Tiffany DeSilva, MSW

Couldn't agree more! A syringe and vial is not an ideal alternative to an epinephrine autoinjector!

No, using the manual syringe/vial method is NOT the same as using an epinephrine autoinjector - Mast Attack I have a lot of inflammatory things to say about the current economic situation for patients who need epinephrine autoinjectors but for now, I’m going to stick to dispelling the most damaging myth I have seen spreading like wildfire. No,… Continue reading →

Did you know microwaves are regulated by the FDA? Here's their tips on safely using your microwave. I'd also add to avoid using plastics in the microwave, even if they do say they're safe on the package because even those tend to warp and deteriorate over time, possibly leaching chemicals into your food.

Use Your Microwave Safely It's likely that your microwave will get more use than normal during the holiday season. Here is some information to help make your microwave experience a safe one

This article really highlights the importance of access to EpiPens.

How 12 EpiPens Saved My Life People with food allergies hope to never use an EpiPen, but sometimes we don’t have a choice.

Mylan to bring generic version on EpiPen to market.

EpiPen maker announces major move amid pricing outrage Pharmaceutical company Mylan to offer generic version of critical drug to allergy sufferers, cutting cost in half

Please consider completing this survey and sharing your voice in regards to the cost of Epinephrine auto-injectors.

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Common food additive may be a contributor behind the rise of food allergies.

Common additive may be why you have food allergies - Scienmag A Michigan State University researcher has found that a common food additive may be linked to a rise in food allergies. Cheryl Rockwell, an assistant professor of pharmacology and toxicology in the..

Allergies are a growing public health problem in the US, Australia, and other western/industrialized countries. Allergy deaths are rising by 10 percent each year in Australia. The video in this article powerfully portrays just how serious allergies are and why it is important to always carry epinephrine.

The day Sussan Ley turned into 'elephant man' ''Something in me knew something was going badly wrong,'' the health minister says.

Great tips for moms managing food allergies.

Prioritizing Self-Care in a Busy Food Allergy World Prioritizing Self-Care in a Busy Food Allergy World

Where you live affects your diabetes risk.

Where You Live Affects Your Diabetes Risk Across the United States, living in close proximity to healthy food options and fresh markets is linked to lower rates of diabetes, according to a new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists. In regions with above-average population of people of color, the effect was especially significant giv…

This looks tasty, plus it's gluten free! It's a great healthy alternative to wheat, even if you don't have Celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity.

Vegan Quinoa Pizza Crust - Accidentally Crunchy This vegan quinoa pizza crust is a satisfying gluten-free alternative to traditional pizza crusts and is a great alternative recipe for Passover.

Such an important message and I totally agree. A little empathy and kindness goes a long way in supporting each other.

Food Allergies: Don't Tear Down the Scaffolding - Robyn O'Brien If we want others outside our community to respect our life threatening food allergies, we must respect and learn from each other inside our food allergic world as well.