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Sloane Miller

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posted 07/16/2008, comments (0)

Vegan, allergy-free Nail Polish

I love Essie's colors when I go for a mani or pedi, which is all too infrequently. Essie and Opi seems to have cornered the market on accessible high fashion nail color that is the most readily available at your local nail salon. And to boot, Essie's colors have great names. Here's a recent New York Times story about Essie and her naming... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/07/2008, comments (0)

Allergy Treatment: A Healthy Dose of Hookworms?

How far are you willing to go to treat your allergy and asthma problems?   Would you allow your doctor to infect you with parasitic worms in order to suppress your allergy immune system? Apparently there are allergy sufferers who would.   A physician/scientist conducted a study that involved the intentional infection of 15... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/23/2008, comment (1)

Breastfeeding to Prevent Allergies

  As mentioned in previous blog posts, my oldest daughter developed her allergy to milk when I started weaning her onto a milk-based formula. After having her milk allergy diagnosed, I continued to wean Meredith, but onto soy-based formula instead. In the three years that separate the births of my daughters, I read many articles and... Read moreChevron
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Gina Clowes

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posted 06/22/2008, comments (2)

Five Food Allergy Travel Tips

Food allergies almost put an end to my family's traveling days. But to get back in the swing of things with my son's food allergies, we started by staying at the homes of close relatives.   Gradually, we ventured out to hotels and condos. Traveling with food allergies does take more preparation but it's worth it! If you're feeling timid... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/21/2008, comments (0)

Pregnant Moms Can Protect Their Unborn From Allergies & Asthma

Carrying a child in your womb is an awesome responsibility on many levels. Most pregnant women are aware that eating healthy and taking prenatal vitamins aids in the development of a healthy child. And of course refraining from smoking, drinking alcohol and taking street drugs or excessive quantities of prescription drugs.   Some pregnant... Read moreChevron
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