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Our guest blog post today is from Lynda Mitchell, President of Kids With Food Allergies Foundation Nutricia North America was a platinum sponsor at the Kids With Food Allergies Foundation 4th annual family event and fundraiser in Philadelphia on September 9, 2012. The Strides for Safe Kids Mall Walk and Expo welcomed nearly 500 attendees, who gathered to raise funds to support KFA’s mission to keep children safe and healthy by educating and...

...If you’re reading this article, chances are your child has recently had a frightening allergic reaction. Or, after months of colic, acid reflux, eczema, hives or wheezing, your child was finally diagnosed with multiple food allergies. With either of these events, you may not realize it, but you’ve been hit by the allergy avalanche. If you are at all like I was when I when the avalanche got me, you’re wondering how in...

...word itself says ‘I’m possible’” ~ Audrey Hepburn “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform.” ~ Diane Mariechild “Knowing what must be done does away with fear” ~ Rosa Parks “The most effective way to do it, is to do it.” ~ Amelia Earhart “You may not control all the events that happen...

...the new app provides that can help you keep a detailed food allergy journal: Track events and share reports with your healthcare team: Diaper changes, symptoms, sleep times, meals, bottles, mood, weight, height and head circumference. Attach images and notes to any event, such as a diaper or skin rash. No need to guess when a specific event happened, how many wet diapers your baby had that day, or what that rash looked like last...

...can enjoy at any time. If no safe options are available, pack food from home and warn your child not to trade food with his/her classmates. Offer to bring in allergy-safe treats for holidays and special events. This way you know that your child is safe, and they won’t feel excluded from the fun! Communication and education is the most important part of going back to school with food allergies. Hopefully these tips will provide...

...whatever strikes your fancy and happens to be available at the moment. We all have many of these life or health events that can inspire a diet change. Perhaps you have planned a diet change in your life as a New Year’s resolution, after a health concern or new diagnosis, or even due to a general life event such as a birthday or milestone that inspires you to change. One thing that all of you...

...eosinophilic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic colitis, hypereosinophilic syndrome, and other eosinophilic disorders. It is a great resource and provides accurate, up-to-date information on eosinophilic disorders and related problems. Not only does the organization increase awareness and educate patients and physicians, APFED also works to increase funding for research. Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) FARE was established in 1991 to share information vital to raising a child with food allergies. Throughout the year the group holds events...