Lactose intolerance is estimated to affect as much as 33 percent of the world’s population. With it being Native American Heritage Month, this is a highly relevant topic because most Native Americans are lactose intolerant! (Lactose intolerance is also common...
National Healthy Skin month is here! But one big enemy to healthy skin is eczema (a red, itchy rash). If you have eczema some of the blame may fall at your parents’ feet. Studies have shown that if your parents had eczema, allergies, or asthma than you are at...
Halloween can be extra scary for kids with food allergies (and their parents). If your child has wheat or dairy allergies, a classroom treat at a Halloween party can stir up an allergic reaction. If they have nut allergies, a peanut or almond in a chocolate bar may be...
Did you know that National Nut Day was last week? If you or your child is allergic to nuts, you know how frightening a reaction can be. Though some people may react only mildly (with hives, asthma, a tingling sensation in the mouth, gastrointestinal upset), many...
It’s National School Lunch Week–which can get complicated if you are a kid with food allergies. The symptoms of childhood food allergies can range from uncomfortable to life-threatening. Mealtime can come to feel like crossing a minefield—especially when...
According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there has been a recent increase in food allergies among US children ages 18 and below. The data suggests that kid’s food allergies have increased from 3.4% in 1997 to 5.1% by 2011. Skin...
