There should be an app where you can input your allergies and scan different SKUs and it would tell you if it’s safe or not

@bgimusic

4 жыл бұрын

that sounds genius & what if it had restaurant & social place recommendations too based off of your allergies that you select on a list that’s saved to your profile + alerts when a products formula changes to state they either added or removed an allergen. It would also need a disclaimer to always double check everything just in case, but that’s such a great idea.

@evaerhardt1317

4 жыл бұрын

J L theres apps like that for vegan foods!

@ellaminnow

4 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea.

@morganderose3491

4 жыл бұрын

I think the more important issue is having people be aware of what triggers their own allergies. Bringing awareness to allergies themselves may sound good in theory but realistically won’t change the way other people/companies operate as a whole, as it would be near impossible to change their practices due to a small percentage of people who are affected by one ingredient. It makes more sense to have these people do the proper research in order to know what to avoid coming into contact with.

@morganderose3491

4 жыл бұрын

allthingsbgi I think that’s great but very unrealistic. It’s our duty as patients to do our due diligence and research products/check labels in order to avoid something that may trigger our allergies. For example, I have a brain tumor and have 2 machines that keep my brain functioning properly. They have magnets inside of them and even just being under high voltage power lines can and will shut them off. I had 6 brain surgeries due to them malfunctioning and it was only until I did research and found that my blow dryer contained magnets, causing my machines to stop working. It was my fault for not researching the products I use, not the fact that there isnt awareness about this topic. So while this does make sense, we should always be checking to make sure that a product is safe to use on our own body

My brother is like her. It makes me mad when people don’t take his allergies seriously.

@dianab1008

4 жыл бұрын

Since all these people with food PREFERENCES came about, it became harder to take it serious. (i still do, we still do) i had a lady tell me she was terribly allergic to gluten, so we made sure we were careful with her plate. eventually, i see her picking off her husband's burger plate.. its frustrating.

@Tenareful

4 жыл бұрын

Like those people or brand that sneaky swap milks/diet versions ect

@cmulder002

4 жыл бұрын

try "thoughts and prayers? you know those also very effective ways of solving problems?

@cmulder002

4 жыл бұрын

@@dianab1008 its just HYSTERIA just like "religion"

@lbo6050

4 жыл бұрын

I can sympathize and understand how you would take it personally bc you see your loved one suffering. But you really cant be too mad with strangers, they have no obligation to your brother. Just as you dont care about my blood clots and poor circulation in my legs.. just being blunt here not rude.

One of my very dear friends was deathly allergic to lavender. I had no idea that lavender permeates EVERYTHING in our day-to-day lives. She literally couldn't go to the grocery store and not just because of the laundry detergent aisle. Shampoo, detergent, cleaning products, scented candles, everything that is manufactured and has a scent, no matter what that scent is, uses lavender. Unfortunately, anaphylaxis eventually took her life when we were in our 30s. We need more allergy awareness. Period.

@codename495

4 жыл бұрын

karimonster And lavender is disgusting, both in flavor and scent.

@alexbenavidez4500

4 жыл бұрын

I read an article about someone with this allergy once, and the way people treated her for it was just disgusting. She was a teacher, and her students would deliberately spray lavender aerosols to make her react, and the more times that happened, the more sensitive and severe her allergies became Those kids were genuinely risking her life itself as a joke.

@jadeylemonady513

4 жыл бұрын

Having a lavender allergy is the worst. Mine is only mild so I just get itchy and breathless around it and rashes if it makes contact with my skin. Schools are the worst place to deal with it too. During the big school run we had to go next to a lavender field eventhough they promised they would change the route for me. Ended up passing out. Fun times.

@alexbenavidez4500

4 жыл бұрын

@@user-ng5kf2uz6s It excacerbated her allergy and made it far more sensitive. I'll see if I can find the article again

@margauxhaiart

4 жыл бұрын

As an allergic to a lot of stuff... we need cleaner, simplier and more indicated, labeled products.

This is so important. Please do more of these on chronic illness and disabilities

@sydneymccarthy7015

4 жыл бұрын

Mary C yes !! Feeding tubes would be great too

@bluehalo8604

4 жыл бұрын

Type 1!!!! It would be amazing to have more awareness around this.

@sydneymccarthy7015

4 жыл бұрын

Shia T yess!! So Many people don’t know the difference between the two !

@andreahultman8272

4 жыл бұрын

As a woman with T1D and ME, I agree with y’all! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@Bree1005

4 жыл бұрын

How about one similar to this topic? Mast cell activation disorder (MCAD) you have allergic reactions but have no cause

People have made a habit of dismissing allergies. Like 'oh, too bad' or 'I'm sure it's fine, you're overreacting' when really they need to be taken much more seriously. Someone's flippancy could be the cause of someone else's extreme suffering and/or death.

@incognito602

4 жыл бұрын

For some reason, peanut allergies are generally taken seriously but nothing else is. I luckily don’t have any food allergies, but I do have severe cat allergies, and most people assume it means a stuffy nose and watery eyes not hives and possible death.

@abbydejong6803

4 жыл бұрын

exactly, even if some allergies aren't life threatening it is still extremely uncomfortable to be having an allergic reaction and it's generally frustrating and people don't realize :(

@tiffanylastinger3925

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@Amanda-mt2hx

4 жыл бұрын

My Dad still doesn't take any of my allergies seriously and constantly tries to push my limits by cooking with higher than normal quantities of my allergens. He has seen my reactions after he does his "experiments" and always apologizes in the moment but will always do it again in a few days. Thankfully my Mom understands and is always prepared with benadryl and my other fast reacting allergy meds.

