Food Allergies

Food Allergies: Secrets of the Label

Growing up as a child in the 1980s, food nutrition labels didn’t exist. In fact, it wasn’t…

You didn’t give peanuts early enough

Today was grandparent’s day at my son’s school. We sat at a table with one of his buddies, and…

Anaphylaxis…Again

Listening to the beeps. Watching his breathing. The worrying doesn’t stop.

OIT

Oral immunotherapy treatment for food allergies like peanuts and sesame

Dairy-free butter

Top 5 peanut butter alternatives

Maybe you received a letter from your child’s school, notifying you it’s nut-free. Maybe your…

How do I use an Epipen?

First, we hope you never need to use an Epipen on your child because they can’t breathe, but having done this twice…

What should you carry in your allergy kit?

As a parent, you’ll want to instinctively bring everything you can to support your…

When should you use an Epipen?

This article could be used by parents and allergy sufferers alike, but it’s written to inform a parent wondering when to use an Epipen on their child. This is a practical perspective and not medical guidance.