This book is perfect for parents and children, alike. The book captures the importance of living positively with food allergies, how to safe

It is a trend that is on an upward climb. Food allergies are on the rise, especially in younger people. It is estimated now that at least 1 in 13 children have food allergies. Most people think of an allergy as hives, but Anaphylaxis, is an often fatal reaction to these common foods: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, wheat, eggs, fish and shellfish. With allergic reactions, they often get progressively worse with exposure to the allergen, as appears to be the case with BJ Hom,

Food allergies are very difficult to deal with on a day-to-day basis. That's why I always say "Stay Alive and Thrive with Food Allergies". Both are very difficult to do at times. It is important to not only to stay alive and allergic reaction free, but also to lead a positive productive life and percolate peace. I've nearly died and fought for my life in the ER many times as an adult with food allergies now for over 20 years. Through the course of my day-to-day life, I've

Giovanni Cipriano, a 14-year-old student at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School and formerly at Lawrence Public Schools, died Friday as a result of a massive allergic reaction. Three weeks ago, after accidentally eating something containing peanuts, according to a Facebook page dedicated to him, his heart stopped for 12 minutes, and a loss of oxygen caused brain damage, but doctors were able to resuscitate him. He spent weeks in a coma. He was the son of Georgina Cornago, a