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Fatigue is not something I have necessarily always struggled with. However, through my teenage years, as I developed more allergies, more skin issues, and other chronic health changes, that quickly...

As many of you with food allergies probably struggle, many restaurants fail to clearly label allergens. If I’m lucky, I’ll find a restaurant menu that labels most of the bigger...

Our bodies seem to be full of fun surprises. When you think of all of the systems in the body, it's a miracle that things work as well as they...

Sesame is the ninth most common food allergy in the United States. Experts estimate that more than 1 million children and adults in the US are living with a sesame...

"Developing allergies in my late 20’s brought on more anxiety. I became overly concerned about what I ate and drank. I was nervous about being exposed to allergens in buildings...

Today is the 2nd of June. Summer is here which is both a blessing and a curse. If you have ever seen one of those apocalyptic films where there is...

One of my favorite TV shows of all time is Cheers. Set in Boston, the city where I grew up, it had many memorable characters, and a great theme song...

Different times of year can bring different challenges for people with allergic asthma. Also, different people will have different triggers for their allergic asthma. For people with more indoor allergies...

Sometimes I feel like I don’t need to follow the instructions when using things. I know, I know…..but reading them takes forever! Neti Pots are an exception. Neti pots come...

Environmental allergies happen when your body overreacts to an allergen like mold, pollen, or dust mites. This can cause symptoms like itchy watery eyes, sneezing, and a runny or stuffy...

Having food allergies can be quite the journey. Not only are you constantly working nonstop making sure you don’t eat the foods you are allergic to but you are trying...

As someone with blood cancer, I’m no stranger to the things that people say to me that can be “hurtful. When I’m feeling less charitable, I say they are “dumb”...

I do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not plague me. Instead, I feel satisfied with the...

For about 28 years now, I’ve been living with food allergies. You’d think that by now I'd have a perfect grasp on how to navigate situations involving food, but I...

Food allergies come to people of all walks of life. Unfortunately, in today’s world, finding substitutions or solutions to eating without getting the adverse effects of allergic reactions can come...

When my son was diagnosed with food allergies (milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts) at 2 years old, we had no idea what to do. A lot of the basic...

When dealing with allergies and other chronic health conditions, oftentimes it’s hard to tell which symptom is coming from what. This is why finding our triggers can be so difficult...

As human beings, we are also very emotional creatures. We are always dealing with some kind of emotion - whether it be a pleasant or unpleasant one. This can undoubtedly...

I've had terrible allergies for 40 years. I can't even remember what it feels like not to have a stuffy nose, watery eyes, and a tickle in my throat. My...

Having food allergies can be a little nerve-wracking, from finding a safe restaurant to dine in, to inspecting food at office parties and church potlucks. One thing for sure is...