Author Archives for Carla Da Silva
July 13, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
Hi. I’m Harrison, an 18 year old university student allergic to eggs, dairy, soy, all nuts, all seafood, apples, cherries, and pears. If you count, that’s 8 allergies, so I... View Article
July 3, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
Traveling with allergies can be a daunting thought. There are many variables that are further out of your control when you are not in your own environment. However, if you... View Article
June 17, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
Eating in restaurants when you have food allergies can be a source of anxiety (especially if you’re in an unfamiliar restaurant). As long as you keep your allergies in mind,... View Article
June 6, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
Remember when people lived in caves and dodged jaguars all day? Me neither. But my brain does. That’s why, when I’m stressed out, my blood surges with adrenaline, drains to... View Article
May 20, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
I recently hosted a Hobbit movie marathon at my house with a few of my Middle-Earth-loving friends. For those unfamiliar with The Hobbit trilogy, it’s essentially three awesome fantasy adventure... View Article
May 15, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
Note: These recommendations apply only to the EpiPen® brand of auto-injector and are not substitutions for learning how to use one from a qualified professional. Teaching your friends and family about how... View Article
May 5, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
The spring/summer holiday season is now upon you! The weather is nice, school is done for the year, and you are eager to get out and explore the world. Usually,... View Article
April 28, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
It can be tough growing up with potentially fatal allergies. There just are no two ways about it. When you are in elementary school, usually your parents, teachers, and school... View Article
April 7, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
When talking to other people about my allergies, a common topic that comes up is how hard it must be to eat out at restaurants. For the most part, however,... View Article
March 24, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
We’ve all had strange or odd questions asked of us. But something about having a food allergy brings out the truly odd, strange, and downright weird questions from people. Mind... View Article
March 18, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
Going on vacation should be a relaxing experience. But having allergies can sometimes make it stressful. This is particularly true if you’re travelling to a country where you don’t speak... View Article
March 10, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
When it comes to planning a date night, ideas have a tendency to cloud my brain. I’ve thought of so many unique date night activities at random times but when... View Article
February 26, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
One of the difficult things about allergies, is it seems as though you cannot always control 100 percent of situations. A few great examples of when I have experienced this... View Article
February 20, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
The Children’s Allergy & Asthma Education Centre (CAAEC), Winnipeg, Manitoba invites teens ages 12-16 years with food allergy to the Allergy Lounge. Join us to connect, learn and share with... View Article
February 18, 2015 January 10, 2025
Published by Carla Da Silva
Sunday brunch has become a quintessential tradition for many families across Canada. Aside from providing a means of reconnecting with family and friends, brunch is usually a meal arranged at... View Article