Baking with Food Allergies: Community Interview with Janice ThompsonMy friend Janice, an author and baker, is allergic to pumpkin and ginger among other foods. So, I knew she'd have tips...reactions1comment
Conspiring With Our Allergy DoctorYears ago, our young family of 5 was too crowded in our tiny house. We tried to make do until our elderly...reactionscomments
How Do I Connect to Other People With Allergies?Navigating life with allergies can be overwhelming. You may be looking to connect with real people who also live with allergies, but...reactionscomments
The Complications of Crohn's Disease and Food AllergiesI was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease (CD) in 2011. I was 21 years old, and before the diagnosis, I was never sick a...reactions2comments
Allergies and Exercise: How I Stay FitAs someone living with a plethora of allergies, I have experienced a lifetime of ups and downs. Things are more complex than...reactionscomments
Some Ways Allergies Impact My LifeAs far back as I can remember, I have suffered from allergies. Enduring year-round symptoms have become a part of my life...reactions2comments
Aquagenic Urticaria: An Overview of Rare Water AllergyAquagenic urticaria is a very rare condition where people have an allergy to water. Urticaria is a term that means hives or...reactions1comment
Tips for Improving Sleep With AllergiesI have always had trouble sleeping. From long bouts of insomnia to coughing from asthma to a stuffy nose that never clears...reactionscomments
More Than Allergies Can Challenge My Experiences With FoodSince food allergies and sensitivities limit my diet, I really delight in what I can eat. When something else spoils my experience...reactionscomments
My Top 5 Ways of Dealing With a Stuffy NoseAs with most chronic conditions, allergies are not a one-size-fits-all thing. While we share a lot of symptoms that we deal with...reactions1comment
When Life Suddenly Turns Upside Down: Being a Caregiver With AllergiesA few months ago, my world turned completely upside down when a close family member had a severe medical emergency. As a...reactions1comment
Having Food Allergies Robs the Pleasure Out of FoodIf you have a similar experience to mine, you can remember the days when food was pleasurable, before food allergies. Food was always...reactions1comment
Minimizing Discomfort While Visiting Loved Ones With PetsWhile there are certain things that I will never do because of my allergies, like eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich...reactionscomments
Navigating Changes in AllergiesIn 2014, my life changed completely and turned upside down. I began what is known as TSW (topical steroid withdrawal). This is...reactionscomments
Why Does "Everyone" Have Food Allergies Now?I was with an old friend at a fall festival, and we were catching up on life. I can't remember how the subject...reactions1comment
My Experience With an Allergic Reaction to a Prescribed MedicineJust recently, I began taking a new medication for Crohn's Disease. I was diagnosed in 2011 and have tried countless medicines to...reactions1comment
How Could My Skin Be Sensitive to Water?Living in the southeast of the United Kingdom means that all our water over here is hard, meaning it's full of natural...reactions2comments
Food Allergies in the RainforestI do not have food allergies, but I have lived with them for 22 years. My son, John, was diagnosed with allergies...reactions3comments
Spooked by a Hidden AllergenIf you've read any of my previous articles, you'll know I've had my fair share of allergic reactions to food. They mostly...reactions1comment
Respiratory Infections 101Respiratory infections affect the nose, sinuses, throat, and airways. These infections can cause symptoms such as congestion, cough, and shortness of breath...reactionscomments
