Oftentimes food allergies can be genetic and run in the family. However, many people grow up or start families with no members having an...

When one hears the word “allergy,” usually the same words come to mind: peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, and shellfish. But what about the ones...

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. From the moment of diagnosis, there are immediate changes that need to be taken, both to one’s diet, and to his or her lifestyle. These adjustments can provoke instant uncertainty, confusion, and the overwhelming feeling of the long road ahead of living with a food allergy. The important thing to remember is that the anxiety that one may feel about this...