Food Allergies
Treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis Symptoms
Eosinophilic esophagitis, often called EE for short, is a food allergy that causes inflammation of the esophagus after eating certain foods. This chronic disease of the digestive system can be difficult to diagnose, manage, and treat. In this post, we share more information on this immune system disease and share some treatments for eosinophilic esophagitis. …
Read MoreNavigating Food Allergies when Dining Out
Researchers estimate that 32 million Americans have food allergies, and studies show that they are becoming more and more common. In fact, the prevalence of food allergies in children increased by 50 percent between 1997 and 2011. It’s also a good idea to think carefully about the risks associated with dining out. Each year in…
Read MoreFood For Healthy Skin and Sensitive Skin Conditions
Healthy, radiant skin can be viewed as a reflection of your overall health and nutrition status. Challenging skin conditions are on the rise for people of all ages, and there are a variety of underlying factors that can contribute to problematic skin. That said, the following seven skin conditions all have one potential cause in…
Read MorePsoriasis and Diet: To Eat or Not to Eat
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting around 125 million people worldwide. Characterized by red, crusty patches of skin covered with silvery scales, psoriasis flare-ups can be caused by a variety of triggers – including the food you eat. Alternatively, you may notice a reduction in the frequency and severity of your flare-ups after changing…
Read MoreTeen Allergies: A New Type of Anaphylaxis Identifier
By Robyn Hochglaube (see bio below) Raise your hand if you believe that being a teenager is (damn) hard. I can’t say I remember those days ‘fondly’ myself, although I can look back and acknowledge they were formative and full of life lessons – but hindsight is 20/20! Now that I am a mom to…
Read MoreRaw Food Eczema Diet: My Post Birth Healing Story
In 2017, Abby Lai (creator of Eczema Conquerors) started having post-birth flare ups. Discover her journey, as well as how she managed to control her skin with a raw food eczema diet.
Read MoreCan a Nightshades Allergy Trigger Eczema?
Nightshade allergies are becoming increasingly common, but can it trigger an eczema flare up? Discover what Jennifer Fugo, MS, CNS, and founder of Skinterrupt has to say about this connection in our video below. Scroll down to read the full transcript. (begin transcript) Today, I want to talk to you about eczema and nightshades. A…
Read MoreRethinking Baby Peanut Allergies with Dr. Ron Sunog
By Ron Sunog, MD (see bio below) Dr. Ron Sunog shares his thoughts on the newest LEAP study that provided groundbreaking news about baby peanut allergies and introducing baby food allergens early on in infancy. If you’re looking to introduce peanuts to your little one or feel skeptic, we definitely suggest reading on.
Read MoreBaby Dairy Allergy Q&A with Board Certified Allergist Dr. Katie Marks-Cogan
In honor of Food Allergy Action Month, we’re excited to answer your most common baby dairy allergy questions in our interview with Ready, Set, Food! Chief Allergist Katie Marks-Cogan M.D (see bio below). What are the symptoms of an igE-mediated dairy allergy? Are they the same for babies? Symptoms can include hives, swelling of lips/tongue,…
Read MoreEczema and Alcohol: Should You Avoid It?
Let’s be honest – who doesn’t love a little bit of alcohol here and there? Sometimes it can be difficult resisting a drink, but did you know that alcohol consumption can actually affect skin too? If you’ve never thought about the combination of eczema and alcohol, then we suggest you read on. Discover how alcohol…
Read MoreFood Allergy Tests: Which is Best?
By Megan Pennington (bio below) If you think food is to blame for your eczema, asthma, tummy troubles or other health condition, an elimination diet is a good place to start. But if this does not appeal to you or if you were not successful in eliminating you or your child’s symptoms with this type…
Read MoreFood Allergies vs. Food Intolerance vs. Food Sensitivity: Identifying Your Reaction
By Megan Pennington (bio below) These days it seems everyone has experienced some kind of reaction to food. Whether it manifests as a simple bout of indigestion, or a chronic condition like eczema, we now know that food reactions play a major role in inflammation and related disease. But did you know that it’s important…
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