Immune systems gone wild! You might say so! There's a growing sensitivity to meat, Red meats in particular. Hypersensitivity to Alpha-Gal or otherwise put; [galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose], but that's more than a mouthful! LOL Alpha-Gal allergies are tricky for doctors and allergists to diagnose. Alpha-Gal is contracted through the bite of a Lone Star Tick. [ this is what separates this allergy from traditional food allergies] The saliva from this offending insect preps t

Summer often represents freedom ( at least for a while! ) for many kids. Free to romp and play, hang out with pals, but for so many kids who live with with Food Allergies, it can be a bit of a challenge. [ Yep, even ice cream can contain Gluten! #1 rule Always Read Labels! ] Kids with serious food allergies and disease; (ex Celiac), must adhere to special diets that differ from many of their friends and 'camp mates'. Gluten is a protein found in certain grains and breads, c

May is National Asthma & Food Allergy Awareness Month and it's important to turn our attention to this affliction that's often belittled and not taken seriously. This simple infographic is a healthy reminder to send to friends and family to begin the change of viewing people with Food Allergies the same as any other disease because it is just as serious. There are over 15 million Americans alone who live with Food Allergies. When food turns into your enemy, eating becomes

What can we do but keep on breathing in and out, modest and willing, and in our places? ~Mary Oliver [ Any high quality sea salt will due, I just happen to have pink sea salt on hand. However, You're COARSE GRIND sea salt will work. I didn't have any coarse salt on hand :/ ] When I find a natural way to assist and maintain my asthma I'm all over it :D I'd heard recently, about Salt Therapy and it's benefits for the body, and for breath care specifically. I've seen pictur

Ignorance is the curse of God; knowledge is the wing wherewith we fly to heaven ~William Shakespeare [ The ladies are busy carefully reading the label's on their food choices. Claudia, Nikita and Danica must be especially diligent for the sake of their health as Danica is newly diagnosed with Multiple Food Allergies and as you may know from previous blog posts, Niki and Clawdie live with Asthma. Piper's helping to remind the ladies of the importance in their bread choices,

Did you hear about the one about the convict who had an allergy? He broke out!! :D ~whatallergy.com In a couple of months we will officially head into spring and then summer seasons, and that means summertime heat, humidity and allergen offenders...dum- de -dum- dum! Warmer seasons grace us with it's beauty of fresh blooms, lush green lawns and majestic trees happily waving in the summer breeze. However, there's trouble lurking behind these spring and summer scenes in the f

“I’ve just found out I’m allergic to nut-cases” ~Benny Bellamacina THE BIG 8: Refers to the top eight major allergenic foods. These consist of Milk, Eggs, Crustacean Fish, Fish, Tree Nuts, Wheat, and Soybean. Unfortunately, many of these foods can be hidden in processed or even natural foods which is why it’s imperative to learn to read food labels and learn the alternate names of these allergens. Milk: Reactions may stem from gastrointestinal upset (bloating, diarrhea), sk

Green Smoothie Basics ~ A Simple Backstory [ Kodiak & Melody are ready for Vitamix(ing) delicious smoothies in 2017!] Greenies! as I call them, Green Smoothies have been the saving grace for the rejuvenation and maintenance of my health!! There is simply no better way to easily and ‘smoothly’ get in loads of Greens, Veggies and Fruits without gorging on them daily. I love the freedom of creativity of making Greenies (although they aren’t all necessarily green! ) Green Smoo