@tiffanylastinger3925

4 жыл бұрын

@@Amanda-mt2hx that's ridiculous!!

She definitely should go into product development for people w severe allergies

@andresbluebird

4 жыл бұрын

dlxe or be an advocate for free epi-pens for people with allergies. Socialized medicine.

I can't believe anyone has to pay for epipens. That's insane. You didn't choose to have a life threatening allergy.

@littlepocketstudios8569

4 жыл бұрын

I can't event bye any. they're just like, "sorry, they did a recall, we are waiting for the new ones in stock" I've only owned my own epi-pen once (im 15) and the formula expired years ago. since then none were available. when I finally did get to a point where I need the injection my nurse wouldn't even do it. she said she did not know-how. I was too delirious to focus my strength. so my English teacher had to do it. ... and all the way up until the day I graduated she tried to make me replace the school's backup pen. knowing there were none available. she even tried to hold back my report card and diploma, which means I wouldn't have graduated middle school... like wtf?

@taylorray9823

4 жыл бұрын

Little Pocket Studios that’s so stupid. You can’t even replace one of those. It’s not like you just run to the store and buy it, they have to be prescribed and can only be used by the person they are prescripteur for unless a littéral emergency situation. Not to mention the state covers the cost for school épipens

@hannahkate7538

4 жыл бұрын

Blue Loon I can’t believe anyone has to pay for anything. That’s insane. You didn’t choose to be born.

@kerianpearson9796

4 жыл бұрын

I had my backpack stolen and my epipens were in it. That was the second scariest thing to lose after my inhaler, but the inhaler didn’t even take 24 hrs to replace. The epipen took several days, and I live in a huge city.

@KettiexD

4 жыл бұрын

@@kerianpearson9796 that's pretty messed up

Someone should make a brand of makeup that is guaranteed top 14 allergens free

@tiffanylastinger3925

4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@serenitymercer

4 жыл бұрын

PLEASEEEEE!!!

@loisavci3382

4 жыл бұрын

At the moment I'd settle for some aloe-free hand-sanitizer. Seriously, aloe makes my skin blister and peel and they put it in practically every lotion and sanitizer.

@askquestionsplz

4 жыл бұрын

do you have 5 million dollars to invest? didnt think so,

@lindseyhaight3576

4 жыл бұрын

I thought about that too. maybe one day i'll do it lol ; )

I’m allergic to fresh fruits, shellfish, cats, dogs, have seasonal allergies, and randomly break out in hives. People act like I inconvenience them all the time. Like sorry me possibly dying annoys you 🙄. Also have sensitive skin so gotta be careful with products that contain fragrance.

@wateriswet1845

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like my sister she allergic to shell fish, pork, cats, dogs, milk, grass, many lotion, soaps and seasonal allergies and will break into hives at random but we adapted to her.

@passetmemorrii9315

4 жыл бұрын

I'm allergic to peanuts, any kind of nut, dog hair (makes me sneezy), shelfish, eggwhites, etc. Its Intruiging

@hannahnorth3749

4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious as I've only been allergic to a certain medicine as of now, but can you eat fruit flavored items or is it just fresh you can't eat?

@juminhan6793

4 жыл бұрын

I'm interested to know why fresh fruits? Is it all fresh fruits or just some? Cab you eat canned fruit since it's not fresh? and Are you sure it's not the pesticides used on the fruits you are reacting too?

@queshalicious

4 жыл бұрын

Jumin Han since I have seasonal allergies I’m allergic to pollen so the skin of most fruits have pollen on them. Tried peeling the skin but I still have a reaction. It’s called oral allergy syndrome.

I have a severe nut allergy too and that comment about not feeling safe eating somewhere based on the reaction on staff is MASSIVE!! Some people don't realise that their reaction to me asking about allergens can be so off putting when they say things like "I think you'll be fine" it's so hard to go through with trying the food when you leave doubt about it!!

@sarahackerman5605

4 жыл бұрын

YES!! So much of it is about the working they use when answering questions!

@sydneyfessenden6119

4 жыл бұрын

If I hear another "I think so" when I ask if something has nuts I swearrrrrrr

@sarahanyre

4 жыл бұрын

Trueeee

@chlonanu

4 жыл бұрын

Sarah Wild they legit lose business by not caring, it’s dumb, they should be more accomodating

@kjs498

4 жыл бұрын

Restaurants need to train their servers better to know which dishes have allergens and which ones don’t. I think So is the nice way to say I don’t know.

I don’t have allergies but I travel on airplanes several times a year and I was given peanuts on a flight for the first time in a couple years and it was so jarring. The entire plane stank of nuts so I can’t imagine how terrible that must be for people with allergies to be so afraid

@esmeew2379

4 жыл бұрын

that why when I travel i request that no nuts or peanuts are served on the airplane. Airlines are usually okay with that, but there have been times they were less understanding and basically told me to just stop flying.

@psychinteresting727

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s very scary, that’s why I always have my parent or whoever is traveling with me wipe down my entire seat and try and everything with disinfectant wipes and then ask the people next to me to please not get peanuts

@luanasinclair

4 жыл бұрын

@@esmeew2379 i always carry nuts with me.... Some flights don't serve food :/ and everything else gets mushy.

