Earlier this week we took my little guy to the hospital for a baked milk challenge. For the benefit of those who may not know, food challenges are special tests performed by allergists where a person...
Last December we discovered that my son was allergic to dogs. I always assumed that his previous reactions while playing with dogs were caused by the ingredients in dog foods (he is allergic to...
On June 16, 2015 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) are not “generally recognized as safe” or GRAS for use in human food. Food...
Unfortunately, I’ve experienced anaphylaxis before. But, today was my biggest reaction to date. I wasn’t as careful as I should have been buying new food from the lunchroom, and even...
Allergy essentials to help make leaving the house more manageable.
“Is it like a gluten intolerance?” This is the most common question we get, having a child with a severe, IgE-meditated wheat allergy. If you are a parent of a kid with food allergies, you...
May is Allergy Awareness Month, and in an effort to help spread food allergy and anaphylaxis awareness, I’ve decided to come face to face with my fears. Living with food allergies is not easy, but...
Two years ago, the University of Guelph published an astonishing study: of 44 different supplements and 12 brands that underwent DNA testing in their lab, a full 60% contained undeclared ingredients...
If you take a stroll through your local wine store, you may find a few bottles of wine with a warning on the label that reads “May contain eggs, milk or fish.” What does this mean? While the...
Ringing in the new year signifies a new start for many people. I’ve noticed many crowded gyms and yoga studios that are full of people enjoying their renewed sense of “go-getter.” I’m the...