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Different Approaches to Matter of School and Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jul 3, 2009 | No Comments »
I was talking with an elementary school teacher friend of mine the other day and received some interesting, useful (some surprising) information. We know how we’d like things regarding allergies handled in classrooms, but here are some good tips from a teacher on the best route in doing so: Continue reading…
More Allergies on the Rise
By Heather Legg | Jul 2, 2009 | No Comments »
We’ve been wondering over the past few years why allergies are so prevalent now. Adults now have trouble remembering anyone with peanut or milk allergies in their classrooms, or anyone who had to order burgers, no buns due to gluten allergies. Continue reading…
Food Allergies and Ear Infections
By Heather Legg | Jun 30, 2009 | No Comments »
We often think of ear infections connected to seasonal allergies, even environmental ones like dust allergies because we know those cause congestion and excess fluid. However, they can also be caused by food allergies. Mostly we think of food allergies and anaphylactic symptoms like hives and swelling, but they can also cause congestion, eczema and irritability. Because of the congestion and excess fluid, ear infections commonly occur in children with food allergies, even undiagnosed ones. Continue reading…
Mosquito Bite Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jun 28, 2009 | No Comments »
The question is, why do some people swell, itch, turn red at every mosquito bite and some have no reaction at all? Another one is why do some people seem to get all the bites and others are completely left alone.
Packing for a Vacation with Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jun 27, 2009 | No Comments »
So I think we have our family allergies under control. That is until I start to pack for a vacation. This one isn’t even a long one; it’s not far, considering we just went out of the country. But the allergy gear we need to take…
More Than Just Peanuts And Pollen
By Heather Legg | Jun 20, 2009 | No Comments »
We all know the large number of people allergic to pollen and certain foods (peanuts, soy, wheat are some of the biggies), but what about all the other culprits sneaking around out there. Many of them you may not even be aware of. Strawberries are making their way up the allergy ladder, with more and more being wary of as well as allergic to them. I’ve also been hearing of beans, like lima and fava beans causing allergic reactions. Continue reading…
Everyone Handles Allergies Differently (Or Do They)
By Heather Legg | Jun 18, 2009 | No Comments »
A few days ago I was talking with a friend who also has a child with a food allergy (his is peanuts). We were talking about how careful we are with what our child eats and what precautions we take. It seems over the years, for both of us, the precautions have dwindled. Continue reading…
The Summer Rash is Back
By Heather Legg | Jun 16, 2009 | No Comments »
Every summer, my kids get a rash. I’ve blogged on it before and here it is again. It’s a bumpy rash that surfaces on the inner thighs, sometimes behind the knees or under arms. It drives them crazy! It keeps them up at night itching, that’s when it flares up, and you know how that is…it keeps me up, too. Continue reading…
Fight Allergies with Food
By Heather Legg | Jun 11, 2009 | No Comments »
With seasonal allergies seeming to last more than just a season, and more and more people complaining of allergy ailments, we need more options than the allregy meds that are out there. It works for some, but not everyone. It’s long been noted that certain foods fight allergies, whether it’s just by making the body healthier, stronger and more resistant or actually deterring an allergic reaction. Many of the healthy foods do actually help by decreasing swelling and inflammation. When the body as a whole is working at its best, it’s easier to maintain wellness through allergies. Continue reading…
Kudos to Cold Stone Creamery
By Heather Legg | Jun 10, 2009 | No Comments »
Since it’s summer time, of course there is ice cream. The other night, we went to Cold Stone Creamery. It’s a nearby ice cream shop and for those not familiar with it, it’s where you choose your ice cream and on a giant, really cold marble slab, they mix in your chosen treats, For instance, you can get vanilla and mix in chocolate syrup and Kit Kat candy bars, or strawberry ice cream with strawberries and sprinkles. Continue reading…
