Getting an allergy diagnosis, especially a food allergy diagnosis, can be a frightening thing. However, there is a lot of information available out there for the newly diagnosed.
When my son was diagnosed with life threatening peanut, tree nut, egg, sesame, and soy allergies, as well as a host of environmental allergies, my husband and I were given an Epi-Pen prescription and sent on our way. This web site was born out of my frustration, over the years, in the lack of a one central resource for allergy sufferers and their families.
This particular page is for the newly diagnosed, or those looking for basic and general information. The links here will take you to articles and page descriptions, on our site, of some of the best and recommended allergy resources out there. It’s our way of helping you to take baby steps into the allergy world.
When you’ve recovered from the diagnosis and have gained insight and information, you’ll need to start changing the way you and your family lives. The rest of our website has many resources to offer. Here you will find web listings for allergen free products, home products, support groups, and blogs of other allergy sufferers going through the exact same thing.
We also offer our own BAS blog, support forum, as well as a newsletter. Please do read our blog, join the forums, and/or sign up for our newsletter. You’ll learn about the latest recalls, allergy news, and allergy friendly products as well as receive exclusive discounts and offers from our sponsors.
While we do personally screen submitted sites and blogs before publishing them, please remember that this site is merely a directory of the resources that are available. Each person deals with allergies differently and has their own comfort level. We encourage you to contact particular companies of products that you are interested in to be sure their philosophies are in sync with your own. We also encourage you to read blogs and take advice with caution. You should always seek medical advice from a medical professional.
That being said, if there is one thing I’ve gained out of my son’s allergy diagnosis; it’s a community of caring and wonderful individuals I would not have otherwise met.
We hope that our site offers you the comfort and resources you need to embark on this new journey of living life with allergies. It does get easier. We promise!
Ruth LovettSmith
Founder & Editor
Best Allergy Sites: Allergy Resources Links List
Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)
