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With the increase in processed food and additives in our diets, food allergy problems are expected to escalate in number and severity. But in The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to Food Allergies, readers will find expert answers to such problems as:

€ How to tell an allergic from a non-allergic reaction€ Food allergy treatments and their effectiveness€ Allergies and diet: useful shopping advice for the supermarket€ Alternative medical treatments for food allergies€ Special food menus for specific allergies (e.g., eggs, milk, etc.) ... Read more

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An OK book
The book is ok but what you really want to know is how to PREVENT the allergies in the first place! The author doesn't have a clue.

Food allergies have become a major problem especially among children. Unless you work with children, you may not be aware of the extent of the problem. In the last 5 years there has been an "epidemic" of food allergies among children. It started at the same time the recommended number of vaccinations was substantially increased. It could be a coincidence or not. Vaccines are not regulated the same as food. Manufacturers can have "secret ingredients" not revealed on the package insert. This is protected by trade law. If you enjoy reading patents, you can find out many of the various ingredients used in the culture media and adjuvants. Many, many foods are listed. Peanut oil, sesame oil, wheat germ oil, soy oil, corn oil, walnut oil, almond oil are among the ingredients listed. A small amount of protein from these foods cannot be eliminated from the vaccine. It could be causing the food allergy epidemic. At the very least, physicians cannot advise their allergic patients very wisely if they don't know what is in the vaccine.

Confusing science mixed with some practical advice
This really is no book for idiots. Some key sections are not well organized and the science is badly presented throughout. For example, to explain how food allergies work the author leaps straight into an unnecessary and confusing timeline of allergy related discoveries and researchers and then moves on to an overly detailed discussion of the body's immune system. Within three paragraphs the reader is presented with irrelevant information such as where B and T lymphocytes are created in the body. Terms are introduced before being defined, background information is taken for granted, and no where is there a basic description what substances are likely to be allergens and why. The similar section in "Food Allergies and Food Intolerance" by Brostoff and Gamlin is much clearer and more complete.

The lax editing leads to some real whoppers. My favorite is "zinc is an essential trace element that must be obtained from the diet, since the body can't make enough." This is true since the body cannot produce any metals at all. Or take the sidebar on page 79, which states that "anything that goes on or into your body through any orifice can cause an allergic reaction" which would imply that a person can develop allergies to oxygen, carbon, and a host of substances your immune cells cannot possibly bind to. Brostoff and Gamlin's book provides a much more accurate and complete description of allergens and how the body responds to them.

The alternative therapies section weakens the credibility of the book as a whole. After repeatedly citing well designed research studies to discredit quack therapies in chapter 15 the author turns around and cites "anecdotal evidence" to recommend alternative therapies in chapters 16 through 18. He goes so far as to repeat the claim that homeopathic solutions "continue to hold a trace memory or essence of the original substance" after being highly diluted without even hinting that this effect can't be explained by any known laws of chemistry or physics. This section of the book is useless for determining which alternative therapies may be helpful and which are wastes of time and money.

The central section of the book contains practical advice for dealing with food allergies and all of this information is useful. But I'm sure any good book on food allergy would include similar information along with a clearer background section and more rigor in discussing alternative therapies. ... Read more

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Johns Hopkins Univ., Baltimore, MD. Brandon/Hill Medical List minimal-core, first-purchase selection (#15) Comprehensive two-volume textbook/reference focusing on the physiology and pharmacology, as well as new developments in the field. Extensive references and features halftone illustrations. Previous edition: c1998. ... Read more

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Allergy Cooking With Ease (Revised Edition) - This classic all-purpose allergy cookbook was out of print and now is making a comeback in a revised edition. It includes all the old favorite recipes of the first edition plus many new recipes and new foods. With over 300 recipes for baked goods, main dishes (even comfort foods), soups, salads, vegetables, ethnic dishes, desserts (lots of cookies), and more, it will help you make living with your food allergies easy and put some fun back into your diet. Informational sections of the book are also totally updated, including the extensive "Sources" section. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (22)

Needs some revisions!
I was recently diagnosed with several food allergies/sensitivities.I was excited to get this book.Unfortunately, A for effort, but F for product results.The recipes lack flavor and in some cases taste vile.The author never attempted sweeteners for the baking items such as agave nectar or even honey.Not so tasty!

