Last week, I spoke with Tommy Schnurmacher for a half hour segment on CJAD 800 AM News Talk Radio. To listen to part 1 of the interview, click the Play button on the image below. The topics we discussed include what inspired me to begin this work, legal issues surrounding seasonal allergies (ragweed), allergy bullying and its legal ramifications, and the reasons continue reading…
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First Aid For Anaphylaxis: An Allergic Emergency Online Training Course
You may know how to use an EpiPen, but do you know when to use it? Do you know what life saving steps to take next? The EpiCenter Medical online training course, First Aid For Anaphylaxis An Allergic Emergency, answers those questions and more.
Training Course Content Includes
✔ Allergy Defined
✔ Anaphylaxis Defined
✔ Epinephrine & The EpiPen®
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RELAX Bedding Is 100% Cotton And Provides 100% Dust Mite Protection
I’m allergic to dust mites as is my son. I’ve taken steps to control this at home, by:
using hot water and a hot dryer to launder sheets and towels every week
cleaning my house thoroughly every week
changing our furnace filter every three months, and
always running a portable air cleaner.Dust Mites
One protective measure I hadn’t addressed is using mattress, duvet, and continue reading…
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Newstalk1010 Interview: Bell Canada Removes Poinsettias To Protect Allergic Employee
I had the pleasure of being a guest on Jim Richards’ NEWSTALK1010 radio show today. I was asked to comment on the controversy concerning the removal of poinsettia plants from a Bell Canada building in Mississauga. You can read the original news story by clicking here. The removal of the plants is to protect an employee whose doctor verified that continue reading…
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How To Survive In Jail With Food Allergies
On July 2, 2012, Michael Saffioti age 22 turned himself in to police for a warrant stemming from a missed court appearance. At booking, a medical professional was informed of his life-threatening dairy allergy and severe asthma, and he had a letter from his doctor and appropriate medication. He expected to be sent to the medical unit at Snohomish County continue reading…
Ontario Student Dies. First Aid Recommendations For Asthma
On Tuesday October 9, 2012, Ryan Gibbons age 12, went to school. By mid-day he was dead, possibly from an asthma attack. Ryan was a grade 7 student at Straffordville Public School and resided with his mother, Sandra Gibbons, in Aylmer.
As Aylmer is close to my home in London, the London Free Press newspaper reported the story, and my husband continue reading…
Older Posts »Allergic To Shellfish? Avoid Exposure To Cockroaches Too
Believe it or not, I was already preparing an article on allergic reactions to cockroach when this story broke: Bug-eating contest winner likely died from allergic reaction to cockroaches: expert Unfortunately, Edward Archbold died on Monday October 7, 2012 after competing in in a cockroach eating contest held by Ben Siegel Reptile Store in Florida. In fact, he won the contest continue reading…
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Regulatory Thresholds For Major Food Allergens?
Regulatory Thresholds For Major Food Allergens?*
In December 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a notice requesting comments “relevant to conducting a risk assessment to establish regulatory thresholds for major food allergens.” Please take the time to submit your comments to the FDA, since this is the only way the food allergic community’s voice will be heard. Please also take continue reading…