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Most children outgrow thumb-sucking, diapers, and baby talk. So what about outgrowing food allergies? Food allergies are the result of the immune system gone awry. This happens when the body mistakenly believes a food to be dangerous and overreacts to protect itself. Food allergies can be short-lived or can last a lifetime. Today, there are more kids with food allergies, fewer kids are outgrowing them, and for those who do outgrow them, it’s...

Despite a lot of research, the exact cause of food allergies and the reason the number of kids affected is on the rise, is still something of a mystery. One very common question on the subject is “Are food allergies genetic?” While no one has identified a “food allergy gene,” research does show that if Mom, Dad or both parents have a history of any type of food allergy it translates into...

...of this adds up to is that food allergies and food intolerances can be easily confused with each other. Yet these conditions are different in terms of their origin, symptoms and treatment. So what are the differences between the two? What Are Food Allergies? Let’s start with the more severe of the two: food allergies. Food allergies occur when the body’s immune system identifies a food as a harmful substance. When the body recognizes anything...

There are several ways to test for food allergies: blood tests, challenge tests, skin prick tests (or scratch tests), skin injection tests (or intradermal skin tests), and skin patch testing (or atopy patch tests). There are advantages and disadvantages of food allergy tests, so depending on the circumstances, the doctor will choose one or more types of tests to assess your little one’s allergies. With patch testing, an allergen is placed on a...

** THIS BLOG POST HAS BEEN DEPRECATED, NEW CMA BLOG POST IS UP: 8 SIGNS OF CMA** With the rise in food allergies among children, it is increasingly important for parents and caregivers to recognize the signs and symptoms of food allergies. Among foods that are common allergens, cow milk allergy (CMA) remains the most prevalent in infants and children. In the following video, “8 Signs of a Cow Milk Allergy,” our nutrition...

...If your child is not reaching certain milestones he or she may have a feeding issue that needs to be addressed by your doctor and other health care providers (such as a speech therapist, occupational therapist, dietitian, etc.). The organization POPSICLE (Parent Organized Partnerships Supporting Infants and Children Learning to Eat) has developed a fantastic questionnaire that can help you determine whether your child has a feeding issue. Each question is presented with educational info...

...constipation because of the GI issues caused by allergies or other conditions and it may have been overlooked. Keep in mind all babies have different stool patterns, but typical stool frequency can be around 1 stool per day. One telling sign of actual constipation (not just the effect of a low residue formula) is bowel movements that are hard or pellet-like. You might also notice that your baby is grunting, straining or seems like he...

Today, antimicrobials are added to many personal care products, such as soaps, mouthwash, toothpaste, hand sanitizers and disinfectants. If your purse is anything like mine, you have a miniature bottle of hand sanitizer with you at all times, especially during cold and flu season. But some experts worry that our society’s overuse of antimicrobials could have some negative effects. These chemicals can be absorbed through the skin when used and end up in...