Written By Active TIP Patient, Jessica Carrillo It’s the racing heart. The shaky hands. The fluttering of butterflies in your stomach. Dating can be as anxiety-inducing as it is exciting, but when you add severe food allergies, dating can be downright confusing and even dangerous. With food allergies, the concern goes beyond the normal jitters of asking a date out. Communication is key and can make the difference between a romantic outing and a life-threatening event. Challenges Of Dating With Food Allergies The stigmatization of food allergies can make talking about them embarrassing, esp ..read more

Sesame allergies affect approximately 0.23% of the US population1. With food allergies on the rise, we can expect this number to increase in the coming years. As of January 1st, 2023, sesame is officially the ninth major allergen under the FASTER Act. Continue reading to learn more about sesame allergies and what this new policy entails. What is a Sesame Allergy? If a person who is allergic to sesame is exposed to the allergen, the proteins of the sesame will bind to IgE antibodies in the individual’s immune system, which triggers immune defenses and symptoms of an allergic reaction. Symptoms ..read more

It is a fact that 2 to 6% of children suffer from casein allergies during their first year of life. If your child has a casein allergy, it’s essential to be careful about the foods they eat. There is no cure for casein allergies, but there are steps you can take to help keep your child safe. It’s much more than avoiding milk and lactose intolerance but making sure that their little digestive systems continue to perform at optimal levels always. Read on to learn more about how you can help keep your child safe and healthy while managing their allergic reaction to casein. What Is Casein? Casein ..read more

7.6 percent of children in the U.S. have some kind of food allergy. With those odds, it can feel nerve-wracking to try introducing new foods to your baby. You never know what food could cause a reaction this time. It’s especially scary if you don’t know the common signs of an allergic reaction or what a baby food allergy rash looks like. What if you don’t notice it the first time and the allergy gets worse? Luckily, you can learn all the signs and symptoms of a food allergy to be better able to protect your baby. Keep reading to learn how to recognize and treat a food allergy, and how to intro ..read more

Three million Americans suffer from peanut allergies. Allergies to peanuts and tree nuts is one of the leading causes of fatal food-related reactions. Even a small amount of peanut exposure can cause a life-threatening reaction. Read on to learn more about the symptoms, causes, and treatment for a peanut allergy. What Is a Peanut Allergy? When a person is allergic to peanuts, their body overreacts to eating peanuts or exposure. With a peanut allergy, the body identifies peanuts as harmful. Peanut allergies are often life-long, but 15-22% of children will outgrow their allergy. Peanut Allergy S ..read more

Would you agree that eggs are one of the easiest foods to prepare? They can be poached, scrambled, boiled, or fried. They can be added to cakes, salads, soups, pasta, and baguettes. The sky’s the limit, as they say. So, what do you do if your child is allergic to eggs? Egg allergy is one of the most common food allergies in children. And although some children can grow out of it, many will stay allergic for life. Read on to learn the symptoms of an egg allergy, the cause, and how to treat an allergic reaction. What Is an Egg Allergy? An egg allergy is when the body’s immune system overreacts t ..read more

What is a Food Allergy? Did you know that 1 in 13 children in the U.S. (or approximately 32 million Americans) is diagnosed with a food allergy? And while not all conditions are severe or life-threatening, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room every three minutes. That’s a staggering statistic, and one of the reasons the Southern California Food Allergy Institute is a cutting-edge clinical care and research center that is committed to revolutionizing food allergy treatment. But first, what even is a food allergy? A food allergy is an immune response to a food that’s other ..read more

Baseball games, birthday parties, graduations, and sleepovers; these are all special moments in a child’s life that are often complicated or made impossible when living with the fear of food anaphylaxis. What if there was a world where your child could eat whatever they want, whenever they want, without the fear of a reaction? At the Food Allergy Institute, we are here to tell you that this world can be your new reality. Food Allergy Institute is the largest food allergy treatment center of its kind. We are dedicated to providing innovative and safe treatment for the six million children in t ..read more