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Linking Eczema and Allergies: Is Pollen Causing Your Skin to Flare?
By Dr. Hotze (see bio below) You may be familiar with eczema flare-ups in the winter, as the combination of dry air and extreme temperature changes (cold outside, hot inside) can exacerbate your skin’s condition. However, have you ever considered the correlation between your eczema and allergies? As a doctor who’s treated many people with eczema, I’ve…
Read MoreReview and Giveaway: Namaste Foods
Have you heard about Namaste Foods? They make pasta meal kits, baking mixes and coating mixes that do NOT contain wheat, gluten, corn, soy, dairy, casein, peanuts or tree nuts. All their products are made in a 100% dedicated gluten and allergen-free facility, owned and operated by Namaste Foods themselves. And all their products are…
Read MoreI Disregarded a Possible Allergen in an Ingredient List: A Confession
I feel really lucky at this moment because I made a mistake, a HUGE mistake. Thankfully, Tristan is ok. A little background: We think Tristan has an allergy to almonds. He used to drink almond milk daily and was incredibly itchy. After stopping the milk, the itching stopped. So, now, as far I as I…
Read MoreAllergen-Free Labeling & Manufacturing: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
by Tammie Sarra (see bio below) I have a shrimp allergy and have had a few scary moments when I have been ‘shrimped’ without realizing it. One night at my local pub I decided to order some crab cakes. I have had crab many times and no reaction. So I am eating my crab cakes…
Read MoreSloane Miller: Dining Out and Traveling with a Food Allergy
Tristan and I were headed to the Big Apple to visit my sister and newborn nephew. (She’s just started her own parenting blog, please check it out!) It would be a trip of firsts for both of us – first mother-son trip, first trip by train, first time to NY (for Tristan), and first time…
Read MoreA Review of Allergic Solution Baking Mixes
Something that really irritates me about dealing with food allergies is that baking mixes and prepared foods made specifically for those with food allergies are often very unhealthy. They are usually loaded with starches, sugar, and grains with little to no fiber or protein. I am happy to tell you, there are healthy alternatives out…
Read MoreAhoy Matey: Sailing Through an Allergy-Free Birthday
Danielle from Fresh4Five has created a allergy-free birthday series called Have Your Cake and Eat it To. She asked me to share my experiences planning Tristan’s last birthday party. So, here you are… Ahoy Matey: All Ships Ahead for an Allergy-Free Birthday Planning a birthday party is never easy. But throw food allergies into the…
Read MoreElimination and Detox Diet – Day 15 Update
I’m well underway with the 28 Day Elimination Diet from Whole Life Nutrition, so far so good. No cheating. I’ve stayed on course. BUT, I do have a confession to make. I only completed one day of the green smoothie cleanse. I only have a standard blender and just couldn’t get my apple/pear/kale smoothies very…
Read MoreNatural Skincare Solutions for Your Eczema Child
I am a big fan of SafeMama, who is an expert in the green parenting community. If you remember, I spoke about her once before as she was one of the recipients of my Liebster Award. So, I was honored beyond words when she asked me to share my recommendations for natural skincare for eczema…
Read MoreElimination Diet – Update 1
It’s been 9 days. I’ve been feeling like a bit of a yo-you lately. Up and down, up and down. My emotions and physical reactions have been all over the board, changing sporadically. My husband, claims to feel no different. Actually, no, that’s not right. He did say he’s been extremely hungry and thirsty. Hungry…
Read MoreIs There More to Turkey Than You Think?
We’ve been working out our Thanksgiving Day menu with my extended family that we’re visiting in Charlotte, NC. Well, they started a list and I’ve added to it and modified it a bit so Tristan can partake as equally as possible. This is what we’re working on so far. It’s all VERY traditional and not…
Read MoreHalloween & Food Allergies…..a Scary Combination!
Halloween is knocking on our door. With several food allergies identified, I’m quite nervous about how to handle this year’s trick-or-treating bit with Tristan. Sure Foods Living has a great post on this subject “How to Navigate Halloween with Food Allergies.” Also, take a look at her Allergen-Free Halloween Candy Quick List for great candy…
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