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Eczema & Asthma – Testing for Food Triggers
I’ve asked Dr. Farshchian to help us distinguish between food allergies and sensitivities and to help us better understand testing methods for each. While we’re not sure if food is the root cause of eczema, most of us have experienced first hand how food can trigger flare ups. I hope today’s post can shed some…
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 MoreAfter an Anaphylactic Reaction – The Road to Recovery
It’s been just over two weeks since Tristan’s first anaphylactic reaction. Since then I’ve realized a few things and learned even more from all the supportive comments and words of encouragement from all of you (which I am extremely grateful for! Thank you!). 1) False negatives with food allergy tests are more common than you’d…
Read MoreAn Anaphylactic Experience: Why It’s Not Worth the Risk
Last night was the worst night of my life. It was the night of my son’s first anaphylactic reaction. Looking back now, it all seems like a nightmare – blurry, but terrifying all the same. I’ve been thinking about how I’d write this post throughout the day. How to begin, what details to include/avoid, etc.…
Read MoreHave Success with Our Eczema Elimination Diet
An eczema elimination diet really isn’t as hard as it may seem and for many, it provides a great sense of relief when food allergies or intolerances are discovered. In truth, it’s deciding to do the elimination diet for atopic dermatitis and embracing your decision by fully planning and preparing for it, that’s the hardest. But…
Read MoreAn Incredible Experience with National Jewish Hospital’s Atopic Dermatitis Clinic
Nancy, of Real Food, Allergy Free, and I connected via an eczema Facebook group, around the time I was starting The Eczema Company. When I learned that she was heading to National Jewish Hospital with her daughter, I was so excited for her and eager to hear first hand what her experience was like. NJH…
Read MoreA Parent’s Guilt Around a Serious, Delayed Allergic Reaction
As food allergy parents, we are so diligent in removing possible allergic foods in our home. We read all the labels thoroughly and buy only food we know is safe. So, how did my son have an allergic reaction at home today? I honestly have no explanation. I feel like a professional label reader. I…
Read MoreElimination Diet – Results
My husband and I finished up the elimination diet last Monday. We stayed on the diet for 3 weeks eliminating the following: Dairy Gluten Peanuts Refined sugar and cane sugar Alcohol The results: At the end of the three weeks we both had a little bit more energy. My dandruff was significantly reduced, but not…
Read MoreElimination Diet – A Cure for What Ails Us
Today is day two of our food elimination diet. My husband and I are embarking on an adventure together, no, more of a challenge. Between us we have the following minor health ailments: Dandruff Psoriasis Acne Redness Blotchy patches in face Itchy neck
Read MoreWhat Foods Could Trigger Your Eczema?
When my son Tristan was first diagnosed with eczema at three months old , I had absolutely zero idea that food could trigger eczema. The doctors never mentioned it. We just went right along with the steroid creams and pharmaceutical moisturizers that they prescribed. Food Sensitivities After Tristan’s (and mine) first ever visit with a natural…
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