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Food allergy, celiac and asthma coverage from a dedicated team of journalists.

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Registration Is Open for ’s Digital Summit! A unique summit for EVERYONE! Save your spot and register TODAY! 🩵

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Do you react to alcohol and worry you're 'allergic?' Not all reactions to are a true . For example intolerance to histamines in wine can cause worrisome symptoms, while sulfite sensitivity can trigger . Even your genes can influence tolerance! Get facts:🍷

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Here's the hard truth about dating with food allergies—preparedness is key; you need to be up front about them. You can't take the risk that a New Year's Eve kiss could kill you, or at least cause scary symptoms & dent the celebration. Learn more: Mount Sinai Health System @allergicgirl

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When AL editor Gwen Smith dines out, her severe accompany her. While dining out safely with food allergies depends on restaurant training & systems, there's another side to the equation that rests squarely with the diner. Find out more: @urallergychefs Ming Tsai

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Seasoned seeds can offer crunch & flavor excitement to greens. Many brands however are packaged on equipment shared with tree nuts and peanuts, or they're dusted with dairy or gluten. Get links to some brands + learn to roast your own: 🙂 Alisa Fleming Go Dairy Free

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With the New Year ahead perhaps it's time for some self-reflection? Our kids are small for just a short time and we don't want their lives to be overwhelmed by their . How can you do LESS next year to make room for things that really matter? Find out: @ginaclowes

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Did you know? People with , on average, wait up to TEN years to get an accurate diagnosis! For many, once they're diagnosed they receive little guidance beyond 'avoid gluten' & 'Google it.' Misconceptions abound. What are common myths? Find out: @Abast @beyondceliac

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This article helps you make your kitchen . While grocery shopping & cooking may be daunting at first, you'll quickly master the in's & out's. Read for hacks—like color coding foods with stickers for non-readers—to make your kitchen a worry-free zone:

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Many people are not aware that labeling on ✈️-prepared meals is not the same as labeling on a can of food you’d buy in a store. If you or someone traveling with you has a serious food allergy, bring your Epi autoinjector & your own food on board.

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Do you eat in-flight meals when you travel?

If you have food allergies, you may want to reconsider.

Find out why food allergy labeling at 35,000 feet can be a gamble: ow.ly/kpKz50Qm6Om

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AL spoke to leading chefs, food service experts & next gen pros about & accommodations at restaurants. How has hospitality changed to make 'everyone' welcome?' Find out @menutrinfo The CIA National Restaurant Association

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Just when I thought I had considered every possible issue when flying- out came the bread bag full of homemade peanut butter sandwiches at 35,000 feet! Allergic Living

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Caroline Fleur recounts a family trip to the Caymans. Getting there required clearing hurdles, including a multi-hour plane ride with peanut & tree nut allergies. What did she learn when the lady across the aisle served up PBJ sandwiches to her toddlers? Find out: Caroline Fleur

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Researchers found that a drug used to treat blood cancers (acalabrutinib) also prevented reactions in adults. The drug blocks an enzyme (BTK) from playing its role in trigging an immune system response to a 'threat.' Learn more: @JohnsHopkinsMedicine Northwestern Medicine

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A diagnosis can be hard to accept since it often develops later in life after a lifetime of eating whatever you want. Just because you're allergic to seafood doesn't mean you can't live a full life with some care & caution. Read for stay-safe strategies: 🦞🐟🐚🦐

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Read about AL contributor Amanda Orlando's attempt to discretely avoid her allergens at a posh party that was rife with them. All she needed was a CLEAN set of cutlery to eat safe food she'd smuggled in (alas, sans cutlery😔) And so the cutlery caper began: @everydayallergenfree

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Happy Holidays from all your friends at Allergic Living! We wish you much joy as you with family and friends. ❄️☃️ ❄️ (In case you need last minute inspiration, sharing our amazing line-up of holiday dessert ideas, too!)

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The season's festivities often mean enjoying a holiday cocktail or two. But when making merry involves alcohol & food allergies, it’s wise to have a game plan so a life saving dose of epinephrine & ER visit don't dent your holiday cheer. Read for strategies to help you stay safe:

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