@cissela6312

4 жыл бұрын

@@luanasinclair you might wanna stop doing than then.. If someone who's sitting near you have severe allergies, you could kill them

@madelion24

4 жыл бұрын

It throws me in a panic. I don't have a sever enough allergy for it to be a "medically notified" thing. Its like rancid perfume to me. Also some perfumes i'm allergic too as well...so thats always fun. Movie theaters if the person gets something with peanut butter or peanuts...I started bringing scarfs with me to cover my nose and mouth.

Food allergies are looked over. This needs more attention!

I'm allergic to citrus and rarely anyone takes it seriously, or they often forget. We need more allergy awareness and better education. In highschool, classmates who bullied me would "test" my allergy by bringing in drinks or fruits I'm allergic to. I hope that'll never happen to anyone else 😥

@samwerts3318

4 жыл бұрын

That’s so dangerous!! I’m glad you’re okay now tho

@olliewalker2361

4 жыл бұрын

Jai im also allergic to citrus hey

@tokki03

4 жыл бұрын

Omfg I am also allergic to citrus and I hate it when people try to eat oranges in front of me 😖

@saraheerie

4 жыл бұрын

I’m allergic to bananas and no one took it seriously until I had a severe allergic reaction to a smoothie. My boyfriend hasn’t had a banana in over 10 years because of it.

@drqmz5719

4 жыл бұрын

those people are sick. i'm so sorry that happened to you, i have a bad peanut allergy and people would take it really lightly around me at school.

Ugh, I have a friend who has to live with horrible allergies like this. He’s always got a runny nose and he always looks miserable sitting next to a tissue box in class. If we ever go out as a group, he can’t eat anything because he might get a reaction. Honestly, if I could strangle allergies to death, I would shoot them point blank. He’s also our best trumpet in band so we must protect the brass boy. Gosh, humans have horrible flesh blobs for bodies. Sometimes I feel like I’m the luckiest person on earth, only having two allergies.

@faye7199

4 жыл бұрын

Protect brass boy

@SamA-sr1bp

3 жыл бұрын

Protec brass boy at all cost

The US is great for people with allergies! Here in Germany it’s horrible, even tough the law say every restaurant should have allergy signs and list everything in the food, nearly nobody does it and you just get the annoying „Yeah we dont know for sure, if you want to be safe, just don’t eat it!“ 🙄

@cmulder002

4 жыл бұрын

Its just that in Germany people are less brainwashed by the "hysteria sells" media into believing they have a allergy.

@leozelt2156

4 жыл бұрын

cmulder002 but still people like me who do have allergies do profit so much!

@esmeew2379

4 жыл бұрын

here in the Netherlands it's exactly the same. that's why I love going to the US for holidays.

@bluehalo8604

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we're good for something health care wise, lol.

@tanya292

4 жыл бұрын

Same in India. They just started labeling for nuts. Just 2-3 years ago

gosh..i feel so privileged for not having any major allergies (that i know of at least)🙏🏼 there should be more awareness sourrounding this, the allergies are literally life-threatening and should be taken seriously by everyone❤️

I'm a celiac, medicine and make up labels really annoy me it should be a requirement to list the allergens. The amount of people that think it's a lifestyle choice when eating out and don't take it seriously drives me insane. I don't have such serious reactions as this and my anxiety is through then roof eating out somewhere new., I can only imagine how hard it must be for her.

@Eloise_Please

4 жыл бұрын

YES! I like how the gluten-free and vegan trends have made more (less cardboard-like) food options available in shops, but it's also so annoying because people don't think it's serious when it is.

@shenfenpen

4 жыл бұрын

R H I got told by a woman in a cafe they had vegan choices when asking about gluten. She had no idea, thought as its vegan that counts. I just walked out places like that aren’t worth my health .

@sunnybunnysky

4 жыл бұрын

R H as a vegan, I hope that you don’t think that it matters any less. Ethical choices should be respected. But I can’t stand when people group together veganism with gluten free. It’s so ignorant.. there’s no reason people should think those are synonyms.

@wombo635

4 жыл бұрын

Unless you are ingesting your makeup, it shouldn’t cause a celiac reaction. But definitely agree that medications should indicate if they’re gluten free or not.

@natatatt

4 жыл бұрын

Medicine not having the allergen labelling is crazy. It's literally health-related. WTF.

Thank you for telling others what your life is like. We need more to do this, as some just can't think of things other than inside their own simple view of the world. Wish we had better food labeling laws like the other countries you mentioned.

@maricruzvillanueva4544

4 жыл бұрын

Athaliah yes! it’s crazy how it’s completely legal to leave ingredients off the label.

@sarahackerman5605

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! Hopefully we will get there soon!

She is so articulate! I think we need more people like her to help everyone else understand thanks allure bring us more people!

I’m known as the Kid with Allergies at school, and everyone seems to treat it like a joke. I’ve had countless reactions at school, and the school does their best but the students are just the worst. Allergy awareness needs to happen more often.

@rileyf7789

4 жыл бұрын

losandersox at my school it’s very hard to be able to have an epi pen

@janelydia8102

4 жыл бұрын

@losandersox me to! People always say "so, like what can you eat?" or "i feel sooooo bad for you!" and it makes me feel really bad. Luckily, I have friend and family who are respectful and understand me.

