It annoys the shit out of me that I can't send a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my kid to pre-school because of food allergy rules. Those of you that have kids with food allergies -flame away!
It annoys the shit out of me that I can't send a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my kid to pre-school because of food allergy rules. Those of you that have kids with food allergies -flame away!
Boo, hiss!! Dislike!! Mother of child with multiple severe food allergies right here!
tatersalad It does seem crazy that back in the day we used to have pb&j for lunch all of the time yet now nut allergy are so common and can be super severe that kids can't even be near nuts! I really don't understand why nut allergies have increased over the years. And while it may be inconvenient if you have a picky eater, if your child's sandwich sent a kid to the hospital wouldn't you feel terrible?
BTW, now I totally want to eat a pb&j sandwich when I get home today.
It annoys the shit out of me that I can't send a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my kid to pre-school because of food allergy rules. Those of you that have kids with food allergies -flame away!
Though I do not have any other LO besides the one still cooking, I would agree that this would be quite annoying.
I can't believe how many people go to chiropractors. Chiropractics is mostly a bunch of unsubstantiated nonsense.
applause.
I went to a chiropractor once and haaaaated it...I would never go back if I could avoid it. However, I do believe that different things work for different people, and if someone thinks they benefit from seeing one, good for them! To each their own, and if it makes you feel better, then great!
tatersalad It does seem crazy that back in the day we used to have pb&j for lunch all of the time yet now nut allergy are so common and can be super severe that kids can't even be near nuts! I really don't understand why nut allergies have increased over the years.
Allergies have increased because of immunology. It's an interesting biological response that you can read a ton about if you're interested. Basically because of vaccines (and this isn't an anti-vaccine rant) our bodies immune systems have become stronger - we are less likely to get things like consumption and small pox. And to oversimplify, this gives the immune system less to do and it becomes hyper reactive/vigilant to allergens. This is also why there's in increase in asthma.
I can't support the whole "no peanut butter wha-wha" tears. It's such a minor thing. My son's best friend is allergic to eggs, tree nuts, and seeds. And I've never had any issue with sending in lunches that are allergy friendly. I feel much worse for friend's mother who has to be hypervigilant about everything her kid comes in contact with. She can't even buy regular bread because it's so hard to find something that is made in an egg-free facility. And for 2 years he had to miss out on birthday parties because it's hard to explain to a toddler that they can't eat any food, or have cake.
If you need ideas, let me know, but it's really not that hard. My kid doesn't even know the difference between peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or soy butter.
tatersalad It does seem crazy that back in the day we used to have pb&j for lunch all of the time yet now nut allergy are so common and can be super severe that kids can't even be near nuts! I really don't understand why nut allergies have increased over the years.
Allergies have increased because of immunology. It's an interesting biological response that you can read a ton about if you're interested. Basically because of vaccines (and this isn't an anti-vaccine rant) our bodies immune systems have become stronger - we are less likely to get things like consumption and small pox. And to oversimplify, this gives the immune system less to do and it becomes hyper reactive/vigilant to allergens. This is also why there's in increase in asthma.
I can't support the whole "no peanut butter wha-wha" tears. It's such a minor thing. My son's best friend is allergic to eggs, tree nuts, and seeds. And I've never had any issue with sending in lunches that are allergy friendly. I feel much worse for friend's mother who has to be hypervigilant about everything her kid comes in contact with. She can't even buy regular bread because it's so hard to find something that is made in an egg-free facility. And for 2 years he had to miss out on birthday parties because it's hard to explain to a toddler that they can't eat any food, or have cake.
If you need ideas, let me know, but it's really not that hard. My kid doesn't even know the difference between peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or soy butter.
Bravo, bravo! And thank you! I would love tit this a million times if I could.
I went to a chiropractor once and haaaaated it...I would never go back if I could avoid it. However, I do believe that different things work for different people, and if someone thinks they benefit from seeing one, good for them! To each their own, and if it makes you feel better, then great!
I would usually agree with this, but when it comes to your neck and spine? Everyone should have higher standards than the pseudo-science and training that goes into chiropractic work. It's not like some hippy-dippy bullshit essential oils or something, this could really mess up your body.
