Kelso, MD, of the Scripps Clinic in San Diego, briefly reviews the topic.References:ACAAI: Most Can Take Vaccines Even after Reactions. Michael Smith, North American Correspondent, MedPage Today. Posted at Allergy Notes. Stay updated and subscribe, or follow me on Twitter.
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  • Book Giveaway At One Frugal Foodie!

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:19 am
    Over at One Frugal Foodie, there is a fantastic cookbook giveaway going on right now! Today's book is by the Frugal Foodie herself, Alisa Fleming, and it is entitled Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living.  It is dairy-free and egg-free and contains a food allergy index in the back for nut-free, soy-free, and gluten-free recipes too. Entries close at midnight today (November 19, 2009) so hurry over to http://www.onefrugalfoodie.com/ for a chance to win Alisa's awesome cookbook. It goes without saying, but just in case, take a…

  • Bewildered by Food Allergy Accommodations in School and the Lack Thereof

    16 Nov 2009 | 7:53 pm
    In my quest to find ways to help our school become more food allergy friendly, I've called some nearby towns to find out what others are doing nearby. One town just a couple miles away sounds like a model for many public schools' food services departments. Here's what they do:They do not serve peanuts, nuts or any products containing peanuts or nuts at the elementary school level. Peanut butter is not banned. It just isn't served. There are also no "may contains" peanuts or tree nuts items served. Children in grades K - 2 are not allowed to buy snacks other than fruit, but children in grades…

  • At Whole Foods in Cambridge, MA

    16 Nov 2009 | 3:58 am
    Another truly peanut-free and nut-free (with dedicated facility!) snack available at Whole Foods in Cambridge, MA, these cookies are made by Treasure Mills of Canada. They come individually wrapped and even have instructions for freezing. Last but not least--they taste pretty good too! Woo-hoo! That increases the number of super-safe peanut-free cookie brands nearby to 5! We can find ready-to-eat cookies from Cherrybrook Kitchen, Dare, Enjoy Life, Homefree, and now Treasure Mills in Boston area stores. Keep 'em coming!

  • Gingerbread House Kits Free of Top 8 Allergens

    11 Nov 2009 | 3:21 am
    At supermarkets everywhere, towers and pyramids of gingerbread houses are beginning to appear. As soon as the halloween candy can be sold on clearance, the next set of holiday decorations arrive. Now, there are gingerbread house kits for those of us who need to avoid any or all of the big 8 food allergens. A & J Bakery makes the kits in their dedicated peanut-free, nut-free and gluten-free facility.The gingerbread house kits are $30 with free shipping. It takes approximately 3 - 4 days to process your order and gingerbread house kits may be ordered until December 21, 2009.Visit…

  • Allergy Grocer is Back Online! November 10, 2009

    10 Nov 2009 | 10:48 am
    You heard right! Moments ago, I received an email from the new owner notifying me that the new and improved Allergy Grocer website is officially online and open for business! Check it out! www.allergygrocer.com 
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  • Pecan Allergy Alert: Fresh & Easy

    Ruth Smith
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:06 pm
    PECAN ALLERGY ALERT November 20, 2009 Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is recalling fresh&easy™ “Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies” due to undeclared pecan. The product was sold in Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market stores in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The “Pumpkin Cheesecake Pies” with UPC 5051379033712 and “Enjoy by” date of NOV 21 have the “Pumpkin Pie” labels with UPC 5051379008628. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 648-8622. Pecan Allergy Alert: Fresh &…

  • Multiple Food Allergy Alert: Nassau Candy

    Ruth Smith
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:47 am
    ALMOND, MILK, AND SOY ALLERGY ALERT November 19, 2009 Nassau Candy Distributors is recalling “Tasty Dish Snack Tub: Chocolate Almonds,” “Tasty Dish Snack Tub: Chocolate Raisin,” and “Tasty Dish Snack Tub: Sour Neon Worms” due to undeclared almonds, milk, and soy. The products were distributed through Bed Bath & Beyond retail stores nationwide. The 9.75-oz. Chocolate Almonds with SKU 16915300, UPC 444444564610, the 11-oz. Chocolate Raisins with SKU 16915335, UPC 444444564627, and the 9.5-oz. Sour Neon Worms with SKU 16915289, UPC 444444564603 all have a 4” clear film safety…

  • Multiple Food Allergy Alert: Snacks on Racks Inc.

    Ruth Smith
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:44 am
    EGG, MILK, PEANUT, SOY, TREE NUT, AND WHEAT ALLERGY ALERT November 18, 2009 Snacks on Racks Inc., is recalling “Gourmet Snack Packs” due to undeclared egg, milk, peanut, soy, tree nut, and wheat. The product was distributed nationwide to hospitals, colleges, universities, corporate cafeterias, and kiosks. The clear plastic containers are not marked with any codes, expiration dates or UPC. Consumers may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may call (816) 505-9131 or visit www.snacksonracks.com. The recalled products are: Roasted No Salt…

  • Peanut Free Planet

    Ruth Smith
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:20 am
    Site Supporter Website: http://www.peanutfreeplanet.com Site Description: Peanut Free Planet is an online retailer serving the food allergic community. We have products that meet the needs for peanut free, tree nut free, egg free, milk free and gluten free, along with many other food allergies and intolerances. City/Location: Noblesville State/Province: Indiana Zip/Postal Code: 46060 Country: USA Phone Number: 317-910-2335 http://twitter.com/freelings Peanut Free Planet is a post from: Best Allergy Sites Technorati Tags: online store, peanut allergy, peanut free food, tree nut allergy, tree…

  • Go Dairy Free Cookbook

    Ruth Smith
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:06 pm
    Alisa Fleming of Go Dairy Free is giving away one of her cookbooks (today only) over at the One Frugal Foodie website. Click on Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for a chance to win! Good luck! Go Dairy Free Cookbook is a post from: Best Allergy Sites Technorati Tags: Alisa Fleming, dairy allergy, go dairy free, one frugal foodie
 
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