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Because of food allergies, I rarely eat what most would call sumptuous food. My diet consists of the basics: lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water. Simply buying something...

I've struggled with anxiety most of my life and continue to. In this day and age, anxiety has become a sort of pandemic of its own, as many people suffer...

Being a parent is a tiring job. And life with allergies often comes with fatigue. Together, fatigue and allergies can leave you feeling completely exhausted, even defeated. Fatigue is a...

My college-aged son has a tree nut allergy. He worked at a movie theater to slowly pay his way through college. My son is VERY careful about tree nut ingredients...

Wedding season is officially here, and we all know how stressful it can be to attend an event when you deal with food allergies. You may ask yourself, "What kinds...

My family and I attended the Legislative Briefing for Allergy & Asthma Day on Capitol Hill. We visit our DC representatives each May to advocate for allergies and asthma. Our...

Undoubtedly, most of us who deal with allergies and other chronic health conditions deal with some fear of missing out (FOMO). Unsurprisingly, we can't exactly live an altogether "normal" life...

Food packages are designed to entice you to buy the food tucked inside. Part of that design includes words like "zero calories" or "less fat than the leading brand." But...

The dreaded grocery store haul. We all have to do it at some point, and I don't think anyone enjoys grocery shopping. At least, I know I don't. It is...

Have you ever heard of a chef card? I learned about the chef card from a friend who has grown up with multiple food allergies. She has learned to take...

Who knew the world would experience such a drastic change in late 2019? The world's events include wars, rising energy, and fuel costs. For the UK, leaving the European Union...

Stress is something everyone inevitably deals with. It is one of the many commonalities of this human experience. Understanding how much stress impacts people with allergies and other chronic conditions...

A soy allergy is an abnormal response of the body to soybeans or soy products. Soy is a common ingredient in many processed foods, such as infant formulas. Products like...

Having been allergic to several things throughout my life, I often think about when I will become old and frail if I'm lucky enough to get to such an age...

Have you ever tried NAET? It stands for Nambudripad Allergy Elimination Techniques. In a nutshell, it is a non-invasive, drug free method of alleviating allergies. Although NAET is not backed by robust scientific...

Allergies can make traveling more challenging — and more interesting. I have food and environmental allergies, but I don't let that stop me from taking trips. I prepare in advance...

Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards program! The Social Health Awards is an awards...

Recently, I had the pleasure of going to a salt cave for a session. I had wanted to do it for quite a while since I learned about salt caves...

If you have a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), you may be wondering how you can best spend the money in those accounts, especially when living...

30 years ago, my husband and I were broke college students. And like most college students, we were trying to eat on a dime. That meant lots of spaghetti, ramen...