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Cause of Allergies
By Heather Legg | Aug 11, 2010 | No Comments »
I came across a recent article the other day about the causes of food allergies. Why are they so prevalent now? Why are they so much more frequent than what they used to be?
I know that one theory is that our Western diet is so different than a natural diet that our children develop allergies because they do not have the good bacterias that are needed. Here is what I read in an article in cnn.com: Continue reading…
So Many Allergies
By Heather Legg | Aug 4, 2010 | No Comments »
As I mentioned a week or so ago, I was thinking of taking my daughter in to our practitioner as she has been having allergy symptoms for about a week. Her eyes have been dark and puffy, and she keeps rubbing them. Her nose is sniffly and sneezing. I’ve had ideas of what it could be, and all my suspicions were confirmed and more when we went in Saturday. Continue reading…
Wet Season And Mold Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jul 31, 2010 | No Comments »
We know that rain is helpful for those suffering from pollen allergies, but there is a downside to a wet season – mold. This has been quite a year for mold allergy sufferers as the rain, especially late afternoon and evening rain, is making the mold spores grow, and this in turn, kicks in the mold allergies. Continue reading…
Asthma And Self-Medication Of A Child
By Heather Legg | Jul 30, 2010 | No Comments »
For many areas, school is gearing up to start back. Now that all 50 states have made it legal for kids to carry their own asthma medications, it is time to check their responsibility. For some, it may still be better for their teachers or school nurse to hang onto the medicine, but for many students, this can be something that can make a huge impact on not only their school day but also their health. Continue reading…
Peanut Butter Alternatives
By Heather Legg | Jul 28, 2010 | No Comments »
I’ve started eating almond butter a lot lately, and though my daughter has a tree nut allergy, for whatever reason, she is not allergic to almonds. She can also have peanuts, but peanut butter can get sort of old if you eat too much. For those who are allergic to peanuts, but can have almonds, almond butter is one of a few good alternatives. Continue reading…
Allergy Picture Books
By Heather Legg | Jul 26, 2010 | No Comments »
I know a lot of families have children with allergies entering school settings for the first time. It can be a difficult and anxious time, but it does not have to be. One great thing to do is to help the class (especially with very young children) understand allergies. Kids always respond better when they have some age appropriate information, and this can open a whole world of support for a child. Continue reading…
Allergy Free Cherry Pie
By Heather Legg | Jul 23, 2010 | No Comments »
It is the heart of summer and fresh food is abundant. In our house, we eat tons of fresh fruit and veggies, but sometimes you want to jazz it up a little. If you are fortunate enough to have lots of fresh fruit, a pie or cobbler is so good in the summertime. Here is one I came across on www.godairyfree.com that uses fresh cherries (or frozen or canned). It sounds like summer in a pie shell and better than that, it is Vegan, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, and Nut-Free. It can be made Soy-Free with a soy-free margarine (such as the new one from Earth Balance) and it can be made Gluten-Free with a gluten-free pie crust. Continue reading…
Allergy Etiquette
By Heather Legg | Jul 21, 2010 | No Comments »
Here’s a scenario: You meet a new friend at a play group. Your kids get along great and you two have really hit it off. In fact, you get along so well that your new friend invites your family over to her house for dinner. The clincher is, your older child has some severe allergies. What’s the best way to go about this? You want to develop a new friendship, but you need to make sure your child is safe. How do you ask for accommodations when this family has never even met your other child? Continue reading…
Keep or Give Away Your Pet Because of Allergies?
By Heather Legg | Jul 19, 2010 | No Comments »
I just read a pieces from a parenting blog in the New York Times online about a devastated family who needs to give their new beloved kitten away as the children and mom are both showing allergic signs. They went to the allergies and pediatrician who concurred that they were all allergic and needed to get rid of the cat. Continue reading…
New iPhone App for Allergies
By Heather Legg | Jul 17, 2010 | No Comments »
Many of us know what it’s like to grocery shop when someone in our family has food allergies. It’s not just the challenge of grocery shopping which is hard enough, whether you have small children with you or a handful of coupons and a budget to follow, but also the added challenge of constantly checking labels for allergens, which can change and need to be constantly checked. Continue reading…
