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Allergy Adventures

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From day to day life experiences to the many adventures of living with a unique food allergy.

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    • Living Low Nickel

    Low Nickel Self Care

    • ByChristy Cushing
    • February 15, 2022
    • 9 comments
    Self care involves all the time and investments we make to ourselves that contribute to our overall well being. When we live with eczema and severe nickel allergies our self care practice includes the various steps we take to listen to our bodies and to live low nickel.
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      6 Tips to Living Low Nickel During the COVID-19 Pandemic

      • ByChristy Cushing
      • March 21, 2020
      • 10 comments
      This rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) is a historic public health crisis none of us are going to forget.…
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        • Eczema

        Seeking Possible Eczema Treatments

        • ByChristy Cushing
        • August 10, 2018
        • 20 comments
        My skin story is an ongoing struggle with eczema. Though the low nickel diet has drastically reduced and…
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          Low Nickel Family Cooking Edition

          • ByStevie Howe
          • August 4, 2018
          • 7 comments
          When Christy came home with a note card of all kinds of random ingredients listed on it, I…
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            Low Nickel Gardening

            • ByChristy Cushing
            • June 9, 2018
            • 9 comments
            Gardening brings me pure bliss. It’s astonishing when you truly understand the amount of water, effort and satisfaction…
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              Allergy Friendly Emergency Preparedness

              • ByChristy Cushing
              • May 6, 2018
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              Every day we strive to be prepared to prevent allergic reactions. This can be a challenge even when…
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                Ways to Add More Iron to Your Diet Without Always Eating Red Meat!

                • ByChristy Cushing
                • March 16, 2018
                • 13 comments
                I love a great steak. Over the years, my relationship with red meat has dramatically changed. For 4…
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                  Finding Balance

                  • ByChristy Cushing
                  • July 12, 2017
                  • 4 comments
                  Finding balance with the low nickel diet is an ongoing journey. In the USA where I live, almost…
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                    My Toes and Raynaud’s

                    • ByChristy Cushing
                    • July 9, 2017
                    • 5 comments
                    This past winter I experienced extreme swelling in my toes, especially on my left foot. The painful symptoms…
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                      Traveling with Diet Restrictions

                      • ByChristy Cushing
                      • April 30, 2017
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                      Traveling with a restricted diet requires planning ahead. While driving an average of 600 miles a week for…
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                        • Eczema

                        Using Apple Cider Vinegar for Dry Scalp

                        • ByChristy Cushing
                        • February 12, 2017
                        • 2 comments
                        Have you ever used apple cider vinegar? Hearing about the amazing benefits of apple cider vinegar, I hadn’t…
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                          • Living Low Nickel

                          What about Supplements?

                          • ByChristy Cushing
                          • February 4, 2017
                          • 30 comments
                          Balancing a nickel food allergy and adequate nutrition can be challenging on the low nickel diet. Many people…
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                          Hi, I’m Christy Cushing
                          I share tips on how to live low nickel with stories, reviews and recipes for individuals with systemic nickel allergies and their families.
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                          The purpose of this website is to promote our personal experience living with a systemic nickel allergy and severe atopic dermatitis. This website is not intended to provide medical or professional advice or legal opinions of any kind. We are not a doctor and the content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All of the website content is for informational purposes only.

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