Many parents may not want to hear this but it is true…dogs improve our health. There is a growing body of evidence showing that we have become too clean for our own good. Our constant disinfecting, scrubbing, and vacuuming is filtering out the mix of microscopic creatures that our immune system needs to develop properly. […]
Does My Child Have a Milk Allergy or Milk Intolerance? What Is the Difference?
Your child seems to be having issues with milk and other dairy products. You have been told by friends that your child is probably allergic to milk, but you are not sure. Many parents confuse milk allergy with milk intolerance, and many parents do not even realize there is a difference. A milk allergy and […]
Grocery Shopping For Your Allergic Child
Grocery shopping for a child with food allergies can be a daunting task. Feeling concerned and frustrated is understandable since eating is such an integral part of providing for your child’s health and well-being. Every week, Angela Lemond and her team at Lemond Nutrition meet with parents that are at a loss for what to […]
Does Your Child Have Allergies?
If your child has asthma, eczema, or environmental allergies, then it is possible that your child may also have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Children with EoE commonly have other allergic diseases. EoE is becoming an increasingly recognized cause of difficulty swallowing solid food as well as heartburn that is unresponsive to antireflux therapy. EoE is a […]
Food Allergies in Children
Food allergies occur when a child’s body reacts to a specific food as if it were a harmful substance. The immune system sends antibodies to fight off the food allergen. The antibodies release chemicals, such as histamine, which trigger symptoms, creating an allergic reaction. In the United States, approximately six million children and 6% of […]
