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Hi ! Happy New Year! Sharing a content round-up that will kick-start your new year with hope and possibility for your allergic life. These articles were some of the Allergy Force community's favorites in 2023. What a year it was. Wishing you a safe 2024 filled with growth, adventures, and peace of mind. Ever grateful for YOU, Gayle Rigione, Co-founder |
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"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it..." —Nelson Mandela |
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|   | GIVE YOURSELF GRACE AS A FOOD ALLERGY MOM: Take heart from this raw & honest look at food allergy parenting and learn why it's important to have compassion for yourself. 'Good enough is good enough,' and... |   | |
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|   | A CHILD WITH FOOD ALLERGIES SELF-ADVOCATES: It's hard to explain food allergies to others & anticipate risks. Even as an adult. Meet a child who bravely spoke up, then removed herself from a risky lunchroom situation. |   | |
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|   | VIVE LA FRANCE (WITH EOE & FOOD ALLERGIES): There's a whole world out there to discover. Meet a family that didn't let EoE & food allergies stop them from exploring France. With a CAN mindset & planning you can... |   | |
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“Stop being afraid of what can go wrong and start being positive about what can go right.” —Unknown |
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|   | EPI FIRST, EPI FAST—MORE THAN JUST A HASHTAG: Dr. Julie Sweeney was surprised by an out-of-the-blue allergic reaction on a family vacation. The child wasn't even diagnosed with food allergies! Find out more: |   | |
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|   | HOW TO AVOID MISSING ALLERGENS ON FOOD LABELS: Learning to read food labels for food allergies is like building a muscle. Red Sneakers for Oakley shares a trick for doing it accurately— every time. Learn about the... |   | |
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|   | CONQUER HESITATION TO USE YOUR EPI AUTOINJECTOR: Have you ever hesitated to use your epi autoinjector? Find out what experienced food allergy moms have done to make using their autoinjectors less scary. |   | |
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"Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is." —Ernest Hemingway |
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|   | When you're first diagnosed with food allergies, it can be overwhelming. There's a lot to PROCESS about your brave, new world. Here are '10 Things You Need to Know & Do' to thrive. |   | |
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|   | EQUIP yourself with an app that'll help you make informed decisions, explain your allergies to others, and navigate emergencies safely—all with confidence. It's peace of mind in your pocket. |   | |
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|   | Why should you EXPLORE food allergy treatment options—sooner rather than later? What options for treatment are out there & what's in the dev pipeline that should give us hope? Be curious and... |   | |
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|   | Get downloadable resources that will help you teach your kids how to be responsible for their own food allergies. This is your 'teaching plan' to EMPOWER them over time to live safely & confidently... |   | |
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"Well-being is realized by small steps but it is no small thing." —Philosopher Zeno, as shared by thought leader Ryan Holiday |
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January 4, 2024 — Issue 25 |
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