Can Allergies Trigger Anxiety?I've struggled with anxiety most of my life and continue to. In this day and age, anxiety has become a sort of...reactions2comments
Minimalist Living: My Key to Living Comfortably With AllergiesAbout 3 years ago, I moved into my apartment. I was going through a tough time in my personal life, and control...reactionscomments
The Frustration of Ever-Changing Food AllergiesGrowing up, I never had food allergies. I had the luxury of eating whatever I wanted at the drop of a hat...reactions9comments
The Aftermath of Dealing With an Iron AllergySince I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2011, I have had significant issues absorbing iron, leading to an iron deficiency. For years...reactions4comments
Can You Be Allergic to Meat?Did you ever see a story on the news and thought, "this can't be real?!" A few years ago, I saw a...reactionscomments
My Experience With NAET for Food AllergiesHave you ever tried NAET? It stands for Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques. In a nutshell, it is a non-invasive, drug free method of alleviating...reactions12comments
Taking Too Much MedicineThe sting in my throat made me realize what I had done. I had taken too much allergy medicine. Just moments after...reactionscomments
Latex Cross-Reactive Foods to Avoid With a Latex AllergyA latex allergy is an allergy to sap from the rubber tree. This sap is used to make natural rubber, or latex...reactions1comment
Conspiring With Our Allergy DoctorYears ago, our young family of 5 was too crowded in our tiny house. We tried to make do until our elderly...reactionscomments
The Complications of Crohn's Disease and Food AllergiesI was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (CD) in 2011. I was 21 years old, and before the diagnosis, I was never sick a...reactions2comments
Allergies and Exercise: How I Stay FitAs someone living with a plethora of allergies, I have experienced a lifetime of ups and downs. Things are more complex than...reactionscomments
Some Ways Allergies Impact My LifeAs far back as I can remember, I have suffered from allergies. Enduring year-round symptoms have become a part of my life...reactions2comments
Tips for Improving Sleep With AllergiesI have always had trouble sleeping. From long bouts of insomnia to coughing from asthma to a stuffy nose that never clears...reactionscomments
More Than Allergies Can Challenge My Experiences With FoodSince food allergies and sensitivities limit my diet, I really delight in what I can eat. When something else spoils my experience...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Ways of Dealing With a Stuffy NoseAs with most chronic conditions, allergies are not a one-size-fits-all thing. While we share a lot of symptoms that we deal with...reactions1comment
When Life Suddenly Turns Upside Down: Being a Caregiver With AllergiesA few months ago, my world turned completely upside down when a close family member had a severe medical emergency. As a...reactions1comment
Having Food Allergies Robs the Pleasure Out of FoodIf you have a similar experience to mine, you can remember the days when food was pleasurable, before food allergies. Food was always...reactions1comment
Minimizing Discomfort While Visiting Loved Ones With PetsWhile there are certain things that I will never do because of my allergies, like eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich...reactionscomments
Navigating Changes in AllergiesIn 2014, my life changed completely and turned upside down. I began what is known as TSW (topical steroid withdrawal). This is...reactionscomments
Why Does "Everyone" Have Food Allergies Now?I was with an old friend at a fall festival, and we were catching up on life. I can't remember how the subject...reactions1comment
