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Janeen replied to Ria's discussion 'Allergy Tests' in the group Asthma & Allergy
Dionnesupermom, What you are doing is the BEST way to find out about food allergies and deal with them right now. You know that something isn't right with your child and getting tested and finding out what is causing the problem and then removing ...
May 29
Dionnesupermom replied to Ria's discussion 'Allergy Tests' in the group Asthma & Allergy
My oldest daughter saw an allergist which was great! He did skin testing on her for food and seasonal stuff. She came up allergic to soy and almonds as well as a lot of seasonal stuff. Then that allergist left the practice and the new one that cam...
May 29

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At 8:13pm on June 13, 2008, deborah scripa said…
hello, Ria; thank you for your comment; and for taking the time to read my interview.
At 10:20am on June 13, 2008, Phelan said…
Ria, if your friend would be interested, then I would be glad to meet her. I will be teaching classes soon about how to choose and cook local organic foods. I sell some of my produce as well as fiber, and I sell organic breads and cookies.
At 12:26pm on April 30, 2008, AnnS, said…
Hi Ria, thanks for introducing yourself. I have 3 adult children. One has severe allergies/asthma (like me), the other has moderate allergies/asthma, and the third only has very mild allergies. My oldest has ADD, my husband too.
It's difficult to fly on a plane with seasonal allergies/chemical sensitivity. I got on a plan 20 years ago and had a "mild cold". When we traveled back by car, I spent most of the time asleep because of the OTC allergy meds/allergies reactions themselves.
I have landed in the hospital because the allergies trigger the asthma and then we can't get it under control. Hence the working from home. I had one episode that I spent 3 hours in the Dr.'s office with a severe allergy attack, my throat was swelling shut. I only was aware of 1/2 of time. My oldest daughter stayed by my side. I'm pretty lucky to have great kids.
Well I need to get to work. Great meeting you!

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More about me (my health interests and reasons for joining WEGO Health)
I am a mother of two amazing kids that happen to have allergies — one with severe food allergies to peanuts, tree nuts and native egg, the other with environmental and seasonal allergies.

I started a company called Check My Tag to help manage my son's life-threatening food allergies. I realized that the only way to effectively protect him (and other kids too!) was to raise awareness and educate everyone about food allergies. A wonderful by-product of these efforts has been the discovery and inclusion into the supportive, proactive, and passionate world of food allergy parents.

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Parenting Tips for New Moms

After gestating for the last 8 months, my partner, Suzanne and I are proud to introduce you to our baby (site, that is!)... My Mommy Manual! It's a site that addresses many of the challenges that we all encounter as new and expectant moms. In our incredibly mobile and fast-paced society, it is not uncommon for families and friends to be spread out over great distances. New parenthood is at many times joyful and at other times, isolating... especially if… Continue

Posted on October 16, 2008 at 11:40pm — 5 Comments

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Section 504 Plans for Food Allergies

Just concluded a 5-part series on Section 504 Plans for food allergies. If you have a child attending a public school or a school that receives federal funding, you have some legal grounds for special accommodations to ensure the safety of your child.

Click the links for details:
Section 504 Plans for Food Allergies
Why Develo… Continue

Posted on October 15, 2008 at 1:29am — 3 Comments

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Peanut Allergy Safe at Ballgames

Hey, WEGO Health friends. I'm hoping to harness the power of community to extend the reach of an item that I posted on my blog yesterday, Peanut Allergy Safe at Ballgames.

Essentially, the St. Louis Cardinals (my home team!) has stepped up to the plate to host a peanut safe section at an upcoming home game. After being approached by the local food allergy support group, the are prohibiting the sale of peanuts… Continue

Posted on June 2, 2008 at 10:39pm — 1 Comment

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Easy Ways to Raise Awareness for Food Allergies

In honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, I posted four easy ways to raise awareness for this health issue. I'm also hosting the Living with Food Allergies Carnival so along with my post, check out other people's great ideas!

Posted on May 15, 2008 at 12:24am —

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Blog Marketing

I spent the first weekend in May in Chicago at an event called SOBCon (Successful and Outstanding Bloggers Conference) that was billed as Biz School for Bloggers. My mind is still aflutter from all the great information that was shared that will help me in my role as a food allergy resource and advocate. We heard from heavy-hitters in the internet marketing and Web 2.0 world like Brian Clark of Copyblogger, social m… Continue

Posted on May 12, 2008 at 10:39pm — 7 Comments

 
 
 

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