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ALLERGY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS:
The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is a nonprofit organization offering the latest research and information on food allergies. They also have a newsletter, cookbooks, books and allergy-free recipes.
(800)929-4040
www.allergykids.com
Universal Food Allergy Awareness. Offers information, newsletter, resources, and gear.
www.allergicchild.com
Supports Families and communities Dealing with Severe Food Allergies and to help the food allergic children in your life stay safe while living a full life. Informative website with newsletter, books, resources.
www.kidswithfoodallergies.org
9,000 parents have joined Kids With Food Allergies for information, recipes, cooking help and peer support. Associate Membership with limited access to the website. Family Membership for $25/year and full access.
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ALLERGY ARTICLES:
Peanut menace? Bullies use food to torment allergic kids
About 1 in 4 kids, teens and young adults with allergies reported being teased, harassed or bullied because they were allergic, according to a new survey. Some were threatened physically with the food that triggers their allergies.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39389689/from/toolbar
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INFORMATIONAL WEBSITES:
General Information on Food Allergies:
http://www.healthline.com/adamcontent/food-allergy
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FOOD:
www.ener-g.com
www.auntcandicefoods.com
www.allergygrocer.com
www.outsidethebreadbox.com
www.divvies.com
www.nonuttin.com
www.glutenfree.com
www.rebecca’snutfree.com
www.amandasown.com
www.sunbutter.com
www.enjoylife.com
www.cravingsplace.com
www.vermontnutfree.com
www.shopbydiet.com
www.peanutallergy.org
www.gakssnacks.com
www.KidsAllergyStop.com – 15% discount to MOSAIC members on the first order, use code FAS15 in the promo code field at checkout.
www.kingarthurflour.com (donut pans)
www.nutfreecandy.com Kellie’s Candies have a Binky Bar and part of the procedes go to FAAN and other allergy organizations.
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BOOKS:
“Food Allergies for Dummies” by Dr. Robert Wood and Joe Kraynak. Find at www.amazon.com or MOSAIC has a copy to share.
“Starting School with a Food Allergy: Tips for a Peanut Allergic Kid” by Christina Black. Buy at www.safefoodforme.com or www.amazon.com
“On the Nature of Food Allergy” by Paul J. Hannaway, M.D., FAAAAI Assistant Clinical Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine. www.onthenatureoffoodallergy.com
“History of the Peanut Allergy Epidemic”
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MEDICAL ID BRACELETS:
Finally a medical id bracelet that combines safety with style. Many styles to choose from for both girls and boys.
Children love wearing the colorful wristband with the food allergy charms to let people know which foods may be harmful to them. And parents appreciate that the wristband holds multiple food allergy charms, which can be added or removed as their child’s food allergic conditions change. And the medic alert charm signifies that it contains important medical information.
http://www.americanmedical-id.com -
These medical ailments demand a medical ID. In particular, many individuals suffer from allergies or asthma yet do not wear an allergy bracelet or asthma ID.
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SKIN CARE:
Vanicream Lotion – www.pisco.com (also at Walgreens now)
Lotions, shampoos, etc free of fragrance
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COOKBOOKS:
Linda Marienhoff Coss’s Cookbooks:
To purchase, order on www.foodallergybooks.com
“What’s to Eat?” The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook
“What Else is to Eat?” The Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook
“How To Manage Your Child’s Life-Threatening Food Allergies”
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ENVIRONMENTAL
www.healthychild.org – Healthy Child Healthy World is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspiring parents to protect their young children from exposure to harmful chemicals. We are spearheading a movement that educates parents, supports protective policies, and engages communities to make responsible decisions. Through well-informed and simple lifestyle improvements parents can create healthy environments where children and families can flourish.
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RADON TESTING:
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MOLD TESTING:
ImmunoLytics
4301 Masthead NE, Suite A
Albuquerque, NM 87109
505-217-0339
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MosaicKids.org Staff
Filed under Resources by on Dec 28th, 2009. 