Nut allergies are among the most common in modern society, particularly in school - age children, which is why many schools now send home a notice at the beginning of the year reminding parents to only put nut - free snacks together for their child. Despite the rise of nut allergies , there are a number of things people don't know about them, even if they themselves suffer from one . To help with this, we have compiled a list of some of the most important things you need to know about nut allergies , both if you suffer from...

Some individuals have medical conditions that require treatment outside of the norm. Such conditions, while usually under control, can flare up at unexpected times. If the affected person is unconscious or unable to speak, there is no way for them to let potential rescuers know about their special treatment needs. This can result in them not receiving the necessary form of care or even receiving a type of drug that could prove fatal. Emergency ID products provide a fast and effective way for first responders to know how to help those in need. Here are five such ways in which...

According to Health Canada, approximately 2.5 million Canadians self-identify as suffering from food-related allergies or sensitivities. Food allergies vary from mild to moderate, and potentially life threatening.  Symptoms can range from skin irritations to hives and more seriously, difficulty breathing and anaphylaxis shock.  The purpose of Food Allergy Awareness Month is to shed light on food allergies, raise awareness and to help educate the Canadian public on how to avoid food-related allergic reactions.  The best way to prevent food-related allergic reactions to is avoid foods or ingredients to which you have a known allergy.  This can be difficult at times...