Perfect for my daughter's allergies
My daughter is allergic to many foods including dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, tomatoes, all nuts, seafood, sugar, and many others.This book is perfect for her needs!I have only tried two recipes but I made a quinoa pizza dough with a pesto sauce and goat cheese and she loved it!I do have to be careful and make some substitutions here and there but I appreciate all the choices the book has to offer.For example, I had to leave the garlic out of the pesto and substitute sunflower seeds for pine nuts.I still appreciate the base recipes that this book offers and am excited to get my own copy.I am borrowing the one I have now but after one complete dinner I am sold!This is the best allergy book I have found so far.Thank you to the author!

THE BEST ALLERGY COOKBOOK EVER!!!
I have 19 food allergies and can make food that TASTES GOOD.Yes, you do need to get some "special" items from the store but the pumpkin pie recipe is heavenly.We have several food allergy sufferers in our family and this makes life simpler and tastier for all.

not what I expected
My son is allergic to soy and milk so I thought I'd give this a try for a birthday cake for him. The recipes are so strange that I will never use it. Almost everything in it has strange ingredients. I just wanted normal everyday recipes...

Rotation Diet Helper
If you are on a rotation diet then you need this book in your collection. She also has some yeast and egg free baked good recipes. ... Read more

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From two pediatric allergy and asthma specialists comes an important book that explains how to diagnose and treat your child's allergy and asthma problems.Allergies and asthma- particularly in children-are serious health problems in the United States. Over 15% of the population suffers from allergies and/or asthma, almost all of which have their beginnings in childhood. In this timely and informative book, parents will learn: why children with allergies are sometimes misdiagnosed as having other ailments; how to use alternative treatments and holistic remedies; simple methods to allergy-proof their homes and pets; the 10 things parents do that make their children's allergy symptoms worse; and much more. ... Read more

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informative, but quickly outdated
As a general practice pediatrician, it pretty much tells you a lot of what I have often shared with my patients already. The book is informative, reviewing a lot of detail you would not otherwise get from your physician in even a few appointments.
While a catchy title, the book sounds like it will offer some sort of countercultural message. The book does not do this, for those who are looking for that sort of information.
Most importantly, the information we have learned over the last 7 years or so has changed and some of the information in the book has quickly become outdated (e.g., a more nuanced view of maternal allergen avoidance, or highly allergenic food introduction in infants). Let's hope a newer edition of the book is in the works, perhaps with a more straightforward title.

One of the better books on this subject
This is one of the better books on this topic. They prefer that you see an allergy specialist rather than a GP."The incidence of food allergy is much higher for children than for adjutls - 8 percent of those under three, and rising." The author claims that adults have outgrown food allergies which lowers it to 2% for the general population. The best part of the book was where he told parents if other people don't consider you "neurotic" then you are not being vigilant enough protecting your allergic child. The only "fault" the book may have is there is nothing offered as a reasonable cause for the epidemic of food allergies. Science can now look at live blood, we have so much research that has been done, but no one really knows what causes food allergies? Why is it that undeveloped countries have almost no food allergies?

Water Downed Doctor version
I agree with the other reviewers this is things I already know and have heard over and over.I was looking for something with more of a natural approach and this is not that.So if that's what you have in mind(natural approach) do not buy this book.

This is EXACTLY what your doctor tells you
I found this book to be a regurgitation of what I had already been told by two pediatricians regarding my 4 year olds recently diagnosed asthma. Nothing new here at all. I was surprised that the doctors do not seem to acknowledge the large role diet plays in a condition such as asthma. I am not a doctor, however, even I can see the significant link between diet and health. Since my son's asthma diagnosis a month ago, I have dramatically restructured his diet and began supplementing him with magnesium. Guess what?! My son has shown significant improvement over the past 3 weeks! Even his allergies seem to have improved. I am proud to report my son hasn't taken a single asthma or allergy medication in two weeks. If you are resigned to a life of medication and supporting the multi-million dollar pharmaceutical company's, then this is the book for you.

