A dog that can sniff out peanuts -- yes, it's true! In Texas they are training dogs to detect peanuts to keep peanut-allergic people safe. In addition to accompanying you to public places, your dog can sniff guests who enter the home and "discreetly scan them for peanut residue … [Read more...] about Peanut detector dogs are here!
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A story about me and my asthma
It is 1992 and I am on a train heading from the south of Spain to Madrid, where I am living and studying for the semester. I have just spent 5 days in Morocco, eating cous-cous, drinking mint tea and staying in beautiful mosaic hotel rooms. I am 21 years old and I am having … [Read more...] about A story about me and my asthma
Is a biopsy always necessary to diagnose celiac disease?
Performing an intestinal biopsy is still considered the "gold standard" for diagnosing celiac disease, meaning that one usually does not get an official diagnosis of celiac disease unless they have a tube put down their throats and bits of their intestines removed and analyzed. … [Read more...] about Is a biopsy always necessary to diagnose celiac disease?
The Ultimate Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe
This banana bread recipe was sent in by Leslie who has one son who must be gluten-free and one son who must be dairy-free. The Ultimate Banana Bread Yield: Makes 1 loaf, or 12 large muffins Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour (I use Bob's Red … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe
Will your child outgrow egg allergy?
Remember the slogan "the incredible edible egg"? Well, not so incredible or edible in my household since my child is allergic to them. I have hopes that she will outgrow her egg allergy, but really, in the back of my mind, I am doubtful. Kids with egg allergy can become egg … [Read more...] about Will your child outgrow egg allergy?
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