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Living Low Nickel

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Avoiding foods that contain nickel is the best treatment for my nickel food allergy, also known as systemic nickel allergy syndrome (SNAS). When I ingest foods with higher concentrations of nickel I experience severe atopic dermatitis otherwise known as eczema.

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ByChristy Cushing
February 15, 2022
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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.

Low Nickel Beet and Butternut Squash Tacos

Try this low nickel recipe for mouthwatering low nickel beet and butternut squash tacos garnished with a tasty lime cream sauce that brings everything together!

ByStevie Howe
April 15, 2021
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I’ve seen the torment, pain and embarrassment she’s suffered over the years, trying to deal with eczema. When her doctor finally diagnosed her with a nickel food allergy, I was relieved but knew, she would need help.

ByChristy Cushing
December 24, 2020
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Do you love to bake during the holiday season? Growing up my Mom and family always baked a…

ByChristy Cushing
October 1, 2020
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Maybe you recently returned from your doctor’s office, after a skin patch test, or perhaps you’re searching for…

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

ByChristy Cushing
December 5, 2019
17 comments

Who doesn’t love chilling with a cocktail when catching up with good friends or to celebrate a big…

ByChristy Cushing
November 20, 2019
7 comments

There’s nothing worse than eating bland tasteless food. Why sacrifice flavor when there are so many low nickel…

ByChristy Cushing
March 17, 2019
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Stuffing eggplant with sautéed vegetables, ground meat topped with bread crumbs and fresh parmesan cheese makes for a…

ByChristy Cushing
February 27, 2019
14 comments

Do you love bread, crackers and pasta? I sure do and I wasn’t about to give them up…

ByChristy Cushing
February 9, 2019
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Have you ever tried low nickel red pepper soup? A great alternative to tomato soup, it takes time to roast the peppers but the added flavor is so worth it!