Make one of mental health illnesses. I have depression, anxiety and ADHD. Two years ago I had many issues , I had panic attacks , I had suicidal thoughts, and I was put into a facility. No one should be ashamed of life issues. Now that I look back I am thankful I didn't let depression and anxiety take my life away!

Also I worked as a waitress for years, so when she mentioned the wait staff reactions it gave me the chills. This does happen, and I've even met people who will completely disregard what a customer has said and bring them a dish with traces of what the customer's told them they're allergic to in it, just as a test. Don't EVER be afraid to leave a restaurant, even after you've placed and order! Better to be considered rude at a place you'll likely never go again than to have a reaction.

Being allergic to food coloring is so annoying. I can’t have most pills! I can’t have most foods. And NO LIPSTICK. powder products made with oxides instead of dyes are the only things I can use but because most companies save money by underwing srtificla dyes it’s hard to find anything for me, 😭

@lauracrawley3514

4 жыл бұрын

Are you allergic to beets. Try boiling some and straining the juice then mix it with a dye free lip chap?

@LifeLoveBeauty32

4 жыл бұрын

laura crawley I am not allergic to beets! I will try that thank you!

@nunyabuisness4934

4 жыл бұрын

n-no lipstick 😭😭💔💔

@m6rcii

4 жыл бұрын

How did u figure out it was food dye????

@Eloise_Please

4 жыл бұрын

I hate how things go into medication that don't need to just for aesthetic reasons! Like you treat that problem but cause another 😑

I have a severe peanut allergy, and I relate to almost everything she said. The worst for me is when people don't take me seriously because of it. I've broken down crying at restaurants before because of the stress of having my life on the line every time I eat a new food. It sucks.

@OO-qt7ec

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. You're not alone.

This make me soo happy, allergies need more awareness. I am deathly allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, fish shellfish, milk, and egg, and I am also allergic (not deathly) to watermelon and cantaloupe. I also have a sensitivity to red dye 40

@cadimorgans-free1814

4 жыл бұрын

Amelia Johnson im allergic to peanuts i dont think uts deadly but there is a possibility of death and im always scared to death while eating x

@samtaylor4429

4 жыл бұрын

I’m allergic to watermelon too! As well as many other things, but no one believes me when I say Im allergic to watermelon

@loisavci3382

4 жыл бұрын

It wonder if this site might be helpful for you: allergen-free-cuisine.blogspot.com. It has recipes that do not include wheat, dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, sesame, corn, yeast, soy or other beans, peas, or lentils

@drqmz5719

4 жыл бұрын

i'm allergic to peanuts too + cats and dogs. i'm so sorry having an allergy is NOTTT easy!

I’m also practically allergic to everything milk, eggs, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pineapple, mango, some trees and plants

@jakefulton8501

4 жыл бұрын

lacey sameee

@phoenixluna4137

4 жыл бұрын

How do you deal with the itchiness since all those food are in everything

@thisdjchick

4 жыл бұрын

Carsoncommitsarson That’s a really strange thing to laugh about.

@alexisrose4221

4 жыл бұрын

Carsoncommitsarson you say she can’t eat and hasn’t been able to eat yet she can eat lol

@Natd102

4 жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm Hootle :D oml the word choice

I’m allergic to dairy, sesame, cashews, pistachios, dogs, and horse, and although there are not life threatening- at least I don’t think they are- it’s so hard because I can’t even go to my friends houses without having a reaction to their dog. I’ve grown out of my allergy to peanuts, wheat, and eggs, but nobody understands the struggle of allergies

@esmeew2379

4 жыл бұрын

@Laura Chiaallergies like dairy are allergies 80% of kids grow out of by the age of 12. allergies like peanut only 20% grow out of, and usually by the age of 12 new test are done. if you than still have the allergies its likely they're lifelong. also people with severe allergies are less likely to grow out of them.

@bellag.6535

4 жыл бұрын

I also have an allergic reaction to dogs and cats and it's horrible because all my friends have dogs in their house :(

@esmeew2379

4 жыл бұрын

@Laura Chia for severe food allergies there are none yet. however there are a lot of researches on that. but for things like hay fever I believe there are some medications available, i don't know if those treatments iare available in every country though.

That's a great video. I grew up with a mother who is basically allergic to everything and her allergies sometimes change. We can't go to restaurants, because they never take food allergies serious and even after asking them about the ingredients or telling them to not put something in like for example salad sauce, they don't pay attention and my mother is left with an allergic outbreak

Amazing woman. Makes me feel far less alone. I have nerve damage and severe balance issues, use a walker now and every outing has to be planned like a military campaign. How near is the loo, are there any stairs, can a car pull up directly outside, will I have to stand etc. Her situation is far more severe than mine but her story makes me feel far less lonely.

Very interesting. You guys should do a video on how living with an ostomy bag effects a person's every day life. It's not so bad, but most people don't seem to know that. Just a suggestion.

And here I am panicking everytime I go out because I have a mild lactose intolerance 😬🙄🙄

@chelsey8737

4 жыл бұрын

Literally me too

@noone9177

4 жыл бұрын

I had a mild lactose intolerance, lately it has gotten more severe and I've been having problems because people just don't take it seriously and dude, lactose intolerance is very common

@phili7347

4 жыл бұрын

I mean at least lactose intolerance does not harm the body. It is uncomfortable and annoying, but it doesn’t physically do any harm

@noone9177

4 жыл бұрын

@@phili7347 to me at least it does, clearly not as bad as the girl in the video, but I have severe I intestinal reactions plus migraines that last up to a week non stop. I've had to go to the hospital multiple times, all because of lactose intolerance

@phili7347

4 жыл бұрын

The bad B! of your dreams oh no that is not fun, hope you are okay! I did not mean to be insensitive, it is just what my doctor had told me ...

