Navigating Life with Food Allergies
OIT- Our Food Allergy Eradication Journey Guest post by Nina Aggarwal FOOD ALLERGY LIFE Fear, panic, and isolation. These are only just a few of the emotions that begin to describe the feelings a parent goes through when they discover their child has a life …
ORAL FOOD CHALLENGE Are you done with tests and ready to try the REAL FOOD? If you’re at this stage, then you’re probably betting (and hoping!) that you’re likely NOT allergic to the challenge food. This should only be done in a doctor’s office, NOT at …
Allergen friendly, nut-free chocolate brands that will make your life a whole lot easier! Top allergens and facility info listed for each.
The convenience of snack bars is just unbeatable so we always have a stash of bars in the car, just in case! They’re also perfect for school snacks! Here’s a list of nut-free granola bar brands that will make your life a whole lot easier! …
Our family’s experience with Food Allergy OIT treatment and how it has impacted our life.
ALLERGIES AT SCHOOL Sending a child with food allergies to school is no easy task. It’s difficult to hand over the reins to someone else. When a child has a nut allergy, dairy allergy, gluten intolerance, or any other allergy, there are so many potential …
Raising a family with multiple food allergies can be tough. Sometimes it feels like us against the world. However, with empathetic friends who support this food allergy mom, life is made a little bit easier. Our friends make such a difference in the lives of …
LOVE -ahem- VALENTINE TREATS – ARE IN THE AIR Valentine’s Day is coming upon us quickly! Children are crafting and writing up their Valentine’s Day cards for friends and classroom parents are eagerly planning knock-your-socks-off parties for the special day. There’s excitement and love in …
Food allergy testing is used to find out if you or your child has an allergy to a specific food.
IN THE BEGINNING Having kids with food allergies is no easy task. Whether it’s a nut allergy, dairy allergy, or anything else, living with food allergies is just different. I remember when our son was just 2 years old (11 years ago) and I had …