We’ve put this off for a very long time. Remodeling with wheat allergy – who knew it would be so complex? This is yet another nuance of life with food allergies. We can’t give up the kitchen for a week to … Read More
Awareness
Age Discrimination and Preventative Care
Age Discrimination and Preventative Care We’ve all heard about discrimination in the health care system, especially as it relates to women. If a woman walks into her doctor’s office complaining of fatigue, brain fog, depression, low sex drive and general … Read More
Elementary School: Food Allergies and Identity
Elementary School: Food Allergies and Identity Back to school is always tough: new classrooms, new teachers, different classmates, new rules and expectations, and rehashing all of the usual precautions and emergency plans that come with severe food allergies. It’s easy for … Read More
What’s In My Cheese?
What’s In My Cheese? So, it’s confession time. Food allergies and convenience don’t typically go hand-in hand, but sometimes I want shortcuts like everyone else. Sometimes I’m even so tired and grateful for a reprise that I forget the basics. … Read More
The Power of Food: Our Journey and My Mission
The Power of Food: Our Journey and My Mission The power of food, for better or worse, is something to which my family is intimately attuned. Food and Mood My son has life-threatening food allergies, but this wasn’t always the … Read More