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I too found that heat helps. I have a wrap that has inserts you can place in the microwave. It is great. I also have found that if I can stand getting out of bed, putting my feet in a warm foot bath helps. Your feet affect so many parts of your body, maybe that is why. I also use lavander and vanilla essential oils to calm me down. I am always overwhelmed and angry when I get glutened! Here is a link to, what I have found, are the safest essential oils, if that might help you:

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I always used Veggie Shreds. But, upon a closer look it has a lot of artificial ingredients. My husband will even eat it though and he is picky!

My family has always taken it when we feel ill or run down. It helps us battle cold and canker sores too. The doctors gave us all these fancy perscriptions for cold sores, but my mom and I found L-Lysine works the best. It is a miracle worker for me!

I am so glad everyone is voting! Allergen Mag 39% Other 36%, keep voting!

VOTE HERE!!!

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Ok, so whether you enjoy Martha Stewart or not this is a GREAT idea. If you are sick of the small selection of Gluten Free and Allergen Free recipe books and magazines, this is the time to DO something about it!!! Martha Stewart is holding a company wide competition for her employees to choose one "BIG IDEA" to fund. One of her seven finalists has suggested a magazine which focuses of allergen free recipes and diet tips and articles, the first issue of which focusing on CELIAC DISEASE! Yeah! AWARENESS!!! Fans must vote now to choose what big idea wins, so VOTE NOW! How great would that be? A QUALITY magazine with lots of photos and articles and recipes, with a place on her website! I am not a huge fan of Martha, but this is a GREAT Big Idea! The best professionals in the industry working on recipes and tips WE can use! Lets make it win!

From Martha Stewart's Site:

THE BIG IDEA IS A COMPANY-WIDE COMPETITION THAT GIVES STAFF MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE THEIR OWN IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE OF MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA. I WAS ABLE TO NARROW THE 40 ENTRIES DOWN TO 7 FINALISTS...BUT I JUST COULDN'T CHOOSE A WINNER...SO I'D LIKE YOU TO HELP ME DECIDE. HERE'S A SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSALS FROM OUR 2008 BIG IDEA FINALISTS!

Alexis, Deputy Home Editor

Special publication catering to those with food allergies and sensitivities that would include recipes

Big Idea: To publish a special magazine that offers delicious allergy-friendly recipes, making life for people with food allergies and sensitivities easier and more delicious. Millions of people, including myself, can't eat nuts, dairy, wheat or gluten, and I

That is so interesting! Hmm, I wonder if it could be used for beauty products and cleaning products too.

First of all, I was diagnosed about six months ago with Celiac (bloodwork and biopsy) and have been reading information in this forum almost everyday. It is wonderful! However, I just joined and started posting today and I am not sure what i am doing, lol. Anway, my question has to do with going Organic. I was diagnosed with celiac last summer and while some of my symptoms went away, I still have nausea everyday. Now, I only eat gluten free and have tried my best to use gluten free beauty and bath products. I recently began eating casein, lactose and dairy free as well. Still no luck. I do notice however that sometimes companies aren't exactly sure what gluten is, or the ingredient list is vague, or there are crazy dyes and preservatives. Could those be making me sick? And, if so, do I switch to only organic foods and products? I have already begun buying organic food and soap, but it is getting really expensive and I don't know where to draw the line. I want to feel better, but my family thinks I am going too far, am I? I feel like I am becoming obsessive, but I am sick of being sick? Can anyone help?

My huband and I don't drink, but I wanted something special for Valentine's Day. On our honeymoon we always shared Shirley Temples or "Kiddie Cocktails." This drink can be made many different ways, but the most popular is with Grenedine and Ginger Ale, garnished with a cherry. I have found Blue Sky Organic Ginger Ale and Monin Organic Rasberry Syrup or regular Monin Grenedine (I spoke with Monin this afternoon and via a phone conversation ALL of the Monin Products are Gluten Free.

BELOW is an e-mail from Blue Sky confirming that their products are gluten-free.

Dear Emily:

Thank you for visiting the Blue Sky website!!

All Blue Sky Products are indeed Gluten Free. So, Drink up and Enjoy!

All Blue Sky Products are manufactured on close lines, so there is no chance for cross contamination.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Sincerely,

Paula at Blue Sky

>>> Emily 1/31/2008 10:28:50 AM >>>

Dear Sirs,

I would like to know if your products our 100% Gluten free. I have Celiac Disease, so I am extremely sensitive to any amount of gluten derived from wheat, barley, oats or rye in a product. If the product does not contain any gluten ingredients, has it been processed on equipment containing gluten? Also, gluten can hide in flavorings, salt, sugar, and colorings, is there any possibility that any of your products could contain gluten in this way? Thank you so much for your help!

Thank you,

Emily

BELOW is a statement on the Monin Website:

Monin Organic Syrups:

Certified USDA Organic by Q.A.I.

Made with organically grown evaporated cane juice and the finest natural/organic flavors

Contain no additives, no preservatives

GMO and Gluten Free, Kosher and Halal Certified, Vegan

Available in 750mL Glass Bottles

These are there websites:

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I hope this helps anyone who is interested!