Breeze through the holidays and skip the sneezing and wheezing With Thanksgiving around the corner, it’s time to admit the holiday season is almost upon us. While some people fling open their arms and welcome the merriment, those with allergies and asthma sometimes...
For some families, Halloween means being on guard for food allergy triggers like peanuts in tiny candy bars. Some fun-sized bars contain no labels to alert you to allergens, so parents must be on the lookout. The ingredients can change depending on the size, so while...
Keeping symptoms under control as you leave home That acceptance letter from your dream school last spring felt pretty great. But now you’re away from home for the first time navigating how to manage your allergy or asthma symptoms…all during an ongoing pandemic....
Getting ahead of symptoms now means less suffering later It’s August and you’ve settled into summer. The hammock is hung, you’ve worn a hole in the pool pass, and your barbecue technique is perfect. Cue sound of record scratching. Now you need to think about fall...
Did you know it’s possible to be allergic to sunscreen? Sunscreens are associated with both allergic contact dermatitis and photoallergy. With allergic contact dermatitis, a person typically develops an itchy skin rash only where the product is applied to the skin....
How to prepare to make sure your allergic summer camper is ready for fun The idea of summer camp looms large for many kids who wonder: Will I make any friends? What if I get lost in the woods? And for campers with allergies and asthma, “What if I have an allergic...
With Memorial Day around the corner, we can finally say that grilling season is upon us! We’ve rounded up three great allergen-conscious recipes so that everyone can safely join in on the fun. Homemade BBQ Sauce to coat your protein of choice Dairy-free,...
It’s spring, which means love is in the air and weddings are in the works. And you want your wedding day to be memorable for all the right reasons. While selecting the color scheme and writing your vows, don’t forget another important consideration: allergies....
When you live in Chicago, winters are often spent counting down the days until spring. Now that the seasons are turning, it’s time to get ready for warmer weather, patio dining….and spring allergies. One of the most important tools for successfully combatting spring...
March 12th is National Girl Scouts Day, and we’re taking advantage by participating in the age-old tradition of Girl Scout Cookie season! While we love a good cookie, we love inclusion even more. So, we’ve rounded up some of the best allergen-conscious imitation...