Hoping for more information I could use at home to help...
This book is a good book to help define and aid in the understanding in causes of Asthma and different allergies, but I was hoping for more information that I could use at home to help reduce chances for asthma attacks and my son's allergy induced asthma.

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This best-selling resource has a worldwide reputation as the leader in its field. Focusing on human immunology and biology, while also reporting on scientific experimentation and advancement, it provides comprehensive coverage of state-of-the-art basic science as well as authoritative guidance on the practical aspects of day-to-day diagnosis and management. This new edition includes 700 full-color illustrations and a new, more accessible format to make finding information a snap for the busy practitioner. And this Expert Consult Edition offers online access to the complete contents of the 2-volume set, fully searchable, and much more.

• Includes a glossary of allergy and immunology for quick and easy reference.
  
• Contains keypoints and clinical pearls highlighted to find important information quickly.
  
• links to useful online resources both for you and for your patients.
  
• Offers contributions from hundreds of international authorities for world-class expertise in overcoming any clinical challenge.

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Great Update
A huge improvement on the last edition. Multi-color images make reading text much more palatable. Significantly revised and expanded chapters now include Food Allergy and other relevant topics. ... Read more

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If the only cure for food allergies is to avoid the food completely… What is left to eat? How do you feed a child when favorite foods are no longer safe? How can you be sure you are avoiding the food? How can you maintain flavor and diversity in your diet? Allergy-free cooking can be challenging, stimulating, and fun. The Food Allergy News Cookbook is your comprehensive guide to understanding food allergies and learning how to eat properly. Getting started is easy with the support of:

• Basic shopping tips
• Easy-to-understand cooking tips
• Straightforward label reading guidelines
• Comprehensive listings of scientific and technical names for common allergens
• Detailed ingredient substitution guides

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Extremely useful
My son has complicated, chronic health issues which greatly restrict what he can and can not eat.This cookbook, which we bought after maxing out our renewals of our local library's copy, has given us several recipes that we have adapted to his diet.And the whole family enjoys the result!

This was a huge help to us.We'd love to make some contributions if another edition were to ever come out!

Helpful
Got this because my husband and daughter both have milk allergy and wheat allergy. This is great to search by food you want to eliminate and easy to follow.

By far the best
I have read many allergy cookbooks in the past. This is the easiest and best one I have found. It uses ingredients I have actually heard of.I gave my copy to a friend and found I couldn't live without it, so I bought another one!

handy reference
This was one of the first allergy cookbooks that we bought when we found we were faced with mutliple severe food allergies.

Long on baked goods - short on meals, but still a handy reference, and uses easily accessible ingredients. No pink elephants on the ingredient list. All sorts of cookies, cakes, muffins, bars, desserts, pancakes etc.

Easy to read and easy to make recipes.

We have tried many recipes from this one. My daughter's favorite dessert is the swirl cake that we make based on the recipe of this book. That is enough of a positive review for me.

Lacks variety
I was looking for a real cookbook with a VARIETY of ideas including NEW meal ideas.The back of the book states "A full range of menu ideas . . ."Not true.Of the 300 recipes in the book, about 250 are for cookies, cakes, pies, sweet breads, muffins and other dessert type items.There are only 50 recipes in the "Main Meals" chapter and it looks like they were stretching to fill the chapter.About 10 of the recipes in "Main Meals" are made of potatoes such as "Potato Fans": slice a potato, sprinkle with salt and bake. Wow. I can barely contain myself.Four of the recipes were for more breads like corn bread and then the all-to-creative Chicken & Rice and Pizza --which is what I'm trying to get away from. I wanted was some NEW creative ideas for meals or side dishes. I will keep looking for a better book. ... Read more

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This is a food allergy cookbook created by the mother of a child with multiple food allergies. Filled with resources. All recipes are free of wheat, spelt, rye, and barley flours, egg, milk, soy, peanuts, treenuts, fish, and shellfish. Many recipes are vegan and most are gluten free. Options throughout for dye free alternatives and corn-free options. Concentrating on non-GMO ingredients. ... Read more

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This is the one!
If you have a child with several food allergies (like me) and are looking for a good cookbook, this is it!
There are a lot of photos with step-by-step instructions and everything is explained very well in the first of the book.All the recipes are so easy and taste so good.I'm very happy with it.Everything I have made has been really good.I highly recommend it.

