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Finally Feeling Better After.....
I am sitting here trying to decide how to start my first blog.... it is a little daunting.... I am not big on words and things to that nature but I am hoping that maybe someone will read this and it might help them. Well here goes....To the begining.... I will try to make this short and to the point. It started a litte over 4 years ago. I am a mother to two great kids(not kids anymore), a boy(who is 23 today..Happy birthday!!) and girl(who will be 18 and who this blog is about). Both kids v
Reply To A Nebulous Newbie
Dear Newly Diagnosed Celiac, Gluten Free Living is a Journey... Try to remember-it's the rainy days that help us appreciate the sunny ones. Maybe reading gluten free books, blogs, or message boards could help validate your feelings and give you eating ideas. Sometimes, your mind will jump to plenty of excuses of why you can't or why the ideas seem unrealistic, but try to focus on the "can" and the "I'll try" attitude. Yes, I had a hard time eating the gluten free baked goods and stuf
National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
May is recognized as the National Celiac Disease Awareness Month - Horray for May!! For a disease that affects about 1 in133 Americans that are commonly misdiagnosed, it only makes sense to have national awareness day. I have been diagnosed for about 10 years now and I have been so thrilled with how much the awareness of celiac disease has grown and how manufacturers, restaurants and schools are becoming aware of the need for a gluten free diet. I used to dread going out to social events or
Health Coaching
Whether you have a single food allergy or multiple, you probably have been to allergists, general practitioners, gastrointestinal (GI) physicians and the list of traditional doctors can be endless. Well, if you want to go holistic then, the individuals to see are chiropractors, acupuncturists, herbalists, naturopathic doctors or even a health coach. Now, a health coach has studied nutrition, diet and usually health science. They can assist you in building your very own personal food pyrami
The Gluten Free Give Back: Food Banks
We’ve all heard of Oprah’s Big Give show from a few years ago. I am suggesting during this Celiac Disease Awareness Month to do a “Gluten Free Give Back”, as we take time to give back to this disease that has changed our lives so significantly. During this month I plan to do occasional postings on how we can give back to the gluten free community. This post is looking at food banks. We all are likely VERY possessive of our gluten free food– it’s so expe
House-Hunting Expedition: Gluten Free On The Go
My Marine was committed to a time-consuming motorcycle safety course all weekend (he has had a retro bike for a year that he isn't licensed to ride yet), so I packed up some <b>Glutino pretzel sticks and crackers</b>, <b>Lara Bars</b> (pb&j, peanut butter cookie), apples, <b>Bunny Organic fruit snacks</b>, and leftover Starburst <b>jelly beans</b> and jetted off to Atlanta. Once here, this perfect little inn Seth booked for me has a mini fridgGluten-Free Event Kicks Off Celiac Disease Awareness Month
Going gluten-free is a hot topic among those embracing a more healthful diet in 2011. And new research estimates that gluten sensitivity may affect over 40% of the population. But for 3 million Americans, going gluten-free should be more than a lifestyle choice. Celiac Disease affects 1 in 133 Americans, yet 95% don't know they have it. May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month and the Celiac Disease Foundation is celebrating 21 years of raising awareness. Monday, May 9th from 11a.m
Tri City Cheese and Meats Recalls Teriyaki Flavored Beef and Poultry Products Due to Undeclared Wheat
Tri City Cheese and Meats, Inc., a Kawkawlin, Mich. establishment, is recalling approximately 87 pounds of Teriyaki Flavor kippered turkey and beef products because they contain wheat and soy, which are not noted on the label. Wheat and soy are both known allergens. The products subject to recall include: [View Labels] 5-oz. and 1 lb. packages of "Troll Smokehouse, Kippered Turkey, Teriyaki Flavor" 5-oz. and 1 lb. packages of "Troll Smokehouse, Kippered Beef, Teriyaki Flavor" Individual packageElise Grace's Dry Food Company Issues Nationwide Allergy Alert Because Of Undeclared Wheat
Elsie Grace’s Dry Food Company of Frankfort, Kansas is issuing a recall of some dip mix and soup mix products because they may contain undeclared milk, soy, or wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk, soy, or wheat run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The complete list of these identified products is at the end of this press release. The recalled Elsie Grace’s products were distributed in KS, NE, MO, NC, OH, IN, ARAnquish Over Gluten Free Easter
Our first Easter Sunday without gluten. Not as hard as one would think, but since Kaia is also allergic to dairy, latex, beef, cherries and soy, a lot of candy is already off limits so I just needed to refine my already dwindling list of safe candies. Growing up, the Easter Bunny never brought a lot of candy he always seemed to bring the one thing we were “dying” to have, so when it came time for the Easter Bunny to start visiting my little girl, it only seemed right to have a little candy and
Allergy Season Is Here...
