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Allergy Free Tailgating Spinach Dip
By Heather Legg | Sep 15, 2009 | No Comments »
Whether you’re cheering on your favorite college team or you are between little league football games, you need to eat! Tailgating food is one of those foods that a lot of thought goes in, you need the right choice to set the mood! For some with food allergies, it’s harder, so here is a spinach dip you may want to try over the weekend to get your spirit going! Go Team!! Continue reading…
Stress Worsens Allergies
By Heather Legg | Sep 12, 2009 | No Comments »
Everyone handles stress differently. Some people get headaches or get tired. Some hold it in their neck or back and get stiff. Others over eat or don’t eat at all. For some, their allergies worsen.
In a recent study, Ohio State Researchers set out to show what happens to hay fever sufferers under stress. First they exposed them to the allergens. Then… Continue reading…
Serious Ragweed Reaction
By Heather Legg | Sep 12, 2009 | No Comments »
I know that allergies can be very serious. I know that certain foods and insects can cause anaphylactic reactions in certain people, worst case scenario being death. I also know that many people have environmental allergies. While these aren’t usually as serious, they can be very uncomfortable, annoying, and interfere with the quality of life one has. However, today, I just heard of a very serious reaction to a ragweed reaction, one I never considered. Continue reading…
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 2009 State Honor Roll
By Heather Legg | Sep 11, 2009 | No Comments »
I’ve read about ranking of the worst cities to live in for allergy, and the best. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America also has a ranking called the State Honor Roll and it is in its second year running. What exactly is this? According to the AAFA website, it is a research project of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). This report identifies states with the most comprehensive and preferred statewide public policies supporting people with asthma, food allergies and related allergic diseases in U.S. elementary, middle and high schools. The goal of this report is to identify ongoing, state-level progress towards better school-based policies and practices, and to provide a blueprint for asthma and allergy advocates nationwide. Continue reading…
Allergy Labels
By Heather Legg | Sep 3, 2009 | No Comments »
Tired of writing you own labels and reminder notes about your child’s allergy (or even your own)? Check out these sites with some great ideas to help maintain safely in the allergy world. Continue reading…
Allergy Free Labor Day Recipe
By Heather Legg | Sep 2, 2009 | No Comments »
Labor Day is inching up on us, a nice long weekend, the beginning of fall. A little break from school and work, maybe the end of summer for some. It’s a great weekend to relax, be with friends and family, and well, eat. Continue reading…
Ice Cream Fair with a Nut Allergy and Some Lactose Intolerant
By Heather Legg | Sep 1, 2009 | No Comments »
Over the weekend we went to a community event which was raising money for a home to shelter and provide support for those in need. The event was an ice cream crank - very Americana with the church tents and older generation making their peach and strawberry ice cream, ice cream eating contests and mayor walking around in his bow tie, but with some 2009 sprinkled in it as well as other groups served up flavors like Vegan Mango Sticky Rice or Avocado Surprise on chips. Continue reading…
Animal Allergies and Hypoallergenic Pets
By Heather Legg | Aug 26, 2009 | No Comments »
It seems all the rage right no - hypoallergenic pets. There are labradoodles and goldendoodles and even shnoodles and puggles. Everyone seems to think that they themselves have pet allergies and that these dogs will be the cure. Continue reading…
Hand Sanitizer and Allergies
By Heather Legg | Aug 25, 2009 | No Comments »
We often hear the question, “Why are there so many more allergies now then 20 years ago?” It’s a tough question to answer, but there is something called the “hygiene hypothesis,’ which according to Wikipedia a lack of early childhood exposure to infectious agents, symbiotic microorganisms (e.g. gut flora or probiotics), and parasites increases susceptibility to allergic diseases by modulating immune system development. Continue reading…
Helpful Website: Basilandspice.com
By Heather Legg | Aug 22, 2009 | No Comments »
Another website you may be interested in, www.basilandspice.com. Though this one isn’t solely dedicated to allergies, it has a lot of related information and just good healthy lifestyle information, which we always say, the healthier the body, the more it can fight against allergies and asthma. Continue reading…
