All Blog Posts Tagged 'holidays' (9)

The holidays are upon is! And the holidays are full of food allergy pit falls. It seems that food is a part of every holiday celebration and even a part of the decorations themselves. If you have food allergies and celebrate during this season it is an issue for you. You can't ignore it. I've done two blog posts on the subject and you can find them here: Surviving the holidays with food allergies and… Continue

I don't normally talk about beauty products when it comes to women's health, but with the gift-giving season quickly approaching us, I thought I would give women (and men!) some stocking stuffer ideas with the 2009 Women's Health Magazine beauty award product listing! 18 of these products on the full list are under $8; helping keep your cash in your wallet! Here are just a few Women's Health Magazine reader's picks products, but c… Continue

As of next week, the holiday season will be in full swing. This time of year is a fun time but often very stressful for everyone. In fact, it seems like the planning, preparation, and organization involved take twice as long as the celebration time. And though I'm sure all of us would agree that the stress put in is worth the enjoyment that comes out, it's not always easy to juggle all the different pieces at once especially if you're already juggling health routines. If you're a caregive… Continue

Yesterday I wrote a post about traveling safely with asthma during this holiday season. But asthma and allergies aren't the only concerns that people have during this season. What about type 1 diabetes? Traveling and the holidays don't need to be stressful and no ones health needs to suffer. With some careful planning everyone can have a happy, healthy holiday. So what can you do to travel safely with type 1… Continue

Over the river and through the woods can be a wonderful adventure, unless you suffer from asthma. Once you leave your safe, comfortable environment, triggers may lurk all around you. Last year I wrote Surviving the holidays with allergies. Many of these suggestions also apply to asthma sufferers. 1. Know your triggers and try to avoid. If pets are your trigger, you may need to avoid a home that has pets.… Continue

My blog has already suffered. There just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to get EVERYTHING done. With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas (or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanza) right around the corner, I'm busy and my blog is the first thing that suffers. Something's got to give, right? Or does it.... This time of year is stressful for most people. And if you are suffering from an illness or disease or love someone that… Continue

Our Halloween with food allergies was not the best. In fact, my son ended up in the ER. We tried to be as careful as we possibly could be. But there are no guarantees. This morning while perusing a few blogs I came across this post from Barb. It's mostly a sweet post from a mom and grandma talking about her… Continue

It's officially the second week of December, it's the holiday season and I'm stressed out about something ... but don't quite know why. Not knowing why makes me feel ridiculous, actually. I only have two Christmas gifts left to buy - an Ove Glove (for mom) and a CD (apparently Tool or Nickelback for my dad ... no accounting for taste in a man who used to love Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty). That's it. I hate shopping so… Continue

Migraineurs know they must be ever-watchful of the foods they eat. Foods and hidden additives often act as triggers for Migraine attacks, and the holiday season becomes a time of stress instead of the fun and relaxation it was designed to give us. The only thing more stressful than the lack of control we have when we go elsewhere to celebrate, is being in charge of the family meal - planning, purchasing, preparing, cooking and serving. Below you will find some ideas you can adapt for your own t… Continue