My name is Fraser and I am a 26-year-old medical student. Last spring some friends and I planned to go camping in Gravenhurst, Ontario. While my friend Darryl and I... View Article
The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award is dedicated to the life of Sabrina Shannon, an inspiring teenager who suffered a fatal anaphylactic reaction in 2003. In 2005, Sabrina’s Law was passed in Ontario,... View Article
It started with some hives. A few here or there, maybe on my arms or a bit on my chest. I never really thought much of it. To be clear,... View Article
Parenting Goal: The goal should always be to have your child become independent in managing their allergies. Of course, when they are younger, they will need more guidance in... View Article
I’ve always maintained that while food allergies are an important part of me, they are not something that defines me. That being said, when you grow up avoiding certain... View Article
“In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision” -Dalai Lama In life, nothing is as bad as it ever seems. Think back to the... View Article
I think it is common to feel guilt during or after an allergic reaction. I have had allergic reactions that have interrupted special occasions, family BBQ’s, and holidays. My worst... View Article
As many people who are at-risk for anaphylaxis may know, food allergies are something that can be both grown into and grown out of. In the best of cases people... View Article
Growing up with several food allergies has made me hyper-aware of the various foods around me, from parties to potlucks and beyond. I’m always trying to stress the importance of... View Article
Having a food allergy and living safely with one requires a lot of special accommodations. Often times, it is hard not to feel bad for others or guilty when your... View Article
My foot was tapping the floor faster than the scarlet speedster, and my arms were crossed so tightly across my chest I could hardly breathe; but I barely noticed. Even... View Article
When you’re getting ready to go out for a night on the town with your girls, I don’t know about you, but my food allergies are the last thing that... View Article
I was diagnosed with life-threatening food allergies at a very young age. Growing up I had always wanted to travel, specifically to Egypt so I could dig up mummies! I... View Article
I experienced my first anaphylactic reaction when I was an infant. By the time I entered the workforce I had more than two decades of experience taking care of my... View Article
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