Could This Little Patch Be the Future of Food Allergy Treatment?

This past weekend at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Conference (AAAAI), exciting findings from Clinical Trials of the Viaskin Peanut (Phase II) & Milk (Phase I/II) Patch were shared. I was honored to speak with Dr. Hugh Sampson, Chief Scientific Officer of DBV (the biopharmaceutical company behind Viaskin)  the week before the.. read more →

Could Allergy Amulet Help You Avoid an Allergic Reaction?

When I first heard about the Allergy Amulet, I have to admit I had concerns about it.  I thought the purpose of the amulet was to use it as the sole means to ensure a food is safe. I shared this concern with it’s inventor, Abigail Barnes, at a food allergy event.  Not only was.. read more →

Day 4: Food Allergy Consulting Book List Give Away-The Princess and the Peanut: A Royally Allergic Fairytale

Now through December 8th, in celebration of the launch of the Mennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Book List, I am partnering with some of my favorite authors to provide you with free copies of their books.  All of these books had to meet the stringent criteria for inclusion on the book list.   Today, thanks.. read more →

LEAP Study is “Belle of the Ball” at AAAAI Conference

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. FoodAllergyConsulting.com   “What are you doing?”  My husband asked incredulously.   My eyes had been glued to my phone intermittently for hours over the weekend. “Following the AAAAI Conference.” “What is that?” “The American Academy of Asthma Allergy and Immunology Annual Conference.  I follow it every year to stay up.. read more →

Food in the Classroom is Not About Public Opinion

By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed. The debate about food in classroom has heated up in multiple media outlets this week.  As a food allergy educator and consultant, I’d like to offer my perspective.   In my opinion, this issue is not up for public debate.   At the heart of the it, is the safety of children.. read more →