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Managing Food Allergies: The Basics
Finding out that you or your child has a serious food allergy can feel overwhelming. In the first appointment, a… Read more »
Testing For Food Allergies
One of the biggest challenges for people with food allergies is to figure out exactly what’s causing the problem. North… Read more »
Food Allergy Tips for Visiting Relatives Safely
Don’t let food allergies get in the way of enjoying time with your relatives. Be polite but be firm to stay safe and ensure a peaceful get together.
Fast Facts About Seafood Allergies
Did you know that 30 to 50 per cent of those with an allergy to one of the seafood groups will react ot more than one type of fish or shellfish?
Managing Life with Soy Allergy or Other Legume Allergy
The only current treatment for these allergies is to avoid all traces of soy and legumes and products that may contain them.
Seeds Hide in Unlikely Places and Can Cause Allergic Reactions
Seeds are a good inexpensive source of protein, and we’re eating more of them. Yet seeds hide in unlikely places.… Read more »
What is a Food Allergy?
A food allergy occurs when a person’s immune system identifies proteins in a food as allergenic and begins to produce… Read more »
Managing Sesame and Seed Allergies
You’ve just come home from the allergist’s office. You have a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector and a newly diagnosed… Read more »
Advice on Nut Allergies at School
Q. My daughter is allergic to several tree nuts, and is just starting kindergarten. Her school restricts peanuts, but not… Read more »