Giorgi Family
on Settling Suit
and Natalie’s Lasting Impact

Natalie Giorgi suffered a fatal allergic reaction in July 2013 after taking a bite of a peanut-containing treat at a camp run by the City of Sacramento. Her family recently settled its lawsuit with the city for $15 million. The Giorgis speak to Allergic Living about how they hope to support allergy research – and make positive change in Natalie’s name. read more

• Gluten In Our Meds and Pills   
How real are the concerns, what do you need to watch for, and will there ever be clear labeling? read more

• Restaurant Hot Spots
If celiac disease is your constant dinner date, be sure to check out Beyond Celiac’s helpful infographic to learn where gluten may lurk. read more

When a waiter in Quebec was arrested for serving salmon to a seafood-allergic man, people around the world expressed strong opinions. Now, in an exclusive interview, the diner who almost died speaks out about the painful backlash he has had to endure. read more

Hurry to sign up for FARE’s 11th annual Teen Summit – Nov. 11-13 in Milwaukee. Young people ages 11 to 22 will learn food allergy management skills and build lasting friendships, while parents’ programming addresses raising teens with food allergies. See the blog post by Daytona Hodson, 14, to understand why he can’t wait to for this year’s summit. read post

Ask the Allergist

Question: Our doctor wants our 1-year-old to see an allergist, and says “keep a food diary.” What should go into one?

Dr. Scott Sicherer explains the food diary and what else to take to the first allergist’s visit. read more

NEWSREEL

• Special Report: Gut Bacteria and Our Allergies ­– Some of the biggest advances in the field of allergy are underway, with scientists banking on our teeming, minuscule gut microbes to lead a health revolution. In one of our most important articles, Allergic Living goes deep into the latest microbiome research, which holds unprecedented promise for allergy and asthma prevention, and possibly even a cure.

• Baking Delights ­– Free-from pastry guru Cat Ruehle returns – with spectacular treats for your Holiday get-togethers.

• Single, with Allergies – Our tell-all from the dating trenches.

• Celiac and Your Skin ­– This disease is far more than a gut reaction.

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