For some reason this time of year is tough for me. Trying to find a gluten-free allergy medication is tricky. Benadryl Children's Fast Melts used to be my favorite but finding them on the pharmacy shelf is difficult. Haven't been able to find them for months. Tried CVS brand but got a tummy ache. They contain sucralose which can cause symptoms in sensitive people. Also modified food starch can be tricky too. Magnesium sterate ?? Wonder if it can cause diarrhea. I see that the liquid Benadryl doe
Needing a "Heads Up" on Headaches
I am now collecting information, research, articles, professional papers, and especially, patient stories, for a new project. Many people with food sensitivities and with celiac disease suffer from headaches, or have family members who do. I would love to hear from anyone with an interesting headache "case history" they're be willing to share confidentially, and from any practitioners who have learned something valuable from treating patients for headaches. Wh
New Planet's Gluten-free Light Beer
I never considered myself much of a beer drinker until I had to go on a gluten free diet, and it wasn't until that moment then that I realized how many beer choices I once had. Thankfully, I have found a couple brands of gluten free beer that I enjoy from time to time, but now that summer is quickly approaching, I have been keeping an eye out for a light version of a gluten free beer. After many trips to my local stores, I just assumed that it wasn't possible to make a low calorie gluten freeFamily Obligations
My aunt, age 88 with no family of her own, recently moved from her house in Vancouver to a seniors apartment not far away. She had fractured her spine at the beginning of January, and after spending a month in the hospital had come to realize that it was time to get some help. My older brother, who's retired, had gone out to stay with Aunty, facilitating her return home. He was the one who got her looking at the various seniors places. She was reluctant, but it had to be done. When older
Gluten-Free Products
There is a lot of talk about how you cannot become ill from Gluten in shampoos and other products that are not ingested. Well I know for a fact I feel better when I use gluten-free products any one else experience feeling better when using gluten-free products.
Meat Glue Secret - Why Celiacs Need to Beware of this Possibly Non-Gluten-free Ingredient
There was a post on Facebook, in the Celiac Global Guide, about something called meat glue. It told celiacs to beware if you are eating meat because you are most likely digesting transglutaminase (aka meat glue.) It might be one way that harmful ingredients are getting into your system and why you may not be recovering, even if you’re being really careful about gluten. Unfortunately, the meat industry is protected. They do not need to list this as an ingredient. This enzyme has been approvMrs. Alaska has Celiac Disease & Makes Gluten-free Living her Platform
Brandy Wendler, wife of JohnRoss Wendler, pilot officer of Elmendorf Air Force Base who is serving in Japan’s relief effort, was crowned Mrs. Alaska United States 2011 in front of a packed auditorium at the Wilda Marston Theatre in Anchorage on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011. Although the Mrs. Alaska pageant was Mrs. Wendler’s first time competing in a pageant, her passion for speaking about Celiac disease, a disease Mrs. Wendler was diagnosed with 3 years ago, stole the hearts of the judges and theYay I Discovered Awesomeness
So lately I have been craving all sorts of baked goods that I can't have. Sure I could make a gluten version of nearly all of them, but that's more work for a simple craving. But its not like I can go to the nearest bakery and pick up goodies, because even if they did have some gluten free items, most likely there would be cross contamination, with all the regular flour in the air. So I decided to search for a bakery that was gluten free, ANY bakery. Turns out there is one only fourty five mi
Pushy Pushy Pushy
Well, yesterday anyone who was anyone stopped by without a phone call, just to "talk." Okay so it was only three people, my church leader and my two visiting teachers (two women in my ward who have been asked to visit me each month and give a spiritual message. Every woman in my ward has them.). But normally these people call before they stop by. It was too coincidental, honestly. And I really didn't like it. They were pushing me to see a counselor (for my anxiety and miscarraige) throughTrader Joe's to Issue USDA Recall on Pizzas Due to Undeclared Wheat
The USDA is promting the recall of 131,000 pounds of frozen Pizza Al Pollo Asado pizzas that fail to mention that they contain wheat on their ingredient labels, which is in direct violation of the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004. An official USDA product recall should be issued shortly. Source: Open Original Shared LinkCeliac Disease Society of India-Maharashtra Chapter CME and Public Awareness Program
Respected Sir/Madam, Greetings from Celiac Disease Society of India-Maharashtra chapter! We have recently started Celiac Disease Society of India-Maharashtra chapter in Central India. Prevalance of CELIAC IN Northern India is well know . Unfortunately we have no data from central India. We have started Central India Celiac Disease Registry. In JULY 2011 we are planning to have CME with public awareness program for celiac disease.This would be first monothematic CME in CENTRAL India WITH emphFinding Gluten-Free Food
Finding Gluten-Free Food: Hello, Here is a tip when shopping for Gluten-Free foods! If you have a local Wegmans you have to go there! All of Wegmans' own food has a key on it that easily displays if it is Gluten-Free! Most of the time it is a orange circle with a white "G" in the center. It makes shopping so easy! In addition they have a wonderful, and cheap Gluten-Free food section! Go to the natural foods section and look for the Gluten-Free foods! Check it out and let us know how it g
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John Scott pointed me to Wiki entry about the effect of diet on hookworm egg production: https://www.helminthictherapywiki.org/wiki/NA_incubation:_very_detailed_method_by_Alana#Promotion_of_egg_viability_by_dietary_manipulation
Nothing presently in my diet was mentioned in the article, but it does bring up the obvious point that my diet would naturally affect the health and wellness of the hookworms that live in my gut. Something to think about.
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Yes, there are several gluten-free certifications out there (one is the GFCO), and the usual standard they claim is 10ppm, however, recent findings indicate that even the GFCO's higher standards may not ensure that foods they certify are gluten-free:
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Which Fast Food French Fries are Gluten-Free?
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What Parents Need to Know About Raising a Child with Celiac Disease (+Video)
What I liked: 1. Narrator had a good, clear speaking voice and smiled pleasantly. 2. Good practical information that was logically organized and succinct. What I didn't like: 1. Narrator was obviously reading from a teleprompter script, including topic headers, which seemed very wooden and unnatural. Almost like listening to a Joe Biden...- birthday
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