Airlines & Allergies:
A Step Forward & A Bad Reaction |
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Two advocates got an unprecedented opportunity to make the case for better airline accommodations for those with food allergies – before an audience of U.S. airline managers. Allergic Living reports on how they were received. read more
That’s the good news. But the distressing airline news is that an 8-year-old had an anaphylactic reaction on a recent flight – and her parents contend that the crew were cavalier, and even interfered with the girl’s treatment. read more
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Valentine’s Chocolate
For Kids & Couples
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A day devoted to chocolate treats? Count contributing food writer Laurie Sadowski in. She has created two divine gluten-free, allergy-friendly Valentine’s delights – just for Allergic Living’s chocolate-loving readers.
• For Kids:
Triple Chocolate Brownie Cones
• For Couples:
Red Wine Fudge Pudding Cake
• Crafts: Who says Valentine’s has to be all about food? read more
• Safe Treats List: We’ve done the sleuthing for you! read more
Search Our Free-From Recipe Database!
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Hotels That Welcome Us
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Travel without rooms that expose you to mites, mold and chemicals? Yes, please!
Allergic Living stretches out in several exceptional hypoallergenic hotels. read more
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Guts, Glory & Gluten-Free
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What could an Olympic gold medalist, a Guiness world record holder and an ultra-marathon runner have in common? Hint: It starts with 'G' and ends with 'free'. read more
• Share the Love
Do you know someone who really "gets it" when it comes to celiac disease? Submt their story and join NFCA's brand new "Share the Love" campaign.
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The Food Allergy Brother
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After a child receives a severe food allergy diagnosis, emotions tend to run high. Reader Sue Marchand shares her story of how these feelings had a surprising effect on the non-allergic sibling in her family.
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Great Book Reviews
Allergic Living now provides reviews of the latest and greatest books from our community online. Check out our editors' picks of the best free-from cookbooks, children's stories, lifestyle guides and more!
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NEWSREEL
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| First long-term study of peanut OIT therapy shows lasting protection. |
| Peanut allergy study in U.K. heralded as great success. |
| New study finds celiac disease ups risk of hip fractures. |
| Living in the South can increase hay fever risk. |
| Second allergy tablet approved in Canada. When will they reach the U.S.? |
| FARE releases new food allergy field guide. |
  
CALENDAR
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| Feb. 15, South Florida Gluten-Free Expo, West Palm Beach, FL. more |
| Feb. 22-23, Gluten & Allergen Free Expo, Phoenix. more |
| Feb. 28-Mar. 4, AAAAI annual meeting, San Diego. more |
| Mar. 26, NFCA Webinar: FODMAPS, Gluten Sensitivity and IBS. more |
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