Dr. Hauschka and Aubrey Organics Cosmetics (Allergy Info)
As the parent of a peanut and tree nut allergic child, I’m very careful about what I feed him so that he’s not exposed to his allergens, even in trace amounts. It’s not only the food ingested that can cause an allergic reaction, it’s the lotion you rub on your skin, or the lip balm […]
Could I Be Allergic To Benadryl®?
A member of my group for parents of food allergic children had a terrible experience the other day. Her child is allergic to cinnamon, and she wears an EpiPen® in one of my medication belts for this reason. She noticed her daughter was having symptoms of a reaction, and she gave her Benadryl® (the adult formulation), which […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fundraising, Shaving, and Allergies
This post may seem off topic, but it’s not. My husband, Joel, joined his friend Megan Walker’s team for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Run For The Cure, since she went through breast cancer treatment this year. As pledges began to flow in, Joel set a lofty goal of $1,000 and pledged to shave […]
