Michelle Hernandez

"Developing allergies in my late 20’s brought on more anxiety. I became overly concerned about what I ate and drank. I was nervous about being exposed to allergens in buildings...

I do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not plague me. Instead, I feel satisfied with the...

"Why did you choose this restaurant?" My husband knew my food allergies limited what I could eat there. His question prompted me to consider what had motivated my decision. When...

I had no idea how important healthcare would become for me when I first started writing content for a hospital in 2004. Healthcare is not just an industry in which...

Allergic reactions to over-the-counter and prescription drugs can be quite scary and troubling. This was my experience with a reaction to pseudoephedrine, a common nasal decongestant. I hoped to feel...

Memories of my food allergy emergency surfaced after hearing about a relative having a similar experience. Just months after being diagnosed with food allergies, I ended up in the emergency...

Cold fronts often usher in more than just cooler weather. They tend to bring on my allergy symptoms too. Weather can impact allergy symptoms. I suffered terribly with the latest...

Images and words really help me on my journey with allergies. They enable me to get outside when environmental allergies keep me inside. Let me show you how by sharing...

Since food allergies and sensitivities limit my diet, I really delight in what I can eat. When something else spoils my experience with food, I can feel let down and...

My friend Janice, an author and baker, is allergic to pumpkin and ginger among other foods. So, I knew she'd have tips on navigating the holidays. In the following interview...

I love so much about fall: autumn spices, cooler weather, pumpkins, and unique colors, including teal. Teal pumpkins have been part of my fall décor for almost a decade now...

I thought I had ruined a romantic moment recently when my husband asked if he could light a candle while I was cooking breakfast. I quickly said, "I am allergic...

Because of food allergies, I rarely eat what most would call sumptuous food. My diet consists of the basics: lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water. Simply buying something...

Allergies can make traveling more challenging — and more interesting. I have food and environmental allergies, but I don't let that stop me from taking trips. I prepare in advance...

Allergy awareness might bring thoughts of donating to research and participating in local walks. Awareness activities aim to increase knowledge of an issue to help those it affects. People with...

I may have had allergies as a child, but I didn't know it. The formal diagnoses of food, environmental, and seasonal allergies came in my twenties and thirties. My experience...

The sting in my throat made me realize what I had done. I had taken too much allergy medicine. Just moments after taking an antihistamine tablet for adults, I drank...

When asked, I gladly accepted the opportunity to become a patient leader advocate for Allergies.net. I have written clinical articles for various Health Union communities since 2020. I also have...

I am among the many people who look forward to spring. The increasing warmth, outdoor events, and pretty blossoms draw us from our cozy, winter abode. But I take allergies...