For the better part of the last eight years, like many of us, I’ve lived with roommates. As someone at risk for anaphylaxis, stemming from allergies to various nuts, I... View Article
Did you know that there is now a smartphone app where you can read the Allergy Free Press blog from? Download the Why Risk It? app on any of the... View Article
Camp is a very fun way to enjoy summer, but for those of us with food allergies it may at first seem a little intimidating. If you manage it correctly... View Article
In two weeks, my partner and I will be celebrating our 3 year anniversary! Being in a serious, long-term relationship, I no longer worry as much about my allergies when... View Article
My sister is currently employed as a flight attendant with a Canadian-based airline company. I recently made a point of sitting with her and discussing what expectations are reasonable for... View Article
It’s hard for me to pinpoint the age that I started to read. All I remember is that I was a swift reader upon entering the first grade. I do... View Article
Often, when people find out I am allergic to peanuts, they say: “How do you live without peanut butter?!” My response is: “Well, it’s kind of a life-threatening allergy. So…” Allergies are more... View Article
As a teenager or a young adult, taking control of your allergies can be tough. You have to do all the things your parents did for you when you were... View Article
Letting go of the “parental reigns” is hard enough at the best of times. But when you have a child with allergies, the task is monumental. That’s because the stakes... View Article
Howard Wolowitz, a character from the brilliantly funny TV show The Big Bang Theory, has a peanut allergy. In season 1, episode 16, Howard has an intentional allergic reaction. Without... View Article
My name is Mathew and I am allergic to all nuts. I recently experienced a close call where a gut feeling played a major role in stopping me from consuming... View Article
Here’s Part 1 of a fun blog for all movie and TV lovers. As we know, allergies are everywhere and the same is true in the entertainment industry. However, not... View Article
Do you look up the hospital(s) nearest where you will be staying when you’re planning a trip to another city or country? I always do. When you are in a... View Article
Rule #1: There are never too many questions you can ask about food you are about to consume. That was the number one lesson my parents instilled in me about... View Article
Babysitting is something a lot of teens do to make a few dollars but have you ever thought about the precautions you must take when you have allergies? The worst... View Article
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