WONDERFUL video on awareness of people living with food allergies. Many don't understand. It's hurtful when uneducated people judge and become annoyed. It's not a lifestyle choice, it's life or death. Applaud you!

As a person with celiac disease and a soy allergy, I feel that struggle. Living daily life is scary. Celiac isn't immediately life threatening, but migraines and gut pain for days is horrid.

@nifferwilko

4 жыл бұрын

That must be really hard as I've noticed a lot of gluten-free food is also made to be dairy free which means soy 😣.

@amberklaire9419

4 жыл бұрын

@Sheela Narayanan Katz company! They have some good gluten/soy and dairy free products

We need this awareness. My boyfriend is a lot like you. He is allergic to the same things as you, and some more! It also affects on what I can eat, what cosmetics I can wear, etc. Again. We need this awareness

As someone allergic to Eggs, Shellfish, Soy, Wheat and Dairy, I feel the struggle! Everyday activities can be challenging and doing basic things like hanging out/eating out with friends or dating can be hard. Not being able to pinpoint the cause of random allergic reactions can also be very frustrating. You are not alone Sarah!

Even if you don’t have any known allergies you should always patch/swatch test everything because you never know if you could react to something

They need to make an app that scans barcodes and highlights potential allergens

@alexisrose4221

4 жыл бұрын

Tenareful .. wouldn’t it tell you in the ingredients though? It literally takes one second to read lol. I have to read everything since I’m vegan and after years of doing it it takes one second to scan. Major allergens are always listed

@Tenareful

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexisrose4221 yes but if you have to read every package it can be time consuming my girlfriend is gluten and dairy free and I always have to triple check because i struggle with small print and the colors because I have dyslexia and irlens and food packages are often really busy it's more of a time saver

@psychinteresting727

4 жыл бұрын

Something similar is my parents website www.snacksafely.com!

@psychinteresting727

4 жыл бұрын

Sheela Narayanan I’m so glad you love it! 😄 yes my parents started it I believe around 8 years ago now, and it was inspired by my moms experience with having a kid with peanut and egg allergies (which would be me!😋)

@psychinteresting727

4 жыл бұрын

Sheela Narayanan actually, I was born with my allergies, like we discovered both when I was around 1, so it makes it a little bit easier. However, I used to be able to eat Dunkin’ Donuts then found out they started using egg, so I had to stop, that’s what I miss the most. I just try to stay positive and my mom would always make sure to bring safe snacks for me whenever I would go to birthday parties to make me feel included ☺️, i do feel down about it sometimes for sure but you just have to sort of keep going, you know?

I’ve dealt with life threatening food allergies my whole life. It’s something that controls every aspect of my day-to-day life. Lately it’s effected my mental health extremely. I’ve had to quit my job, I no longer travel, I’m even terrified to go into a grocery store by myself. It’s been a burden on my life and on my family and close loved ones lives as well. There needs to be more awareness. Thank you so much to allure for allowing and helping food allergy awareness. And thank you to Sarah, for having courage to share your story. You are incredible. I relate to this whole video is every way. I’m allergic to Peanuts, tree nuts and sesame seeds.

@sarahackerman5605

4 жыл бұрын

Wow - thank you so much! I'm so sorry you're struggling. Feel free to reach out if I can ever help!

@sarahackerman5605

4 жыл бұрын

@Sheela Narayanan two companies, called Sunbutter and 88 Acres make nut butter alternatives that are good for my allergies! Wowbutter and Don't Go Nuts also make ones that I personally can't have because of my soy/legume allergies.

I just don't understand when some people act like you've done something wrong when you medically cannot eat or be in contact with something... Like, what are THEY upset about? So it's slightly inconvenient, this is someone's LIFE.

My mom is allergic to: - dairy - chicken - beef - fish - mustard - oats - rice - beans - apples - peaches - pears - bananas - soy - eggs - all legumes - oranges (all citrus) - peanuts - almonds (all nuts beside coconut) And lots of other things I’m forgetting

@Karina-zg3ht

4 жыл бұрын

What does she usually eat? Does she need to take vitamins?

@_cowprincess

4 жыл бұрын

@@Karina-zg3ht Probably vegetarian/plant based. lol

@Karina-zg3ht

4 жыл бұрын

MelonBerryBox well it seems like she’s allergic to a lot of plant based items and “lots of other things” so i’m just wondering what is really left to eat. it must be hard not being able to eat like everyone else.

@thecurseddinkleberg4086

4 жыл бұрын

I can't imagine what her life must be like having to deal with that, wow

@alexisrose4221

4 жыл бұрын

I have oral allergy syndrome. Does she?

These videos are helpful to others who don’t understand, I’m anaphylactic to Dairy, eggs, peanuts, & tree-nuts, along with being allergic to strawberries, apples, shellfish, peas, sesame, soy. Along with some animals, medications, & plants. More videos need to show the everyday life!

This girl just educated me on a lot of things. I wasn't aware that people can have allergies to so many things. This is important for people to know and be more mindful of things like this.

