Food Allergies
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- Should Peanuts Be Banned from School Sporting Events?Peanut allergies are deadly for some children. At school sporting events, should peanuts be banned from the masses to save a select few lives?
- Dinner Party Etiquette: What Food Allergies Do You Have?Avoid a dinner party disaster by including a note on the invitation regarding any special dietary needs or food choices. Your guests will appreciate and your party will go much smoother.
- Food Allergies Prompt Illinois School Districts to Ban Food at School Parties and FunctionsMany Illinois schools are adopting the policy of not allowing food at school parties or functions due to the increasing number of food allergies.
Managing Kids with Food AllergiesA guide summarizing some of the things to be aware of when trying to manage children with food allergies- Bay Area holiday food allergy-friendly businessesIf you have holiday guests with food allergies, this list of food allergy-friendly businesses saves the day.
- Teens Can Use Social Media to Research and ReportTeens can use social media to collect information for science fair projects and other research projects.
- Halloween Candy Warning for Trick or TreatersWhether you are giving treats or eating them, you need to be aware of the dangers some candy presents to Halloween trick or treaters.
- The Carriage House Hotel in Las Vegas is a Good Place for People with Food AllergiesFor a person with food allergies, traveling can be a hassle. But for those traveling to Las Vegas, the Carriage House hotel makes the logistics a little bit easier.
- Pets Can Also Have Food AllergiesMany people believe that food allergies are only limited to people. Not so much. Many pets are also food allergy sufferers.
- Food Allergies Not to Be Confused with Food IntoleranceFood allergy differs from food intolerance. Symptoms caused by food allergies can range from mild to severe.
Keeping Kids with Food Allergies Safe at SchoolAs the parent of a child with food allergies, you're able to control his or her food intake while at home, but school presents a risk to your child from exposure to those foods.- Coping with Food AllergiesRaising children with food allergies is tough. Birthday parties and other social events present an added stress for those whose children can't eat pizza, cake and ice cream. If your children have allergies, here's what to expect and how I dealt with it.
The Food Allergy Odds: How Common Are Kid's Food Allergies?What are the odds of your child having a food allergy?
10 Questions You Should Ask Your Child's School About Food Allergy SafetyFood allergies can kill a child in two minutes or less. Does your child's school understand how to react when anaphylaxis begins?- Eating Out and Kids with Food AllergiesA guide of things to consider when eating out with kids that have food allergies. Eating out is a challenge for these families, and this guide can help make the eating out experience a pleasant one for the entire family.
- Food Allergies Can Be Hazardous!Food allergies have become increasingly frequent throughout the Western world, with particular types of foodstuff showing worryingly high occurrence rates of allergic reactions.
Two Out of Every Five Children May Have a Fatal Food AllergyA very extensive study was recently conducted which shows the magnitude of food allergies among children.
The Allergies Among UsFrom dogs to kids it seems that everywhere someone is suffering from something. The latest news is that one in every twelve kids have a food allergy. My little dog is suffering the same syndrome.
Is Your Food Making You Sick?If you are like 20-30% of the population, you suffer from a food sensitivity. Food sensitivities affect many more people than a traditional food allergy, and often can have debilitating effects on your life.- Can an Allergy Be Hereditary?Allergies are common in developed nations. In fact, roughly one quarter of US citizens suffer from allergies. Studies indicate that allergies can be hereditary.
- What Causes Food Allergies?A summary of theories that explain the causes behind food allergies and their symptoms.
Tips for Managing Kids' Food AllergiesTips, advice and tools to help manage a child's food allergies.- Casein Allergy: Identifying Symptoms and Treatment in ChildrenCasein allergy complications are unique in children and often requires diet modifications. If your child is showing signs of allergies, here is what you need to know about the potential implications of casein.
- Convenience Foods for Those with Food AllergiesLow-cost, convenience foods for those suffering with food allergies.
Food Allergens and Tainted Products in Our Food SupplyWhat is going on in our food supply? It seems like every week we get a warning about this food or that product. Are authorities being supercautious, or is there a real danger?
Severe Food Allergies in the Classroom Prompt DiscussionA girl in Edgewater, Florida has a peanut allergy so severe that parents are up in arms over measures being taken to protect her. Here is what my schools have done in such situations.- Dealing with Food Allergies While Creating Family MenusThis article describes the author's food allergies and how she is able to create family menus.
10 Tips on How to Travel with Food AllergiesHere are some tips to consider before traveling if you or someone in your family has food allergies.- Solutions to Various Food AllergiesMillions of people have one or more food allergies. Luckily, there are plenty of solutions to various food allergies. There's always a simple way to deal with a food allergy, and here are some common solutions for those allergies.
- Children with Food Allergies Deal with Anxiety and LonelinessFood allergies in children are common, and kids who have them are often more anxious and socially isolated. Find out more about the psychological impact food allergies have on children.
- Self-Diagnosing Food AllergiesIt is fully possible for a person to self-diagnose some of their general food allergies - if they have any. A visit to the doctor is always a good idea when you've targeted a few potential food allergies. Here's how to find those food allergies!
- Dieting and Food AllergiesAs a gluten, and dairy intolerant individual, I can say with full confidence that it is entirely possible to maintain and/or cultivate healthy eating habits while dealing with food allergies.
- The Difference in Food Allergies and Food IntolerancesFood allergies and food intolerances differ in several ways. Find out how to tell the difference.
- Newly Released Food Allergy Guidelines Offer Clarity to PatientsConsistency in the diagnosis and management of food allergy is important. Studies have indicated a rise in the prevalence of food allergy. It is estimated that 12 million Americans have food allergies, which can range from mild to severe.
When Food Attacks: Adult Onset Food AllergiesFood allergies affect approximately 4% of adults in the U.S. and account for more than 30,000 emergency room visits annually. Recent research indicates that food allergies including those that first appear in adulthood are on the rise.- Ankylosing Spondylitis: Are Food Allergies a Factor?A personal account of my husband's struggle with the auto-immune condition known as Ankylosing Spondylitis, and the role that food allergies have played.
- Food Allergy Vs. IntoleranceThis article discussed the common misconceptions related to the differences between food allergies and intolerance.
- Traveling with Your Food Allergy ChildHaving a food allergy child can be scary. Traveling with a food allergy child can be even more of a worry and a hassle. Here are some tips to help.
Food Allergies and the Gifted ChildMany experts and parents of gifted children or children with food allergies seem to believe there is a correlation between the two.- Tips to Manage Multiple Food Allergies in Grade School ChildrenMultiple food allergies in children can be challenging to manage especially if your child is somewhat sociable. Here are some tips for parents and kids.
