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Lindiwe Lewis, @behindtheallergy

Apr 264 min read

Eating Out With Food Allergies: How Chill Can You Be?

Eating out comes with a level of risk when you have food allergies. Find out how Lindiwe Lewis, Behind the Allergy founder, quiets her fears

Dr. Julie Sweeney

Mar 263 min read

The Allergist Visit: How to Calm Your Child’s Worries

Did you know? Talking about what to expect during their 1st allergist visit with your child can calm their worries. Get some 'How To' ideas:

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force

Jul 19, 20233 min read

Dining Out with Food Allergies: Perspective on Restaurant Reluctance

A parent reflects on perspective her adult son with food allergies shared about his reluctance to eat out, even at 'safe' restaurants.

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force

Mar 31, 202310 min read

Food Allergy Rules Can Simplify Your Allergic Life

Having family food allergy rules can serve as guard rails for your allergic lifestyle, helping you keep your family safe & anxiety in check.

Hillary Mathis

Dec 1, 20225 min read

An Ice Cream Social For Everyone—allergies or not

A food allergy mom gets proactive and creative to make a school ice cream social a smile bringer for every student — dairy allergy or not!

Gayle Rigione, Allergy Force

Nov 22, 20225 min read

Food Allergies and Thanksgiving: What We're Doing Differently

For Thanksgiving, more family members than ever before will bring dishes to share. A food allergy mom shares her misgivings and solutions.

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