A new study suggests that up to 30 percent of kids with food allergies are bullied and teased for their eating restrictions. And teasing didn't just come from other children; up to 20 percent of respondents said they'd been teased by adults in their school environment as well.
Although there is a lot of attention on peanut-free tables and banning peanut butter from school cafeterias, studies show that most food... Read more »
As some of you know, I have had the pleasure of training to become a life coach with Martha Beck over the last five months. After nine... Read more »
With new research supporting that a Mediterranean diet can help alleviate asthma and allergies in children and in adults, many people are... Read more »
Millions of kids have food allergies, and the allergic reactions they have when they come into contact with their allergic triggers can be... Read more »
The cover of a November Newsweek featured an article entitled "Kids and the Food Allergy Threat" accompanied by the image of a young girl... Read more »
Children who have severe food allergies should carry two epi-pens with them in order to stop serious allergic reactions, a new study has found. Among... Read more »
Many researchers believe that kids' immune systems can be "taught" to be less sensitive to food allergens. Studies on oral or sublingual... 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 »
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 »