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Summer Mold and Mildew
By Heather Legg | May 25, 2008 | No Comments »
Every spring I am happy to clear the winter coats out of out laundry room (otherwise known as our dumping ground) but then as summer hits, I remember I am just replacing the coats with wet towels and bathing suits. In an effort to save water and time, I usually try to hang the towels and bathing suits to dry. But every now and then something gets a little crumpled under something else, and I find it with the smell of…mold and mildew. Continue reading…
Probiotics for Allergy Relief
By Heather Legg | May 21, 2008 | No Comments »
These days we are hearing more and more about the benefits of probiotics, the live organisms in supplement form that contain potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. They are in supplement form, in certain foods and possibly have all kinds of health benefits. The latest being allergy relief for hay fever. Continue reading…
Spider Bites
By Heather Legg | May 19, 2008 | No Comments »
I’ve noticed a few blogs and articles lately on insect bites and stings, as the onset of summer brings the onset of bugs, time outdoors and insects. So lo and behold, my daughter’s best friend just got a nasty spider bite. There is no real danger for her, just a welt on her leg that has lasted for over a week. Her mom is taking good care of it with Benadryl and Cortisone cream and it’s getting better. Continue reading…
How Accessible are Epipens?
By Heather Legg | May 13, 2008 | No Comments »
I have often wondered what if someone has an anaphylactic allergic reaction and there is not an Epipen available. Perhaps it’s someone in a restaurant who ate something by accident and didn’t have their Epipen with her. Or maybe it happens in an elementary school to a child who has never had a reaction before but comes in contact with something new and goes into anaphylactic shock. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to have a few extra Epipens around? Continue reading…
Beware the Insects: AVOID Them!
By Heather Legg | May 12, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s getting close to summer and most of us are spending a lot more time outdoors in the nice weather. Our activities take us outside, too, ball games, swimming pools, picnics, all kinds of events. However, there are certain guests we try to avoid while we are outside, the insects. For some of us they are just a nuisance, for others, they can be deadly. Anyone prefers to stay away from the insects, for those with allergies, it’s imperative that they avoid whatever it is they are allergic to; bees, wasps, ants, even mosquitoes. Since these insects have different habitats and characteristics, avoiding one is not always the same as avoiding the other. Here are some tips on avoiding a variety of insects: Continue reading…
Oral Allergy Syndrome vs. Food Allergies: Strawberries
By Heather Legg | May 8, 2008 | No Comments »
There have been quite a few comments on this site regarding a past article on strawberry allergies. You don’t hear of fruit allergies near as much as allergies to the other “major” allergens, but obviously, strawberry and other fruit allergens are definitely a problem. Symptoms can range from itchy mouth or lips, to hives and rashes, to anaphylactic shock. Continue reading…
Some Cost Cutting Tips
By Heather Legg | May 6, 2008 | No Comments »
It seems everywhere you look, prices are going up. We all know gas prices are super high right now, as well as groceries. I think everyone is looking for a way or two to cut costs wherever we can, and if you or someone in your family suffers from allergies, that is just another expenditure you are incurring. Here are some tips on some ways you may find plausible to help save a little here and there in the allergy category: Continue reading…
Allergy Free Food Areas in Parks
By Heather Legg | May 4, 2008 | No Comments »
Yesterday my family went to a major league baseball game, the first one we took our kids to. Yes, we knew we’d spending a small down payment on a car there, but we went and had a fantastic time. It did make me think, though, what do families with peanut allergies do? Continue reading…
Trader Joe’s for Allergy Shopping
By Heather Legg | May 2, 2008 | No Comments »
The last time I was shopping in my neighborhood Trader Joe’s market, I happened to notice a large amount of Gluten free products. This in turn made me look a little closer at some other products in regards to allergies. I liked what I saw. Continue reading…
Experimental Treatment for Food Allergies
By Heather Legg | Apr 29, 2008 | No Comments »
We all know there is immunotherapy for hay fever or other environmental allergies, including insects and pollen. But those that suffer from food allergies don’t have this option. It is strict avoidance and diligent watching that food allergy sufferers have to live with. There is a recent study being conducted, however, that may have the potential to change this. Continue reading…
