After my son was diagnosed with food allergies, our traveling days came to an abrupt halt. To get back in the swing of things, we started slowly getting our feet wet by staying at the homes of close relatives . Gradually, we ventured out to hotels and condos. Today, we could probably camp out overnight with the contents of my purse! Traveling with food allergies does take more preparation but it’s worth it! If you’re feeling timid about taking food allergies on the road, here are...
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This is Part Two of a 3-Part Series on Modified Foods For Food Allergies.Part One is about genetically modified peanuts.Part Three is about... Read more »
Pollen and dust aren't the only triggers that can set off an allergy attack. In fact, experts say some of the most common allergy triggers are... Read more »
Eczema rates have skyrocketed, British experts say, and the blame may lie on the modern obsession with cleanliness. Researchers in England say that... Read more »
A food allergy occurs when the body mistakes a food item for a harmful substance, and the immune system creates antibodies to protect itself. Once... Read more »
Chemicals used in many common cleaners may be harming your health, new research has found. A new study found that triclosan--a chemical found in... Read more »
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Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis is a diaper rash caused by chemical irritants instead of bacterial or yeast (candida) infection. Alternative... Read more »