Allergy Blog | Anaphylaxis Blog | AllergyLifestyle.com https://www.allergylifestyle.com/category/blog/ Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Shop Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:45:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/cropped-new-profile-picture-32x32.png Allergy Blog | Anaphylaxis Blog | AllergyLifestyle.com https://www.allergylifestyle.com/category/blog/ 32 32 Allergies, Anaphylaxis and Christmas https://www.allergylifestyle.com/christmas-and-allergies-or-anaphylaxis/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/christmas-and-allergies-or-anaphylaxis/#respond Thu, 06 Oct 2022 21:05:48 +0000 http://allergylifestyle.2marketwebsites.com/webspace/siteapps/WordPress-95094/?p=1212 Christmas is coming and along with the excitement of preparing for Santa, visitors and parties, if you are managing allergies extra vigilance is required over the holiday season as an increase in allergic reactions usually occurs over this period.  It’s all about planning & preparation Christmas can be enjoyed safely while managing Allergies or Anaphylaxis, [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/benefits-of-silk-bedding/feed/ 0 Adrenaline Auto-injector Expiry Alerts https://www.allergylifestyle.com/adrenaline-auto-injector-expiry-date-alerts/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/adrenaline-auto-injector-expiry-date-alerts/#respond Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:30:58 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=123404 For anyone carrying adrenaline auto-injectors such as EpiPen, Jext, Emerade, Anapen or Auvi Q for the management of Anaphylaxis, it can be hard to keep track of expiry dates especially if the adrenaline auto-injectors are in different places like school or home.  The good news is most of the manufacturers provide a free expiry alert [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/adrenaline-auto-injector-expiry-date-alerts/feed/ 0 Halloween and Allergies – Top Tips https://www.allergylifestyle.com/halloween-and-allergies-tips-to-stay-safe/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/halloween-and-allergies-tips-to-stay-safe/#respond Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:15:55 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=101572 Many treats handed out at Halloween can contain common food allergens such as nuts, peanuts, dairy, egg and soya. For parents of kids with Food allergies or Anaphylaxis, scary can take on a different meaning when it comes to trick or treating. But it doesn’t mean we have to stop the fun, we just need [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/halloween-and-allergies-tips-to-stay-safe/feed/ 0 What is Diabetes? https://www.allergylifestyle.com/what-is-diabetes/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/what-is-diabetes/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2022 10:05:44 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=20370 What is Diabetes and what are the symptoms? Diabetes mellitus commonly known as Diabetes is a metabolic disease where the body doesn’t produce or properly use insulin.  Your body isn’t able to move sugar, or glucose, from your bloodstream into your cells, so you end up with a surplus in your bloodstream. How many types [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/what-is-diabetes/feed/ 0 Subscribe to Food Allergen Alerts https://www.allergylifestyle.com/subscribe-to-food-allergen-alerts/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/subscribe-to-food-allergen-alerts/#respond Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:58:22 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=123588 For anyone managing Food Allergies, Anaphylaxis or Food Intolerance an incorrectly labelled or cross-contaminated food product can lead to a range of unpleasant symptoms which may vary from upset stomach, rash, difficulty breathing to a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. To protect yourself and your loved ones from a potential allergic reaction, it is a good [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/subscribe-to-food-allergen-alerts/feed/ 0 Managing Food Allergies at School https://www.allergylifestyle.com/allergies-anaphylaxis-in-schools/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/allergies-anaphylaxis-in-schools/#comments Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:32:07 +0000 http://allergylifestyle.2marketwebsites.com/webspace/siteapps/WordPress-95094/?p=1257 Your child’s first day at school brings lots of excitement and a little bit of apprehension for parent and child but if your child has been diagnosed with serious allergies managing the school environment takes extra planning to ensure a child with Anaphylaxis is safe in the care of others. So what can you do [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/allergies-anaphylaxis-in-schools/feed/ 1 Travelling with Allergies https://www.allergylifestyle.com/travelling-with-allergies/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/travelling-with-allergies/#respond Tue, 04 Jan 2022 14:47:09 +0000 http://allergylifestyle.2marketwebsites.com/webspace/siteapps/WordPress-95094/?p=1242 If you planning a holiday or travelling with food allergies then check out our top tips for travelling with allergies to ensure a safe & enjoyable trip. Travelling abroad creates lots of excitement in the family, much needed sunshine & time out but if you or your child has serious allergies, you