Today's episode is a special one! It is about uncomplicating things that we make too complicated so it is right on target with what you normally come to listen about. I am discussing the ADINA Act effort with Seth Togal and how you and I can help make this bill turn into a law. The act, if passed will help parents everywhere as it will ensure proper allergen information on medicines. Even if you or your children do not have an allergy, I guarantee there is someone in your life who does have one. That person goes through a LOT when it comes to daily living (see episode on decision fatigue!) and having medicines labeled with allergens can help so many avoid exactly what the Togals experienced last summer.

Even if you think "well, my kid will grow up soon" it doesn't matter, your kid will be an adult with the same allergies, autoimmune disease or need to watch what they eat, it doesn't go away! This effort to pass the ADINA act will help now and in the future for your own kids and most definitely your grandkids and/or their friends.

It is not hard to get involved. It's actually rather simple. So in true StressLess Podcast style I'm uncomplicating how to help. You can click a link, enter your address and BAM email written AND sent to your representatives. It's truly that simple.

*FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education organization) has set up a great link where you plug in your name and address and it populates an email to the congress people associated with your area! ⁠https://bit.ly/FARE-take-action⁠

Here are some links that may be helpful if you would be interested in learning more:

Another sample script you can copy and paste written by Gluten Free Watch Dog:

https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/sample-scripts-for-contacting-members-of-congress-asking-them-to-support-the-adina-act-a-bill-requiring-drug-labels-to-disclose-ingredients-made-from-allergens-or-gluten/

Two very large organizations have announced their support, both FARE and The Gluten Free Watchdog:

https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/a-bipartisan-bill-to-require-major-food-allergens-and-gluten-to-be-identified-in-medications/

https://www.foodallergy.org/media-room/fare-strongly-endorses-adina-act-hr-4263/s-2079

Here is a news report interviewing the family about the ADINA act:

https://www.fox9.com/news/adina-act-inspired-by-minnesota-girls-allergy-scare-would-label-drug-ingredients

This is the press release about the act from Rep Dean Phillips' office:

https://phillips.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=968

Want to get involved, learn more or show support?

Here's a facebook group to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3347959928865461/

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