"hippy dippy bullshit"... Lol! Ahh that made me giggle. I agree with you though, it obviously is a very delicate part of the human body!
I get a real tinfoil hat kind of vibe at the chiropractors office but if someone can pop me into place and relieve pain I'm all for it. I don't buy in to all the other stuff and thankfully he hasn't suggested anything besides an alignment. I think maybe the Webster technique isn't for me though. I want the big release kind of visit, not some pokes ("stretches") and table slams. It's so anticlimactic when he says he's done and I can't really tell if the issue is fixed. I feel like it's a waste of my insurance covered visits.
I can't believe how many people go to chiropractors. Chiropractics is mostly a bunch of unsubstantiated nonsense.
OK, so I am glad this came up because it was on my list of things to mention on UO today. I like the chiropractor, but someone told me they take their kids take the chiropractor as their primary care physician.... No. I also don't think they're real doctors, but maybe that's just me.
They are doctors of chiropractic. what does that actually mean?? No MD involved. Eesh. I have back probs. I'll go with the science, thanks!
It annoys the shit out of me that I can't send a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my kid to pre-school because of food allergy rules. Those of you that have kids with food allergies -flame away!
I personally have a nut/peanut allergy and this rule drives me crazy. We're teaching an entire generation of kids that the world should cater to them because of a food allergy. My mom taught me to be an advocate for myself growing up & I learned to check ingredients, tell friends moms I had an allergy, etc. These kids are going to have a hell of a time when they become adults and realize that employers won't cater to them.
My DD is allergic to cow's milk and having to deal with a week's worth of diarrhea every once and a while because a daycare teacher ignored the allergy alert papers posted at the table is enough of an annoyance for me. I can only imagine the paranoia I would have as a parent if one of my kids was allergic to nuts or shellfish. If they are old enough to be aware of their allergy enough to avoid certain foods or read labels great, but if they are not, I 100% support banning foods like peanut butter at schools that might cause a kid to have a severe reaction.
I went to a chiropractor once and haaaaated it...I would never go back if I could avoid it. However, I do believe that different things work for different people, and if someone thinks they benefit from seeing one, good for them! To each their own, and if it makes you feel better, then great!
I would usually agree with this, but when it comes to your neck and spine? Everyone should have higher standards than the pseudo-science and training that goes into chiropractic work. It's not like some hippy-dippy bullshit essential oils or something, this could really mess up your body.
Except that if you go to a good one, it actually works and I'll take manual manipulation over neck surgery any day. Western medicine isn't the end all be all of treatments.
ETA: I guess that's my UO opinion. I believe in science, yes, but American/Western Medicine isn't the only valid way of treating ailments and I am a huge believer in oriental methods, chiropractic, acupuncture, etc. The key is finding the proper balance between them and properly weeding out the junk science. But I know first hand that alternative methods have helped me heal faster in several circumstances where western medicine would have said you just have to wait it out.
It annoys the shit out of me that I can't send a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my kid to pre-school because of food allergy rules. Those of you that have kids with food allergies -flame away!
Our school just does the peanut free zone in the cafeteria instead of a full ban.
It annoys the shit out of me that I can't send a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with my kid to pre-school because of food allergy rules. Those of you that have kids with food allergies -flame away!
I don't have a kid in daycare/school yet, but I can't imagine this would really bother me. Like billyhorrible said, there are so many other nut-butters out there, can't you just switch it up a little?
I know this story is a few weeks old but did anyone else read about Jill Duggar's 70 hour labor? I read the article in People while at the OB a few weeks ago. I think how they handled the series of events was dangerous and there was no need for her labor to be that long.
I can't believe how many people go to chiropractors. Chiropractics is mostly a bunch of unsubstantiated nonsense.
Disagree. I go to the chiropractor on a regular basis (both pre pg and currently) and have experienced enormous relief in my back and neck issues. I have had multiple injuries including herniated discs and pinched nerves- resulting in excruciating pain. Pain meds, muscle relaxers, and steroids do not help long term. Chiropractic care has.
