This is a subject that comes up time and time again at the Allergy Support Group I organise with The Anaphylaxis Campaign and it's not a simple answer. Every child, mother and family is different and there are so many ways to approach this but here are a few that proved really helpful and positive: Tell them they're special - Explain to them that their body is actually … [Read more...]
Achieving a balanced diet without certain food groups
The next What Allergy Allergy Support Group, in association with The Anaphylaxis Campaign, has a theme! Jenny Tschiesche (pronounced TeeShee for those, like me, confused by her surname) has kindly agreed to speak about 'Achieving a balanced diet without certain food groups'. She will be explaining how to ensure you make up for any short-fall in nutrients and will also … [Read more...]
Allergy Support Group – so what goes on?
Thank you so much to Anuja, Sharon, Rich and Jenny for coming along - I was worried nobody would and that I'd end up sitting alone munching on my home made freedom cookies. Thankfully, they came, and this is what one of them said, "Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the meeting yesterday. Thank you very much for organising it." Well, thank you for coming along! Quite a … [Read more...]