I've been a nurse for more than 30 years and a mom for 26. As long as I can remember, the prevailing wisdom on when to introduce solid foods for babies has fluctuated. At one time, they said only breast milk or formula for the first 6 months. Then, it was cereal at 3 months, and so on. And even now, it can depend on who you talk to as to the advice you get.
The reasons for these changes can vary, but a new study published recently in the journal Pediatrics lays to rest at least some of the...
Imagine your throat closing up and having difficulty breathing from eating something as innocent as a homemade cookie. People who suffer... Read more »
Read "Food Allergies Stir a Mother to Action" article by New York Times reporter Kim Severson. I'm a centrist. For example, I... Read more »
This is Part Three of a 3-Part series on Modified Foods for Food Allergies. Part One is about genetically modified peanuts. Part Two is... Read more »
I was at an engagement party at the lavish home of an old friend of the family last week. It was fully catered: open bar, passed hors... Read more »
Young children with eczema are more likely to develop food allergies. Studies have shown that approximately one-third of those with eczema... Read more »
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... Read more »
Food labels can help you compare the nutrient content of similar foods, as well as see how the food fits into your dietary eating habits. Food... Read more »
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Severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) require treatment with a medicine called epinephrine, which can be life saving when immediately given.The... 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 »
Food allergies can be a challenge at family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Potential allergens are in many of our traditional holiday foods and... Read more »
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