ETA: I have also been able to avoid massive surgery on both my low back and my neck because Chiropractic care works for me. Like @jimbobcooter, I agree that you need to be selective in the care you seek, and make sure who you are seeing is a reputable practitioner. I have also had great success with acupuncture and dry needling to alleviate severe muscle spasms that I am also prone to. It's all about opening your mind and figuring out what works best for you as an individual. I am by and large against having to have a major surgery, or having to take high dosage pain meds/muscle relaxants for the rest of my life, so the alternative is definitely a much better fit for me.
ETA x2: I would never consider my chiropractor as my primary care physician for myself or my child. I have a regular doctor, an OBGYN, an eye doctor, dentist, and a chiropractor. It is a supplement to my other health care providers, and I definitely go knowing that he is a specialist and an expert on my spine, and skeletal structure, but not qualified to treat me for additional ailments.
I know this story is a few weeks old but did anyone else read about Jill Duggar's 70 hour labor? I read the article in People while at the OB a few weeks ago. I think how they handled the series of events was dangerous and there was no need for her labor to be that long.
I thought this too at first, but in reading a little more, they went from when she first started having BH contractions, it wasn't just from active labor.
Along these lines, I was reading some birth stories on other BMB's and some of the people that posted home birth stories totally got a side-eye from me in choices to stay at home rather than go to a birth center/hospital. At least Jill had the common sense to go to the hospital when it didn't seem right.
I can't believe how many people go to chiropractors. Chiropractics is mostly a bunch of unsubstantiated nonsense.
Disagree. I go to the chiropractor on a regular basis (both pre pg and currently) and have experience enormous relief in my back and neck issues. I have had multiple injuries including herniated discs and pinched nerves- resulting in excruciating pain. Pain meds, muscle relaxers, and steroids do not help long term. Chiropractic care has.
ETA: I have also been able to avoid massive surgery on both my low back and my neck because Chiropractic care works for me. Like @jimbobcooter, I agree that you need to be selective in the care you seek, and make sure who you are seeing is a reputable practitioner. I have also had great success with acupuncture and dry needling to alleviate severe muscle spasms that I am also prone too. It's all about opening your mind and figuring out what works best for you as an individual. I am by and large against having to have a major surgery, or having to take high dosage pain meds/muscle relaxants for the rest of my life, so the alternative is definitely a much better fit for me.
+1 on this. I saw a chiropractor for my headaches and got AWESOME relief and learned stretches and recommendations for relief that did not include going on a daily medication since we realized mine were primarily tension headaches. As with all Drs. be smart about who you are choosing and do your research.
I don't have a kid in daycare/school yet, but I can't imagine this would really bother me. Like billyhorrible said, there are so many other nut-butters out there, can't you just switch it up a little?
What about the kids with severe tree nut allergies? It's a little unfair to have a ban on peanut butter but allow kids to bring in almond butter, Nutella, cashew butter, etc. And soy is a top 8 allergen, so that should exclude soy nut butter. This is one of the issues I have with these kinds of bans- where does it end? Can I not send my kid to school with a carton of chocolate milk because of dairy allergies?
Hmm, well I guess I don't know. I have a child without any allergies so it's hard to put myself on the other side, but I can't imagine expecting a school to ban huge lists of things to accommodate us. Peanuts is easy to work around was all I was saying.
Allergies have increased because of immunology. It's an interesting biological response that you can read a ton about if you're interested. Basically because of vaccines (and this isn't an anti-vaccine rant) our bodies immune systems have become stronger - we are less likely to get things like consumption and small pox. And to oversimplify, this gives the immune system less to do and it becomes hyper reactive/vigilant to allergens. This is also why there's in increase in asthma.
I can't support the whole "no peanut butter wha-wha" tears. It's such a minor thing. My son's best friend is allergic to eggs, tree nuts, and seeds. And I've never had any issue with sending in lunches that are allergy friendly. I feel much worse for friend's mother who has to be hypervigilant about everything her kid comes in contact with. She can't even buy regular bread because it's so hard to find something that is made in an egg-free facility. And for 2 years he had to miss out on birthday parties because it's hard to explain to a toddler that they can't eat any food, or have cake.
If you need ideas, let me know, but it's really not that hard. My kid doesn't even know the difference between peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or soy butter.
This is just one of many, many theories (which I have looked into extensively because I have a severe peanut allergy, along with tree nuts). They don't have a proven reason for the increase in food allergies, just a bunch of "what-ifs?".
