Hot Reads for Living with Allergies

May 12, 2010 at 4:17 pm 2 comments

Allergy-Free Cooking : How to Avoid the Eight Major Food Allergens and Eat Happily Ever After : Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Peanut, Tree Nuts, Fish, and Shellfish by Eileen Rhude Yoder

Food allergies are on the rise, and the update of this classic cookbook provides more than 180 fantastic recipes to help those with restricted diets! With this cookbook, they’ll be able to eat well every meal of the day while conquering the most common food allergies. Including more recipes, more tips, more cooking suggestions, more resources, and more information about recently passed laws designed to protect consumers.

Flourishing With Food Allergies : Social, Emotional and Practical Guidance for Families With Young Children by A. Anderson

Anderson, who has two sons with food allergies, offers a guide for parents and other caregivers, sharing her experiences as well as those of other parents and doctors. Anecdotes comprise a large portion of the book. Readers will find information on dealing with social situations; the effects of allergies on diseases such as asthma and autism; the impact of pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, and genetically modified foods; international statistics; and some specifics regarding peanuts, dairy, soy, shellfish, and other allergans.

The Princess and the Peanut Allergy by Wendy McClure

Regina must find a solution when she learns her best friend has peanut allergy and cannot eat Regina’s fabulous planned birthday cake. Includes note from a pediatric allergist.

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“Every season can be an allergy season, depending on what you’re allergic to.” — Clara Chung Fruity Frog Snack

2 Comments Add your own

  • 1. terri douglas  |  May 13, 2010 at 5:46 pm

    Great title to give to parents who would like to share a picture book with a child who is allergic to peanuts.

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  • 2. Tim  |  May 26, 2010 at 12:28 am

    I think the best way to prevent allergies is to let your kids go outside when they’re young. Doing so makes their immune systems stronger.

    Reply

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Did You Know…?

There are some major misconceptions about what makes people sneeze and seasonal allergies.

Take the following test based on an article in the April edition of the Hope Health Letter to see how savvy you are when it comes to dealing with allergens.

1. True or False. Flowers cause most seasonal allergies.

2. True or False. Moving to a drier climate such as Colorado can help relieve your allergy symptoms.

3. True or False. Short-haired pets are a good choice if you're allergic to cats or dogs.

4. True or False. If you didn't have any allergies as a child, you probably won't have any as an adult.

5. True or False. Washing your hands frequently can help minimize allergic reactions.

Answers:
1. False. Wind-pollinated plants such as weeds, trees and grasses are the principal culprits in creating an allergic response. Flowers' pollen is generally heavy and falls to the ground while the pollen from trees can be blown hundreds of miles.

2. True and False! Moving to a drier climate such as Colorado can be beneficial depending on what you are allergic to. Unfortunately, you may also be exposed to new plants when you move. At first you may think you've escaped the dreaded pollen only to discover after a year that new allergies have appeared.

3. False. It's the dander (dead skin cells), saliva and urine that are actually the source of pet allergies, not their hair or fur. There really are no truly hypoallergenic breeds of cats or dogs according to the American Academy of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology.

4. False. Adults can become allergic to things they weren't allergic to earlier in life.

5. True. Frequent hand washing can help minimize your exposure to allergens. Pollen collects on all outdoor surfaces. Washing your hands often and avoiding touching your eyes and face can help. Also avoid running your fingers through your hair (which is also exposed to pollens when you are outside). Consider washing your hair or taking a shower before you go to bed if you've been out and about all day.

FYI: Peak pollen hours are between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.

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