http://www.allergysf.com bay area allergy advisory board Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:19:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In the world of allergies, there are a few common culprits to which many sufferers can relate. But what of those whose allergies fall ouside of the mainstream - for example, allergic to...meat?  Bay Area Allergy Advisory Board found an interesting study by our friends at ABC News Health. Please click: ... http://www.allergysf.com/2010/03/01/allergic-to-meat-12-unusual-allergic-reactions-revealed/ Getting Rid of an Epinephrine Auto Injector If you or someone you love has a life threatening allergy (anaphylaxis), chances are you have at least one EpiPen on hand at all times, many stored at home, and perhaps even a few at facilities or schools you may frequent regularly. An EpiPen ... http://www.allergysf.com/2010/02/16/epipen-disposal-how-to-do-it-safely/ Executive Director Mireille Schwartz was recently interviewed by Los Angeles Magazine. LA Magazine: Why is this the year of Allergy Intelligence? Mireille Schwartz: An empowered, educated food allergic individual is his/her own best defense. New, emerging strategies and prophylactic medication allow each person to manage their own health better and work with ... http://www.allergysf.com/2010/02/15/2010-the-year-for-allergy-intelligence/ We want to direct your attention to this piece in the San Francisco Chronicle that gives some very useful advice for how to travel safely when you or a loved one has a food allergy. The article reviews Selectwisely.com, which helps liberate travelers who have food allergies and other health concerns. Our ... http://www.allergysf.com/2009/07/28/site-helps-travelers-with-food-allergies/ We are proud to announce that Mireille Schwartz, founder of the Bay Area Allergy Advisory Board, has joined country star Trace Adkins in being named Honorary Chair for the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network’s (FAAN’s) 2009 Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure in San Francisco. This is an amazing opportunity to help ... http://www.allergysf.com/2009/06/03/faan-walk-for-food-allergies/ A delicious selection of “Let Them Eat Cake” goodies. For a truly allergy-conscious catering of delicious treats at your next Bay Area event, we recommend the good folks at Let Them Eat Cake! They call themselves “The Allergy-Friendly Patisserie,” specializing in egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan deserts, and they’re just great! Amanda Macdessi, executive pastry ... http://www.allergysf.com/2009/05/29/let-them-eat-cake/ We’d like to draw your attention to this report from CNN about some exciting new research about oral allergy syndrome (itchiness or hives in the mouth after eating certain foods.) Many people may be affected by it and not even know the cause. But now scientists have discovered both the cause and ... http://www.allergysf.com/2009/04/12/oral-allergy-syndrome/ Friend of BAAAB, Christopher Bently of Bently Holdings, shared this article on a benchmark study today. Treatment for Peanut Allergies Shows Promise By TARA PARKER-POPE New York Times Published: March 16, 2009 Children receiving daily doses of peanuts under medical supervision were able to build a tolerance. A medically supervised daily dose of peanuts may help children ... http://www.allergysf.com/2009/03/16/promising-treatment-for-peanut-allergies/ It is truly an honor that the launch party for the Bay Area Allergy Advisory Board was featured in the “Outtakes” section of the March 2009 issue of “San Francisco” magazine, published by Modern Luxury. The magazine selected a photo of BAAAB founder Mireille Schwartz blowing out the candles on a birthday ... http://www.allergysf.com/2009/03/03/baaab-launch-in-san-francisco-magazine/ We are pleased to report that BAAAB’s Mireille Schwartz was honored this month at “Change Starts at Home,” for her creation of the Bay Area Allergy Advisory Board. The magazine’s Laura Rose writes “For most parents with a child that has a life-threatening food allergy, just making sure their child is ... http://www.allergysf.com/2009/02/25/change-starts-at-home/