Allergies, and Awesome You


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Can you imagine your life allergy-free? Yes, yes, and yes. It is possible. Now, it's your turn. The AmazingAllergist will show you how. This book is a part of the AmazingAllergist's Awesome Series that empowers allergic children to live great lives. It is a by-product of the author's extensive knowledge, vast experiences, and desire to make a difference, one allergic child at a time. This book, through a life story of an allergic child, will empower you and your children. What to expect: Definition of allergy and myth busted Early allergy recognition information A helping hand Facts about how you can get better Help to overcome fear of allergy tests Guidance on controlling allergies at home Fun way for a child to learn Instructions on overcoming allergen exposure Drug-free treatment options Information on the proper use of allergy medications Allergy vaccination relief information Checklist for a great and healthy life Wonderful free resources and links Reliable science based information A portion of the proceeds from this book will help fund the research and education in the field of allergy, asthma, and immunology. Learn more @ www.AmazingAllergist.com




AARP Allergic Girl


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AARP Digital Editions offer you practical tips, proven solutions, and expert guidance. AARP Allergic Girl is an indispensable guide for living a full life with food allergies--from an Allergic Girl who lives it. Millions of Americans concerned about adverse reactions to food are seeking the advice of medical professionals and receiving a diagnosis of food allergies. Allergic Girl Sloane Miller, a leading authority on food allergies, has been allergic since childhood. She now lives a full, enjoyable life full of dining out, dating, attending work functions, and traveling. With tested strategies and practical solutions to everyday food allergy concerns, Allergic Girl shows how readers can enjoy their lives too. Informed by personal narratives laced with humor and valuable insights, Allergic Girl is a breakthrough lifestyle guide for food-allergic adults, their families, and loved ones. In Allergic Girl, you will discover: How to find the best allergist and get a correct diagnosis How to create positive relationships with family, friends, and food How to build a safe environment wherever you are Real-world scenarios scripted from the author's life as well her work with clients and other leaders in the field Enjoy your food-allergic life to the fullest. Let Allergic Girl show you how.




Asthma, and Awesome You


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Can you imagine your life asthma-free? Yes, yes, and yes. It is possible. Now it's your turn. The AmazingAllergist will show you how. This book is a part of the AmazingAllergist's Awesome Book Series, which empowers allergic children to live great lives. It is a by-product of the author's extensive knowledge, vast experience, and desire to make a difference-one allergic child at a time. This book, through the story of an allergic child, will empower you and your children. What to Expect - definitions of "allergy" and "asthma" - early allergy recognition information - common myths-busted - help to overcome fear of allergy tests - facts about how you can get better - guidance on controlling asthma and allergies at home - a fun way for a child to learn - a helping hand to live allergy-free - instructions on overcoming allergen exposure - drug-free treatment options - information on the proper use of allergy and asthma medications - allergy vaccination relief information - checklist for a great and healthy life - wonderful free resources and links - reliable science-based information Some of the great book reviews for Asthma, and Awesome You: Visit www.AmazingAllergist.com [Logo] A portion of the proceeds from this book will help fund the research and education in the areas of allergy, asthma, and immunology. Publisher Info: Bar Code: Mobile Scan Code:




Your Hidden Food Allergies are Making You Fat


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Millions of people may be unable to lose weight because of their unknown intolerances to specific "trigger foods". Based on the highly respected ALCAT Test, this book shows readers how to identify those foods that are keeping them overweight, and how to change their diets based on these hidden allergies.




Understanding and Managing Your Child's Food Allergies


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For children with food allergies, eating—one of the basic functions of life—can be a nightmare. Children who suffer or become dangerously ill after eating peanuts, seafood, milk, eggs, wheat, or a host of other foods require constant vigilance from caring, concerned parents, teachers, and friends. In this empathetic and comprehensive guide, Dr. Scott H. Sicherer, a specialist in pediatric food allergies, gives parents the information they need to manage their children’s health and quality of life. He describes why children develop food allergy, the symptoms of food allergy (affecting the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, and the respiratory system), and the role of food allergy in behavioral problems and developmental disabilities. Parents will learn how to recognize emergency situations, how to get the most out of a visit with an allergist, what allergy test results mean, and how to protect their children—at home, at school, at summer camp, and in restaurants. Informative, compassionate, and practical, this guide will be indispensable for parents, physicians, school nurses, teachers, and everyone else who cares for children with food allergies.




