Allergens in Skincare: Is There Latex in Makeup?Latex comes from the sap of a rubber tree. It is used in natural rubber products such as balloons, medical gloves, or...reactions5comments
How to Find Out if a Product Contains LatexFinding out if a product contains latex can be difficult. What latex is and where it exists are not always clear. But...reactionscomments
Staying Positive (About Food Allergies)As someone with blood cancer, I’m no stranger to the things that people say to me that can be “hurtful. When I’m...reactionscomments
The Importance of CommunitySomehow, I always seem to expect others around me and those I attempt to make a connection with to understand me and...reactions3comments
Simpler, Healthier Holiday Fare with Food AllergiesI do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not...reactions2comments
Reflecting on a Thanksgiving Dinner MishapFor about 28 years now, I’ve been living with food allergies. You’d think that by now I'd have a perfect grasp on...reactionscomments
The Free Guide to Living on a Low Income with Food AllergiesFood allergies come to people of all walks of life. Unfortunately, in today’s world, finding substitutions or solutions to eating without getting...reactionscomments
The Food Allergy MentorWhen my son was diagnosed with food allergies (milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts) at 2 years old, we had no idea...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Life With Allergies: Having Allergies Is So StressfulYes, I am fully aware things could be worse. I could be in a part of the world where there is a...reactions3comments
Air Ducts, Air Quality, and the Effect On AllergiesWhen dealing with allergies and other chronic health conditions, oftentimes it’s hard to tell which symptom is coming from what. This is...reactions2comments
Is the Impact of Living With Allergies Often Underestimated?My family and I attended the Legislative Briefing for Allergy & Asthma Day on Capitol Hill. We visit our DC representatives each...reactions4comments
You Have Food Allergies? I Don’t Believe You.Having food allergies can be a little nerve-wracking, from finding a safe restaurant to dine in, to inspecting food at office parties...reactions3comments
Preparing for Dance Auditions With Food AllergiesI am currently training for an important dance audition at the end of the month in New York City. So much preparation...reactionscomments
'Tis the Season for Cedar FeverWhen people think about allergy season, spring and summer usually come to mind. It seems that's when people are the most sneezy...reactionscomments
Allergy Mitigation Tips: "I Don't Want to Take Allergy Meds Forever!"I recently stopped by a colleague's house on a beautiful spring evening. She said to me, "Oh! I have a question for...reactions1comment
A New Allergy to CashewsI have been living with most of my allergies since birth or early childhood. I've had a pretty extensive range of allergies...reactionscomments
Why "Just Be Positive" Isn’t Always HelpfulThe phrase, "Just be positive," might be one of the most detrimental pieces of advice someone can receive, especially as it relates...reactions3comments
Enter to Win: Allergy Awareness Month 2023 Giveaway - Now ClosedThe Allergy Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are celebrating Allergy Awareness Month with the theme...reactionscomments
Choosing Restaurants on My Food Allergy Journey"Why did you choose this restaurant?" My husband knew my food allergies limited what I could eat there. His question prompted me...reactionscomments
Is This Product a Cosmetic, Drug, or Soap?The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classifies products based on their intended use. Different laws and regulations apply to different categories...reactionscomments
