No one likes to talk about poo. POO is TABOO! Since being diagnosed with celiac disease and becoming a mother of children with food allergies, I feel I have become somewhat of a poo analyst (hmmm… business cards?) It’s just that after you clear the stuff you are sensitive … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about POO
Food Allergies
Why are food allergies on the rise?
I often get asked why more people have food allergies today. Some people are concerned, others are skeptical. I hear the tone in the person's voice -- they are thinking that food allergies are somehow invented by parents. They might say something like "When I was a kid, there … [Read more...] about Why are food allergies on the rise?
From the mouths of babes…
Here's a quick anecdote to peek into how my 4 1/2 year old son understands his dairy-free diet. Tonight, Ollie had a glass of rice milk with dinner. He proudly pointed out how much of it he had drunk and told me that it was good that he had gotten his protein (pronouned … [Read more...] about From the mouths of babes…
How to get along with your mother-in-law
... when you have food allergies A topic that sometimes pops up in conversation with my girlfriends is the Mother-In-Law (hereafter referred to as MIL). This relationship can be a tough one, and if you or your kids have celiac disease or food allergies, it can be even more … [Read more...] about How to get along with your mother-in-law
Ask the Doc: Food allergy test vs. celiac test?
Q. I just had food allergy testing (FOODstats Elisa test for IgG and IgE) and have been searching for information regarding IgG response to foods. So far all I can find is that an IgG response does not prove I have a food allergy. My reactions were high for the following foods: … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Food allergy test vs. celiac test?
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