Celery Juice Helped My Food AllergiesI was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and IBS in 2011. Along with that diagnosis came a bombardment of food allergies that complicated...reactions2comments
Have a Latex Allergy? Don't Decorate With Poinsettias!If you have a latex allergy, you probably know to avoid latex gloves and balloons. But did you know that poinsettias may...reactions4comments
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...reactions2comments
Nut-Free Vegan Cheeses for People With Nut AllergiesAs many vegetarians will tell you, cheese is probably the main reason why most tend not to go vegan. I can definitely...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...reactions2comments
Can Dehumidifiers Improve Dust Mite Allergies?I've had terrible allergies for 40 years. I can't even remember what it feels like not to have a stuffy nose, watery...reactions1comment
Can Steam Inhalers Help With Allergy Symptoms?Personal steam inhalers push out warm, humidified air, often through a mask-like device. This mask is held near your face so that...reactionscomments
Allergens in Skincare: Is There Latex in Makeup?Latex comes from the sap of a rubber tree. It is used in natural rubber products such as balloons, medical gloves, or...reactions5comments
How to Find Out if a Product Contains LatexFinding out if a product contains latex can be difficult. What latex is and where it exists are not always clear. But...reactionscomments
Staying Positive (About Food Allergies)As someone with blood cancer, I’m no stranger to the things that people say to me that can be “hurtful. When I’m...reactionscomments
The Importance of CommunitySomehow, I always seem to expect others around me and those I attempt to make a connection with to understand me and...reactions3comments
Simpler, Healthier Holiday Fare with Food AllergiesI do not regret the way I ate over the holidays. Guilt about too many calories and too much sugar does not...reactions2comments
Reflecting on a Thanksgiving Dinner MishapFor about 28 years now, I’ve been living with food allergies. You’d think that by now I'd have a perfect grasp on...reactionscomments
The Free Guide to Living on a Low Income with Food AllergiesFood allergies come to people of all walks of life. Unfortunately, in today’s world, finding substitutions or solutions to eating without getting...reactionscomments
The Food Allergy MentorWhen my son was diagnosed with food allergies (milk, eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts) at 2 years old, we had no idea...reactionscomments
Reflecting on Life With Allergies: Having Allergies Is So StressfulYes, I am fully aware things could be worse. I could be in a part of the world where there is a...reactions3comments
Air Ducts, Air Quality, and the Effect On AllergiesWhen dealing with allergies and other chronic health conditions, oftentimes it’s hard to tell which symptom is coming from what. This is...reactions2comments
Is the Impact of Living With Allergies Often Underestimated?My family and I attended the Legislative Briefing for Allergy & Asthma Day on Capitol Hill. We visit our DC representatives each...reactions4comments
You Have Food Allergies? I Don’t Believe You.Having food allergies can be a little nerve-wracking, from finding a safe restaurant to dine in, to inspecting food at office parties...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
