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                AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. The post Ep.22 – Kitchen Hacks appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

Ep. 21 – 504 Plans Links to help Manage a 504 Free and Appropriate Public Education Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Q&A on the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 SAMPLE ACCOMODATIONS FOR 504/IEP/IHP     AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop   You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook       This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info. The post Ep. 21 – 504 Plans appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

  For episode 20, we’re changing it up a bit. We decided we wanted to take a step back from a specific allergy topic to let you all get to know us a bit better. Hopefully, this will help everyone hear our thought process as well as a bit of background on our lives (we don’t ONLY eat, sleep and breathe allergies XD).   We hope you all enjoy this episode, and let us know if you like this format, as we can try to incorporate some more of this less structured content if there is a desire for it 🙂       AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook       This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.       The post Ep.20 – 20 Questions With AoA appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

Relevant Episode Links Nicole’s Website Nicole’s Instagram Nicole’s YouTube   Main Topic(s) Our conversation with Nicole! Food Allergy advocate and content creator that founded Nutritionally Nicole, LLC. Nicole was awarded ‘Favorite Food Allergy Blogger” by Allergy Cloud Named one of Spokin’s top 100 women in food allergies Was a guest speaker at FARE’s “Contains Courage” summit November 2019   AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook       This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.     The post Ep.19 – Special Guest: Nicole Ciuppa, RDN appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

Relevant Episode Links Puzzle Board Main Topic(s) Why does this matter? Sometimes you need: a break to vent to have fun/be distracted an objective opinion comfort a cheerleader How to start building your support system Can be difficult, especially if you prefer to be in control Hard to build once you’re in adversity, try to get it in place before things get sour A support system is not just people Embrace Interests that help you grow and develop Art Dance Reading Puzzles Prayer/Faith Knitting Video/Board Games Make sure to find a healthy balance and don’t let interests/hobbies become obsessions or ways to avoid problems Exercise/Physical Activity Endorphins! Gym or at-home workouts Team sports Yoga Studio Classes LOTS of options Get Away Hike Day Trip Overnight Any simple change of scenery Find Your Quiet Space At home A park Special coffee shop Book Store Go there often when things are good and bad You should be able to use this space to rest, contemplate and rejuvenate PEOPLE Family & Friends Know what you want/need ASK for what you want/need It is OK to reconnect with people you’ve fallen out of touch with It is OK to cut out negative people who don’t support you Support Groups & Therapists Finding others who understand you/your situation is important Nothing wrong with seeking a professional to be part of your support system   Listener Question/Community Connection  Further Shaun EOE Discussion High-dose antacids & re-scope Oral steroid treatment Elimination diet options       AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook       This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.      The post Ep.18 – Building a Support System appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

  Relevant Episode Links Epi-Pen Carrying Case Full Med Bag Large Lunchbox YumBox Leakproof Lunch Box Monkey Business Allergy Bracelets (What we use for Shaun) AllerMates Allergy Bracelets FARE – Celiac v. Wheat Allergy Celiac.org     Main Topic(s) Leaving the House with Food Allergies So Much Involved Always take the Meds What’s in the Tiny Backpack Allergy/Medical Alert Bracelet Food     Listener Question/Community Connection Listener Question from Katie – “What’s the difference between Celiac Disease and a Wheat Allergy?”     AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook       This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.    The post Ep.17 – Leaving the House with Food Allergies appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

Happy New Year!!     Welcome back to episode 16 of the Art of Allergies podcast! We hope everyone has had a great holiday break and some time to rest and recharge with your families 🙂 In this episode, we discuss fear and how it impacts food allergy life. Fear can be a valuable tool to aid in decision making, but we don’t want to allow it to paralyze us. We share a few of our experiences and some tools that we use for dealing with fear and successfully navigating risky scenarios in daily life.   Cheers!     AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook     This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.      The post Ep.16 – Not Letting Fear Rule appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

* * NOTICE ** We will be taking a brief holiday break, so this is the last episode for this year. We will be returning on January 1st, 2020.   Welcome back to episode 15! This one is all about doctor’s appointments (and there will be many). You can check out our previous blog post about the topic here, but in this episode, we go into a bit more detail, along with some helpful tips and tricks for how we prioritize our time and make effective use of every single appointment that we have for Shaun.     Main Topic(s) Verify ALL aspects of your appointment Date & Time Location (many practices have multiple offices) Which Doctor(s) you’re seeing Nature of the appointment (e.g. well-visit, skin test, food challenge, etc.) Show up to the appointment prepared The Binder Our 1-pager with repetitive questions/answers Bring written questions/concerns for your doctor If the appointment is for your child, bring kid things Books Toys Favorite blanket/stuffed animal Take notes and keep copies Any Change(s) to your care plan Answers to your questions Prep requirements for future testing or appointments Red-flag symptoms and what response you should take Medication adjustment(s)     Community Connection Reverse Advent Calendar Listener Question     AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook       This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.      The post Ep.15 – Doctor’s Appointments appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