User friendly andversatile (good recipes, food allergies or not)
One of the biggest challenges to cooking allergen-free is learning the substitutions for everyday foods that the average cook takes for granted and how to use them properly.This book is a wonderful educational tool and a must have for those just beginning this journey.However, this book isn't just a bunch of obscure ingredients thrown together.Many of the recipes are common ingredients in well thought out, home style dishes for the family.The recipes are easy to follow and there are tons of pictures.I bought this book because my nephew has severe food allergies, and I wanted to be knowledgeable and able to cook for him.Even so, I find myself cooking many of the recipes at home for me and my husband because they are just plain good. This is an A+ book for me.

Love this cook book!
This has got to be the best allergy free cook books I have found. The recipes are full of flavor, quick and easy. My Child can now have cake, cookies, and more thanks to this book. The whole family loves all of the recipes and I am thankful that my child can now enjoy safe yummy food. Thank you Sharissa!! ... Read more

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Allergic diseases affect nearly one-fourth of the population and cause or contribute to significant chronic illness. Allergic diseases are common and are seen by a wide variety of health care providers. In Clinical Allergy: Diagnosis and Management, the author provides a practical clinical overview for the common disorders encountered in the specialty of Allergy. Designed to be easily readable and to provide clinically applicable information for both the nonallergist and allergist, the intent is to unravel the mystery of allergy. The introductory chapters focus on the human immune response, environmental allergens, and the different types of allergy testing. The subsequent chapters focus on the common allergic conditions seen in the office or clinic, including rhinitis and rhinosinusitis, allergic eye disease, asthma, urticaria and angioedema, atopic and contact dermatitis, drug allergy, food allergy, anaphylaxis, and stinging insect allergy. "Cross-talk" between chapters helps show the interrelationships among the various allergic disorders. The chapters begin with a review of pathophysiologic mechanisms and then consider a clinically structured approach to diagnosis and management of the disorders. In addition to pharmacologic treatment, the importance of nonpharmacologic management and patient education is emphasized. At the end of each chapter, clinical vignettes highlight the daily management of the allergic patient. Clinical Allergy: Diagnosis and Management, provides a logical framework for the evaluation and management of allergic disorders in patients.

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Excellent Review
Great introduction to clinical topics related to allergy.Clinical Vignettes are especially well-written and serve togive application to information given. ... Read more

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The Best Things Come In Small Packages
This 160-page, 5 x 7 little book may be small in size by today's standards for self-help/healing books on allergies, fatigue, hypogylcemia, depression, hypothyroid, heart disease, alcoholism, and diabetes, but GOODBYE ALLERGIES is the best that I've read in years. Author Tom R. Blaine - a judge, not a doctor - speaks from experience without weighing down the manuscript with too much technical jargon.His message is clear, to the point, and as timely as the first year of publication.I found myself wondering why it has taken so many years for these concepts to finally hit the mainstream.

