Awareness

remodeling with wheat allergy

Remodeling with Wheat Allergy

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

Age discrimination in healthcare

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

food allergies and identity

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

cheese convenience

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

food mood

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