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Feb 03 Fri

Food Allergy Blog Carnival is Worth a Read

(SUMMARY) Did you catch the latest edition of the Food Allergy Blog Carnival? It is packed with great information like "Common Food Allergens Found in Vaccines" and mouthwatering recipes like dairy-free chocolate syrup and Valentine's sugar cookies. Of course...
2/3/2012 9:14 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Feb 01 Wed

Do Food Allergies Need a New Name?

(SUMMARY) The term "food allergy" has become a catch-all phrase that could include anything from an anaphylactic reaction caused by a food protein to a lactose intolerance to a food sensitivity. This week the Dr. Oz show explored the topic, " Are Food...
2/1/2012 8:13 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Jan 30 Mon

Five Great Things About Food Allergies

(SUMMARY) Living with food allergies has its challenges, but there are some definite pluses: Eating raw c ookie dough- No egg in the mixture means no worries of salmonella! Getting fresh restaurant food- After talking to the chef or manager at the restaurant,...
1/30/2012 7:01 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Jan 27 Fri

Valentine's Day with Food Allergies

(SUMMARY) Aaahhh...the day for love. February 14 is all about hearts, cards, flowers and chocolates. If you need some food allergy-friendly treats for a special someone, check out these sweet delights: Chocolate Emporium offers Valentine themed chocolate...
1/27/2012 4:34 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Jan 23 Mon

Seven Things to Do for Food Allergy and Intolerance Awareness Week

(SUMMARY) January 23-29, 2012 is Food Allergy and Intolerance Week (not to be confused with FAAN's Food Allergy Awareness Week , scheduled May 13-19, 2012). Many people say they have a food allergy when they actually have a much more common condition- a food...
1/23/2012 6:44 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Jan 20 Fri

Food Allergy Training Program

(SUMMARY) If you haven't seen it, Allergic Living' s editor Gwen Smith's piece, " Who's to Blame for another Allergy Tragedy ". is a must read. She correctly points to those of us in the food allergy community as the group who must stay on top of our schools...
1/20/2012 4:30 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Jan 18 Wed

Hives, Swelling and Food Allergy Reactions

(SUMMARY) "I think my lip is swelling up. Do I have a hive?" Our peaceful MLK Day quickly turned into one of "those scary times." Sure enough, my food allergic 11-year-old had a very puffed out lower lip and a pretty giant hive. As I got the Benadryl, several...
1/18/2012 4:03 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Jan 16 Mon

Tax Deductions for Food Allergy Families

(SUMMARY) It's that time of year...the W2s are arriving and blank tax forms are arranged in neat piles at the library. Food allergy families often encounter extra expenses for special foods and medications. Did you know that you may be able to deduct these...
1/16/2012 7:09 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Jan 13 Fri
Source: Food Allergy Assistant

Why All the Fuss Over Peanut Butter Flavored Cheerios?

(SUMMARY) Am I missing something? General Mills' introduction of a new flavor of Cheerios- Multi Grain Peanut Butter- has led to a barrage of news reports from coast to coast: ABC News- "New Peanut Butter Cheerios Worry Parents of Allergic Kids" Baby Center- "...
1/13/2012 7:44 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


Jan 11 Wed
Source: Food Allergy Assistant

Sign Online Petition to Get Epi-Pens in Schools

(SUMMARY) I contacted our school district last week and asked if there were stock Epi-pens in each school. I found out that our district recently received and distributed Epi-pens for each of our school buildings. The medication can be used for anyone who may...
1/11/2012 7:01 AM   Food Allergy Assistant   Like   Read   Share


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