Welcome Relief
Judge Tom Blaine explains in an easy-to-understand manner why his recommended diet is effective at combatting allergic reactions.The book has been criticized on the basis that he is not a doctor.However, he has done his research and is mindful of both accuracy and clarity.Most importantly, the proof is in the results.My mother was at wit's end after visiting a plethora of doctors concerning a rash over most of her body.She saw this book on a discount pile and figured that it wouldn't hurt to try.In just two weeks, her rash was gone for the first time in years.My allergies are more respiratory.The program worked for me as well.Whenever I start having problems, I go on the program and my allergies clear up.I've recommended this book to many people and I encourage you to give it a try if you suffer from allergies at all. ... Read more

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Food intolerance occurs when the digestive system cannot break down a certain food or group of foods. Nearly everyone has an intolerance to some food. Food intolerances can range from fairly mild bloating and energy dips after eating to cramping or nausea, skin problems, or mood swings. Antony J. Haynes, a top nutritionist, has devised a unique nutritional plan to help readers identify and avoidfood intolerances and allergies, which affect nearly all Americans. By following seven simple steps, anyone can isolate and eliminate problem foods and completely reverse our symptoms. Antoinette Savill, an award-winning special-diets cooking writer, has created over 70 delicious recipes that make staying on the plan easy. ... Read more

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super interesting book!
Great book for anyone who has allergies, digestive problems, asthma or other potential food-sensitivity reactions.

slightly lacking
This book was an ok basic overview of food intolerance.It had extensive lists of foods to avoid, symptom lists etc.What it did not have was any scientific evidence to back up various claims.In the intro the author claims a connection between food intolerance and mental illness and claims that it is well known that many people with "celiac disease also suffer from bipolar disorder (schizophrenia)."I have no idea if this is true because there is no citation or reference as to where this info came from.Also, anyone who took psych 101 in college knows that bipolar and schizophrenia are too very different disorders, and while a healthful diet is always best, these illness are not caused by food intolerance but by abnormal brain function that cannot be fixed by a special diet.

While much of the info in this book makes sense (i.e.- don't eat food that makes you feel bad) it does not back up its claims with any sort of research.It also doesn't go into a whole lot of detail about elimination diets, which I thought was odd.Instead it recommends certain tests from specific labs throughout the country, claiming that not all labs could do these tests properly, which doesn't make sense and is a little suspect.I started to wonder if the authors had financial ties to any of the services/ products they recommended.

Awesome book!
I wish I had this book when I was diagnosed with food intolerances in 2007. It's the most complete information I've found so far! If you have food intolerances and have been struggling to figure out what steps to take in your recovery get this book. Just one negative - the recipes aren't very inspiring.

Food Intolerance Bible
The Food Intolerance Bible is an invaluable resource. Like many people, I was a little confused about the difference between food allergies and food intolerances. Many of the books I've read on these subjects use the words interchangeably. I know for a fact that I have some food allergies. As a child, I was thoroughly tested. Sure enough, if I ate enough a small quantity of those foods, my tongue immediately started to swell up and I started to gasp for breath. These early incidents were scary so I learned very quickly to stay well away from these foods.

Food intolerances are slightly different. The effects aren't always immediate or dramatic. Though careful watching of my body's reaction to certain foods, I was pretty sure that there were some foods in my regular diet (namely white flour, refined sugar, and chocolate) that were causing or exasperating problems such as abdominal pain, cramping, and depression. Unfortunately, these symptoms aren't always immediately noticeable so I tend to associate these foods with a feeling of comfort and increased energy.

The Food Intolerance Bible helped me gain an understanding of my body's reactions to certain foods. It also gave me an idea about what other conditions, illnesses, or body reactions could also be causing or adding to my problems. Now, I have a place to start.

Highly recommended for both community library cookbook and health collections.
Nearly everyone has some form of food intolerance, claims "The Food Intolerance Bible: A Nutritionist's Plan to Beat Food Cravings, Fatigue, Mood Swings, Celiac Disease, Headaches, IBS, and Deal with Food Allergies". Food Intolerance occurs when ones body rejects what you put in - and the rejection comes in a huge amount of miserable ailments to make people feel terrible for that day. With seven steps to minimize the occurrence of food intolerance, and over 70 recipes such as Plum Crumble and Black Peppercorns with Sweet Potato fries, Salmon Lasagna, and so much more on top of that, "The Food Intolerance Bible: A Nutritionist's Plan to Beat Food Cravings, Fatigue, Mood Swings, Celiac Disease, Headaches, IBS, and Deal with Food Allergies" is highly recommended for both community library cookbook and health collections.
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God didn't make you allergic to anything
Colbert again shows us how to live a healthier lifestyle and take care of our temple.He goes further into emotional reasons why our immune systems get hammered in ""Deadly Emotions".See also "A More Excellent Way" by Henry Wright, a ministry where many people with allergies learn how to get healed.Much better than NAET!

