New Study Suggests Peanut Allergies May Be Less Common Than Tests Show
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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
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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…
Dogs Helping Humans – Again!
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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
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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!!
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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
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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…
New Research is Hopeful in Curing Allergies
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According to a recent study in Glasgow reported in the BBC News, “Scientists have made a breakthrough which could reduce the risk of children suffering serious allergic reactions to peanuts and other food.”
Researchers at Glasgow University have identified a molecule which amplifies allergic reactions and a have developed a biological agent which may have the possibility to reduce allergic symptoms. Continue reading…
PBS Documentary on Allergies
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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
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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
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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…
