From the Allergic Living archives. First published in the magazine in 2007. With songs like “Smellephant the Allergic Elephant,” the… Read more »
Tag: food allergy
Oral Allergy Syndrome: The Eating Ain’t Easy
As a farm girl growing up outside of Port Colborne, Ontario in the late 1960s, summertime was the greatest. I’d… Read more »
Food Allergies: When Treats and Food Take Over the Classroom
Curbing the frequency of fatty, sugary snacks in the classroom benefits all kids, not just those with food allergies.
Bullying Case Grabs Attention
Food allergy bullying is on the rise. With such high stakes, it’s an alarming trend that needs to be stopped.
Backlash Boards the Bus: Allergy Protocols Likened to Hysteria
From blogs to the press to esteemed medical journals, those who support anaphylaxis policies in schools are being branded as “hysterical” or “fearful” or even needing to “feel special”. Exceptional anxiety is portrayed as the rule. AL bites into: why critics love to hate food allergy.
Anaphylaxis Often Goes Unrecognized
The failure to recognize anaphylaxis episodes when they occur is becoming an increasingly important issue as these life-threatening reactions become… Read more »
Canada Makes Mustard Its No. 11 Top Food Allergen
Mustard has taken its place among the top foods of concern for allergies in Canada. Health Canada announced in September… Read more »
Food Allergy, Teens: The Danger Years
From the archives. Published in Allergic Living magazine, Fall 2005. TREVOR SCHOFIELD is one lucky guy. We are sitting at… Read more »
Have Kitchen, Will Travel – to Europe
Traveling with food allergies can be a challenge. One family makes it work by carrying a suitcase full of safe foods, cooking most meals and learning to adapt when things don’t go as planned.
How to Travel Well with Food-Allergic Kids, Escape to Sun
Instead of letting life-threatening food allergies keep them home, the McKenzie-Davison family discovers how to vacation safely and make memories that will last a lifetime.