*Disclaimer: The following post is just me relating my personal experiences and my son's particular health situation. I am in no way promoting any health advice. Please consult your health professional concerning your own health needs.
Nearly two years ago, my son began having frequent bouts of anaphylaxis. We had to take him to the ER several times in a month. We had absolutely no idea what was causing his severe allergic reactions, but suspected some food was the culprit. I brought him to an allergist as soon as possible. Many tests later, the allergist diagnosed my son with a severe form of Oral Allergy Syndrome called Celery Spice Syndrome.
Although the condition seemed to come on suddenly, it had been building over the years, and my son just did not realize that the less severe reactions he was having weren't normal. The list of foods he was allergic to grew very long and includes: wheat, celery, parsley, cilantro, citrus, apples, pears, cherries, nuts, peanuts, cumin, curry, lettuce... And the list goes on and on.
Although the condition seemed to come on suddenly, it had been building over the years, and my son just did not realize that the less severe reactions he was having weren't normal. The list of foods he was allergic to grew very long and includes: wheat, celery, parsley, cilantro, citrus, apples, pears, cherries, nuts, peanuts, cumin, curry, lettuce... And the list goes on and on.
As a gardener, it was natural for me to begin researching out which plant families his major allergies were related to. Through my research, I discovered that some of his allergies were linked to a whole plant family, some were genus specific and some are limited to a species. I was determined to find foods he might be able to try that were outside those plant groups.
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