Sun Sneezing
By Heather Legg | Mar 9, 2010 | No Comments »
We’ve had some gloomy days this winter. I probably need to dig my sunglasses out from under something. Today was the first bright day in sometime and as I was driving my kids to school, I said, “It’s so bright, it’s making my nose itch.” They laughed a little and then my little one said her friend at school always sneezes when she looks at the sun. Well, so do I. I remember coming out of the school where I used to teach and every day, I would sneeze twice on the way to my car. this is an actual condition, and though I’m not sure if it’s truly an allergy, I think it falls into the category, because the sneezing is a reaction to the bright light and sun. Continue reading…
Allergies For Olympic Athletes?
By Heather Legg | Jan 23, 2010 | No Comments »
I, personally, am very excited about the upcoming winter Olympics in Vancouver this February. One thing I hadn’t thought of though, until I read this article, is the allergens the Olympians will face.
According to the article, the Olympics will take place during the peak of this area’s tree pollen season, which could cause problems for both visitors and athletes. January has been mild there and reports say that the Alder trees are already emitting their pollen. Continue reading…
New Study Suggests Peanut Allergies May Be Less Common Than Tests Show
By Heather Legg | Jan 21, 2010 | No Comments »
According to a new study done by UK researchers, the results show that many children who test positive to peanut sensitivity may not actually have full blown allergies. Among 79 8-year-olds who were deemed peanut-sensitive by standard allergy testing, only 7 turned out to have true allergies when they underwent more-extensive testing that is less commonly used in routine practice. Continue reading…
Good Cook Book and Contest
By Heather Legg | Jan 12, 2010 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year to do all the things you keep saying you’re going to do but haven’t had time to do yet (yes, I have closets to clean out and a bathroom to finish painting). So how about this one - enter a recipe contest! Continue reading…
Welcome 2010!
By Heather Legg | Jan 1, 2010 | No Comments »
Can you believe it - 2010 - WOW!
We all made it through New Year’s Eve, watching a mix of the Las Vegas countdown with Carmen, NYC countdown with Ryan and the Disney countdown. We left our best friend’s house at approximately 12:10 and were snug in our beds by 12:30. Not the wildest of times, but good ones all the same. Continue reading…
Animals on Airlines
By Heather Legg | Nov 17, 2009 | No Comments »
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. Continue reading…
Dogs Helping Humans - Again!
By Heather Legg | Nov 14, 2009 | No Comments »
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. Continue reading…
School, Student And Family Responsibilities In School
By Heather Legg | Oct 19, 2009 | No Comments »
I’m pretty involved at my kids’ school and the other day we were talking about communication. How best to get all of the information out to all the parents? It’s tough. But we also realized that those that want the information will seek it. Granted, we’ve got signs and memos and online feed blitzes going out. We’ve got principal call outs and teacher blogs full of information. What I’m trying to say is a lot of people use the fact of lack of information, or difficulty getting it or inconvenience as an excuse not to do something. But if there is something that means a lot to you, tugs at your heart strings and gut, there’s never a reason not to do it. Continue reading…
Walk for Allergies - In My Area!!
By Heather Legg | Sep 22, 2009 | No Comments »
Amongst all the papers and things for me to sign the other day in my daughter’s folder from school, was a pamphlet from the school nurse - 12 Million Americans Have Food Allergies, it read.
On it was a yellow sticky note with my daughter’s name and classroom teacher. How great of the nurse to take the time to send these home! It’s a pamphlet for FAAN’s September Walk for Food Allergy. “Thousands of Walkers. Hundreds of Miles. One Goal” Continue reading…
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs…and Allergies
By Heather Legg | Sep 21, 2009 | No Comments »
This weekend, amidst the rain and cancelled soccer games, we went to see the new movie, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. I do have to say, I think it’s a great, fun film, though my husband used the darkened theater to take a nap.
Of course, as in any good movie, there’s conflict and suspense, and a little foreshadowing. In Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, one of the story lines plays around food allergies. Apparently, Bill Hader (from SNL fame) has a nut allergy and according to a Seattle Times movie review, Sam’s peanut allergy, which also plays a crucial role, was inspired by Hader’s allergies to nuts. “How do you do a movie about food without someone having a food allergy?” the actors asked. Continue reading…
