Through my allergies advocacy, I have grown as both a patient leader and a writer. I have come to better understand my target audience and the value of my personal experience. This has helped me shift from ghostwriting to sharing my own story through words and images....
Month: January 2014
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Month: January 2014
Allergic to a Medicine for Allergies
Have you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine? I did years ago, and I still remember the experience. I wrote about what happened in my latest article, “My Allergic Reaction to Pseudoephedrine.”
Ending Up in the Emergency Room After Eating
Over a decade ago, I ended up in the emergency room after eating tilapia. I had eaten this particular fish enough to never suspect an allergy to it. During my food allergy emergency, I learned people can develop new allergies to foods that have not bothered them in...
Abiding When Cold Fronts Stir Up Allergies
Do weather changes ever trigger allergies that slow you down? I often deal with allergy symptoms following cold fronts in the winter. In "Cold Fronts Can Bring on My Allergy Symptoms," I share how I managed to still study, teach, write, and travel with severe sinus...
Getting Outside Through Images and Words
Images and words are powerful. Both help me get outside when environmental allergies keep me inside. For example, a scenic drive and a good book enabled me to enjoy a trip to the park with my family even when tree pollen abounded. The full story is available to read...
What’s Spoiling My Food
Food allergies can make eating tough at times. So can other things like spoiled food, distractions, mistakes, and inclement weather. In my latest article, I share how I experienced all of these challenges in just one week! You can read the full article, "More Than...
Janice Thompson Shares About Baking with Food Allergies
My friend Janice, an author and baker, is allergic to pumpkin and ginger among other foods. I asked Janice how these food allergies have impacted her baking endeavors. She shared some insightful stories and tips from her journey in "Baking with Food Allergies:...
Using Teal Pumpkin Décor to Support People with Food Allergies
I love so much about fall: autumn spices, cooler weather, pumpkins, and unique colors, including teal. Teal pumpkins have been part of my fall décor for almost a decade now. But they signify more than my liking for this season. Read how teal pumpkins show my support...
Staying United When Allergies Impact Your Marriage
I thought I had ruined a romantic moment recently when my husband asked if he could light a candle while I was cooking breakfast. I quickly said, "I am allergic to soy, and most candles irritate my throat and make me cough." You can read what happened next in my...
Simply Enjoying Our Stepfamily
On this National Stepfamily Day, I simply enjoyed our stepfamily. I did all my usual daily activities: praying, writing, cooking breakfast, and homeschooling. After lunch, I baked some chocolate chip cookies. Although I started to make the cookies just because, they...
