Published on Sep 12, 2022 by Christine Denton, MD | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
September 13 is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. In this article, Dr. Denton has provided insights on different aversions to gluten. There are some key differences between celiac disease and “gluten intolerance.” Neither should be confused with a...
Published on May 18, 2022 by Christine Denton, MD | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Regain Health, Stay Well
What if you couldn’t eat bread? Or pasta? Or cookies? What if you couldn’t eat anything containing wheat, rye, and barley because of a protein found in these grains? Millions of Americans — including children — get gas, diarrhea, and other symptoms whenever they eat...
Published on Dec 12, 2018 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
If your child has had food allergies for a while, you’re familiar with the challenges of keeping him or her away from potential exposure. But the holiday season can prove especially challenging. Between family gatherings and classroom parties, your child likely will...
Published on May 24, 2016 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
This month is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. How much do you know about these two conditions common among kids? The American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology estimates that more than 7 million kids have asthma, while 8.4 percent of all...
Published on May 10, 2016 | Allergies, Child & Family Health, Stay Well
When it comes to food allergies, 90 percent of all allergic reactions are caused by eight foods. And as it turns out, all eight of those foods are prominent fixtures in southern cuisine. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI),...
