Control Stress…Control Allergies
By Heather Legg | Dec 24, 2008 | No Comments »
The holidays bring about lots of good things, family gatherings, social outings, gifts, pretty lights and candles and trees, and lots of stress along with it all. We are over committed, financially strained and worn out. We want everything to be just right but often things don’t meet our expectations, or else getting there exhausts us. And, stress opens us up to allergy susceptibility. If you are already prone to allergies, when your body is weakened from stress, the allergies can become more prevalent. So what can you do to maintain to your stress level and control your allergies? Continue reading…
Winter Allergies
By Heather Legg | Dec 22, 2008 | No Comments »
I was a little surprised the other day when I was with my friend and she was sneezing and sniffling. Since it’s December, I thought it was a cold. No, she assured me, it was allergies. So what is the story with winter allergies? Here’s a quick Q & A to answer some questions: Continue reading…
Traveling with Allergies
By Heather Legg | Dec 20, 2008 | No Comments »
I have a friend who is expecting her holiday company soon. She is wondering what kind of coffee they drink, if they will wear their shoes on her carpets and if their kids like baths at night before bed or showers in the mornings. All of these are normal concerns (I guess) but then another whole facet is thrown in when someone has allergies. There are some accommodations you can make and some you can’t, so what if you are the one traveling with allergies? How do you ensure a safe visit? Here are some tips, with help from allergies.about.com: Continue reading…
Creative Teacher Gifts…
By Heather Legg | Dec 16, 2008 | No Comments »
With the holidays around the corner, or should I say here already, lots of gifts are being given. What can you do for your teacher that keeps the class safe from allergens while making your teacher happy? There’s lots of good ideas out there that don’t include nut laden cookies or ornaments that say #1 Teacher. Just think outside the box a little and use what you know about your teacher. Continue reading…
Check Your Prescriptions
By Heather Legg | Dec 14, 2008 | No Comments »
My younger daughter has had a cough and cold for the past few weeks that just won’t go away. We were at the doctor the other day and were getting a prescription just in case an infection develops. You know, one of those to have on hand if you need it over the weekend. So the doctor is writing the prescription for the often used Amoxicillin. Well, both my children are allergic to penicillin, the main ingredient in Amoxicillin. Continue reading…
Holiday Allergies
By Heather Legg | Dec 4, 2008 | No Comments »
The holidays have fast approached and with them come a whole slew of allergy aggravators, from trees, to candles, to food. Here are some tips for staying allergy free throughout the season. Continue reading…
Words From A Nurse Practitioner
By Heather Legg | Nov 12, 2008 | No Comments »
I recently had an opportunity to talk about allergies with a nurse practitioner and found what she had to say informative and soothing. I have written about my allergiest experience from years ago and still think that was just awful. He was adamant that anytime there is the slightest indication of a reaction, use the Epipen. Whether it’s a hive a mouth itch, anything. I liked what the nurse practitioner had to say. Continue reading…
An Epipen Alternative? Watch for the EpiCard
By Heather Legg | Oct 24, 2008 | No Comments »
Those of us with severe allergies and children with allergies anre used to carrying around the Epipen. We find cases to fit its long, slender shape; we recognize its look and have become accustomed to it. Well, for the first time in 25 years, it may have a competitor on the horizon. The Epicard is in late development stages, and it is “designed to be the smallest, safest, and most user-friendly auto-injector ever developed.” Continue reading…
Getting the Most from Your Doctor Visit
By Heather Legg | Oct 22, 2008 | No Comments »
Anytime you go to the doctor, whether it’s for yourself or your child, the visit has the potential to be overwhelming. This can be even more so when you are going for the first time regarding a medical condition, like allergies. You need to go in with a plan to provide maximum benefit and understanding, and preferable another adult to help you stay clear, ask questions and understand, as well as remember everything. I know I often am so busy concentrating on what is being said, that once I am our of the office, I’ve forgotten it all. Here are a few tips that may help you through a doctor’s visit, whether it’s a standard check up or your first of many. Continue reading…
Field trips
By Heather Legg | Sep 17, 2008 | No Comments »
The field trip permission forms have started coming home already. I remember the first field trip my daughter went on without me and how nervous I was. Of course I was nervous that she would get lost or that the bus would wreck or who knows what else my over active mom imagination devised. Then throw in her food allergy and I was a wreck. Well, she is in fourth grade now and even though thoughts cross my mind still, I don’t overreact or panic anymore (at least I don’t think so). But how do you maintain sanity when your child who has a severe allergy is not only away from you, but also away from the school where you feel he is somewhat safe?
Here are some field trips that I have found useful: Continue reading…
