Comments for AllergyKids Blog http://allergykids.wordpress.com A food allergy blog to help the millions of children with peanut allergies and food allergies Thu, 15 May 2008 12:42:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on Politics and Profits: Price Inflammation and One Corporation’s Allergy to Labels by Food Monopoly: A Cornucopia of Conspiracy | Max Gladwell http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/the-monopoly-of-the-food-supply-price-inflammation-and-one-corporations-allergy-to-labels/#comment-202 Food Monopoly: A Cornucopia of Conspiracy | Max Gladwell Fri, 09 May 2008 16:37:36 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-202 [...] As the world reels from food price inflation, the focus is turning to the biotech industry and its promise to genetically modify our food supply in order to increase crop yields, feed the world’s poor and stave off  riots at the supermarket.  What is interesting is that this responsibility, and most of the profits and liabilities associated with it, falls squarely on the shoulders of one corporation, an agrichemical corporation called Monsanto (NYSE: MON). [...] [...] As the world reels from food price inflation, the focus is turning to the biotech industry and its promise to genetically modify our food supply in order to increase crop yields, feed the world’s poor and stave off  riots at the supermarket.  What is interesting is that this responsibility, and most of the profits and liabilities associated with it, falls squarely on the shoulders of one corporation, an agrichemical corporation called Monsanto (NYSE: MON). [...]

]]> Comment on Politics and Profits: Price Inflammation and One Corporation’s Allergy to Labels by jenn http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/the-monopoly-of-the-food-supply-price-inflammation-and-one-corporations-allergy-to-labels/#comment-196 jenn Wed, 07 May 2008 17:00:11 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=39#comment-196 Great post! I'm assuming you've seen "The Future of Food" and that it made your blood run cold too. As the mom of a child allergic to 6 of the 8 big allergic foods (wheat, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy) genetic modification is a huge concern for me. I can't believe that Europeans and Asians are up in arms over this issue and food labeling there is mandatory, and here it doesn't even make the news. Banning "Franken-foods" altogether would be ideal, but short of that I really want the GM foods to be labeled so that I can at least choose not to eat them or feed them to my kids! I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts and news about this important issue. Great post! I’m assuming you’ve seen “The Future of Food” and that it made your blood run cold too. As the mom of a child allergic to 6 of the 8 big allergic foods (wheat, soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, and dairy) genetic modification is a huge concern for me. I can’t believe that Europeans and Asians are up in arms over this issue and food labeling there is mandatory, and here it doesn’t even make the news. Banning “Franken-foods” altogether would be ideal, but short of that I really want the GM foods to be labeled so that I can at least choose not to eat them or feed them to my kids! I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts and news about this important issue.

]]> Comment on Organics 101: Lose the Toxins, Allergens and Weight! by jflohr http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/organics-101-lose-the-toxins-allergens-and-weight/#comment-187 jflohr Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:51:03 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/organics-101-lose-the-toxins-allergens-and-weight/#comment-187 Very interesting stuff! Another alternative to certified organic produce is local produce from a farmer's market or nearby farm. At least you can speak directly with the grower and find out what their practices are. It is expensive and takes years to get USDA certified organic, so many smaller farms won't bother. Look for "pesticide-free," that kind of wording. And don't be afraid to ask if them if they use chemical pesticides or fertilizers. I find the farmer's market is usually a bit cheaper than the grocery store. Of course, I always say, it's easy to stay thin when you shop organic -- you can't afford to overeat! http://jflohr.wordpress.com/ Very interesting stuff! Another alternative to certified organic produce is local produce from a farmer’s market or nearby farm. At least you can speak directly with the grower and find out what their practices are. It is expensive and takes years to get USDA certified organic, so many smaller farms won’t bother. Look for “pesticide-free,” that kind of wording. And don’t be afraid to ask if them if they use chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

I find the farmer’s market is usually a bit cheaper than the grocery store. Of course, I always say, it’s easy to stay thin when you shop organic — you can’t afford to overeat!

http://jflohr.wordpress.com/

]]> Comment on Got Milk Allergy? What the Labels (and Docs!) Don’t Tell Us by journeytocrunchville http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/got-milk-allergy-what-the-labels-and-docs-dont-tell-us/#comment-185 journeytocrunchville Tue, 08 Apr 2008 16:43:42 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-185 Thank you for your article. I am going to post it to my blog. We have actually switched to raw milk with tremendous benefits and results for my family but I think it is important for everyone to know what is in typical pasteurized milk. Ironically, there have been more recalls for pasteurized milk than for raw milk and that is just the tip of the ice-berg. Thank you for your article. I am going to post it to my blog. We have actually switched to raw milk with tremendous benefits and results for my family but I think it is important for everyone to know what is in typical pasteurized milk. Ironically, there have been more recalls for pasteurized milk than for raw milk and that is just the tip of the ice-berg.

]]> Comment on Intolerable Cruelty: Our Sick Children’s Indebted Future by Gluten Free Diet http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2008/03/22/intolerable-cruelty-our-childrens-indebted-future/#comment-182 Gluten Free Diet Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:05:52 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=38#comment-182 Hi,sometimes we have read between the lines to understand what is happening. Like if the government made it mandatory by 2015, for example, for all cars in the country to be hybrid. Could you imagine how the auto industry and fuel industries would yelp ? It’s often more about politics and business more than it is about solutions. Regards. Hi,sometimes we have read between the lines to understand what
is happening. Like if the government made it mandatory by
2015, for example, for all cars in the country to be hybrid.
Could you imagine how the auto industry and fuel industries
would yelp ? It’s often more about politics and business
more than it is about solutions. Regards.

