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Increased Awareness of Celiac Disease in U.S. Brings Increased Support
In the United States, a slightly increased rate of celiac diagnosis among adults has already lead to increased support. Gluten-free foods and gluten-free recipes are more readily available than ever. The Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program (GFRAP) assists in the mutually beneficial relationship between people diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and restaurants, resulting […]
Testing for Celiac Disease is Easy!
As hard as it is to get a celiac diagnosis in the U.S., the diagnosis isn’t difficult to test for. Simple blood tests detect the disease over ninety percent of the time. The diagnosis is then confirmed by an upper endoscopy. A small, flexible tube is slipped into the mouth of the sedated patient, down […]
Your Irritable Bowel Syndrome Could Be Tied to Gluten Intolerance
If you’ve been experience tummy troubles for years—gas, bloating, stomach aches, and diarrhea, you’ve likely already been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). New research regarding celiac disease, however, is linking IBS with gluten intolerance and doctors are recommending IBS sufferers, especially those with diarrhea-predominant IBS. New research published in the Archives of […]
Celiac Diagnosis Is on the Rise
There is good news for the millions of Americans who suffer from celiac disease, or coeliac disease, and gluten intolerance—celiac diagnosis among adults is on the rise. Not only does this mean that more and more people are experiencing relief for their painful symptoms, but the door is opening for gluten intolerance support around […]
You Can Raise Awareness for Celiac Disease
How do we get the estimated three million Americans with celiac disease properly diagnosed and adequately treated? The answer lies in increased awareness and research. There are currently 49 autoimmune diseases, and celiac disease is the only one which isn’t supported in research by the government. This needs to change. In my […]
Perrigo’s New Gluten-Free “claim” on Drugs
By Shandra Martinez ALLEGAN — Perrigo Co.’sannouncement Monday it will be the first manufacturer in the United States to label more than 200 of its over-the-counter drugs gluten free is drawing mixed reactions. The problem is the Food and Drug Administration has not come out with a standard for what is considered gluten free, said Elaine […]
Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten
Learning all the usual gluten-containing foods, such as breads and pasta, is only part of the challenge of going gluten-free. Gluten makes soups and sauces thicker and salad dressings creamier, keeps yogurt and soft cheeses firm and dried spices from clumping up, and it keeps candy bars from sticking to the factory conveyor belt. […]
New York Times- Celiac is Underdiagosed!
An article was published today in the New York Times entitled: “The Overlooked Diagnosis of Celiac Disease”. A very well-written article on a largely over-looked topic, I wanted to share the link to the full article with everyone: Tina Turbin
A Mom Writes In- Her story
Hi Tina, I just thought I would forward to you a letter a wrote and sent out to any and all CD research centers and organizations I could! I guess if you read it, it tells it all, but I will briefly recap for you. We just got back form a road trip in which […]
Celiac Disease Research Needs Support
The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is one of the major research centers around studying and bringing awareness to this disease which affects an estimated three million Americans. It is one-hundred percent focused on studying celiac disease and carries out research connecting it with various other diseases which it is believed to lead to […]
Proceeds from Danny the Dragon CD Supports Celiac Disease
If you’ve been keeping up with me as the children’s author of the Danny the Dragon series, you’ve probably heard me talk about the new Danny the Dragon CD, which is now released, containing a reading of Danny Meets Jimmy by a talented vocal artist followed by a compilation of ten original classic songs by […]
As Gluten Awareness Grows, So Does Variety of Gluten-Free Treats
You’ve just been diagnosed with celiac disease or you’ve discovered you have a gluten intolerance. Now what? You’re going to have to be on a gluten-free diet from now on, your doctor informs you. But wait. Before your disappointment at the thought of diet restrictions starts to set in, take note that there are some […]
Misdiagnosing Has To Stop
Everyone knows I am an avid supporter of Celiac Disease Research and that I am very involved in a major project to gain government support for the only auto-immune disease which the government does not support. Why? Because the drug companies and pharmacies do not make money off of this disease because the simple solution […]
Listen to Tina Turbin- Every 2nd Monday on this Radio Show
Please visit me every 2nd Monday of the month at 12 noon, EST. The wonderful Host is Jordan Mercedes of Thrive-In-Balance, a terrific and entertaining show. You are welcome to call in and ask questions. Every month we are covering an interesting topic and will be having some wonderful surprise guests! The next show is […]
Celiac Disease a Hidden Epidemic by Peter H, R, Green, MD.
How Does Celiac Affect You? As I have said before, According to Dr. Alessio Fasano, medical director of the Center for Celiac Research, 2.5 million to 3 million people in the USA have celiac disease. This makes it twice as common as Crohn’s disease, ulceric colitis and cystic fibrosis combined. Unfortunately to date, no more […]
Dr. Maureen Ellis, Ph.D. Connects Up With Tina Turbin- Part 1
My husband I both feel like the reason I have been so successful with addressing my Gluten-Free situation is because of my ability to research in-depth every single component of this disease. The first time I went to the grocery store after getting my gluten-free diagnosis . . . I spent hours on the computer […]
Great Celiac Videos- Great Group!
Do you want a good group you can rely on to learn more about celiac disease? Want a REAL GOOD public service announcement on celiac disease to refer to people and learn a bit more? Go to www.celiaccentral.org As a children’s author, writer and researcher I am honored to be a contributing writer on their […]
Autoimmune Difficulties May Be Helped With Enzymes
In my research I could share what multitude of information I gather, especially about the immune system in relation to our digestive system and those with celiac disease. Sometimes I just need to share a well written and researched document. This is one of those days. Sometimes our immune system breaks down and does not […]
Gluten Free Diet and Fiber
I travel, I sit on my bum and write day and night and I do all the things I am supposed to do, I think. Just between you and me there are times that I KNOW I just am not getting enough fiber in the good old GF diet, if you know what I mean! […]
Tina Turbin is a Contributing Writer for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Newsletter
I have met many lovely people and companies involved with the topics of Celiac and Gluten Free. The amount of helpful and caring individuals is astonishing. The basic intention to help others is what seems to unite us all: the care to make this subject more tolerable, palatable and acceptable. I am honored as a writer […]
