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Skin Care for Sensitive Skin
By Heather Legg | 1 Comment »
The average person uses about seven skin care products per day. That is a lot, and if you are the low side, think about the people that are bringing the numbers up to seven! I know I use a cleanser in the morning, a moisturizer, sunscreen and a different cleanser and moisturizer at night. That’s five and doesn’t count the actual make up I use or what I use if I am having problems with my skin. Continue reading…
Gluten – HELP!
By Heather Legg | 2 Comments »
I’ve mentioned my friend who is currently learning all she can about Celiac Disease as she and two of her three children were just diagnosed with it. She’s gotten on message boards, talked to restaurant managers, studied food labels, and it’s just the beginning. One thing she is finding (and struggling with) is all the different perceptions when it comes to gluten free. Continue reading…
A Rundown of Some Alternative Methods for Allergy Sufferers
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When people are suffering from allergies and finding no escape even with prescription medicine and careful monitoring of allergens, it may be time to seek other treatments. Here is a breakdown of some of the major holistic methods of allergy treatments. Though they may seem a little odd at first, plenty of people will attest to their reliability and success. Continue reading…
Food Allergies in Children Should Be Taken More Seriously
By Heather Legg | 1 Comment »
As it so often is, the topic of food allergies seems to be heavy in the news these days. Perhaps this is due to the fact that the recently published, largest study ever to track childhood food allergies in the United States shows that food allergies may be more dangerous as well as more severe than previously thought. Continue reading…
Hives – Unknown Causes and Known Treatment
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This weekend we were with some friends and one of them had a terrible outbreak of hives. The worst part – she had no idea why they were there. Of course, all of us were asking her about everything she had eaten and come in contact with, and nobody could figure out anything. Continue reading…
Dogs to Help Track Allergens
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The other night we were out and saw a guide dog in training. He was an adorable, young yellow lab, and the owner/trainer graciously let us pet him after we spoke to her about him. She thanked us for asking to pet before we did, but said how it was good for his training. As a dog lover, it always warms my heart to see guide or assist dogs whether in training or on the job. That’s why coming across a bit of news the other day warmed my heart, too. Continue reading…
Celiac Disease and Allergies
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I have to take on a personal note today as my good friend, after months upon months of sickness, struggling and a myriad of doctors, just had her daughter diagnosed with Celiac Disease. I know it’s not considered an allergy, but on top of that, her allergy diagnosis came back, too – soy, corn, apples, oranges and a few other things are on the list. Continue reading…
Latex Allergy and Its Relation to Oral Allergy Syndrome and Food Allergies
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If you are getting ready to go in and have surgery, be ready for a barrage of questions from a slew of doctors, especially anesthesiologists. One thing they’re really looking for is any allergy to latex. The interesting thing is they won’t just ask about latex and band aids; they also want to know about any food allergies, especially bananas, avocados, kiwis and chestnuts. Continue reading…
Peanut Allergy Patch
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We’re always hearing of new ways to reduce the body’s reaction to allergens. Whether we’re talking about allergy shots for bee stings, drinking certain teas for hay fever or a new prescription medicine with less side effects, we hear of them. However, it seems we’re still waiting for something effective for food allergies. Continue reading…
Should Epipens Be Used Without a Prescription?
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Since my daughter was prescribed an Epipen auto injector pen 6 years ago, I’ve often wondered what happens if you need an Epipen but don’t have a prescription. Would someone offer theirs to you? Would an establishment or school have one on hand to save a life even without a prescription? What if a first reaction is life threatening and the person wasn’t aware of his allergy, so he didn’t have one? Continue reading…
