Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minAllergy Safe Hazelnuts!Looking for Hazelnuts that are not cross-contaminated with any other tree nuts or peanuts? Check out Nutella. Remember to confirm that the..
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minAllergy Safe Almonds!Hey Everyone! Looking for Almonds that are not cross-contaminated with any other tree nuts or peanuts? Check out Fat Uncle Farms. Remember..
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minAllergy Safe Peanuts!Looking for peanuts that are not cross-contaminated with any tree nuts? Check out Americas Best Nut Co. Remember to confirm that the........
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minBack to School #7: Bus DriversDo you ride the bus home? Well don’t forget to be careful here! Make sure to inform your bus driver of your food allergies, and ensure......
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minBack to School #6: TeachersWhile not all schools allow the teachers to keep medication in the classroom, it’s important the teacher is aware of your food allergies....
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minBack to School #5: The NurseWho do you need to inform about your food allergy? Well, first engage in a conversation with your nurse – she is the liaison between you....
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minBack to School #4: Expiration DatesHere’s the scenario: your school starts in September and the Epi-pen/Benadryl you brought to the school nurse expires mid-year in December..
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minBack to School #3: Self-Carrying & Non-Prescription MedicineAre you self-carrying your medicine? What are you self-carrying? Often times school will allow you to self-carry prescription medication....
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minBack to School #2: Self-carryingAs you get older you and your parents may feel it is time for you to self-carry your own medicine (in addition to having a set in a.........
Arul NigamAug 14, 20151 minBack to School #1: FormsWho doesn’t love paperwork? Well, it’s time to fill out the health forms for your school! Each county generally has their own set of........
Arul NigamJul 27, 20151 minGeneral Mills says Bye to Food Dye!General Mills has released the news that they intend to remove all food dyes from their breakfast cereals by 2017! Substitutes for the......
Arul NigamJul 26, 20151 minHard Rock Cafe in Baltimore ReviewHard Rock Cafe is a pretty well known chain restaurant, but upon arriving I was still a little anxious – especially since was my first......
Arul NigamJul 26, 20151 minVacation Series #3: International TravelWhile both the 911 response and the ER protocol are uniform within the USA, things can be different in other countries. Please research.....
Arul NigamJul 26, 20151 minVacation Series #2: Airplanes!If you plan to fly, I recommend you carry a note from your allergist making it perfectly clear that it is necessary you be allowed to.......
Shirali NigamJul 23, 20151 minVacations Series #1: General Travel TipsWelcome! This is the 1st post of our Vacation Series, stay tuned for more! It’s summer! Whether you’re driving down to the beach for a......
