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James Thompson, MD

James Thompson, MD

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Board Certified Allergist and Asthma Specialist
posted 01/28/2009, comments (0)

Allergic Rhinitis: Five Mid-Winter Survival Tips

The "dog days" of winter means more than bone-chilling cold weather and snow. Although people with seasonal allergy problems tend to favor this time of the year, perennial allergy sufferers and those with non-allergic rhinitis are currently singing the blues. What is it about mid-winter that brings on so many sinus complaints?   Here are... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 01/13/2009, comment (1)

Are Minorities Free From Food Allergies?

I've often wondered about this, both statistically speaking and in the real world: when it comes to food allergies, where are the minorities? Through my Allergic Girl blog I can only recall two emails that I've received from people identifying as African-American who stated that they have food allergies and read my blog. Several members of my... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 01/13/2009, comments (0)

Considering Trying a Food Allergy Challenge

It's a new year and this year I feel that the time is right for me to do some food challenges.   If you are new to my Health Central blog, you may not know that I've had food allergies my entire life. Starting in infancy, I ingested a food and had a swift and severe allergic reaction.   Then in my 30s, I developed food intolerances... Read moreChevron
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Jamie Martin

Jamie Martin

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posted 01/13/2009, comments (0)

Tex-Mex Chicken with Avocado Mango Slaw Allergy-Friendly Recipe

Happy New Year to everyone and I hope you had a wonderful holiday. Most everyone makes a resolution at the beginning of a new year, and for most adults, that may mean losing a few pounds. I know I'd like to part company with 10 pounds myself, but it can be hard to find recipes for your food allergic family that eliminate all of the problem... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 01/09/2009, comments (0)

Last Holiday: My New Year's Resolutions

Over Christmas, I was holed up in a spa/hotel in South Beach, Miami. I cannot lie, it was heavenly and a gift to myself for a long hard year of working seven days a week. One night I stayed in and watched movies - "Last Holiday" starring Queen Latifah was on and even though it's kind of goofy, I found myself transfixed especially as the Queen was... Read moreChevron
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