What is eczema? I normally tell my patients that eczema is dry skin with an attitude. It is often used as a catch-all word for atopic dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, allergic and irritant contact dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is usually diagnosed in infancy. The incidence has been increasing in developed countries. A…
Parties, relatives and food, oh dear! Does simply the thought of family gatherings with food allergies and gluten sensitivity make your head spin? Would you like to feel a bit more relaxed, confident and prepared before attending Aunt Bea’s birthday party, your next holiday event or the grand anniversary celebration? Here are…
Once again, the FABlog Con was FABulous! For the past 3 out of 4 years, I have had the pleasure of attending the Food Allergy Bloggers Conference (FABlog Con) currently held in Denver, Colorado. The FABlog con, beautifully orchestrated by Jenny Sprague of Multiple Food Allergy Help and her board members, is not only for…
Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Is it just me or do you feel like things speed up this time of year? I’m still snacking on leftover Halloween candy and now it’s time to baste the turkey. I must admit, while I have some recipes that are old standbys such…
“Lions and tigers, and bears, oh my!”- Dorothy in Wizard of Oz For the second year in a row, the Baltimore FARE WALK for FOOD ALLERGY was held on the grounds of the Baltimore Zoo! With kid friendly activities, a host of food allergy vendors, professional and school mascots, festive music and over 770 dedicated…
“Can I have some candy AND a glow bracelet?” “I’m going to scare my teacher with this plastic spider.” “Hey mom. This house is cool, they have toys!” These are some of the comments I heard last Halloween from my little, and not so little, trick-or- treaters. The most touching was an…
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Are you the parent of a child or children with food allergies or celiac disease? Is school fast approaching or already upon you? Have you performed the necessary steps to give your child the best chance of a successful school year? Returning to school reminds me of the famous quote by Benjamin Franklin, “By failing to…
We asked food allergy and celiac influencers such as bloggers, entrepreneurs, authors, professionals, consultants and business owners to answer the following question in one sentence. If you could go back in time, what advice or words of wisdom would you give yourself about living with food allergies and sensitivities, celiac disease, asthma, eczema…
Although it can be nerve-wracking to send your food-allergic child to summer camp, it is possible for them to have a fun and safe experience and for you to be a relatively “happy camper” as well. Here Are 8 Mistakes To Avoid: Mistake #1: Checking The Availability Of Medications The Night Before Camp. 1. Review…