Ok 4 Me 2 Eat


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Sam, a child with multiple food allergies, helps to explain everyday concepts of dealing with his food restrictions. He tells us how both he and his brother have been lucky enough to have outgrown their milk allergy. Sam, still having an allergy to other foods, shows us how he only eats foods that his parents say are safe and most of all how he can still enjoy the fun of being a kid. Sam gives examples of the 8 most common allergens and tells us some of the foods in which those allergens might be hidden.




The Allergy Book


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From America's most trusted name in pediatrics, a comprehensive guide to treating and preventing nasal allergies, asthma, food allergies and intolerances, and more. Allergies are one of the most common ailments, causing children to miss school and parents to miss work. Left untreated or unresolved, stuffy noses, itchy skin, and irritated bellies can lead to chronic asthma, eczema, inflammatory bowel disease, and neurological disorders. Today's parents don't just want to treat their family's allergy symptoms; they want to eliminate allergies and prevent chronic and long-term health complications. The Sears show them how. Drs. Robert and William Sears present a science-based approach that has helped alleviate allergies in many of their patients, providing a plan not only for treatment, but also for prevention. A family-friendly resource, The Allergy Book offers all the reassurance and accessible, practical advice that parents need to resolve their children's allergies, now and throughout their lives.




Food Allergy Survival Guide


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A guide to food allergies that provides information on creating and maintaining a healthy intestinal boundary, related conditions, label reading, celiac disease, nutrition planning, and other related topics; and includes recipes.




Food Allergies For Dummies


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Are you constantly worrying about what you or your loved ones eat? Is every dining experience an episode of anxiety for you? Being allergic to different types of food not only ruins the experience of eating, it can lead to dangerous, sometimes lethal, consequences. With Food Allergies for Dummies, you can feel safer about what you eat. This concise guide shows you how to identify and avoid food that triggers reactions. This guide covers how to care for a child with food allergies, such as getting involved with his/her school’s allergy policies, packing safe lunches, and empowering him/her to take responsibility for his allergy. You will also discover: The signs and symptoms of food allergies How to determine the severity of your allergy Ways to eat out and travel with allergies How to create your own avoidance diet Ways to enjoy your meal without allergic symptoms How to prevent food allergies from affecting your child The latest research being done to treat food allergies Food Allergies for Dummies also provides an in-depth chapter on peanut allergy and how to spot traces of peanut in your food. With this book, you will feel safer and more comfortable while you eat. And, with plenty of helpful resources such as Web sites and allergy-friendly recipes, you’ll hardly have to worry about your diet!




The Allergy-Fighting Garden


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Breathe Easy with This Groundbreaking Gardening Guide If you are one of the millions of people with allergies or asthma, this totally unique book shows you how to avoid plants that trigger allergies and to create a garden that will actually protect you by trapping pollen and cleaning the air around you. This revolutionary approach combines the best of horticulturist Thomas Ogren’s previous books—Allergy-Free Gardening and Safe Sex in the Garden—into a full-color guide, including hundreds of new and updated plant listings and photographs. Ogren’s innovative system for combating allergens is based on the crucial matter of plant sex. By replacing troublesome male plants in your yard with pollen-blocking female “pollen screens,” allergy sufferers can reduce or eliminate their symptoms. More than 3,000 plant listings are included, accompanied by an easy-to-use allergy ranking scale of 1 to 10. With many new pollen-free plants to choose from, as well as clearly marked “worst offenders” to avoid, this is the ultimate resource for home gardeners and professionals alike who want to build healthy, safe, and beautiful gardens that everyone can enjoy.