Welcome back to episode 14! We have a bit of a different format this week, in that we don’t have as curated an episode as we normally do. This is because we felt strongly that we wanted to talk about the reaction that Shaun had last week, and our experience using the auto-injector and our trip to the emergency department. We hope you can get something out of it, and maybe it can help you if/when you encounter a similar experience in your own allergy journey.   Community Connection Listener question!     AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook       This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.        The post Ep.14 – Auto-Injectors and Emergency Departments appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

Welcome back to episode 13 where we talk all about Thanksgiving and navigating holidays in general with food allergies 🙂   Main Topic(s) Our Thanksgiving We talk about what our thanksgiving looks like and how it has evolved over the years How we plan and move around on a holiday Some things we pack and bring with us Practical Aspects of Thanksgiving with Food Allergies Hosting vs Being a Guest Shop at odd times Make Lists Talk about expectations ahead of time Talk with your host (if you’re the guest) Cooking and Serving Strategies Try to make only one iteration of each dish Emotional Aspects of Thanksgiving with Food Allergies Anger, Worry, Fear, etc. Loss of traditional foods -> and the sadness that can bring It’s OK to have those feelings 3 Things that help(ed) us with the emotions Focus on the meaning of the holiday Food matters less than being together Focus on building & sharing new traditions   Shaun’s Thoughts We actually get to hear a tiny bit from Shaun this week about what he thinks about thanksgiving!   Community Connection Tina Beal’s listener question number 2!     AoA Info & Support Links If you enjoy our content and would like to support us, you can do so below: Shop You can also check out our social media outlets: Instagram Facebook         This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure for more info.        The post Ep.13 – Thanksgiving appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

Welcome back to episode 12! This week we’re so excited to have another special guest on the show for you all. The fabulous Amanda Orlando!   All Things Amanda: About PR and Past Work Instagram YouTube Buy her cookbook!   Community Connection A couple of stories of kindness (we recorded on World Kindness Day) Listener […] The post Ep.12 – Special Guest: Amanda Orlando appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

  We’re back with Episode 11! Thank you all for being patient as we worked through our first major technical hiccup, it is very much appreciated as we only want to bring you the best content we can! This episode follows-up our interview with Senator Lesser quite nicely, as we go more in-depth into the […] The post Ep.11 – Stock Epinephrine in CT appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

    Dearest friend,    I write to you today because I love you!     You are kind and understanding. Yet I hesitate to write this because experience has taught me that even the kindest people sometimes struggle to fully grasp what I am about to share. You see, I am not just a mom; […] The post A Love Letter From a Food Allergy Mom *Updated* appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

This week we welcome our first special guest on the Art of Allergies podcast! We got a chance to meet with Senator Matt Lesser, who has been instrumental in getting several pieces of Connecticut state legislation passed, as well as having food allergies himself.   Main Topic(s) Our interview with Senator Lesser.   Shaun’s Facts […] The post Ep.10 – A Chat on Capital Hill appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

Main Topic(s) Birthdays with food allergies Shaun’s 1st Birthday UNO Party! 12 Food Allergies at the time So many foods that we had not tried yet (barely on solid food) Shaun’s first cake was actually a waffle 🙂 Creative improvisation is key! Shaun’s 2nd Birthday Pumpkin painting All Shaun-safe food Uncle Tommy’s gift for Shaun […] The post Ep.9 – Birthday Celebrations appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

  Welcome to Episode 8! This week it’s all about eczema. We dive into our journey through it, what forms it can take, and some of our tips and tactics for dealing with it. As always, we’re not doctors or trained medical professionals. All of the tools and things we used/still used were provided by […] The post Ep.8 – All About Eczema appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

  For episode 7, we’re going to be diving a bit deeper into some quality of life impacts that come from an allergy diagnosis. Specifically, we go into how it can affect your relationship with your partner/spouse.   **Disclaimer** – We understand that there are many different types and styles of relationships between people/caregivers and we […] The post Ep.7 – Allergy Q.O.L & Relationship Impact appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

  Welcome to episode 6! This one is going to be about Halloween and the Teal Pumpkin Project! We know it’s a bit early, but we wanted to talk about it early enough that anyone who wanted to participate this year with the Teal Pumpkin Project would have the time and access to resources to […] The post Ep.6 – Halloween & Teal Pumpkins! appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

  Here is part two of our Label Reading episodes! This second part focuses on non-top-8 food allergens.   Main Topic(s) What are the Top 8 (quick recap) All of these are required by law to be identified on food labels Non-top-8 Allergens are not required to be called out specifically on labels This makes label reading a […] The post Ep.5 – Reading Labels (Pt.2) appeared first on The Art of Allergies.

  Welcome back to episode 4! This is going to be part one of a two-part segment about reading labels. We’re starting off here focusing primarily on the Top-8 food allergens recognized by the FDA. In part two we will go more in-depth with foods that are outside the Top-8.   Main Topic(s) Avoiding Food – […] The post Ep.4 – Label Reading (Pt.1) appeared first on The Art of Allergies.