Welcome to the Blog at The Allergy Aspect.
This is a bit of our life and perspective living with many anaphylactic food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE), and orthostatic intolerance. These concerns are always on my mind. My goal, like so many others, is for our family to live fully. To achieve this I am continuously in pursuit of balance in all aspects of life. Here, I share my thoughts on how our family lives as close to balanced as we can, and how making meaningful connections with others living similar lives helps us along the way.
Finding an Emergency Room When You Need it Most
Locating the nearest ER ensures fast access to care during allergic reactions or any emergency. This tool, using GPS and hospital details, helps users make informed decisions in emergencies, when you need it most.
Essential Health Steps When Your Food Allergic Child Turns 18 (College-Bound or Not)
When your child turns 18, they gain legal adulthood—which means you no longer have automatic access to their medical information or decision-making about their health. For parents of children with food allergies or other health concerns especially, taking the right steps is crucial, whether they are heading off to college or not.
A Legacy of Progress: Dr. Robert A. Wood’s Dedication to Food Allergy Research
Dr. Robert A. Wood presented over two decades of progress in food allergy research at the FARE Summit 2024 — yet we may be waiting a decade for the next large leap.
New Food Allergy Therapies Have Arrived – the FARE Summit 2024 had lots to share
New food allergy therapies presented at the FARE Food Allergy Summit show promise for preventing, managing and responding to food allergic reactions. We’re making progress.
Less Stress Food Allergy Diagnosis? It’s here.
The potential for greater diagnostic accuracy and a promising alternative to the oral food challenge has now arrived — and it’s a game changer.
National Eosinophil Awareness Week – Learn More
Understanding symptoms is the key to diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE)
The Importance of Food Allergy Awareness Week
Spreading Awareness with our Food Allergy ‘Elevator Pitch’
The First Cookbook That Made a Difference
Deconstruct simple meals in an easy and straightforward way.
Tote Along Your Allergy Essentials
A mini backpack works for my son.
FACES Conference
Connect with experts and a community living with similar challenges.
Cooking with Camp Blue Spruce
Virtual cooking classes provide community.
Cooking during Covid
Teaching our kids to cook through our kitchen window.