Kissing with Food Allergies

Kissing with Food Allergies

Cross- Contamination Kissing with allergies Kissing someone who recently ate something they are allergic to may trigger a reaction.  It has been determined that saliva retains proteins from foods we eat for several hours.  On average, this residue can linger for 4 to...

Living Without Eggs

The key to success is to understand where the eggs are hiding!  You can be successful living without eggs if you do your homework.  There are a lot of products out there that have eggs or have preservatives, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and other additives that are...

Glossary

Additives Aspartame An artificial sweetener is used in over 6000 foods and beverages ranging from diet drinks, ice cream, dairy products like yogurt, cereals, toothpaste, and medications like cough drops and cough syrups.  Recently in the news and downgraded as a...
Having an Understanding Doctor

Having an Understanding Doctor

Dr. Maurice Glick, MD, is one of those old-fashioned doctors that believe you are more than a patient.  His belief of, “good preventative care is the key to a great quality of life,” has been essential for me as a patient with an egg allergy.  He treats my...