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Jamie Martin

posted 10/01/2008, comments (0)

Allergen-Free Turkey Chili Recipe

Quick & Easy Fall Dinner As mentioned in my previous blog, I really want to share some of my family's favorite allergen-free comfort foods for cold weather. I've always loved chili, and for years I only made it with ground beef. However, with turkey being so widely available (and it's a healthier option because it's a leaner meat), I've... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/02/2008, comments (13)

Garlic allergy

My daughter is highly allergic to garlic and we are having a hard time determining if foods contain garlic. She loves ketchup and we can not get any answers on whether or not any contain garlic. Everything just says spices. Does anyone know if there are any tomato products that do not contain garlic?

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posted 01/23/2008, comments (6)

Toddler with Wheat/Gluten/Oat allergy

I'm looking for some food guidance -- I have a 14 month old with allergies to gluten, wheat, corn and oat. Dr. prefers that he only have soy products a few days a week to avoid developing an allergy to soy. I'm just trying to get creative and give him some interesting, manageable (he only has 8 teeth) foods. ... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/07/2007, comments (0)

Is it dangerous to take my shellfish-allergic eight year old son to a week long beach vacation?

I will ask his allergist this question shortly. The facts are I think I can successfully control what he will ingest even though there are so many seafood restaurants there.... Will just "being there" be dangerous to him in the air that he breathes? Will I have to prevent him from going into the ocean or collecting seashells? Any advice would be... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/15/2007, comments (3)

Pulmicort

My doctor has advised us to give our 3 year old one dose of Pulmicort on a daily basis during the Cold & Flu season. Not being a fan of taking meds to take meds, has anyone else experienced this? If so, were you successful in preventing serious respiratory problems with your child?

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