It's not. It's my mother's area of research dealing with pediatric asthma. An area in which is holds a PhD and is published. I'm glad you've "looked into it extensively" but you obviously don't have a clue.
I thought this too at first, but in reading a little more, they went from when she first started having BH contractions, it wasn't just from active labor.
Along these lines, I was reading some birth stories on other BMB's and some of the people that posted home birth stories totally got a side-eye from me in choices to stay at home rather than go to a birth center/hospital. At least Jill had the common sense to go to the hospital when it didn't seem right.
I thought it was 70 hours from when her water broke. I remember I read somewhere that she went and got a pedicure after her water broke. That is the last thing I would be doing, but props to her for keeping so calm.
Weird....if that is the case...then I agree with you Who knows what you can really believe in the media....I guess we'll find out the truth when it airs on tv!
Disagree. I go to the chiropractor on a regular basis (both pre pg and currently) and have experience enormous relief in my back and neck issues. I have had multiple injuries including herniated discs and pinched nerves- resulting in excruciating pain. Pain meds, muscle relaxers, and steroids do not help long term. Chiropractic care has.
I think often times what chiropractors take to fix on a weekly basis (essentially for the rest of your life) could be dealt with by fixing the root of the problem through seeking out physical therapy and following through with their prescribed regimen.
If we're getting anecdotal my husband also has herniated discs and back problems from years of playing rugby. He saw a chiropractor which helped short term - but once he engaged in PT and actually kept up with his exercises and stretching routine he is pain free.
I am all for PT. I've had great success with it for long term injuries as well. Also, not everyone goes to the chiropractor weekly. Before PG, I was going in to the chiropractor only once a month to be aligned. I am currently going every other week because PG has obviously put additional stresses on my body. It works for me and I always feel better after I've been adjusted.
Mine is a little weird. I think it's selfish to be buried in a cemetery. Think about all the wasted land and think about all the people that will fill up those plots when it could be used for other purposes. There won't be any more room for everyone years to come. There are other, more sustainable ways to honour our loved ones. Not sure but this was on my mind recently.
Gosh, I've just never thought about that before! Very valid point, I must say.... I suppose that can become an issue!
I think the peanut butter one has to do with the smell of it effecting kids. I had a student that allergic. It wasn't that big of a deal for me to not get peanuts in my own snacks and such.
I love my chiropractor. I can walk this week and I couldn't last.
UO- I think parents that try to restrict foods and police everything are doing more harm than good. I've struggled with my weight my entire life and I want my daughter to know what good nutrition looks like - but Oreos are not going to kill her.
I mean... if we're talking grimy preschool and elementary school kids here talking with full mouths and wiping their faces on their hands and clothes is the "inconvenience" of food restricted communities worth risking sending another kid into anaphylaxis? The happy go lucky allergy free kids can have all the restricted foods at home for after school snack, dinner, and on the weekend.
My grandmother is an immunologist and my grandfather was a Harvard educated (also a PhD) scientist who worked in pharmaceuticals for entire career, developing medications. I've spoken with both of them about this, as well as my allergists. Clearly, you don't have a clue. Or perhaps you should go let the research scientists who constantly have a new theory as to why allergies are so rampant now, that you've figured it all out?
I think it's fabulous you're relying on persons who are at least in their 70s as opposed to current medical research and publications. And you should know better than to quote someone who "worked in pharmaceuticals" versus researchers dealing with epidemiological studies. Or perhaps you don't. Again, until I see your published in peer review studies I'm going to go with research I've seen and read versus your nonsense.
Your facts are wrong. And fail to account for genetic predispositions based on genealogical history. Or do you not understand that either? How certain races/cultures are more prone to certain diseases (including immunological, such as allergies) than others?
By the way, if we're just throwing things out about sources, I work with current practitioners and researchers in immunology and one of my close friends is a VP at FARE in DC, who not only corroborate this, but are continuing to publish numerous peer-reviewed articles about it. There hasn't been a "new theory" as to why allergens are rampart in years. But I guess you already know that based on your "extensive research" which I'm going to assume goes something along the lines of "hey grandma, know why people are more allergic now than before" since you're missing out on the very basics of the concept.
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