]]> Comment on Got Milk Allergy? What the Labels (and Docs!) Don’t Tell Us by Shonagh Home http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2008/02/01/got-milk-allergy-what-the-labels-and-docs-dont-tell-us/#comment-177 Shonagh Home Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:05:20 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/?p=37#comment-177 Please visit the website, www.realmilk.com to learn the benefits of RAW milk from pastured, grass-fed cows. This is the way we are supposed to consume nature's perfect food. The majority of people who have allergic reactions to pasteurized milk (which includes my 7-year old daughter) have no problem ingesting raw milk which is loaded with beneficial enzymes and good bacteria that are virtually lost during the pasteurization proceess. There is a spectacular source for raw milk: www.organicpastures.com This dairy is owned by Mark McAfee who is setting the standards for superb raw milk from grass-fed cows that are actually milked in the pasture! These are HEALTHY, LOVED cows that produce beautiful milk, cream and butter. Mark has had his milk tested in California universities and when they added e-coli to the milk it DID NOT SURVIVE in the milk. You can get all the information you desire by contacting Organic Pastures at 877-729-6455. There is also an excellent book called, 'The Untold Story of Milk' by Ron Schmid, N.D. It is a superlative book on the history of milk, the reasons for pasteurization and the incredible benefits of pure, raw milk from grass-fed cows. By the way, cows are ruminants which means they eat grass and hay. They are NOT designed to eat corn. It changes the pH in their stomach and eventually sickens them. Meat from grass-fed cows contains Omega-3's which disappear entirely when you feed grains to a cow. Please educate your beautiful selves on all of this by going to: www.westonaprice.org I teach classes to lots of moms in my area (Redmond, WA) on this very topic. It is imperative that we take back our power and apply the wisdom of our ancestors who consumed a diet of nutrient dense, whole foods that were properly prepared without processing, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc. Please feel free to e-mail me if you need more resources. I am a voracious researcher and I am not naive enough (anymore) to think that our government or government agencies are the least bit concerned with our health. Please visit the website, http://www.realmilk.com to learn the benefits of RAW milk from pastured, grass-fed cows. This is the way we are supposed to consume nature’s perfect food. The majority of people who have allergic reactions to pasteurized milk (which includes my 7-year old daughter) have no problem ingesting raw milk which is loaded with beneficial enzymes and good bacteria that are virtually lost during the pasteurization proceess.
There is a spectacular source for raw milk: http://www.organicpastures.com
This dairy is owned by Mark McAfee who is setting the standards for superb raw milk from grass-fed cows that are actually milked in the pasture! These are HEALTHY, LOVED cows that produce beautiful milk, cream and butter. Mark has had his milk tested in California universities and when they added e-coli to the milk it DID NOT SURVIVE in the milk. You can get all the information you desire by contacting Organic Pastures at 877-729-6455.
There is also an excellent book called, ‘The Untold Story of Milk’ by Ron Schmid, N.D. It is a superlative book on the history of milk, the reasons for pasteurization and the incredible benefits of pure, raw milk from grass-fed cows.
By the way, cows are ruminants which means they eat grass and hay. They are NOT designed to eat corn. It changes the pH in their stomach and eventually sickens them. Meat from grass-fed cows contains Omega-3’s which disappear entirely when you feed grains to a cow. Please educate your beautiful selves on all of this by going to:
http://www.westonaprice.org
I teach classes to lots of moms in my area (Redmond, WA) on this very topic. It is imperative that we take back our power and apply the wisdom of our ancestors who consumed a diet of nutrient dense, whole foods that were properly prepared without processing, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, etc.
Please feel free to e-mail me if you need more resources. I am a voracious researcher and I am not naive enough (anymore) to think that our government or government agencies are the least bit concerned with our health.

]]> Comment on Soy’s Role in the Peanut Allergy: What European Mothers Already Know by Lolita http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/soys-role-in-the-peanut-allergy-what-european-mothers-already-know/#comment-173 Lolita Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:11:14 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/soys-role-in-the-peanut-allergy-what-european-mothers-already-know/#comment-173 My son is severely peanut allergic. He was a soy baby. Time to go organic. Pass the word. My son is severely peanut allergic. He was a soy baby. Time to go organic. Pass the word.

]]> Comment on Organics 101: Lose the Toxins, Allergens and Weight! by Holly http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/organics-101-lose-the-toxins-allergens-and-weight/#comment-172 Holly Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:54:22 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/organics-101-lose-the-toxins-allergens-and-weight/#comment-172 I have recently been diagnosed with multiple food allergies. I'm concerned my daughter may have one or two also. This site is definitely giving me "food for thought." Holly@http://hollytriedit.blogspot.com I have recently been diagnosed with multiple food allergies. I’m concerned my daughter may have one or two also.

This site is definitely giving me “food for thought.”

Holly@http://hollytriedit.blogspot.com

]]> Comment on Organics 101: Lose the Toxins, Allergens and Weight! by Doris Currie http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/organics-101-lose-the-toxins-allergens-and-weight/#comment-170 Doris Currie Thu, 13 Mar 2008 11:36:05 +0000 http://allergykids.wordpress.com/2007/11/29/organics-101-lose-the-toxins-allergens-and-weight/#comment-170 My son is 12 and has had constapition and stomach pain all of his life. We have just started with organic and gluten free foods it seems to be getting better. I am finding it hard with cost and all the hidden ingredients that are in foods. My son is 12 and has had constapition and stomach pain all of his life. We have just started with organic and gluten free foods it seems to be getting better. I am finding it hard with cost and all the hidden ingredients that are in foods.

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