I have celiac (a gluten/wheat allergy) and I relate to this video so much. I can’t eat a lot of things and I hate going to restaurants with my friends because they always want to go to a restaurant with gluten and I can’t eat much. I also hate asking “is this gluten free?” because it adds attention on me. It’s just extremely hard living with this everyday, but this video makes me realize i’m not alone. Thank you so much for spreading awareness on allergies and how severe they can be. We need more talk about this.

I have a life-threatening egg allergy and what's nuts is how even sometimes when I go through the whole rigamarole of telling restaurants about my allergy, talking with all the different people she listed, etc, people still don't take it seriously. I've been assured and reassured that what I ordered was egg-free only to end up in the hospital.

I've always been confused why people complained about other people having allergies, I don't have a severe allergies although I have seasonal allergies, I'm allergic to band-aid adhesive, dust, perfume, and those are all common allergies but even those suck so I can't even imagine having a life threatening allergy. I remember in fifth grade my class was visiting a different class and one of my friends who has a severe allergy to hazelnut asked to leave the class because he felt wierd and thought someone might've eaten like Nutella or something but our teacher basically told him to suck it up and I've always been confused by that reaction, it wouldn't have affected her day to let him go out into the hallway so he would've been comfortable

I’m allergic to eggs, dairy and nuts. I’m happy that ppl are spreading awareness. Some ppl don’t realize how serious allergies and how much it affects our lives.

I cried after watching this video. I have a sever peanut and tree nut allergy, and hearing her talk about reading labels, dealing with dating anxiety, restaurants, etc. gave me so much comfort. I know my allergies are not as extensive as hers, but I relate heavily with a lot that she has to deal with. I always feel so awkward asking people to accommodate for me and having to explain things; I never want them to get annoyed/upset by me, and I don't want to come off as rude or selfish. Spreading awareness about allergies and the experiences of allergy-sufferers is the best way to make life smoother for us and those without allergies. Thank you for this spectacular video.

holy cow i’ve never seen allergy representation lol i have pretty bad food/outdoor allergies, they’ve gotten better as i’ve gotten older so none of them are life threatening (anymore) but it’s definitely rough. i’m so glad this video was made 💖

10:40 This is an EU law (so I'm surprised that they didn't have that in France as well), I believe and a lot of people were annoyed with them. I wasn't really but now I fully realize how useful it actually can be for people like you.

@rhiannonstull3032

4 жыл бұрын

I'm allergic to a lot of foods and have coeliac Disease. I struggle so much when travelling. Takes a lot of planning. People just get annoyed when I ask a million questions. France was pretty hard to eat safely in.

@iTalkWho

4 жыл бұрын

I have never seen that here in Sweden, I would love to see it though as someone with allergies!

@JudyCZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@iTalkWho Ok, guys, you made me google it a bit more. And it seems like it's a planned law that has not yet been put into place but some countries already did (my country - the Czech Republic definitely did). But I'm sick so my head's not working that great, so if you wanna check it out, I meant this law: eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32011R1169

Thank you for this! As a person with severe food allergies this is the first time I have felt true representation. Allergies are usually not taken seriously and I’m more often than not treated as if I’m unconvincing others. Reading through the comments and seeing that so many people are going through exactly what I’m going through helps me to feel so much less alone.

My mom is like this. I get so angry when people don’t understand/respect severe allergies. I didn’t get any of them, which is so crazy to me but I appreciate this video so much for people like my mom

THIS VIDEO IS SO IMPORTANT!! I am across the world in Australia but Sarah and I are twins. She is answering exactly how I would to every single question. Thank you Allure for bringing awareness to food allergies!!

All I want to say is THANK YOU! To Allure and to Sarah, for making this video. It gives me hope for my 9yo daughter that has food allergies as well, for her future. We are already doing most of the things that they listed for her now, so even if it won't be easy everyday, she will be able to handle it on her own and have a great life. It's important that more people understand the reality we face everyday and the constant worry that comes with it. Again, thank you!

I'm allergic to barley , so I definitely sympathize with the label reading. Especially since some ingredients are added in many forms and under many names. Since barley isn't a top ten allergen it can be included in "natural flavors" or "spices", so I have had to call corporate numbers after a reaction to figure out what food it was that sent me down the pain spiral.

During an immunodeficiency walk with one of my friends, we met up one of her friends and ended up going out to lunch. We visited an Italian restaurant where I learned her friend had a long list of severe food allergies, and honestly, it was SUCH a wonderful experience. After speaking with the waiter, the chef came out and double checked for all of her allergies and actually made her something that wasn’t on the menu. The food was amazing and it was just nice to know the restaurant cared and was willing to help, it was nice to know we could all enjoy our lunch and everyone was accounted for in eating some of their delicious pasta. For anyone wondering, it was Maggianos Little Italy in Charlotte, NC, and if you ever have the chance to try their food, trust that you will not be disappointed. I can never visit another Olive Garden or Cheesecake Factory and feel the same.

