Finding a Job That Meets Your Health NeedsEditor’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...reactions1comment
Enjoying Thanksgiving Dinner With Food AllergiesThanksgiving 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...reactions1comment
7 Tips to Protect Your Skin in the WinterBelieve 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...reactions1comment
There’s Much to Be Said for DistractionFirst 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...reactions3comments
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, I have had to go to the hospital...reactions4comments
Allergies and Cauterizing NosebleedsYou don't think much about your nose, right? Unless you have a stuffy or runny nose when you are sick. Or when you have consistent allergies. My family of 5...reactions2comments
Remember, Remember the 5th of November (Doesn’t Have to Make You Sick)"Remember, remember, the 5th of November," is a historical chant that is celebrated this time of year. Bonfire Night or Fireworks Night is creeping up on us all, and traditionally...reactions1comment
4 Vitamins That May Be Helpful for AllergiesWhile there are many prescribed and over-the-counter allergy medications and antihistamines we have access to, many people prefer to take the natural route - myself included. This means using supplements...reactions3comments
My Most Important Tip for Managing Food Allergies at WorkIt's always hard when your office or work environment has food around all the time, but you suffer from food allergies. Mine are not as severe in that I risk having...reactions1comment
Allergies, Allergies Go Away & Come Back Another Day!Today is a bad day. And last night did not help matters. To cut a long story short, I came into contact with someone with a couple of dogs, and...reactions1comment
How to Have an Allergy-Safe HalloweenIt's that time of the year for haunted houses, costumes, and candy! Halloween is a favorite holiday for many. But for people with allergies, it may pose a risk. Whether...reactionscomments
Are Samples at Grocery Stores Safe?My friend and I sat at the lake chatting about our jobs. She grabbed a snack from her bag and asked if I wanted one. Of course, I had to...reactions2comments
Tips for Attending a Dinner Party With Food AllergiesLet's outline a situation that can get awkward with food allergies: you get invited over to a friend's house for dinner and drinks, yet you have an entire list of...reactionscomments
Can Cats Have Allergies Too?I was in my home office typing away and thought I was alone. Suddenly, I heard a tiny sneeze which startled me. I whirled around and saw my cat looking...reactionscomments
Eggnog Emergency: The Start of My Food Allergy JourneyPicture the scene: it was a warm summer in 1988, and my brothers and I had just come inside from playing football. My mum had lovingly prepared us a nice...reactions2comments
My Journey With Allergies and Dry EyeEye issues are something I have dealt with for as long as I can remember. At the very least, since I was in 5th grade, my vision started to decline. However...reactionscomments
The Importance of Displaying Teal Pumpkins in the FallI 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...reactions1comment
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, products. If you have a latex allergy, you...reactions1comment
Love Those Beautiful Fall Leaves? They May Be Hiding Mold!Fall is my favorite time of year. By the time September rolls around, I am so over the heat and humidity of summer. I love seeing the colorful leaves on...reactions2comments
Is Your Job Allergy-Friendly?"The task is not to control the wind, but to direct the movements of the ship so that it stays on course." -Michael & Jessica Hinz Millions of people around...reactions3comments