may feel anxious [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/travelling-with-allergies/feed/ 0 Food allergies, Anxiety & Dining Out https://www.allergylifestyle.com/food-allergies-anxiety-dining-out/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/food-allergies-anxiety-dining-out/#comments Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:22:54 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=114206 As we return to and attempt to adjust to the hustle and bustle, freedom and opportunity afforded by ‘normal life,’ the global population is collectively arriving at a startling and even initially, scary realisation – an extended lockdown, exercise levels, zoom calls, socially distanced grocery shopping and innumerable coping methods aside, has impacted each of [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/food-allergies-anxiety-dining-out/feed/ 1 Avoiding Allergens at the Grocery Shop https://www.allergylifestyle.com/avoiding-allergens-at-the-grocery-shop-2/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/avoiding-allergens-at-the-grocery-shop-2/#respond Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:23:54 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=113156 Whether you are new to food allergies or have been dealing with them for some time, figuring out the contents of the food you find in your weekly grocery run can be daunting. Particularly when scientific terms naming the root compound of a given ingredient are listed instead of layman’s term. With all the confusing ingredients on packaged goods labels, how do you know that box [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/avoiding-allergens-at-the-grocery-shop-2/feed/ 0 Why are Allergy Rates on the Rise? https://www.allergylifestyle.com/why-are-allergy-rates-on-the-rise/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/why-are-allergy-rates-on-the-rise/#respond Mon, 13 Sep 2021 11:25:15 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=112643 Children and adults around the world are far more likely than ever before to develop food allergies, in addition, their bodily responses to allergens are increasing in severity – resulting in higher reports of anaphylaxis and allergy-related hospitalisation.   The increase in allergies in recent decades has been especially evident in the West. Food allergies now affect about 7% [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/why-are-allergy-rates-on-the-rise/feed/ 0 What is Medical Alert Jewellery & why is it Important? https://www.allergylifestyle.com/what-is-medical-alert-jewellery-why-is-it-important/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/what-is-medical-alert-jewellery-why-is-it-important/#respond Tue, 24 Aug 2021 12:46:52 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=111699 Medical Alert Jewellery is a popular medical accessory among those with food allergies, insect sting allergies, allergies to medicines, animal dander, mould, chemical allergies, or latex. In this blog, we are going to dig in a little deeper into the benefits of Medical Alert Bracelets and Medical Alert Necklaces, dispel some misconceptions and show why [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/what-is-medical-alert-jewellery-why-is-it-important/feed/ 0 How to Stop Worrying as an Allergy Parent https://www.allergylifestyle.com/how-to-stop-worrying-as-an-allergy-parent/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/how-to-stop-worrying-as-an-allergy-parent/#respond Thu, 12 Aug 2021 11:37:36 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=111046   It’s no secret to any child or parent that a severe allergy or anaphylaxis diagnosis can be quite intimidating, although we know allergies to be very manageable – it is a scary thought nonetheless. Whether its food allergies, insect sting allergies or allergies to medicines, animal dander, mould, chemicals or latex, with some preparation [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/how-to-stop-worrying-as-an-allergy-parent/feed/ 0 How to get rid of dust mites https://www.allergylifestyle.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dust-mites/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dust-mites/#respond Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:15:23 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=4350 Dust mite allergies are an allergic reaction to tiny bugs that commonly live in homes. The symptoms of dust mite allergy are sneezing, itchy eyes and runny nose. Many people also experience signs of asthma like wheezing and difficulty breathing. Dust mites Dust mites are tiny creatures about a quarter of a millimetre long, they [...]

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]]> https://www.allergylifestyle.com/how-to-get-rid-of-dust-mites/feed/ 0 How long does anaphylaxis last? https://www.allergylifestyle.com/how-long-does-anaphylaxis-last/ https://www.allergylifestyle.com/how-long-does-anaphylaxis-last/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2021 14:17:31 +0000 https://www.allergylifestyle.com/?p=3207 You’re allergic to peanuts and you’ve just bitten into a chocolate that contains traces of peanuts. Your whole body breaks out in hives, your face and throat are swelling and tightening. You feel sick and dizzy and your breathing is wheezing and difficult. You’re experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. You take out your EpiPen and administer [...]

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