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Food Allergy Awareness Week
By Heather Legg | May 13, 2009 | No Comments »
Saturday marked the beginning of the 12th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week which takes place across the country this week sponsored by FAAN. Mark the week by increasing awareness at schools, talking to your elected representatives, or planning a fundraiser. You can hand out fliers, put up posters, or display educational materials. Download materials to from FAAN to get involved. 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…
PBS Documentary on Allergies
By Heather Legg | May 5, 2009 | No Comments »
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
By Heather Legg | May 1, 2009 | No Comments »
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…
Pollen Counts and Forecasts
By Heather Legg | May 1, 2009 | No Comments »
Sneezing, sniffling, it’s so common these days with spring in full swing. Some people like to keep abreast of the pollen count to know what to expect, others take it for what it is and know it’s out of their hands and just go with it, popping their allergy meds as needed. For those interested, here are some sites where you can not only get pollen information, but the pollen counts and forecasts for your area: Continue reading…
Allergies and School
By Heather Legg | Apr 29, 2009 | No Comments »
I find it interesting that in my daughter’s teacher’s blog this week she mentioned allergies, something to the tune of “I hope this week finds you handling your allergies.” I’m not sure if that is due to her own seasonal suffering or to what she has seen in the class with the kids and allergies. Either way, it’s enough to mention. Continue reading…
Anything Goes for Allergies
By Heather Legg | Apr 25, 2009 | No Comments »
It’s always interesting to come upon one of those odd things that people are allergic to, and apparently you can be allergic to anything from avocados to furniture polish to sunscreen to the sun. You can be born with these allergies or develop them alter, but anytime you have a new reaction, be careful and take care of it. Allergies can go away or get worse over time, you just never know. 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…
Food Allergy Awareness Week May 10-16
By Heather Legg | Apr 23, 2009 | No Comments »
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…
Obama’s New Dog
By Heather Legg | Apr 18, 2009 | No Comments »
Bo Obama, the new “hypoallergenic” First Dog, was officially introduced to droves of eager reporters on the South Lawn of the White House yesterday. The six-month-old frisky Portuguese water dog was selected for the Obama children because one of them, Malia, has allergies. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a truly hypoallergenic dog. Continue reading…
