About this blog
There’s no denying that food allergies are a growing concern in the US. With about 3 million children affected -- 1 in 17 under age 3 -- it’s likely you know someone dealing with food issues.
My 2-year-old daughter, Ava, is part of that 3 million. But while her food allergies seem to bring never-ending challenges, I always remind myself that “having less may bring you more.”
Join me, a wannabe foodie, in my quest to make my daughter’s food experiences positive ones while trying to save time, money and my sanity.
Category Archives: Treatment
Help to relieve those seasonal allergies
TweetIt is the time of year when the outdoors can be miserable for some. For you, my reader, here are some tips from Dr. Ian Wahl, a Chicago Healers practitioner, to help alleviate environmental symptom: Drink cool water to eliminate … Continue reading
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The three-hour trip to the allergist
Tweet(For those who have never seen an allergy scratch test, this is what Ava’s back looked like for a small sample of 10. She’s had up to 25 done.) Yesterday was our first visit to the allergist since the ‘Great … Continue reading
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Getting through a rough patch
Tweet So, allergy-wise, it’s been a rough couple of days. It started on Memorial Day. Ava was happily eating her steak, rice and veggies when she asked me for a grilled shrimp. I didn’t think twice about giving it to … Continue reading
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Could this be the end to the peanut allergy?
Tweet Ava had her yearly trip to the allergist the other day, and I came away from it feeling very optimistic. In fact, I think back to the despair and confusion I felt when she was first diagnosed and I … Continue reading
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Until there’s a cure with Dr. Oz
Tweet FAAN featured Dr. Oz in its “Until There’s a Cure” PSA. Check it out.
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Gut flora and a trip to the food allergist
Tweet I just scheduled Ava’s yearly checkup at the allergist the other day. And while I hate watching her get her blood drawn, I’m looking forward to the results to see if her numbers dropped. I don’t have too much … Continue reading
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The EpiPen I hope I never have to use
(That’s Ava’s EpiPen. I hope I never have to use it.) I recently interviewed Dr. Paul Dahlberg of Allergy and Asthma Consultants for my holiday story for an upcoming issue of Smart magazine. He was giving me some tips for … Continue reading
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Treatment on the horizon for food allergy sufferers
The L.A. Times had an article about a physician doing immunotherapy for food allergies. Dr. Dr. Richard L. Wasserman in Dallas has treated less than 100 patients, but has been successfully re-introducing the allergen to their diet. His work helped … Continue reading
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Tagged food allergies, food allergy, food allergy treatment, Pa., Pennsylvania, York, York County
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