Canada’s Travel Destination For People With Asthma
People with asthma often migrate to “dry ecodomains” to manage their condition. In British Columbia, Canada, there is one of these areas, which covers the southern interior plateau and is an extension of the dry climate regime that occupies the interior of northern Mexico and the northwestern United States. Its two most commonly recognized climates […]
Christie or Nabisco Brand Cookies – Allergy Information
I just had an excellent experience with customer service at Kraft Canada. I called because I’d purchased Christie brand Chunks Ahoy Triple Chocolate cookies, and I wanted to make sure they’re safe for my son, who’s allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. I was told that Christie is the Canadian brand name, and Nabisco is […]
Dominos Pizza Allergy Alert
Domino’s Pizza is no longer nut-free. Approximately two weeks ago, they launched their new chocolate lava crunch cakes in Canada, which indicate presence of peanuts and tree nuts in the manufacturing facility. I spoke to the manager of the store near me. She gave me the number for the head office and advised that the […]
A Day At The Spa: Food Allergens, Fragrance, And Other Irritants
I feel very concerned about allergen control in spas and salons. Whenever I have a facial or manicure, I see rows of products lined up for use on my skin. I come home not knowing exactly what was used, and feeling that I need to be careful not to wipe any residue from my skin […]
Food Additives That May Contain Peanuts
I came across this list of food additives that may contain peanuts, which I printed out to keep on my fridge. If you deal with peanut allergy in your home, it may be of interest: Food Additives That May Contain Peanuts: Calcium stearate Calcium stearoyl lactylate Glycerine Lecithin Linoleic acid Polysorbates Propylene glycol monostearate Sodium […]
Food Allergies And The Dirty Side Of The Hygiene Hypothesis
Everything makes me think about allergies, even my puppy’s furtive roll in dog poop today. My 13 year old son was walking her, and when she found a fresh pile of poop hidden under some fallen leaves, she dove into it before he could stop her. I came home to a very stinky dog, and […]
Onespot Allergy Founder, Elizabeth Goldenberg, on Rogers Daytime Television
I had the privilege of appearing on Rogers Daytime London, with hosts Darrin and Sabrina. As part of their health segment, we talked about the day to day issues arising from food allergies and anaphylaxis. I covered travel and school safety tips, along with how their viewers can connect with Onespot Allergy for immediate expert […]
Banning Peanuts From Airlines? The Canadian Transportation Agency Recommends A Buffer Zone
via CP24 Ottawa: “The Canadian Transportation Agency has released a decision outlining how Air Canada should accommodate travelers with peanut or tree nut allergies. It says that when the airline has at least 48 hours advance notice of a traveler with these allergies, it must create a buffer zone around the person. The onboard […]
Top Ten Tips For A Safe Thanksgiving With Food Allergies
Onespot™Allergy Top Ten Tips For A Safe Thanksgiving With Food Allergies: 1. As your children may be offered unapproved foods and feel shy speaking up to adults, help them feel prepared by teaching them in advance to refuse foods politely, perhaps by saying “no thank you”. 2. Always wash hands before eating, but be careful of luxury hand […]
Allergic To Caffeine or Why I’ll Never Give My 12 Year Old Son Espresso (again)
Well, it’s official. Now that I blog, my family no longer has any reasonable expectation of privacy. Last week, I showed my husband’s face being shaved with a straight razor with before and after photos. He’d pledged to shave his beard if he raised $1,000 for breast cancer research, and of course, I found a […]
