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Food Allergy: (noun) A food allergy is an immune system response to a food that the body mistakenly believes is harmful. Although an individual could be allergic to any food, such as fruits, vegetables, and meats, there are eight foods that account for 90% of all food-allergic reactions. These are: milk, egg, peanut, tree nut (walnut, cashew, etc.), fish, shellfish, soy, and wheat. Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death.

Celiac Disease: WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE? Celiac disease is a lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder, found in individuals who are genetically susceptible learn more

Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diets for Autism: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are developmental disorders that affect children by disrupting their ability to communicate and interact socially. To reduce a child's symptoms of autism, parents try alternative treatments such as specialized diets. In recent years, gluten-free/casein-free diet has grown learn more