outstanding
This helpful book is full of God's wisdom!God has used Dr. Colbert as a vessel to convey truth to me and my family regarding walking in Divine health! This book does not delve into "new age" teachings, as others have accused.Obviously, they have no spiritual discernment.This is VERY sound, VERY Biblical advice!

helpful book!
I liked this book by Dr. Colbert and just ordered one from amazon.com for my father who is suffering from allergies to dust mites and chemicals in food.I think the first review that had one star had a most hateful attitude.Dr. Colbert really loves the Lord and it shows in his books.He desires for people to be healthy and whole and so does the Lord.He is our Father and wants his children to be well.What father doesn't?Conventional allergy treatments such as desensitization shots are helpful but sometimes people need more.My daughter had 5 years of allergy shots and still suffers from allergies.We shy away from drugs because drugs cause side effects and they cause you to lose nutrients as they are detoxified by the body. currently our daughter is on a homeopathic treatment prescribed by her naturopathic doctor and it is helping.Dr. Colbert is not I repeat not into New Age type of thinking and remedies.This person the first review insulted Dr. Colbert's integrity and my opinion of this person is that they are mean spirited and judgemental!

Pseudoscientific claptrap
The Bible Cure for Allergies is nothing but pseudoscientific claptrap designed to convince the gullible that ancient peoples were somehow healthier than we are. (Most ancients lived short, pain-filled lives, but you won't read that here.) Far from being Biblical, this book would insult many conservative Christians with its constant references to New Age healing powers and the like.

Reputable allergy treatments do not contravene the teachings of the Bible. There is therefore no reason for anyone, no matter how devout or religious, to resort to the unproven, ineffective, expensive remedies this book recommends. ... Read more

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Golfhotel Health Center, Worthersee, Austria. Text is a translation of the German edition, Allergien erfolgreich behandeln mit der F.X. Mayr-Kur, written by Karl F. Haug, c2001. Discusses role of digestive system in allergic illness and the fundamental priciples of modern Mayr medicine. Softcover. ... Read more

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Excellent "discovery" book for those with food problems.
This book has excellent suggestions, and after trying this rotation diet for myself and my family, I "discovered" we ALL had a sensitivity to one food or another.I helped me discover why my son always coughedwhen the school year started.I now know why my daughter is dairyintolerant, my husband is also.

I recommend this book highly for itsability to help the individual really look at how they eat, and why. ... Read more

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In this excellent new book, specialist dietitians Isabel Skypala and Carina Venter bring together a team of expert authors to separate fact from fiction and provide the reader with an authoritative and practical guide to diagnosing, managing and preventing food allergy and intolerance. ... Read more

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When AJ is invited to a friend's birthday party, he worries that his food allergiesmay spoil the fun. But with the help of a clever rhyme, he finds the self-confidencehe needs to go to the party, keep himself safe, and still have a great time!Children with food allergies face unique challenges every day - especially in socialsituations. All families of food allergic children can relate to the risks and challengesthat may arise at birthday parties. Allergy Tales: A Birthday Party, helps children buildtheir self-confidence and develop the skills to transform those challenging situationsinto rewarding social experiences. It's a lesson all food allergic children must master. ... Read more

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Wonderful Book!
My four year old son loves this book. He thinks the main character, "A.J." is "cool". What I like about the book is that his allergy is never specified so the book can be relevant to your child no matter what the food allergy. The story is fun yet serious without being scary. Perfect for kids with any food allergy or food intolerance as well as to educate friends and family. A cute story with a great message!

A must have teaching tool
This is a great teaching tool, a must have to all teachers out there. Parents having children with allergies will appreciate it and the story is entertaining to all.

