So glad this is being addressed! Important research about mental health in the #allergy community. #anxiety #foodallergy #research

Allergic Living Thanks for the reminder! So important to stay protected with allergy-friendly sunscreen, especially for those fun Labor Day plans! Love that you’ve done the hard work of vetting ingredients and allergen protocols—saves us all so much time and worry!

Take a look at these helpful resources for #LaborDay weekend, curated for your allergic life. From allergy-friendly🔥BBQ sides, to a refresh on alcohol pitfalls that can ambush you. Have a safe & FUN long weekend! 😎 📷Frank McKenna/Unsplash bit.ly/3MrwvER

Imagine having your trusted #allergyfriendly ice cream shop get your order wrong after 17 years without a problem?🍨AL contributor Alexa Jordan (#treenutallergic) was served ice cream with coconut & almonds—one bite made her mouth tingle. What happened? What'd she do? Find out:

#LaborDay weekend's here! Fire up the BBQ and grill up this Chicken & Vegetable Yakitori, traditional Japanese street food. The #allergyfriendly marinade #recipe is savory, sweet & tangy. Wow friends & the fam with these (& don't plan on leftovers!) 🌞🔥😎 #top9free #glutenfree

Europe has now approved EURneffy, 2 weeks after U.S. FDA approved neffy, the U.S. #epinephrine nasal spray. Neffy is 1st-approved auto-injector alternative. Via link, @ARS_pharma's CEO explains more about both launches, plus approval efforts in the U.K. & Canada. #foodallergies

Curious finding here: scientists have found that if you suffer from year-round #allergies (like dog, cat, dust mite,) #ragweed season's extra hard on you — with earlier or more intense symptoms. Yikes! But, there's some good news here, too. What is it? Read & learn: Dr. Ellis

Did you hear? Maryland adopted Elijah's Law to protect kids with #foodallergies in daycare. Thomas Silvera, father of Elijah who died after eating an allergen at daycare explains, "Each state that adopts this law honors his memory & builds a safer future for children..." Learn

Shopping vintage can be good for your #asthma + environmentally & budget friendly, too. But, choose wisely. Forget textiles. They can be mold & dust mites havens. Instead, focus on leather, stone, wood, glass, or metal treasures that carry less #allergen baggage. Learn more:

Your friends at Allergic Living wish you Happy Labor Day, whether it's action packed with summer fun or just a day to relax. Looking for some menu inspiration? Here's a dessert that's 'Berry Tasty'—a #Vegan Strawberry Lemonade Cake. Get this ez #recipe: #top9free #glutenfree

Harvard undergrad Alexa Jordan (#treenutallergy) gives the lowdown on the college social scene—drinking, kissing, dating—and #foodallergies. In 2 years alone, Alexa had 4 ANA reactions. Read this. And if you're launching a #college student with food allergies, share it with them:

Must read from Allergic Living - any student or parent of student at university with #foodallergies

Here's some back-to-school #breakfast inspiration from Ashley Smith's Kitchen Craft series that will make your crew's tastebuds do a happy dance—Banana Chocolate Chip Mini Muffins. These #top9free #glutenfree muffins will disappear before you blink.! (Snag one if you can) #recipe

An AL reader used a topical steroid for #eczema on her face longer than recommended & now it's spread to her chest. What to do? Dermatologist Dr.SandySkotnicki explains that there is a (non-steroid) Plan B treatment for eczema-prone skin. Learn about it + steps for sensitive skin care

ICYMI, the FDA approved the first non-needle #epinephrine treatment in the US for adults & kids over 66 lbs. with food, sting or drug allergies. Called neffy, as a nasal spray it takes the epi autoinjector needle (often cause for anxiety) entirely out of the equation ARS Pharmaceuticals

If you're allergic to soy & other legumes, or seeds like sesame & other seeds, these charts detail some surprising places these allergens hide. Soy can have unusual names and is found in many processed foods. While seeds are tiny & can pop up in the most unexpected places. Learn:

Basic human need to eat - what can we do as a community to address? #foodinsecurity #foodallergy #difficultconversation must be started and normalized ⁦GA²LEN ANACARE Network⁩

ICYMI, earlier this year the U.S. FDA approved injectable Omalizumab (brand Xolair) to reduce the severity of #foodallergy reactions from accidental exposures to allergens. Read our comprehensive FAQ covering key details (e.g., dosing, risks, insurance.) Could it be right for you?

Based on analysis of data from >7,500 patients, a University of South Florida study showed that higher levels of testosterone appear to protect against #asthma. Learn what the trend showed when gender was factored in. You're in for a surprise!

Did you see? instead for forcing arbitration in accordance with the Disney+ streaming service terms, Disney will now go to court over the fatal allergic reaction suffered by a NY physician after eating at a restaurant in a Disney-owned shopping complex. Why the turnabout? Learn: