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We’re getting close to Halloween – your costume is hanging in the closet, and a big bag of candy is waiting by the door for trick-or-treaters. But here’s something you may not have considered: 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, and many of the traditional treats handed out on Halloween…
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Food allergies can make so many situations difficult. Eating at work, where you enjoy five meals a week, shouldn’t be one of them. Whether you’re the person with food allergies, or the breakroom chaos coordinator, here are a few tips to help keep everyone safe (and fueled for the work ahead!). Designated Space As safely…
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You’ve sent out the birthday party invites, and one of the RSVPs includes a note about a food allergy – or maybe your child is the one managing allergies. Your party planning now has an added layer of responsibility. How do you keep everyone safe without sacrificing the celebration? With a little extra preparation and…
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Allergy treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all, and if you’ve been sticking with a plan that doesn’t seem to be working, it’s okay to start asking questions. If you’re not getting the relief or support you need, it might be time to reassess if it’s time to break up with your allergist and find another immunotherapy option –…
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So many menus these days show “GF” to signify that an item is gluten free, and this distinction can mean everything or nothing for someone depending on why they are avoiding gluten. There are three main reasons someone avoids gluten – they’re sensitive to it, they have celiac disease, or they have an allergy to…
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Mouth tingly after eating broccoli? Upset stomach after eating peanuts? While it’s natural to jump to a common conclusion – like food allergy – it may be a little more complex, but a little less scary, than that. Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) may be to blame, and it’s caused by environmental allergies. This syndrome seems…
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Before you complete allergy testing, your allergy clinician may ask for you to document your symptoms — and there are many different ways to do it. Providing timelines, photos, and food journals can help your clinician determine what you should be tested for, and this blog gives pointers for documenting your allergies most effectively. Timelines…
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It’s a new year, and a time to think about what you really want for the twelve months ahead. Getting healthier is usually top of mind, so why not consider how you can prioritize your health — specifically, reducing or eliminating your allergy symptoms — this year? By getting to the cause of your allergies,…
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Oral Immunotherapy, or OIT, and Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT), are often talked about as treatments for food allergy. Each treatment has benefits, but they are different approaches. Let’s talk about how they differ, and how that can impact which approach to choose. The only way to treat the cause of allergies is through immunotherapy, where tiny…
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If you’re the person in your organization planning a party, meeting, conference, or luncheon, there’s a lot of pressure and external factors that can make your job tough. From choosing a venue to selecting entertainment, speakers, or food, it’s a lot to take on. Planning for meals can be difficult with a variety of food…
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