In Central Texas everybody is familiar with Austin allergy symptoms. Families learn to recognize and treat allergies early, but often the overwhelming symptoms find us unprepared and wondering what to …
Allergy Season 411: Symptoms, Testing, Treatment
Beat allergy season for good! As a parent, you should encourage your child to engage in free play outside with their friends. If you live in Central Texas, your child …
Tips for Halloween Fun for those with Food Allergies
As a parent of a child with food allergies, I understand how frightening Halloween can be, and not in a good scare kind of way. Fortunately, you can be prepared …
Controlling Austin Allergies So Your Child Can Play Outside
Is your child suffering from Austin allergies? In today’s fight against childhood obesity, one of the most important components is to encourage children to be more active. “Being active” can …
Is Your Child Suffering from Allergies?
Approximately 20% of children and adults suffer from allergies. An allergy is the body’s immune system reacting to environmental elements. In general, children are more sensitive to allergies than adults. …
3 Reasons I Still Don’t Recommend Giving Peanuts to Babies
A study has just been released making the claim that feeding babies peanuts will actually prevent peanut allergies instead of creating them in 80% of children studied for 5 years. …
The Facts About Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity
It seems that everyone from parents to big companies such as Quaker are paying attention to gluten these days. With people swearing by a gluten free lifestyle for their family, …
Tips for Avoiding Food Allergies in Infants
More children in the United States suffer from food allergies than ever before. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, food allergies in children increased 18% from 1997 …