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Rolling With The Punches: Travelling With Food Allergies

The smell of the ocean air and tantalising food mix with the sounds of waves crashing.  The warmth of the moist air and gentle morning breeze caress our skin.  The sound of kids laughing and playing in the shimmering aqua pool.  The view of a sunrise from the top of a volcano that is unique and can't be seen anywhere else in the world. The thrill of careening far above the tropical trees on a zip line.  

How Food Allergies Can Make Entire Classrooms Healthier & Happier

Hannah is 5 years old.  She’s a joyful kid who likes school, especially playing at recess and special math or gym games. Today, Hannah notices that her best friend, Aria’s mom brought in cupcakes for Aria’s birthday.  Hannah noticed that Aria loves the same kind of cupcakes as she does, which she knows is one more reason why they are best friends.  She notices her favourite Disney character on top of each perfectly decorated light pink and blue cupcake topped with sprinkles. How she’s looking forward to the creamy, sweet frosting.  She goes through her day excited for the special treat.  Only when the time comes, Hannah isn’t allowed to eat the cupcake.

Seven Ways to Help Your Family Deal With a Food Allergy

Food allergies are becoming more and more prevalent in today’s society.  There are several theories about why this is happening, but none of them have been proven.  According to statistics, there are 15 million diagnosed with food allergies in the US and 2.5 million people with self-reported food allergies in Canada.  Six - 9% of these are children, but 50% of new diagnoses are adults with food allergies.  A new diagnosis can affect family and other relationships in surprising ways.