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Applied Kinesiology
If you are like me the first time you ever heard the words, "Applied Kinesiology," you pictured high school coaches or college students seeking a degree in kinesiology. Kinesiology is the study of the way a human body moves. If that is what you thought, do not be embarrassed. If it was not for my good friend, Marjorie, I would... »
Lasagna, At Last!
When my family was diagnosed with food allergies, it was a somewhat depressing event. However, hope was in the air as we felt we were on the road to better health. We do not have wheat or cow milk in our home. Fortunately, our doctor was able to pinpoint which part of the cow milk we could not tolerate. Surprisingly,... »
Freezer Cooking
As a home-schooling mom of five children, I find a large portion of my day in the kitchen, especially since we eat wheat-free foods because of allergies in the family. I make breakfast, lunch, dinner, and the occasional dessert. It can be exhausting and frustrating at times. If I am not cooking, it seems then I must be doing dishes... »
What Do Ya’ll Eat?
When people first hear about our food allergies, one of the first questions they ask is “What do ya’ll eat?” I know that commercials try to convince us that families from the United States only eat boxed cereal, boxed macaroni and cheese, and a frozen lasagna. Maybe some families really do eat those foods all the time, but I honestly feel... »
Coping with Food Allergies
This is the face of someone with food allergies. When Isaac was one year old, I began weaning him from breastfeeding. I gave him a cup of cow’s milk and went on preparing breakfast. Shortly after, I noticed that he was very cranky and had broken out in hives from head to toe. I suspected that he was allergic to... »
