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Probiotics: Dr. Fasano and Celiac Disease

Tina Turbin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:12:05 +0000

As an author, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I work to raise awareness for celiac disease and gluten intolerance because with increased awareness comes more research, more diagnoses, and even better treatments. I’d like to give you an example of how the work of just one researcher, Dr. Fasano of the Center for Celiac Research at the University of Maryland, can make a difference:

In Scientific American, Dr. Fasano poses in his article, “Surprises from Celiac Disease,” the question of why some celiacs develop the disease later than others, even though all celiacs share a genetic predisposition to it.

According to Dr. Fasano, the different onset time among celiacs is associated with the microbiome—that is, the community of bacteria or microbes which live in the digestive tract. Dr. Fasano explains that the microbiome varies among different people and even in the same individual over time. Furthermore, Dr. Fasano says these microbes can have an effect on the genes which are active in their host. Therefore, someone genetically predisposed to celiac disease may have been able to handle gluten for a long time, but upon a shifting of the microbiome, and a subsequent activation of the gluten intolerance gene, the symptoms of celiac disease will appear.

Not only do Dr. Fasano’s studies shed light into a question that has been perplexing researchers for some time, but it also opens the door to a treatment for, or even prevention of, celiac disease—good bacteria for the digestive tract, otherwise known as “probiotics.”

I look forward to hearing more from Dr. Fasano about this fascinating topic!

Tina Turbin
www.GlutenFreeHelp.info

Lucky Winners of the Attune Giveaway of May!

Tina Turbin — Sun, 30 May 2010 18:22:26 +0000

The GlutenFreeHelp giveway of May sponsored by Attune was VERY popular.

There were many entrants, though only 5 VERY lucky winners. They are in for a delightful treat!

Congratulations to Melody Crawford, Ingrid Griffith, Elizabeth Wilbur,

Amy Raines and Carol Dawkins-Jones.

Upon finding out that they won the giveaway, the winners said:

“Hey Tina, I am so EXCITED to be a winner of the Attune bars! I love your site and the tips, like the Amy’s cookies with Lemon Icing!!! I also follow your children’s book news, and appreciate all your efforts on behalf of many different groups! (G-Free, children, etc!) Thank you again and I look forward to seeing what’s next for you!” Continued success, Carol Dawkins-Jones

“I am very excited to have the opportunity to try the Attune bars! I am a chocolate lover, and am really looking forward to adding another goodie to my ‘safe’ list. I am on the go quite a bit – swimming, Crossfit, riding horses, and military – so it will be very nice to have the Attune bars to take along.” Thank you, Amy Raines

“Thank you!! I am excited. I can’t wait to try them!” Melody

“Thanks so much for offering this great opportunity to try a new gluten-free product. I have been searching high and low to find nutritious snacks that are alternatives to the usual fruits and vegetables I eat regularly. I will recommend to my grocer to carry these bars in the near future! Thanks again so much for this treat! Elizabeth Wilbur

Bio-K+ Giveaway of February – Here are the Lucky Winners

Tina Turbin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:56:45 +0000

I’m very pleased to announce the 10 winners of my Bio-K+ Giveaway of February. Indeed they will all be receiving some of the best probiotics products on the market:

Kelly Meyersfield-Wecksell, Colleen Cole, Rosie Newman, Carole Bellini, Mara Rouse, PJ Sedgwick, Dr. Steve Lund, Ashlie Delshad, Janet Heitler, Pamala Payne

Congratulations to everyone! And click on the following link to read my own personal success story with using the Bio-K+ products.

After receiving the winning announcement, here’s what Ashlie Delshad said:

“Oh my goodness!!!! I am so excited. I have been fighting a battle with candida
overgrowth and I’ve tried a ton of different probiotics – I’m really excited to
try this one out! Also, thanks for all the wonderful advice and tips you
provide on your website. I went gluten free about 3 months ago and if it wasn’t
for your site and a few others I’m not sure what I would have done!”

Free Product Giveaway: Bio-K+

Tina Turbin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:14:55 +0000

Bio-K+ Giveaway of February

This month I’m pleased to announce the Bio-K+ Product Giveway of their 6 pack boxes of any flavored Bio-K+ product (value of over $300) to TEN lucky winners.

Deadline 2/10/10

Instructions to enter:

1. Sign up to follow Guest and Co-Host: http://Twitter.com/TinaTurbin

2. Follow Guest http://Twitter.com/BioKPlus

3. Follow Host: http://Twitter.com/ThriveInBalance

4. After doing the 3 simple steps above, email info@TinaTurbin.com, and title your subject line: “Free Give Away”. Your email address will be entered.

Winner to be announced Thursday, February 11th. You must sign up on the above Twitter accounts by 2/11/10 to be eligible to enter. Good luck!