Food Allergies

Food Allergies

Why wear a medical ID bracelet for allergies?

Why, especially during the holidays, should you wear a Medical ID bracelet/necklace? It’s always important to be prepared in case of an emergency. In the holiday rush, it is easy to accidently eat a dish that you are allergic to without realizing. If that’s the case, you’ll want others around you...

Food Allergies

What to Know About Different Types of Nut Allergies, Symptoms and Treatments

Nut allergies are one of the most common types of food allergies out there. While there are nearly two dozen different nuts you can be allergic to, they are usually classified between two types of nut allergies: peanut and tree nut. In this article, we’ll cover these different types, their...

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9 Trending Food Allergy Hacks from Allergy Moms

Being a parent of a child with food allergies is no simple task. From meal planning and prepping to overseeing every aspect of your child’s diet, you’re on high alert at all times to ensure that your youngster is safe and healthy. Luckily, there are many amazing online communities that provide tips...

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Parents of Allergy Sufferers Create Food Safety App for Eating Out

It is unsettling and very unfortunate that approximately 3,000 people die each year from food poisoning while another 128,000 are hospitalized according to the Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, every three minutes a person is admitted to the Emergency Room due to some type of allergic...

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Bethenny Frankel's Allergy to Fish Raises Awareness on Medical ID Bracelets

"Purchased a new @americanmedicalid and changed the inscription to ensure that I receive epinephrine and that 911 is called!" - @Liladri317 Food allergy to fish or shellfish affects 2.3% of the US Population. Approximately 6.6 million Americans are affected by seafood allergy which often develops...

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How to Have an Allergy-Friendly Barbecue

Swim days, camping trips, family vacations, and of course, barbecues! The summer months bring with them lots of outdoor activities and opportunities to get together with family and friends. When you have food allergies, these outings can present some challenges. Here are some things to keep in mind...

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5 Food Allergy Bloggers You Should Follow

A young woman using a Laptop while cooking. 5 food allergy bloggers you should be following According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergies are one of the most common chronic diseases. As many as many as 30 percent of adults and 40 percent of children in the U.S. are affected....

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Peanut and Tree Nut Free Candy List

With Halloween just over a week away, it's important for parents of children with peanut and other tree-nut allergies to know which candies are safe for their children to eat. Here's a list of 36 of our favorite peanut and tree nut free candies (and as always, confirm on the label that it was made...

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With a Medical ID I Can Plan a Trip with Confidence

I am pleased to be able to relate my story, in the hope that it will encourage others to purchase a medical ID and thus experience the same comfort and confidence this has brought to my life. My story begins three years or so ago when I experienced my first anaphylactic attack which was of an...

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Food Allergies 101

With up to 15 million people living with food allergies, including 1 in 13 children,* chances are that you or someone you know is affected. But what exactly are food allergies, and what does it mean to live with them? Being educated on the matter can only help in the long run if you or someone you...

Food Allergies

2010 Houston FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

Last Saturday we participated in the Houston FAAN Walk for Food Allergy for the second year, and boy did we have fun! Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward a Cure is being held in more than 50 cities across the nation this year to raise awareness and funds for food allergy research and education...