We just spent a lovely week in Cuba at an all-inclusive resort. (As a Canadian, I can travel there without restriction.) The weather was perfect and the resort was friendly and full of kids. I was a little concerned before we left because my family is a group who has ...

Well, dear readers - my family and I have managed to book a one week holiday on a beach in the middle of the Caribbean. As a result, I'll be afk (away from the keyboard) until March 17th. Vacationing with an allergic family means taking some extra precautions. First of all, ...

US researchers have discovered that the humble broccoli could help to protect you from respiratory inflammation. In fact, cruciferous vegetables contain a compound called sulforaphane, which appears to have a very beneficial effect on inflammation. Inflammation underscores and exacerbates a number of common chronic conditions, from asthma to allergies and ...

Just one week away from the city air allowed children with asthma and allergic symptoms to show improvements in their respiratory health. That's the conclusion of a study in the March issue of Pediatrics. One week allowed school age kids to show both a reduction in airway inflammation and an ...

They say that knowledge is power. This is even more true for someone with allergies - in fact, knowledge could be life. That's why I'm recommending the Thrive Allergy Expo to readers of my blog. Thrive is the only allergy-related and gluten-free expo in North America. (I know ...