As someone with anaphylactic reactions, I'm so glad you made this video. In today's climate, people act though food preferences are the same, and they are not 🙄... it's really hard

I felt this on a personal level. I'm allergic to a lot of different foods that could potentially kill me if I don't get medical help right away. I don't have as many allergies as the girl in this video, but my allergies definitely affect my daily life and a lot of getting used to. I've had to go to the E.R four times in the past six months because of anaphylactic reactions to food. At first, I didn't know what was wrong or why these things were happening to me at first because I didn't know that I was allergic to so many things. I was really scared. But, after my first E.R visit, I went to an allergy doctor and found out that I have 22 food allergies and allergies to medications. It was really an eye-opener for what I eat and what really goes into my food. Now, my parents are totally maniacs when we go grocery shopping and furiously check labels. Now, I can't have Nutella anymore, which I'm pissed about. I used to eat Nutella out of the jar with a spoon while watching Netflix, but I developed an allergy to it, and now it could cut off my airway and kill me so that's fun.

see this is why i wish people would stop saying they’re allergic to something, simply if they don’t like it. it decreases the (can’t think of the word?) for actual food allergies.

@caitlinroche2265

4 жыл бұрын

legitimacy?

@h.m.g7409

4 жыл бұрын

regard

@manuelbonet

4 жыл бұрын

Do people actually say it?

@EmoSupremo

4 жыл бұрын

Credibility?

I'm a server at a restaurant, and I had this insanely sweet girl and her friend come in! The moment they sat down, one of the girls handed me a card that listed all her allergies, and things we can do to make our equipment safe to use when handling her food. I thought it was AWESOME that she had one of these cards. It educates us and lets us know about her allergies. Win/win situation!

Oh my goodness! I understand this girl. I have a SEVERE soy allergy. After chemo, my body changed, and I started having bad reactions every time I ate or put on lotion, or washed my hair (throat swelling, trouble breathing, vomiting, horrible skin reactions including itching, rashes, and feeling like I’m being pricked with needles all over my skin). Once we figured it out, I became very aware how much soy is used in EVERYTHING. I have to check everything I eat or touch. If I don’t, I’m in a bad situation that could potentially kill me. My heart goes out to you!!!

@amyg8176

4 жыл бұрын

Kitty Bennett sort of like the vegan struggle. How many things actually need trace amounts of milk powder?!

I’m severely allergic to gluten and the amount of times I’ve been told that it was impossible to be allergic to gluten is unbelievable!!

@spring7643

4 жыл бұрын

Some people are so dumb smh

@twobluebutterflies

4 жыл бұрын

It would be the whole wheat grain ..in my case, allergy hasn't been showing on my medical tests but it's crazy how I get sick when I eat wheat .. it is horrible !

Thank you for this!! I have food allergies (not as bad as her) but it can be so hard to explain. I also have ankylosing spondylitis (an autoimmune disease) which many do not understand. There needs to be more awareness for chronic illnesses!! Thanks Allure!!

I feel you girl! Allergic to practically everything you are (except soy thankfully) + eggs & red meat. Hope this video gains traction so people can be more informed

I’m starting to tear up, this was INCREDIBLE. So true about always carrying 2 Epi’s, working with restaurants, going and not eating, having to walk out of events (I had to walk out of the room of my first class in a subject as a Freshman in college because the prof brought peanut candy). I avoid travelling and it’s so good to hear about the food allergy cards; that’s brilliant!

A friend of mine once went into a five guys not knowing and was like.... "Uhhhhh... I have to leave" not only do the cook everything in peanut oil, but they have peanuts just... around, available for snacking

@serenitymercer

4 жыл бұрын

Yah! I deliver food and get told to go to Five Guys at least once every working day. Mmm, hars pass, thx

@kerianpearson9796

4 жыл бұрын

Oh no! I’m glad they make it super obvious though. The peanuts literally everywhere are like a giant caution sign.

@Just_Elika

4 жыл бұрын

One of my friends has a peanut allergy and they are actually able to eat peanut oil, idk why

@hannahtariq7158

3 жыл бұрын

Eurgh, I walked into a Five Guys for the first time the other day. Promptly turned around when I sae the peanut oil thing! My little boy has a crazy peanut allergy. Seems strange that they would use that considering so many are allergic to it.

The part about seeing the waiters reaction and how seriously they seem to take allergies was so familliar.. I'm also v jealous of people who can walk into a bakery and just buy whatever they want, whereas I'm lucky to find anything at all Atleast the allergy-friendly options today are way better than when I was a kid, and people seem to be both more knowledgeable and understanding!

This might sound dumb but I was diagnosed with a non-life-threatening foo allergy and I decided not to get an Epi-pen because it was 700-800 dollars and I thought it was way too expensive. One time I ate a fruit that was cut with the same knife that the food I am allergic to was cut with, and my face went numb and I wasn't hugely close to a hospital/med center. I still don't have an Epi pen.

i’ve never felt so understood by a video or interview before it’s amazing seeing that i’m not the only one who struggles with fear about food because of allergies

This is the reason that I always ask if anybody has food allergies when I’m bringing food to a potluck or a snack for my Girl Scout troop. I don’t want to be the cause of someone having an allergic reaction

I would also love to see something focusing on autoimmune disease, such as crohn's. I think people are sympathetic to the situation, but they don't fully understand how debilitating symptoms can be.

This is the first video that relates to me having celiac disease plus chronic illnesses as a 19 year old is so refreshing cause I'm always on high alert to what is safe for me

I’m a very allergic person so I can understand you

@maaxxie

4 жыл бұрын

same

@_aimeexo_596

4 жыл бұрын

that one Do u know her???

Why does she not just photograph the ingredients on all the boxes? Thats what I always do. Takes way less space and you have them all ready when needing them.

I have food allergies and it’s rough. Eating out is so uncomfortable, I can’t trust establishments to know what is in their foods (and I don’t expect them to) but what is INFURIATING is when you’re very clear about an allergy and people don’t take it seriously... like bruh, I can die.