Allergy Tales: A Birthday Party
The birthday party is the perfect easy and relatable setting for this story for children with food allergies.AJ learned an effective child self-management technique through a fun event and a simple poem.This is a great book for families struggling to manage their child's food allergies and keep them safe!

Allergy Tales
An awesome book which is long overdue. My niece grew up with allergies and I bought it for her and her daughter.They also love it.A postive spin on a difficult situation which children with allergies encounter.Great Christmas gift!!

Allergy Tales: A Birthday Party
What a great book!Finally, a children's book about food allergies that is positive, entertaining, and educational...all rolled into one!I have looked and looked for a book about food allergies that would help my nephew learn self-management skills and this is definitely it.So many of the kids allergy books focus on what they can't do, can't eat, etc. - I love the way this one focuses on how to handle a situation in an allergy friendly, kid friendly way.And my nephew loves the rhyme that AJ uses throughout the book - it's a fun way to learn a really important skill.Can't recommend this one highly enough - you won't be disappointed! ... Read more

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Explains the various types of allergies, their symptoms, causes, and treatment, and discusses research being conducted to find cures for allergic diseases. ... Read more

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Delicious, healthy and easy-to-prepare gluten-free recipes.


Today, living a gluten-free lifestyle is gaining popularity as more and more people around the world develop serious health aversions to wheat. Wheat intolerances and allergies are among the top food allergies in the United States.

Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies features over 145 gluten-free recipes designed to improve daily functioning with a variety of delicious meal choices, including breakfast, soups, salads, entrees, snacks and desserts. Enjoy everything from orange pumpkin muffins, to black bean soup, to a Waldorf salad, to chicken cacciatore, to an apple tart, without having to worry about your wheat intolerance or allergy.

Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies also includes:

* An overview on wheat allergies
* A list of foods to avoid
* A meal diary and checklist to track your progress

Recipes and meals in the Cooking Well series have been specially created by renowned health and diet expert, Chef Marie-Annick Courtier. Each book in the series also includes general nutrition information as well as tips on which foods to avoid along the path of nutritional healing. ... Read more

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For people with food allergies or people who simply want to follow a healthy diet
"Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies, Over 145 Delicious Gluten-Free Recipes" is a delicious aid to the folks who are seeking a healthy, gluten -free lifestyle and diet. Filled with more than 145 delicious recipes, chapters include sections on Breakfast, Soups & Salads, Fish/Seafood Entrees, Meat/Poultry/ Vegetable Entrees, Side Dishes & Snacks, and Desserts. In addition, there are chapters explaining wheat allergies and the importance of nutrition, plus appendices with suggestions for a meal diary, sample menu, substitutions, and references and resources. Tips on shopping and restaurant choices are recommended, and best of all, the recipes sound so tempting that there will be no need to feel deprived while embarking on a tasty, healthy, gluten-free diet. Special recipe selections include Melon with Figs and Prosciutto, Chickpea, Tomato and Rice Soup, Poached Eggs Over Spinach, Grilled Sea Bass With Mango Salsa, Spinach With Walnuts and Pomegranate, and Chocolate Cake with Raspberry Coulis. "Cooking Well:Wheat Allergies" provides a much needed resource for people with food allergies or people who simply want to follow a healthy diet.
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Null redefines a health problem that afflicts 40 million Americans: More than mere hay fever, contemporary allergic reactions include chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer's disease, and even HIV infection. These conditions, he explains, occur when our immune systems break down. This ground-breaking book now prescribes effective solutions. ... Read more

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What Is Your Poison?
After many years of research, the authors try to prove that our environment is cleaner now than it was twenty years ago. That's welcome new to Al Gore and to all of us who have sentitive noses (and throats -- what pesticides attack first in my body) and allergies. This town I call home is one of the most pollutted places you could find. A few times, when Spring gets here and my allergies have reached their peak (and I'm sure I'm at death's door), I declare that I am alleergic to this town I use to love.

