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...Here is a great guest blog entry for all of your upcoming holiday travels! Gina Clowes is the founder of AllergyMoms.com . We would like to thank her for guest blogging for us and sharing her family’s allergy story. Note: This article was originally written for Health Central: My AllergyNetwork.com. To view the article there, click here. When you or a loved one have food allergies, it can be tough to avoid allergic...

...Today’s guest blog comes from Ellie Sears. Ellie is a wife of 12 years and a stay-at-home-mom to a beautiful three-year-old girl. Ellie and her daughter both have food allergies. Ellie enjoys homemaking and trying new food allergy-friendly recipes. She stays active in advocating for food allergy awareness through her blog and in her hometown. Ellie blogs about life with food allergies at blessedlittlefamily.wordpress.com. What’s for dinner tonight? A year ago, I could not...

...For many families, getting to a diagnosis of a food allergy can be a tough journey. Many food allergies and related conditions start with mysterious signs and symptoms that mimic other conditions or diseases, which can mean multiple doctor visits for some families to reach a diagnosis. For other families, symptoms can be severe enough to be life-threatening. Severe symptoms, while scary, may make finding a diagnosis simpler or faster, but not always. Regardless...

...the benefits that can be gained by keeping a detailed food allergy journal. What is a Food Allergy Journal? A food allergy journal is a place where you record food intake for you and/or your child on a regular basis in a chronological order. This journal contains exactly what was eaten, when and where. The more detailed your records are, the easier it is for your healthcare team to spot potential allergy triggers and/or cross-reactions....

...cuisine of a favorite local restaurant can make allergen avoidance difficult. Eating out puts the responsibility of allergen on both the diner and the restaurant staff. Research shows that there is ample opportunity for restaurants to improve their food allergy safety practices. According to the Food and Drug Administration Food Code, the person in charge of an establishment should be knowledgeable of food allergies. We cannot guarantee that all staff will be aware, but that...

...Hi everyone! We hear from many moms (and dads!) out there who are looking for a list of common symptoms to help them identify a potential cow milk allergy. This is why we decided to create a video about the Common Symptoms of a Cow Milk Allergy for our NeocateUS YouTube channel! Also, if you enjoy receiving information from Neocate this way (via video) please let us know by posting a comment on our...

...manufacture dairy- and/or nut-free candies and chocolates. Fill your children’s Halloween bags with fun alternatives to candy. Instead of candies and other edible treats that might cause a food allergy issue, look for fun trinkets and toys your children will enjoy. Kids love temporary tattoos, plastic jewelry, bouncy balls, and fun stickers. (Be sure to watch out for hidden allergens!) Plan your trick-or-treating route ahead of time. Depending on where you live, you may be...

...with food allergies. Below we have outlined some tips for enjoying a food allergy free Memorial Day weekend: 1. If you are attending a picnic check with the host to see what they are serving. Most outdoor parties involve grilling, and that’s great because grilled meats are among the easiest to make allergen-free. Ask the host to prepare a portion with nothing added and no sauces for your food allergic child. That might mean no...