Great informative video. She really explained all the complexity behind allergies. I didn't know some of these things,and I and others should. I fully believe knowledge is power and more awareness and discussion needs to happen about topics like this. Kudos to her.

There needs to be more education, awareness, and most importantly - understanding - about food allergies and what goes into just day to day living with food allergies. I am allergic to both peanuts and tree nuts and had a flight attendant tell me that it was impossible for tree nut allergies to be as severe as peanut allergies and initially refused to make accommodations for both allergies on my flight. Thankfully the other flight attendants were great and made sure that almonds weren’t served and made an announcement about both allergies. If anyone thinks people with allergies are asking for accommodations just “because” - they’re nuts. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself! There is no pack of airplane peanuts or almonds that is more important than your life!

@kerianpearson9796

4 жыл бұрын

What’s worse is the closed environment a plane represents. You can’t just be rushed into an ambulance if you *did* have a reaction. You’re stuck in the air with almost no medical equipment. That flight attendant was an idiot. The other ones saved her job.

I’m so grateful for this video. Severe food allergies are real and need to be taken seriously. I also have severe food allergies. Thanks for showing awareness. ❤️❤️❤️

you go girl! keep up your strength and amazingly positive attitude. Wishing you the best and my fingers are crossed they find a cure!

It's nice to see someone who goes through the same things I go through. I have a legume allergy and it can be really isolating and hard to explain to people

love how positive she is!! taking it all like a champ

Thank you for sharing this 🙏 living with allergies is hard but people are learning more and more and that gives me hope ❤

Sounds so similar to my experiences with celiac disease as well as other severe food sensitivities. Thank you for this. It feels like nobody is speaking about chronic conditions.

As someone who has been developing food allergies over the years I'm so happy with this video. I feel like I can't do anything but you show me I can as long as I am very careful

Life-threatening allergies to peanuts and shellfish. Mild intolerance to poppy seeds and dairy. Cats/dogs, certain pollens, dust, and seasonal allergies to boot. My food allergies have changed a little as I've gotten older, the reaction is slower and I have to ingest more. Benadryl has been a literal lifesaver on multiple occasions and helpful most days.

This was so interesting! I always make sure if I’m out with my daughter and take her lunch with us that it’s never peanut butter because I wouldn’t want to cause someone else to have a reaction

She is so well spoken! I’ve been aware of the struggles surrounding living with allergies but to see it broken down like this is really eye opening. I think as a society we could all be more aware of what we consume in public spaces. I know I will after this!

I relate to this 1000%!! Thank you Sarah and Allure for showcasing how all areas of life are impacted by anaphylactic allergies! We need more awareness and education on this!!

It was great to see this video and raise awareness. I have most of the same allergies that Sarah has and numerous others, and I have had them since childhood (I’m 31 now). I feel her pain it’s a difficult life but manageable, major props to Sarah for telling her story.

i've had a life threatening peanut allergy my entire life. allergy awareness is super important and i'm really glad to see a video like this.

@OO-qt7ec

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. You're not alone. ❤️

Hi Sarah, coincidence my daughter is named Sarah aged 23 and she has multiple food allergies. And anaphylaxis too. Thanks for being open in explaining the difficulties of our daily life

This is so important! I too have many, many, many severe food allergies and there is still so much understanding missing. We really needed this, thank you:)

Thank you allure! Representation like this is so important and it's especially awesome to see someone talk about the psychological and social side of this disability, too!

This was so interesting. keep making videos like these

I loved this awareness on food allergies. I hope their is a cure in the not too distant future so that those with severe food allergies can live with more ease.

you seem so organized, so if you have time, you should make a blog saying what products are safe, dating-with-a-severe-allergy advice, what restaurants are allergy friendly, etc!

This video made me feel seen. I have always felt like NOBODY understands how hard it is to have severe food allergies. Thank you for this!

This is so awfully for you Please do another info on how as a standby person what we should do to help you if we ever come across someone having a reaction What to look for and how to administer Would be so helpful Thank you 😊

@amandakoblin7494

4 жыл бұрын

If they have Auvi-Q it actually talks you through the process. The device will tell you to remove the cap, insert into thigh, push down and it counts down for you and then tells you to call 911.

@Chloe-wk7gu

4 жыл бұрын

There are also other brands that may not talk , like mine. U pull off the cap then stab it into the persons thigh through the clothing and hold it for 10 seconds then call 911 immediately. Some brands have a blue cap and an orange tip so a saying to remember it is blue to the sky and orange to the thigh. Hope this helped 😊

@eliseedgar4524

4 жыл бұрын

A quick add-on to the points already mentioned, it's not a good idea to administer auvi-q or epipen unless the person is unconscious or not coherent enough to do it themselves. It's generally safer to call 911 and stay with them so you can keep the dispatcher updated on the person's condition and let the person administer the medication themself.

what a strong woman. This really opened my eyes to this topic and I have so much respect and love for her.

Its so nice to see this! I don’t have food allergies but I have a lot of medication allergies and non-allergy dietary restrictions (migraine triggers, medication interactions, and IBS triggers) and I deal with a lot of the same problems. Especially eating out. I hate going to new restaurants because a lot of times I’m not taken seriously because my restrictions are strange and seemingly nonsensical (mushrooms, cumin, shellfish except shrimp, and others).

Creds to her though for taking so much time to stay safe