Tag ‘Epinephrine’
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Last week, I published a rant about the EpiPen ad that was dangerous for food allergy families and misleading to the public about the true dangers of food allergies. The ad was real, and my remarks about EpiPens were 100% truthful. I like to add some impact to my rants and stories by using comparative more
New EpiPen Ad is Dangerous for Food Allergy Families
Update 4/21/2012: The makers of EpiPen have agreed to remove the commercial below. I want to thank the makers of EpiPen for listening and responding. More info from Allergic Living Magazine here. —— EpiPen, a brand-named epinephrine auto-injector that delivers a shot of adrenaline into the system of a food allergic individual having a severe, more
I’m Allergic to Everything – MTV True Life Episode on Food Allergies
Two kids with food allergies, Raelyn, age 17, and Zeke, age 16. When we think about food allergies, we think about the little boy who can’t eat peanut butter, or the little girl who can’t drink milk or eat macaroni and cheese. What we don’t think about are the rare instances that people don’t know more
Coffee and Anxiety Attacks – Is Caffeine Good or Bad for Stress?
When I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, I was told to stay away from caffeine because coffee and anxiety attacks don’t mix…or rather, they do mix together very well, causing more anxiety. I didn’t drink coffee back then, but I did consume caffeine in the form of sodas. Does Coffee Cause Anxiety Attacks? Coffee more
School Nurse Shortage in U.S. Public Schools
When your child has food allergies and is attending school or daycare, as a parent, you are already anxious about your child’s safety while not under your care. You take precautions. You talk with your child about food safety, not sharing food with other students, and asking the teacher if something is safe before eating more
