#246: Interview of Jenn Casey on Living Safely with Food Allergies, Part 1 (25 September 2013)

Summary: In this 25 September 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jenn Casey about "Living Safely with Food Allergies, Part 1." Topics discussed include: * Jenn's background * Food allergies versus intolerances * The most common food allergies * The increase in rates of food allergies * Jenn's introduction to food allergies: the peanut kaboom * Diagnosing food allergies * Food allergies in kids versus adults * Outgrowing allergies * Cures and treatments for food allergies * Dealing with a diagnosis * Managing a food allergy with a "comfort zone" * The dangers of not carrying an epi pen * Managing a food allergy in a toddler versus almost-teenager * The death of Natalie Giorgi * Epi-pen strategy * Life sustaining food as deadly * Allergies and the hygiene hypothesis * The topics for Part 2 For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com