Recently I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Vandana Patel, my amazing allergist. Dr. Patel has been in the medical field for over 27 years. She is kind, brilliant, and genuinely cares for each of her patients. Dr. Patel always…
Travel Info- Part 3 (What I Ate)
When I made the travel roster for Belgium with the u18 US National Team, my mom and I decided that she would also travel to Belgium, not only to watch me play, but also to help prep my meals. We’ve always…
Traveling Info- Part 2 (TSA and Meal Prep for Plane)
While TSA has rules regarding food, they are not SO restrictive that you can’t bring what you need to eat while traveling. Read about ways you can safely bring food through airport security to ensure you are fueled properly while traveling. Here…
Traveling Info: Part 1 (Airline Travel)
Recently, I traveled to Leuven, Belgium with the U18 US Junior National Field Hockey Team. Because it was an international trip, I had to take a few more precautions than when I travel domestically. However, with preplanning and experience traveling…
Food For Fueling
As an athlete, fueling properly is a big undertaking and it’s so much more complex when dealing with food allergies. Nutrition is not only important for performance, it’s also vital for proper recovery and overall well-being. For the typical athlete,…
Neffy – Epinephrine Nasal Spray
It’s estimated that about 40 million people in the US have experienced severe allergic reactions, but only about 3.3 million people filled a prescription for an epinephrine auto-injector. Of the 3.3 million people that filled a prescription, around half either do not carry or…