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Jamie Martin

Jamie Martin

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posted 06/18/2008, comments (0)

Food Allergens in Unexpected Places Part II

In my previous post, I wrote about the dangers of food allergens present in health and beauty related products.  Unexpected food allergens can also lurk in seemingly straightforward food products because of they way they are processed. They may also be hard to spot because of misleading labels.   "Non-Dairy" Dairy Foods My first... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 06/18/2008, comments (0)

Peanut Allergies and Anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis studies are notoriously difficult to do for both practical and ethical reasons. Anaphylaxis is a very serious allergic reaction that generally requires a trip to the emergency room. Anaphylaxis can also be deadly. So, I was very interested to receive this study funded by the National Peanut Board and published in the New England... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

Gina Clowes

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Founder of AllergyMoms.com
posted 06/09/2008, comments (0)

Dining Out With Food Allergies

When you become a parent of a child with food allergies, restaurant dining often feels like tiptoeing through a minefield. The potential dangers are usually invisible and you are relying on the vigilance of others to keep your child safe.   Still, we want our children to be able to enjoy the typical and "normal" parts of everyday life,... Read moreChevron
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Sloane Miller

Sloane Miller

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author & psychotherapist
posted 06/06/2008, comment (1)

Allergy-Free Grocery Shopping at Navan

Finally someone has taken the initiative to create a physical space, not merely an online, virtual shop that caters to those of us with food allergies and food intolerances and other food restrictions. I had an opportunity to talk with Jennifer Elizondo, owner and founder of Navan in Virginia Beach, Va.about her store, her vision and her... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

Gina Clowes

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Founder of AllergyMoms.com
posted 05/19/2008, comment (1)

What I Wish I Knew: Food Allergy Lessons I've Learned

Since my son was diagnosed with multiple food allergies six years ago, our lives have changed in many ways. That initial transition period was challenging and I learned a lot from the school of hard knocks.  I really wish I had known more about what to expect, and what is the new normal would be like.  I'm hoping that some of what... Read moreChevron
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