Weekly Round Up: Control Your Allergies, Allergies Impact on Our Mood and Sleep…
By Heather Legg | Mar 24, 2008 | No Comments »
Don’t Let Allergies Control Your Life
How to take control of your allergies, including information on sublingual immunotherapy, avoidance tips and alternative methods of allergy control.
New Survey Suggests Cultural Ambivalence to Allergies Leaves Many Suffering Needlessly
Findings suggest that physical effects are not the only way we suffer; allergies impact mood and self-perception. Continue reading…
Controversial Comment on American Idol’s Peanut Allergy
By Heather Legg | Mar 21, 2008 | No Comments »
On Allergymoms.com this week, there is a post that is sure to spark conversation. The poster, Gina, even states the fact that she debated to post it because of the negativity of the information. Apparently, one of the American Idol contestants has a peanut allergy and on another site, it was suggested that the other contestants could or might use this against her.
I am with Gina; it’s just not right to insinuate that the others may sabotage her with this information. It is one thing to publicize information regarding her allergy, another to try to use it against her. As one commenter on allergymoms.com states, “it’s a low blow to the other contestants.” Continue reading…
The Allergy Wizard
By Heather Legg | Mar 18, 2008 | No Comments »
I’m always on the lookout for ways to help kids understand about their allergies. It’s one thing to explain their condition to them, but empowering them and making them comfortable with it is another story. Sometimes, we as parents, need a little help in this. Sure, our doctors can talk to them and tell them how to be safe, but that’s not always the best route, either. There are a few good books out there and some good websites; here is a website that I just came across that is fun, interactive and kid friendly. Continue reading…
Weekly Round Up: Another Alternative Treatment, Students and Allergies, City-by-City Information on Allergies…
By Heather Legg | Mar 16, 2008 | No Comments »
Could Alternative Allergy Treatment Cure the Sniffles?
Alternative treatment for allergies using computer software and acupuncture.
Campus Addresses Student Allergies
Article about college accommodations for students with allergies, discussing UIC students and what they are doing (and not doing) regarding their allergies. Continue reading…
Weekly Round Up: Hypoallergenic Egg, Over-The-Counter Zyrtec-D, Molly Shannon and AAFA to Launch Educational Campaign…
By Heather Legg | Mar 8, 2008 | No Comments »
The Incredible, Hypoallergenic Egg: New Process to Help Egg-Allergy Sufferers
German and Swiss chemists are working on an egg product that is 100 times less allergenic than regular eggs.
Perrigo, Teva Get Allergy Drug Approval
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. recently received FDA approval to sell an over-the-counter version of the allergy treatment Zyrtec-D. Continue reading…
Weekly Round Up: Better Protection at Schools, Pollen Brush, Combating Allergies with Natural Foods…
By Heather Legg | Mar 3, 2008 | No Comments »
Schools Make Changes to Protect kids with Severe Food Allergies: This article discusses some of the positive adaptations a particular school has made regarding food allergies.
Pollen Brush Keeps Your Clothes Allergy Free: In Japan, allergies are handled even more proactively than in the US; take for instance, the pollen brush. Continue reading…
News Round Up: Eating Out, Research of Causes of Allergies, Wiki for Food Allergy Resources…
By Heather Legg | Feb 24, 2008 | No Comments »
Eating Out with Allergies
Almost a dozen people, all parents of children with food allergies, responded to a request to share allergy and eating out concerns and issues. The number one concern was about eating outside of the home, at friends, relatives or restaurants. It’s felt that it is difficult to get others to understand the severity of food allergies and reactions. This article relates some experiences these parents have had dining out. Continue reading…
Come on, Martha, You’ve Disappointed
By Heather Legg | Feb 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The blogs are popping up: the “Who needs Martha allergen-free recipe exchange” and “Martha Disappoints“. Apparently after Martha ran a contest for a new idea, one of her staff came up with the idea for a food allergy magazine. When the results came in, the food allergy magazine won. Second place, though they called it a tie, was a magazine for pet lovers. Well, guess what Martha did. She is going with the pet mag. Continue reading…
Rachel Ray Gives Thumbs Up to Allergy Free Snack
By Heather Legg | Feb 19, 2008 | No Comments »
On February 18, Rachel Ray will feature an allergy free snack from an allergy free food line as her “snack of the day” on the nationally syndicated Rachel Ray Show. Enjoy Life Foods, the country’s leading allergy-friendly and gluten-free company will have their popular Snickerdoodle cookies featured on the show. Once something hits the Rachel Ray show, you never know what will happen. What great news for Enjoy Life Foods and the allergy community. Continue reading…
News Round Up: It Will Be a Wet Spring, Allergy Shots Aren’t for Everyone…
By Heather Legg | Feb 17, 2008 | No Comments »
Farmers Almanac Warns Wet Spring, Allergy Sufferers Beware
According to the 2008 Farmer’s Almanac, it will be a wet spring all over the country. A wet spring means a bad allergy season due to more pollen growth. Start now to prepare for the spring and maybe prevent some sneezing. Doctors recommend controlling your allergy and your environment; medicate if needed and do your spring cleaning. Continue reading…
