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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…
Allergy Taunting
By Heather Legg | Aug 21, 2009 | No Comments »
As I wrote last week, the new school year has begun. Along with tears over new routines and exhaustion, the excitement over new friends and teachers, the homework, the school supplies, we have the allergy factor to contend with.
I did the necessary things for my daughter (even got a little from her teacher for sending in the allergy safe treats so promptly - and who still doesn’t love a little teacher praise?). So she is taken care of, I’ll say my prayers and be off on another school year. She has one other student in her class with an allergy - a shellfish allergy. I know his mom and she is pretty laid back about it. She says it’s an easy one to stay away from, they take the necessary precautions, he’s aware of it, and she sends his emergency medication to school. Continue reading…
Vacuuming for Allergies
By Heather Legg | Aug 17, 2009 | No Comments »
We all know that dust mites are hard to handle and are thorns in our sides when it comes to allergies. Tiny but aggravating, they must be tended to and it’s not always the easiest thing to do. Of course, cleaning, washing sheets and vacuuming are necessary chores to keep the dust mites under control, and here are some tips for doing so: Continue reading…
Allergies in School
By Heather Legg | Aug 16, 2009 | No Comments »
School is at the end of its first week, and boy, do I already have stories to tell!
Last night was open house in older daughter’s class, the one with the tree nut allergy. As the teacher was going over class procedure, homework, curriculum, everything related to school and class, she, of course, brought up allergies. I was touched and thankful she did this, but, wow, you should have seen the reactions from parents. Continue reading…
