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Heading back to school with food allergies can create a unique set of challenges. Whether its anxiety, concerns over bullying, or staying safe in a cafeteria, the allergic child, along with supportive caregivers, must create appropriate accommodations to ensure safety and acceptance. It is estimated that...
1. I must be allergic to milk. I always have a stomachache after drinking it. A stomachache after ingesting a food does not necessarily indicate an allergy. A food allergy is a very specific immune system response that reacts to proteins in foods and responds as...
With aging comes a number of digestive issues. Diarrhea, constipation, bloating, and flatulence are very common problems related to aging. Oral health, lifestyle and diet, medication use, motility, hormones, and anatomy are among many of the contributing factors. Eating a diet that minimizes inflammation and...
In 2012, 29.1 million Americans or 9.3% of the population had diabetes. Of the 29.1 million, 21 million were diagnosed with the condition, while 8.1% remained undiagnosed. Keeping healthy with diabetes is key to effective management and quality of life. This requires: -Eating according to a healthy...
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 70 million American adults have high blood pressure-that’s 1 of every 3 adults. Despite this prevalence, however, only 52% of these individuals seem to have their condition under control. High blood pressure costs the nation...
As the mother of a peanut allergic child, I have many anxieties for my son. One of which is flying with him. Although I have been told that airbone reactions to peanut are rare, I do often hear about reactions at 30,000 feet. Is it...
Faith is an 8 year old little girl who is currently going through Oral Immunotherapy to peanuts. Faith is an amazing little girl who has such a positive outlook and attitude in life despite her food allergies. Faith, like most kids living with food allergies,...
Bloating and gas are typically associated with what and how you eat. Here are the most common reasons for bloating and excess gas: 1. Overeating is the most common cause of bloating. Eating smaller portions of food throughout the day can help considerably. ...
Raising an allergic child can be challenging, but raising an allergic picky eater can be exhausting! Ensuring your child gets the nutrients they need without nagging and bribing is a tough job. Jill Jacobsen a Registered Dietitian and Author offers support to parents in raising...
Identifying migraine triggers can be a challenging process. Hormonal changes, stress, sleeping habits, mood, and diet can all play a role. Who is at Risk? According to the most recent American Migraine Study, 21 million U.S. women and 7 million men over the age of 12...
