Nov 15, 2018 | Food Allergy
The Realities of Food Allergies The number of children in the United States that suffer from food allergies is nearly 6 million; the number of those that have suffered a severe reaction is approximately 40 percent. These statistics create an extreme amount of fear for...
May 8, 2018 | Food Allergy
If you are reading this article, you probably know that taking care of a child with food allergies can be really stressful! Daily management can be time-consuming and you may experience a mix of emotions like worry, uncertainty, confusion, frustration, sadness and of...
Apr 24, 2018 | Allergy Treatment, Food Allergy
Egg allergies most often affect young children. It is estimated that up to two percent of children are allergic to eggs. While that number may seem small, eggs are one of the most common food allergens affecting children. Children outgrow their egg allergies in the...
Feb 20, 2018 | Food Allergy
Millions of people (almost 1 in 6 individuals) in the United States suffer from a peanut allergy. Ranging in severity, this allergy can produce unwanted immune system responses when peanuts are introduced to the body. Sometimes the symptoms can be as manageable as...
Jan 15, 2018 | Allergy Treatment, Food Allergy
Everyday it seems more and more children are suffering from allergic reactions to certain foods, some of which could be life threatening In fact, 1 in 13 children have some kind of food allergy. An allergic reaction is an overreaction of the immune system to a...
Nov 16, 2017 | Food Allergy
Food allergy is estimated to affect 15 million Americans- approximately 4% of children and 1% of adults. This data suggests an increased prevalence in the past 2 decades. 8 foods are considered the most common food allergens in the United States and these...
