April 7th is the start of World Allergy Week for 2014. This annual initiative was created by the World Allergy Organization (WAO) along with it’s members to bring about more awareness of allergic disease and related disorders. The goal behind World Allergy Week is to get people talking about allergies, recognize they are a real […]
Worldwide Love Remembers Day: Celebrating Lives Lost to Anaphylaxis
March 31st, 2014 is the first annual Love Remembers Day – Celebration of Lives Lost to Anaphylaxis. This day is being dedicated to the memory of those in the food allergy community who have died from Anaphylaxis.
Coming Soon!!! Anaphylaxis Canada’s 7th Community Conference
Last year I attended my first ever Anaphylaxis Canada Community Conference in Toronto, Ontario and wow, what an eye opener it was. My son, four soon to be five year old William, has Food Allergies and was diagnosed at the age of 8 months. Ever since then my husband and I have been trying to […]
Allergic Reactions Get Some Help
When it comes to being prepared for an allergic reaction, I consider myself to be a well equipped parent. I have an Epi Pen in my purse at all times. We have one in the house as well as at our daycare provider’s home. My son’s school has one in the office and William wears […]
My Magical Moment: May 2013
This past month, May 2013, had many mini magical moments for me. In my mind the “normal” definition of magic does not really fit these events, but I believe that magic is the thing, the time, the happening, the event that makes you feel special, invokes a variety of emotions and makes you feel alive. […]