When I asked for help in the food allergy community, I was told there were no resources, and this (the health of my black child) was not a priority for their members.

Being a good physician requires intelligence, compassion, and leadership. Chitra certainly had all of these qualities and more. 

Halloween treats often consist of common allergen ingredients such as peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, milk, and eggs.

There’s nothing worse than living in fear that your children could have an allergic reaction at school, and you wouldn’t be there to help them.

During the week of the challenge, I started to view the activity of eating as an obstacle for my mind and body whereas I had previously viewed it as a reward. With a tight budget and limited food options, every choice I made had to be strategic.

Part of my effort to build my ‘village’ has included having friends and family over for meals. While writing up a grocery list for one such get-together, my 6-year old asked me, “Does anyone have any allergies?”

I have been so fortunate to have found community in a variety of places, with the virtual online world being one of the best places thus far to truly connect with people from all over.