Information and Resources About Food Allergies
In this section, we will try to tell you as much as we can about what it was like raising food allergic children and provide helpful hints along the way.
An allergy is a defined medical term. Some people confuse an intolerance or dislike of certain foods as an allergy. Other medical conditions related to food are often lumped in with allergies inappropriately. We will go over the basics here.
"Gluten free" has become common these days due to the prevalence of celiac disease. However, celiac disease and wheat allergies are not the same. We explain the differences and the medical significance of both.
Products and places to shop
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Finding products to use at home and in the kitchen can be a daunting task. Fortunately, the number of available products are increasing each year. We will go over a few helpful ones here.
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School and classmates (part 2)
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Some interesting dilemmas occur as the child progress through their school years: away trips, sleep overs, camps, etc. How to manages these situations.
How to support the food allergy community
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The community of food allergic people worldwide grows every year. So has the interest in making the world a better and safer place for them. Who is doing something about food allergies and how to help.
Epinephrine is the primary treatment for the most severe reaction from food allergies: anaphylaxis. Understanding when and how to use it is essential.
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In the beginning: newborns and breast feeding
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What are the signs of a newborn having food allergies. How to get a diagnosis. What to do with a baby with food allergies. How allergies affect breast feeding mothers.​
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How to travel with food allergies
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Travel can be a nightmare with food allergies. We will discuss some thoughts about where to go and what to bring.
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Starting college
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Where did the time go? There 18 and off to college...maybe. A college dormitory is a unique challenge for young adults with allergies.
Things not to do
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We all make mistakes in life. Let's try to keep this section short.
Understanding the exact mechanism behind allergies may not be essential, but it doesn't hurt to understand it a little better.
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A toddler's guide to eating
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What happens when they start solid foods. What foods to start with.
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Starting school
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As your child heads off to school, you'll need to trust teachers and classmates more and more. Your child will also need to watch out for themselves as well. How to get your child...and yourself!...prepared for school.
Launching into adulthood
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They will always be your baby...now get out of the house. How to fully let go of the responsibility of caring for your children.