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Is Everyone Allergic to Something?
By Heather Legg | Jun 4, 2009 | No Comments »
The other day at swim team practice, the other moms and myself were talking about the end of school. One mom was trying to remind herself to go by the school to pick up her Epipen, she hadn’t done it yet. It was for her son who is allergic to peanuts. The other mom said she did pick hers up during the last week and she mentioned how the school nurse kept asking are you sure you want it now. She wasn’t worried as it’s a shrimp allergy that her son has. Continue reading…
Allergy Drops
By Heather Legg | Jun 3, 2009 | No Comments »
I hear more and more about allergy drops as people seem to be wanting something more for their allergies than antihistamines, eye drops and allergy shots. Allergy drops are also called sublingual immunotherapy or SLIT and consist of putting drops of the allergen extract underneath the tongues on a daily or multi week basis. 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…
Sunscreen for Skin Sensitive
By Heather Legg | May 30, 2009 | No Comments »
It’s that time of year to be slathering our kids and ourselves with sunscreen. There are so many varieties on the market right now; it’s hard to choose from. For those with sensitive skin, it’s even harder. Continue reading…
Tips for Spring Gardening
By Heather Legg | May 29, 2009 | No Comments »
Here in the south, we’ve had a lot of rain which we haven’t seen in years. We even put some floweres in which we haven’t done for a while due to drought and watering restrictions. But it’s been raining fairly consistently all spring. Everyone’s yards and flowers look beautiful, but you know what that means, pollen. There’s the argument that rain washes the pollen away (good) but it also makes the flowers and grasses grow more intensely, which means more pollen. Add some wind, like we’ve been having, and the sneezing begins. Continue reading…
Nickel Allergy
By Heather Legg | May 26, 2009 | No Comments »
The big day finally came, my 10 year old daughter just got her ears pierced. And now of course, everyone keeps telling me to make sure we get nickel free earrings. I do agree, I think the other metals are safer and will be less prone to reactions and infections. Earrings and other piercings can be especially problematic, but so can all types of jewelry, even cell phones that contain nickel and are held to the ear for long periods of time can cause a reaction. 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…
Summer Camps And Allergies
By Heather Legg | May 19, 2009 | No Comments »
As the school year winds down, we parents are always thinking about what it next on the agenda. For many of us, it’s summer camp. And whether it’s a mother’s morning out, a day camp or a sleep away camp, the worry of food allergies stays in the back (or front) of our minds. But camps are safe and a food allergy is no reason to stay away. Here are some tips to make it easier on you and safer for your child: Continue reading…
An Alternative Allergy Treatment
By Heather Legg | May 18, 2009 | No Comments »
Some alternative practitioners like chiropractors are using a new machine called the BAX -3000 to treat allergies. The BAX-3000 uses a laser to stimulate a patient’s nervous system, says Dr. micah T. Richeson at Cypress Creek Chiropractic in Wesley Chapel, and that gives the body energy to change its response to an allergy. Continue reading…
