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Gina Clowes

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posted 11/24/2009, comments (0)

Food Allergy Etiquette for Thanksgiving and Holiday Parties

Thanksgiving and other food-focused celebrations can be a challenge for those with food allergies and special dietary needs. Most dishes are made from scratch by cooks who don't have to think about allergens or cross-contamination on a daily basis. Unfortunately, there is no rule book or etiquette guide to help us through... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/10/2009, comment (1)

Crushed Bugs In My Yogurt - No Thanks

I watched a Canadian news show last night. It stated that cochineal beetles are being killed, dried and ground and then added to food - it adds a red colour to food and this is done apparently, so the food labels can claim, "natural colour" is used, as opposed to "artificial colour." In Canada, that is all the label needs to say, however,... Read more Chevron

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Sloane Miller

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posted 02/08/2009, comments (0)

When Traveling, Pack Your Painkillers!

There was an article in the New York Times recently about a couple away on a lovely vacation in Indonesia and the husband accidentally fractures his ankle. Not so lovely. Their cell phones turn out to be the most reliable tool they have. They make the decision not to have surgery in a foreign country and then have to figure out how to get him... Read more Chevron

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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 more Chevron

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Dr. Paula J. Busse

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posted 04/28/2008, comments (2)

Living Life With Allergies and Without Limits

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Over 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Although allergies can cause many bothersome symptoms including runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes and throat irritation, we are lucky that we have several medications that can be used to treat and prevent these... Read more Chevron

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