An International Perspective on Allergy Advocacy and Equality
Red bumps scale up your arm. Your lips start to swell, threatening to turn a terrifying shade of blue. Is that the world spinning or are...
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Too Careful Versus Too Carefree
Have you ever gone to a birthday party and looked at the delicious cake, but realized it contained an ingredient in which you were...
Baked Red Bean Mochi Recipe
Total time: 5 hours Yield: 10 servings Baked red bean mochi is an Asian dessert and is a tasty option for a snack or dessert on any day...
Food Allergy Anxiety
Growing up with a food allergy not only limits what someone is able to eat, but it also causes more stress and anxiety on an individual....
A Guide to Moving with Food Allergies
Moving - a time in one’s life when one’s home is upended, stress levels are high, and organization is a distant dream. Moving with food...
Preparing for Overnight School Trips with Food Allergies
Going on an overnight school trip can be an exciting experience and gives you a chance to be independent and explore a new place! If you...
How To Navigate Friendships while Having Allergies
When I was six years old, my life changed forever. I received confirmation that I had a tree nut allergy. Since then, navigating life has...
Food Allergies in Adult Life: College and Beyond
It’s no secret by now, at least to the allergic community, that adults can have food allergies too. However, most of the resources for...
Vacations with Food Allergies
It’s a warm, sunny day. You feel the sun's warm glow on your skin and you hear the sounds of the crashing waves around you: it's a...
My Guide to Eating Out with Food Allergies
Eating out will inevitably prove to be a struggle at some point in our food allergy journeys. Whether it’s experiencing food allergy...
Congressional Food Allergy Advocacy
I’ve always been passionate about politics. Since I was little, I’d watch the news and try to figure out who was debating. Even in times...
The Ultimate Allergen Menu Guide: Fast Food
The ultimate guide for when you want to double-check your favorite fast food spot’s allergen menu! Hi, my name is Noelle N! I’m 16 years...
My Oral Immunotherapy: Experience and Tips
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), “Oral immunotherapy (OIT) refers to the medically supervised...
Focus On the Positive
Appreciate the people who are there for you. I cannot express this more. We all have had moments in our lives where we look at the...
Recovering From Anaphylaxis: The Part No One Talks About
Last night I was rushed to the hospital as I was going into anaphylactic shock. I ate ice cream that, although I had eaten before, had a...
The Challenges of Being a Parent of a Child with Food Allergies
There are so many challenges that are associated with food allergies. Let’s face it, food allergies are a pain and annoying for kids to...
A Guide for Parents with Newly Diagnosed Children: Interview Q & A
My name is Lauren and I have had food allergies my whole life. I can’t imagine what must go through parents’ minds when they find out...
Advocating for Yourself in the Classroom
Picture this - you’re in class when you hear the insidious sound of someone slowly unzipping their lunchbox. Uh oh, a mixture of panic...
Birthdays and Food Allergies
Birthdays are a time filled with celebrating another year of life with loved ones, presents, and cake. Unfortunately for many of us with...
Surviving Anaphylaxis: Threat and Recovery
When you think of the words allergies and allergic reactions, your mind usually goes to a stuffed-up nose or sneezing. Those are a type...
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