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 and rigorous work goes into getting ready for... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 you." I wondered what she was going to... By Andrea Jensen, CHES, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 for a while. For the most part, I've... By Marta Jozefczyk2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 to chronic health conditions. Before you consider me... By Nina Ajdin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 to consider what had motivated my decision. When... By Michelle Hernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 of products. The law that defines the difference... By Editorial Team2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Cupcake Culprit: An Allergic Reaction at SchoolHaving an allergic reaction at home or while with friends and family is one thing, but having a reaction in school was embarrassing and scary. At least at home or... By Marta Jozefczyk2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
4 Lessons I’ve Learned From Dealing With Food AllergiesLet's be honest: food allergies are a hassle. They can be hard to navigate and can become incredibly stressful. But on the flip side, food allergies are manageable if you... By Elizabeth Alvarez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Simplest Way to Battle Tree Pollen This SpringAnd here we go with the start of pollen season. Our family of 5 has allergies year-round to pollen, pets, dust; you name it. But when pollen season kicks off... By Andrea Jensen, CHES, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Allergies & Asthma: Proceeding With Caution on the TubeOne of the things about living in and around London is that to get around different parts of the city, the quickest and most convenient way of traveling is using... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Home Remedies for Alleviating Itchy EyesI deal with both chronic dry eye and allergies. So annoying eye symptoms can cause extra problems for me during seasonal changes and allergy flare-ups. If you deal with any... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pros and Cons of Alternative Treatments for Food AllergiesFood allergies are overwhelming, and sometimes you get to a point where you will almost do anything or try anything to take them away—at least, this was my experience. After... By Elizabeth Alvarez2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Allergies Advocacy Has Aligned My Efforts as a Patient LeaderI 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... By Michelle Hernandez3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Having Allergies Makes Me AngryHaving this wonderful community space to document and share our allergy experiences is truly amazing! People who suffer in the same ways can connect and empathize. We can hold space... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Lessons I’ve Learned From Living With AllergiesWhen living with allergies, as with many chronic health conditions, there are certain things that I have to do and be mindful of to manage symptoms and keep my health... By Marta Jozefczyk2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caregiver Perspective: The Two Types of Food Allergy AwarenessAs someone living with blood cancer for 15 years, I know all about "awareness" months and how they work. I am happy to tell others about cancer prevention, treatments, and... By Bob McEachern3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 Exploring ALLergies and an extra-special giveaway. Allergy symptoms... By Allergies.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Potential Link Between Allergies and DepressionThe connection between anxiety and allergies is a topic that I've written and talked about extensively before. It continues to impact me daily. However, another big struggle goes hand in... By Nina Ajdin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Allergy Awareness Month 2023: Exploring ALLergiesAllergy Awareness Month 2023 is here! Allergies are some of the most common chronic health conditions in the world. From food to latex and medicine, people can be allergic to... By Allergies.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What We Put Up With to Have a CatYears ago, the neighbor's cats decided to move in with us. Tabby and Siamese figured out that we were suckers. We made the mistake of leaving the front door open... By Andrea Jensen, CHES, AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments