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...Often, Thanksgiving and holidays can be tough for families that have a child with food allergies. Even though the holidays often revolve around food, you can still make them enjoyable for your allergy prone little one. You just have to prepare! But how do you make Thanksgiving fun for the entire family when you have a child with a food allergy? First, let’s talk about the school activities: If your child’s school is...

...With the Fourth of July around the corner, we wanted to share some food allergy-friendly ideas and recipes for you to enjoy during the holiday weekend. We wrote a blog in the past that may help to find general food allergy tips for planning a day out of the house. In honor of the Independence Day, I compiled a couple food allergy-friendly recipes with a red, white and blue theme. As always, check...

...seasoned parent. As a family living with food allergies, you know how quickly questions pile up regarding food and nutrition. Let’s take a look at the main types of infant formulas and how they are different. We’ll also highlight which are options in the case of a cow milk allergy to help you in the process of choosing a formula. Cow Milk-based Formulas Most infant formulas available in the grocery store are based on cow...

...When it comes to reading food labels, there is so much more to it then the ingredient listed on the label. This sparked us to think about ingredients and the importance of understanding ingredients when dealing with food allergies. Understanding fats, carbohydrates and proteins will be the topics of our next series. Within the next few months we hope to cover some common inquiries such as types of fat, healthy vs. unhealthy fats,...

...can remind yourself that you and your family are not alone. 2. Prepare your family for an elimination diet A well-prepared family is often less likely to challenge the news that another family member needs to start avoiding milk and all dairy products. Older generations often question the need for elimination diets because the frequency of food allergies in the past was lower. While their questions can be downright frustrating, try to remember their perspective;...

...eosinophilic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic colitis, hypereosinophilic syndrome, and other eosinophilic disorders. It is a great resource and provides accurate, up-to-date information on eosinophilic disorders and related problems. Not only does the organization increase awareness and educate patients and physicians, APFED also works to increase funding for research. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) FARE was established in 1991 to share information vital to raising a child with food allergies. Throughout the year the group holds events...

...For many families, getting to a diagnosis of a food allergy can be a tough journey. Many food allergies and related conditions start with mysterious signs and symptoms that mimic other conditions or diseases, which can mean multiple doctor visits for some families to reach a diagnosis. For other families, symptoms can be severe enough to be life-threatening. Severe symptoms, while scary, may make finding a diagnosis simpler or faster, but not always. Regardless...

...Here is a great guest blog entry for all of your upcoming holiday travels! Gina Clowes is the founder of AllergyMoms.com . We would like to thank her for guest blogging for us and sharing her family’s allergy story. Note: This article was originally written for Health Central: My AllergyNetwork.com. To view the article there, click here. When you or a loved one have food allergies, it can be tough to avoid allergic...