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09/25/2017

Eosinophilic esophagitis, or EoE, is a condition typically caused by food allergies. Allergens like the proteins in cow milk and wheat may be the culprits. EoE is sometimes called an eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorder (EGID). Eosinophilic esophagitis causes inflammation of the esophagus, the tube that connects your mouth to your stomach. This is due to a build-up of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Symptoms can be painful and may include trouble swallowing,...

Living with Food Allergies Blog

07/20/2017

When a child is diagnosed with a food allergy, everyone in the family learns to meet new challenges. Your busy lifestyle requires more planning now, and you always have to be vigilant, whether you’re at home or out and about. Fortunately, Neocate has gathered information and resources written and edited by healthcare professionals that will help your child live his or her best...

Halloween “Switch Witch”

10/29/2014

...have come earlier in October for a longer visit) and takes the candy, leaving a gift in its place. (We have no idea what the Switch Witch does with all of that candy!) Some families of children who don’t have food allergies have also become friends with the Switch Witch, maybe keeping just a handful of candy for themselves. What ideas have you found helpful to keep food allergic little ones engaged and involved at...

Helping Families Manage Food Allergies at Schools*

01/02/2012

...on the teachers and administrations. Studies have shown that emergency plans are not always followed as written, especially in schools without full time nurses. This is why the healthcare community and parents must seize the opportunity to better educate all involved. Do you have any tips for managing your child’s food allergies at school? *This article was adapted from a Medscape Special Report, Oct 2011, written by Dr. Matthew J. Greenhawt, MD, MBA Boyce JAS,...

Neocate Celebrates Rare Disease Day^®

02/28/2018

The last day in February every year marks the annual celebration of Rare Disease Day, which was established in 2008 by The European Rare Disease Organization (EURORDIS). While most years that falls on February 28th, but every Leap Year Rare Disease Day falls on February 29th, the rarest day! In 2009, EURORDIS asked the US-based National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) to join the initiative and sponsor Rare Disease Day in the United...

Food Allergy Action AND Celiac Awareness Month!

05/01/2014

May, 2014 is a big month for families managing food allergies and sensitivities. To begin with, FARE has declared May to be Food Allergy Action Month! In years past FARE organized Food Allergy Awareness Week, but one week just wasn’t enough time to raise awareness and inspire action. For the estimated 15 million Americans with food allergies, this is an ideal time to work together to improve understanding of food allergy, advance the...

Food Allergy-friendly Family Night Activities

09/25/2015

...and resources to help you get started. Game Night If there’s one thing that everyone in the family can do at the table that doesn’t involve food, it’s games! Designate a weekly family game night and make it a priority to get everyone involved. Rotate which family member gets to choose which game to play each week. You’ll be amazed how much family bonding can be achieved over a spirited board or card game! Indoor...

Does my child have a feeding issue?

09/12/2012

...We often talk to parents who are concerned that their child is not eating the amount of food or with the skill level that they believe their child should have. Of course, every child is different and may develop feeding skills at a slightly different pace than other children their age, especially when food allergies are involved. However, there is a general time line for when a child should be developing certain feeding skills....

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