Food Allergy Awareness Week
By Heather Legg | May 13, 2009 | No Comments »
Saturday marked the beginning of the 12th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week which takes place across the country this week sponsored by FAAN. Mark the week by increasing awareness at schools, talking to your elected representatives, or planning a fundraiser. You can hand out fliers, put up posters, or display educational materials. Download materials to from FAAN to get involved. Continue reading…
PBS Documentary on Allergies
By Heather Legg | May 5, 2009 | No Comments »
While he’s launched into science fiction and he’s slashed into horror, filmmaker Kevin Lindenmuth’s latest project takes him back into the true-life drama of the documentary genre. “I’m Not Nuts: Living With Food Allergies” is the 44-year-old Brighton resident’s recently completed work, and it’s set to air at 9 p.m. May 12 on Detroit Public Television as part of Food Allergy Awareness Week. The 58-minute broadcast on the southeastern Michigan PBS affiliate is part of Lindenmuth’s full 84-minute film put out by his production company, Brimstone Media Productions LLC, and it can be purchased on DVD from amazon.com. (from www.livingstondaily.com) Continue reading…
Allergy Symptoms Being Confused with Swine Flu, But Shouldn’t Be
By Heather Legg | May 1, 2009 | No Comments »
Every news piece we hear or see these days has something to do with swine flu. We hear numbers and new countries and states where it has been confirmed. We hear of hospitalizations and the rush to finish a vaccine. But I haven’t heard a lot of information on symptoms and distinguished symptoms. Apparently, many people are mistaking symptoms since this is right in the midst of spring allergy season. Continue reading…
Food Allergy Awareness Week May 10-16
By Heather Legg | Apr 23, 2009 | No Comments »
In 1997, FAAN created Food Allergy Awareness Week to educate others about food allergies.
Spread the word about the 12th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW), May 10-16, 2009. This year help those with food allergies “Take Action, Prevent Reactions.” Continue reading…
Conferences for Gaining Information
By Heather Legg | Apr 1, 2009 | No Comments »
Conferences can be informative for people wanting to learn more about a topic. Here are some upcoming allergy conferences that you may have a chance to attend: Continue reading…
Illinois Teacher Banned from Wearing Allergy Mask
By Heather Legg | Feb 21, 2009 | No Comments »
A Joliet elementary school teacher who suffers from severe allergies is on leave this week as she battles school district officials who have barred her from wearing a respiratory mask on campus. Continue reading…
Recent Time Magazine Article
By Heather Legg | Jan 15, 2009 | No Comments »
A recent article in Time magazine, Have Americans Gone Nuts Over Nut Allergies, discusses some of the recent behaviors in regard to nut allergies that have taken place around the country. Some of the incidents mentioned are the felling of Hickory trees because they leaned over the yard of a grandmother with a nut allergic child and the evacuation of a school bus because a lone peanut was spotted. I have a daughter with a nut allergy and I think these behaviors fall far into the extreme category. Continue reading…
November Food Recalls and How to Report an Allergic Reaction
By Heather Legg | Nov 29, 2008 | No Comments »
EGG ALLERGY ALERT
November 25, 2008
Stop & Shop Supermarket Company is recalling all butternut squash sides in the supermarket chain’s prepared turkey and ham holiday dinners due to undeclared egg.The recall applies to all 24-oz. sides of butternut squash distributed in Stop & Shop stores as part of the stores’ packaged turkey and ham holiday dinners.Consumers may return to the store for a $12 refund. Consumers with questions may call (800) 767-7772. Continue reading…
Say You’re Thanks
By Heather Legg | Nov 25, 2008 | No Comments »
With all the worries we have, we need to remember to be thankful for our blessings; we need to know gratitude. We worry about the economy, global warming, the country, the world. We worry about our kids’ achievements and our own. And for those of you reading this, you probably worry about allergies. But for at least one day, on Thanksgiving, put your worries aside and just be thankful. Continue reading…
Britney Spears’ Son’s Allergy
By Heather Legg | Nov 15, 2008 | No Comments »
Even the famous have allergies. This past week, Britney Spears’ son, Jayden, was hospitalized due to an apparent allergic reaction. Continue reading…
