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...decreased symptoms, but there were still unexplained flare-ups. Two months post-diagnosis, we were visiting family for the holidays where each day started with a hot breakfast. Paulie’s asthma and eczema flared each morning shortly after we entered the kitchen, but only sometimes during lunch and dinner. Finally the pattern was clear. He was reacting to food proteins in the air! We learned not to cook or reheat anything with eggs or pork around Paulie. Peanuts...
03/26/2015
...eating habits of your home and neighborhood. Southern living in America may find you more prone to developing allergies than your Northern countrymen, and urban dwellers may be more prone to allergy than their rural counterparts. Treatment, testing and tolerance Approaches abound for tolerance testing and even inducing tolerances to certain allergies. Following are a few of the trending tests and tolerance inducing approaches. These should always be conducted under medical supervision, as potential for...
10/10/2016
...logical, our scientist friends test those theories to see if they hold up! When they test a theory they come up with a hypothesis – something they expect will be true but that they want to test. In fact, one theory that you may have heard of is the ‘Hygiene hypothesis.’ This is based on the idea that, in western societies like North America, our environments (home, school, work, the kitchen counter) are very clean....
01/26/2017
...“Can I eat this?” At holidays, parties and family and school events, parents will eventually hear “Can I eat this?” from their child with food allergies. Hopefully, you have taught your child to always ask before taking a bite! You may not have had time to fully investigate the requested food, which requires not just reading the label, but may require calling the manufacturer of the prepared food. Consulting websites such as www.foodallergy.org or...
08/02/2012
...cup of chamomile tea and add to bath water. However, if your child has seasonal allergies, chamomile may not be suitable because it is a member of the ragweed family and may trigger a reaction. Cucumber Compress: Have your little one be cool as a cucumber with this naturally soothing veggie! If eczema is isolated to a small area, place sliced or shredded cucumber onto the affected area to help cool the skin and temporarily...
09/12/2017
...Nutricia North America is launching Neocate® Splash in the USA, the first and only hypoallergenic amino acid-based ready-to-feed formula that is designed to help meet the complete nutritional requirements of food allergic children over the age of one. At Nutricia North America, we work hard to make sure that your child receives the best possible nutritional support. Towards this goal we introduce new products to provide your family with great options based on...
10/19/2010
...can provide you and your family with some safe allergy friendly food options. Do Your Research A great resource for ensuring you find chain restaurants with allergy-friendly food options is the internet. Most major chain restaurants have websites where you can view their menus before you visit. This gives you a chance to identify safe options for your little ones with food allergies before you go! Keep in mind that websites may not be updated...
08/28/2017
...formula instead. While this might require some experimenting, it will provide high levels of most nutrients from Neocate. Just be aware that the high heat from cooking will lower some of Neocate’s nutrient levels, especially some vitamins. Check all recipes to be sure the ingredients are safe and ensure your health care team is on board. What allergy-friendly breakfast ideas have helped your family in the morning? –Rob McCandlish, RDN Last updated July 26, 2024...
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