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I have always had trouble sleeping. From long bouts of insomnia to coughing from asthma to a stuffy nose that never clears thanks to year-round allergies. I try to practice...

I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (CD) in 2011. I was 21 years old, and before the diagnosis, I was never sick a day in my life. I also never dealt with...

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...

Years ago, our young family of 5 was too crowded in our tiny house. We tried to make do until our elderly neighbors across the street decided to sell their...

You may have heard about the importance of self-care and examples of how you can practice it in your daily life. However, some self-care "treats" are more expensive than others...

As far back as I can remember, I have suffered from allergies. Enduring year-round symptoms have become a part of my life. On my better days, I have a runny...

I attended the annual American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI) conference in Louisville, Kentucky, this year. Usually, when I go to a conference, I only have time to...

If you have a latex allergy, you probably know to avoid latex gloves and balloons. But did you know that poinsettias may also cause an allergic reaction? That's right, those...

Bread is absolutely amazing. All the delicious things you can do with it are endless. It is really easy to make a quick snack like toast and Vegemite or a...

If there's 1 major lesson I have learned over the years working in public health, it is to listen to the people I am trying to help. I have long...

When people think about allergy season, spring and summer usually come to mind. It seems that's when people are the most sneezy and stuffy. However, fall and winter are also...

Dealing with food allergies is difficult and overwhelming. Figuring out food substitutes and diligently staying away from culprit foods can feel like a full-time job. Worrying about cross-contamination can feel daunting;...

The experience of living with food allergies is highly individualized. We are all allergic to different foods, and everyone tolerates and reacts to things differently. However, it is important to share...

I was at another work conference this week, and as usual, I had to worry about what I could eat with my food allergies. My colleague had carefully planned every...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

Editor’s Note: This article originally was written by Kerri MacKay and shared by our partner site Asthma.net. For people living with a chronic illness like allergies, it can be hard...

Thanksgiving is around the corner, and for anyone dealing with food allergies, anxiety and stress can be on the rise. Why? Well, holiday get-togethers revolve around food typically, but Thanksgiving, in...

Believe it or not, summer is not the only season when skincare matters! One of the most important functions of the skin is to protect us from things that may...

First off, I want to caveat this article by saying that if anyone finds themselves going through a really nasty flare or allergic reaction, whether it be a respiratory allergy...

Since I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 2011, I have had significant issues absorbing iron, leading to an iron deficiency. For years, I have had to go to the hospital...