Pesticides are my major enemy, not the lawn chemicals, but the strong indoor kinds which were forced on me despite doctors' letters backing up my allergic reactions. I have ended up in the hospital emergency rooms due to being severely poisoned. So has Star, my cat of many years, had to have treatment at the vet. clinic.

Toxic mold is another thing which slaps me in the face as soon as I enter a contaminated area. I was the first to detect it in the Tennessee Theatre before it was renovated, and at Oak Ridge High School auditorium. Both have gone through intensive mold-removing process.You'll be glad to know that foam insulation in attics is now dry enough to make it safe for the installer and inhabitantsof the house. This used to be a major health scare, and I was concerned when John L. did his own insulation this year. I was shocked to know he stayed home long enough for repair work in a stone house, notoriously damp with killer wet basements, hard on books.

To kill germs in polluted rivers which supply our water, the utility companies expose us to dangerous chemicals which kill germs. But, if you consume this "treated" water, it can harm your bodies on the inside. Even
cooking or boiling does not extract the danger from too many chemicals. My biggest challenge right now is toting "spring water" from the stores to my new abode for coffee, cooking, drinking, etc. Even the instructions which came with my new coffeemaker demanded bottled water to be used in the appliance.

When I moved, I left the cleaning to people who get paid to use toxic chemicals. I gave up my deposit as I had purposely been poisoned enough by the management. Cleaning products is a large hidded risk and should never be combined; they are strong enough alone to kill an ox.Rug cleaners and dry-cleaning products cause cancer in mice. They kept Star sick, so now they have my money to replace the carpet. Lead in paint is fatal to infants and can cause birth defects in newborns.

Asbestos is a killer! One of our major business on Gay Street is so full of this toxin, the developer leaves it setting empty. I've tried to interest the mayor into letting us use it as a bus center to get in out of the elements. It's not like we'd be living there. There is some kind of work taking place outside that building now that the Mayor has admitted he was wrong in selecting the bus site on property owned by someone who wants to keep it intact.I stayed sick for months and developed stomach ulcers when I tried to eat the Meals on Wheels because of the food additives which made the oft inedible and stinky. The meals contain preservatives as they are processed in advance and stored. By the time they reach their destination, the bread in mine even was moldy, Several years ago, my residence was a cold, cinder-block "house" under a huge electric transforer (we have those in abundance in the Tennessee Valley as TVA is based here). I was dying, I thought, and six months in a small rural town brought me back to life and ready to take on the big hometown again.Any question about poisons from chloroform, arsenic, the silent killer (radon and natural gas), environmental (real or overblown) and household items are explained in this useful reference book.

Talks about things not talked about in other books
I read the book a few years ago and one of the things that amazed me was the tendancy for people to develop allergies w/o a family history of it.For example:

High Fructose Corn syrup is a derivative of corn.... used to sweeten reconstituted fruit which thru manufacturing processes lost it's sweetness. Many people develop an allergy to corn because upon consumption releases endorphines and causes emotional feelings that need to be constantly fed... in other words an addiction, hence the obesity factor.

Person eats food w/ corn syrup. Person experiences a high associated w/ endorphines. Person comes down off high and experiences anxiety. Person, ON A SUBLIMINAL BASIS, continues to consume food w/ corn syrup thus the obesity factor and thus the impossibility for many to lose weight.

There are also examples of people who are alcoholic because of the same reason.Incredible.
It's in there w/ complete studies. Doctors don't acknowledge it because they make too much money on treatments of overweightpeople and so does the pill industry. It's there just read it.

Don't believe me? Read this book.

Promises Much But Delivers Little
This book attempts to be thoroughly comprehensive but ultimately fails because often some vital information is missing.I believe that health books which really empower are ones which give real, useable answers, not vague outlines.For instance, Mr Null does not tell me where to get the vital allergy tests done, what they cost, what they involve or which laboratorys/methods he recommends.He refers to these tests numerous times as providing part of the answer, but I am left feeling that I have a vague idea of the problem, but a wholly inadequate idea of the solution.Mr Null is NOT an allergy expert and it shows.The book is not completely useless, but my advice is to look elsewhere for help. ... Read more