The Allergy Life

Living with allergic contact dermatitis

The Allergy Life

Living with allergic contact dermatitis

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What is ACD? Meet Dannyelle

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Meet Dannyelle

Welcome! I’m glad you stopped by. You might be here because youʼve recently been diagnosed with an Allergic Contact Dermatitis allergy. Or possibly it was your husband or your daughter. I know itʼs a scary time. My name is Dannyelle, and I live in Louisville, Kentucky – home of The Kentucky Derby! – with my handsome hubby and 4 amazing kids. I was diagnosed with Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Stage IV Delayed Immune Response allergies) more than 15 years ago. I was given a lengthy list of crazy-sounding chemicals to avoid. It seemed daunting, and itʼs been a rocky road at times since then with many twists and turns, ups and downs.

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Coaching

While I don't offer individualized coaching just yet, it is something I plan to offer soon. Feel free to drop into our Facebook group for active discussion, meet me on social or drop a message to me.

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Meal Plans

Beginning a food avoidance diet is a great way to manage a Balsam of Peru or Nickel allergy. The Allergy Life has an e-book complete with recipes coming soon to help guide this journey.

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Courses

I'm excited to announce I have courses coming soon to help guide those initial few days of the allergic contact dermatitis diagnosis journey. I'm excited to partner in this way with you.

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what they’re saying

Dannyelle is so knowledgeable and shares so much great info on this page and her blog! Glad she can help us allergy newbies navigate this challenge.

Kate G.

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