Category: Autoimmune Disorders
Dr. Maureen L. Ellis- Shares Her Revealing True Story- Part III
Dr. Maureen L. Ellis =continues to share her sensitive and revealing story about her journey through life and how gluten affected her personally. She writes from her heart, has nothing less the pure intentions to share her story as a means to help. Please read Part I and Part II and get to know […]
A Comprehensive Research Guide by Shelley Case
Dietitian and well-seasoned and educated Shelley Case has revised and released her eighth book, Gluten-Free Diet. Within the first fifty pages, I had cleared up some extremely basic misunderstandings I had regarding making product choices and reading labels. This book is a basic anyone new or old to celiac disease or gluten intolerance should have […]
Celiac Support Groups: The Benefits of Connecting with the Celiac Community
There are certainly many challenges to face with your new gluten-free diet, and as with many of the challenges of life, I have found that one of the best ways of dealing with them is by connecting to others in the celiac community through celiac support groups and celiac forums. First of all, […]
Cooking with Coconut Flour by Bruce Fife, N.D.
Author Bruce Fife has done a tremendous job in researching and writing an informative book and cookbook in one, all about coconut flour, replacing wheat and all grains in each recipe with only coconut flour! Coconut flour is ground coconut that’s been defatted and dehydrated which results in a wheat-like texture. He shows us how […]
Cookie Momsters – Unique Gluten-Free Bakery
What would you do if your life was devoted to teaching schoolchildren and you had a perfect, happily-married life, but you were suddenly informed that your first and only child was diagnosed with autism? Well, this happened to Lynn Yeager, and she knew it was a privilege to help her son Jacob to be and […]
Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Celiac Disease by Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD, LD
Kimberly Tesser, RD and LD, is a consulting dietitian in Brunswick, Ohio with a wealth of knowledge in her field of expertise and interest, celiac disease. She is no novice to the world of writing. She carries a history of published books of her own as well as has a co-authorship to her credits. Tell […]
ALCAT Test for Celiacs additional allergies
Just as food allergies can cause a variety of physical and mental conditions, some of them rather severe, food sensitivities can have serious effects on one’s health as well. I was diagnosed with celiac disease, which is an auto-immune disease not an allergy many years ago, and as an author, researcher, and humanitarian, I have […]
Gluten Free Cooking Expo is about to START!
That’s right! It’s that time of year again…the Gluten Free Cooking Expo and Vendor Fair is coming! Jen Cafferty is at it again! Attracting participants from all around the country and Canada, this great event teaches gluten-free dieters how to make delicious and healthy GF foods and more! April 17th and 18th – The Wyndham […]
Gluten-Free Hassle Free by Marlisa Brown
Author Marlisa Brown has a wealth of education and experience which she brings to her latest book, Gluten-Free Hassle Free. This book is most definitely written in an easy-to-understand, worry-free, and practical manner, with the newly-diagnosed reader in mind, not leaving any leaf unturned. Any newly-diagnosed celiac or “non-celiac gluten intolerant” will feel well-informed. Marlisa […]
Living Gluten Free – Right to Heal – Part 1 Sandi Star, CCN
I would like to introduce a wonderful woman with a wonderful purpose. Here is Sandi Star’s incredible gluten-free story which has led her to a healthy vibrant life. She is now helping others daily. Also learn about Sjögren’s Syndrome (autoimmune disease). Sjögren’s is one of the symptoms of Celiac disease which she will, share with you as […]
Fun & Fabulous Grain-Free Breakfast Recipes by Lisa Bishop
We can all get quite tired of the basic egg recipes, pancakes and maybe some gluten-free toast for breakfast. Look no further. Lisa Bishop has authored an entire book devoted to not only gluten-free breakfast but the added step of a grain-free breakfast. Many recipes are simply coconut flour, flax, or neither, or offer unusual […]
Healthier Without Wheat by Dr. Stephen Wangen, The Gluten-Free Doctor
Author Dr. Stephen Wangen has presented wonderful in-depth research at one’s disposal in identifying if one has a problem with wheat or gluten or not. With over 10 years in this field, working in his clinic and testing thousands of patients, Dr. Wangen speaks from a position of experience and immense respect for others working […]
Celiac Disease and Sjögren’s Syndrome
This is a new one for me. I am constantly learning but this I feel we all need to be aware of. With upwards of 4,000,000 Americans suffering from Sjögren’s syndrome, it is one of the most prevalent autoimmune disorders. Nine out of 10 patients are women. With that said, please read on: Here are some […]
Planning a Gluten-Free Vacation for Your Child
The trick is planning ahead. Call the local health food stores where you’ll be staying well ahead of your trip and ask them about their selection of gluten-free foods. If there aren’t enough gluten-free choices, usually the store will be happy to order your favorite gluten-free foods for you. If there aren’t any […]
Gluten- Free Probiotic Product- Bio-K Plus
After my personal success with Bio-K+, which has their home base in Canada, I reached out to find out more about this company. Bio-K+ started with two people and a vision, which all merged into a reality. Dr. Francois-Marie Luquet and Mr. Claude Chevalier met over twenty years ago at a dairy industry conference and […]
Traveling with Your Celiac Child
As a gluten-free advocate and mother, I am often asked by parents for tips on how to travel with celiac children. A surprisingly easy task, traveling with your celiac child requires a little planning and a few of the same adjustments you’re already mastering at home. First of all, how you’ll manage your […]
Researching “Mind-Body” to Treat Celiac Disease
As you know, treating celiac disease with a gluten-free diet can be quite a challenge, as even just the smallest exposure to gluten can cause damage to the small intestine and make us celiac quite sick. With this in mind, Dr. Ali Keshavarzian, vice chairman of medicine and gastroenterologist at Rush University Medical Center, has […]
Gluten-Free a New Life, Part 2-a True Story by Maureen L. Ellis, Ph.D.
Living Fullfilled: Adapting to Life Gluten-Free Name: Maureen L. Ellis, Ph.D. I am originating and authorizing Tina Turbin to share this story with you. Maureen has generously offered to share her continued story as time progresses. Check back for Part 3 or sign up for the RSS feed on the right hand column.(this means you will […]
Merri Bright & Celiac Sprue- True Story and History
As you know I welcome true stories for me to share with others who may be in a similar quest or even having been diagnosed. Reading another’s story just seems to help. I will never post a story I am not authorized to share. Thank you Merri for your story you have shared below with […]
Gluten-Free: Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet
Watch my video of the JK Gourmet food and book review by clicking here. Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet is a cookbook offering a clarification to and simplification of the grain-free diet and its health benefits. It also clarifies some specific points regarding the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and offers some well-researched and documented history and evidence concerningthe diet. Bestselling […]