More Allergies on the Rise
By Heather Legg | Jul 2, 2009 | No Comments »
We’ve been wondering over the past few years why allergies are so prevalent now. Adults now have trouble remembering anyone with peanut or milk allergies in their classrooms, or anyone who had to order burgers, no buns due to gluten allergies. Continue reading…
Food Allergies and Ear Infections
By Heather Legg | Jun 30, 2009 | No Comments »
We often think of ear infections connected to seasonal allergies, even environmental ones like dust allergies because we know those cause congestion and excess fluid. However, they can also be caused by food allergies. Mostly we think of food allergies and anaphylactic symptoms like hives and swelling, but they can also cause congestion, eczema and irritability. Because of the congestion and excess fluid, ear infections commonly occur in children with food allergies, even undiagnosed ones. Continue reading…
More Than Just Peanuts And Pollen
By Heather Legg | Jun 20, 2009 | No Comments »
We all know the large number of people allergic to pollen and certain foods (peanuts, soy, wheat are some of the biggies), but what about all the other culprits sneaking around out there. Many of them you may not even be aware of. Strawberries are making their way up the allergy ladder, with more and more being wary of as well as allergic to them. I’ve also been hearing of beans, like lima and fava beans causing allergic reactions. Continue reading…
Everyone Handles Allergies Differently (Or Do They)
By Heather Legg | Jun 18, 2009 | No Comments »
A few days ago I was talking with a friend who also has a child with a food allergy (his is peanuts). We were talking about how careful we are with what our child eats and what precautions we take. It seems over the years, for both of us, the precautions have dwindled. Continue reading…
Kudos to Cold Stone Creamery
By Heather Legg | Jun 10, 2009 | No Comments »
Since it’s summer time, of course there is ice cream. The other night, we went to Cold Stone Creamery. It’s a nearby ice cream shop and for those not familiar with it, it’s where you choose your ice cream and on a giant, really cold marble slab, they mix in your chosen treats, For instance, you can get vanilla and mix in chocolate syrup and Kit Kat candy bars, or strawberry ice cream with strawberries and sprinkles. Continue reading…
Food Allergy Site
By Staff | Jun 2, 2009 | No Comments »
I received a newsletter the other day from www.eatingwithfoodallergies.com and it is full of great information. In accordance with the summer eating, I think the following recipe may come in handy. As for us, we eat much better breakfasts in the summer since we have more than a few minutes of rushing before rushing to the school bus. Continue reading…
Summer Food Choices
By Heather Legg | Jun 1, 2009 | No Comments »
Summer has officially kicked off for me. I love having my kids home and not having the rush that constituently is with us during the school year. But just like any other parent, we wonder about food - what can we make for lunch that is economical, exciting and tastes good. Even more so for kids with food allergies. Even if we pack lunch all through the school year, our choices open because we can serve hot food or cold food and not worry about packing. We’ve got pool snacks to think about and friend’s houses to think about, too. Continue reading…
Check your Pet Food
By Heather Legg | May 25, 2009 | No Comments »
We all know allergens can pop in odd places way beyond unexpected foods. I’ve seen nut oils in lotions and shampoos, milk products in soaps and cleansers. Though it’s not quite the same as ingesting the allergens, and usually it’s more broken down and less allergenic, for those with severe allergies, they will want to stay away. Continue reading…
The PT Cruiser Effect
By Heather Legg | May 11, 2009 | No Comments »
I think it’s really called the Red Volvo effect, but it’s when you all of a sudden start seeing something in particular everywhere. A week or so ago, my daughter asked what a PT Cruiser looks like (she gets a kick out to the name), and I pointed one out. Now we see them everywhere, even two on the one mile way to school this morning! It reminds me of allergies, once you take note of them, someone’s always got an allergy story to tell. Continue reading…
Restaurants and Food Allergies
By Heather Legg | Apr 24, 2009 | No Comments »
More and more restaurants are becoming aware of and accommodating to those with food allergies. It still can be tricky, though, when you are ordering to get your point across. Here are some tips when you do go out. Continue reading…
