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We’ve talked about Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) before, and today we wanted to talk about dysphagia and aspiration, two things that can be associated with GERD. GERD Dysphagia refers to the inability of food and/or liquids to pass easily from the mouth, into the throat, through the esophagus and into to the stomach during the process of swallowing.[1] In more simple terms, it means “difficulty swallowing.” Many medical conditions can cause dysphagia but...

...little one. Children’s books – Children’s books about food allergies make great gifts at any time of the year. This holiday season a book that was suggested is Clever Jack Takes the Cake, a fairy tale that features a princess with food allergies. If you are buying for a toddler with soy allergies, avoid books printed with soy-based inks. Speaking of books; here are some notable ideas: Subscription to a food allergy magazine – Living...

...your favorite allergy-friendly dip. Embrace Pink & Red Treats Celebrate Valentine’s Day with pink and/or red treats! Here are some recipe ideas that contain strawberries to be naturally red! Strawberry Neocate® Nutra Frozen Ice Pops Pumped Up Peach and Strawberry Smoothie Make Pink Neocate For toddlers and older children, it can be fun to make their regular Neocate® Junior or Neocate® Splash pink for a festive twist. Simply add a drop or two of artificial,...

...their surroundings and become more mobile. Babies and toddlers learn by putting new items in their mouth whether that item is edible or not. If the food allergen is not available, little ones are less likely to accidentally eat something that they are allergic to or even have cross-contamination of that item into other dishes and foods. This can be a literal lifesaver if your family member has a severe food allergy reaction, such as...

...4 fl oz. Toddler Foods: Add 2 scoops of Duocal per ¼ cup of food. Mashed potatoes: Add 3-4 scoops Duocal per ½ cup of mashed potatoes. Soups: Add ~6 scoops of Duocal for a 16 oz serving (or one can) of soup. Have you tried Duocal before? What kind of recipes did you make with it? We are always excited to hear of new ways to use Duocal in helping patients thrive. –Christine Graham-Garo...

...worthy of candles. It looks fancy, tastes delicious, and everyone can enjoy. How to make a Trifle “Cake”: Start by choosing fruits your child likes in an age-appropriate form (pureed or cut into small pieces for toddlers, or slices for an older child). Add a layer of a favorite baked good, if you have a “safe” one to choose from. Ideas include allergen-free cookies that are whole, cubed, or crushed into crumbs. Looking for ideas?...

UPDATE: To read a more recent blog post on this topic, please read The Gut Microbiota and Its Link with Food Allergies. Also check out this post that explains the difference between probiotics and prebiotics. In recent years, there has been a lot of attention on gut flora, the good bacteria that live in your digestive system and play a role in proper digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function and bowel health. Research has...