Elizabeth Alvarez

The ups and downs of dealing with food allergies can make you feel utterly "nuts." In my personal experience, my food allergies seem to change over time which has made...

The famous dinner date. We have all been there or soon will be there. You get asked on a date to dinner, and not only do you have to deal...

I took a road trip to celebrate the Fourth of July this year. However, when you have to manage multiple food allergies without the proper planning, a road trip can...

Having an allergy to wheat can be hard to manage. It can literally feel like there is wheat in everything! And of course, living in the United States, bread and pasta...

Wedding season is officially here, and we all know how stressful it can be to attend an event when you deal with food allergies. You may ask yourself, "What kinds...

The dreaded grocery store haul. We all have to do it at some point, and I don't think anyone enjoys grocery shopping. At least, I know I don't. It is...

Have you ever tried NAET? It stands for Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques. In a nutshell, it is a non-invasive, drug free method of alleviating allergies. Although NAET is not backed by robust scientific...

Dealing with food allergies is exhausting. The constant planning and anxiety that comes with having a list of foods you need to avoid can be debilitating. For me, it becomes...

We have all been there: feeling hopeless and lost when you can't seem to find answers or improvement for your food allergies. It can be daunting and even scary. You...

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and IBS in 2011. Along with that diagnosis came a bombardment of food allergies that complicated my life. Before my diagnosis, I never had an...

Having an allergic reaction can be one of the scariest events to happen to you. There is nothing more frightening than being completely fine one moment and immediately feeling like...

Gluten-free has become such a buzzword in the food industry. Thankfully, if you have a gluten allergy, you are well-taken care of these days when it comes to the products...

Food allergies are always inconvenient, and severe food allergies are downright scary. It's noteworthy to realize how much food is intertwined with our culture and social norms. Let's face it;...

Growing up, I never had food allergies. I had the luxury of eating whatever I wanted at the drop of a hat. I never thought twice about food, and I...