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EpiPen: How and When to use it?


Thanks to Elizabeth Goldberg, the force behind OneSpot Allergy, I came across a very nicely put together video by EpiPen UK on ‘how and when to give oneself an epinephrine shot’. Definitely a must-watch for all allergy-aufferers and caretakers if they carry an EpiPen.

http://www.epipen.co.uk/patient/how-to-use-video.html

As mentioned in the video, even if symptoms recede and you are feeling much better after an EpiPen shot, call emergency. In the US, that number would be ‘911’.

Stay safe and always armed with an EpiPen…

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Allergy Friendly Chicken Noodle Soup – my way ;-)


Most people who know me personally will be shocked seeing this home grown recipe of AF Chicken Noodle Soup because I have been a vegetarian all my life. I have absolutely no clue how white or red meat tastes – go figure 🙂 That’s the reason why Allergy Foodie has not seen any recipe thus far listing any kind of meat as an ingredient. That soooooooo is not my forte!

However, meats are my little boy’s major source of proteins because he is allergic to many of the vegetarian sources of proteins like soy, eggs and dairy. So, when I whipped up this soup on a snowy evening and dad and sonny boy lapped it up like there is no tomorrow – I knew the soup was a sure winner 😉 If only my son had liked it then I would have put it down to all kids thinking that their moms are the best cooks in the world even if the mom is just warming up a frozen meal in the microwave but this had a discerning adult giving a thumbs-up too.  So – here is an Allergy Friendly Chicken Noodle Soup spiced up my way to add cheer to those long dreary winter nights. Am also delighted to be sharing this recipe on the blog-hop, ‘Allergy-Free Wednesdays’ – a weekly allergy-friendly party hosted by 5 fellow bloggers like…

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Allergy Foodie has a FB page – yayy!


‎Yayy – we have some exciting news…’Allergy Foodie’ finally has a Facebook page. But, why are we on Facebook? Well, the obective is to develop a community around positive Allergy Friendly living and bring news relating to food allergies from around the world. Do visit the page and ‘like’ it to get daily updates on new research findings, new products, personal experiences,  community outreach activities and more. Thank you 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Allergy-Foodie/193793763390