Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy Part III- Sandi Star

Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy Part III- Sandi Star

A friend and professional to all- Sandi Star, CCN        Read Part I and Part II now In Part II, we talked about the different levels of gluten intolerance; wheat allergy, intolerance, leaky gut and celiac disease. Making the transition is much easier if you take it in steps or approach it as a […]

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GLEE! An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence by Elizabeth Atkinson

GLEE! An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence by Elizabeth Atkinson

GLEE, which stands for “gluten-free,” written by Elizabeth Atkinson, was initially sparkled by the fact that the author’s daughter, Bridgette, was heading off to college where she would have to take care of herself and her gluten-free needs in the dorm, eating on campus, and eating out off-campus. Elizabeth wanted to create a guide or […]

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Saturday May 15th, Los Angeles- Celiac Disease Fdn. Education Conference and Food Fair!

Saturday May 15th, Los Angeles- Celiac Disease Fdn. Education Conference and Food Fair!

Saturday, May 15  8:00a to 4:00p at the Marriott Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, CA   Phone: (818) 990-2354 Celiac Disease expert Peter H.R. Green, MD and gluten-free diet expert Shelley Case, RD will be speaking among others. Celiac Disease Foundation  ( www.celiac.org) Annual Education Conference and Food Fair is for people of all ages who have […]

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Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy

Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy

Is there a cure for autism? Does diet help improve conditions for an autistic person, such as eliminating gluten and dairy? What about immunizations? Questions like these are presented in an honest memoir from mother, Jenny McCarthy.                                     […]

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Gluten Sensitivity:Problem or Myth-by Dr.O & his informative VIDEO!

Gluten Sensitivity:Problem or Myth-by Dr.O & his informative VIDEO!

Dr. Peter Osborne ( Dr. O) has graciously offered to supply monthly, up-to-date, helpful and important information about gluten and celiac issues. Dr. O is the Clinical Director of  Town Center Wellness and a Diplomate with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. Many people today are going on gluten free diets.  You can find extensive gluten free […]

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Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook by Cybele Pascal

Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook by Cybele Pascal

The number of allergy-free eaters has skyrocketed, leaving many people in dire need for foods that are not only safe but appetizing, for themselves, their loved ones, and oftentimes children. Allergen Free Baker’s Handbook offers 100 recipes which are free of the ingredients responsible for 90% of the allergens facing our society. If you’re concerned […]

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Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy– Part II By Sandi Star, CCN

Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy– Part II By Sandi Star, CCN

In Part I, you might remember the long list of symptoms associated with gluten intolerance. I also mentioned, after eliminating gluten (dairy and soy which I’ll talk about at another time) I was able to eliminate my chronic conditions such as migraines and Sjögren’s Syndrome. The key is to eliminate inflammation which is the cause […]

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Cooking with Coconut Flour by Bruce Fife, N.D.

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 […]

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Gluten-Free Vitamins and Skin Care-Nu Skin and Pharmanex

Gluten-Free Vitamins and Skin Care-Nu Skin and Pharmanex

Supplements can be an issue for a celiac. There are more and more companies guaranteeing GF vitamins and minerals with the rise in awareness of celiac disease and gluten issues. The company Nu Skin has a gluten-free supplement line, Pharmanex, offering confirmed gluten-free dietary supplements in small packs—LifePak Nano—to address issues such as DNA protection, […]

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Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Celiac Disease by Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD, LD

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 […]

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Gluten-Free Hassle Free by Marlisa Brown

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 […]

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Fun & Fabulous Grain-Free Breakfast Recipes by Lisa Bishop

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 […]

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Casein Free and Palm Shortening!

Casein Free and Palm Shortening!

  It’s been discovered that organic, non-hydrogenated palm fruit shortening is a fabulous, natural way to make delicious baked goods without butter, and without heavy processing or trans-fats. It’s also high vitamin E. You can find this product at Whole Foods, and at many health food stores and food co-ops. By the way, if you are OK with butter […]

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Healthier Without Wheat by Dr. Stephen Wangen, The Gluten-Free Doctor

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 […]

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Gluten- Free Probiotic Product- Bio-K Plus

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 […]

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Researching “Mind-Body” to Treat Celiac Disease

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 […]

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Gluten-Free and Starbucks!

Gluten-Free and Starbucks!

Good news ! We have gluten-free options at Starbucks. When Starbucks announced the cancellation of their cake via Twitter this started a petition to bring back the cake. They listened and acted upon this petition and the many calls they received. All of the gluten-free items they now have offer a longer shelf life. This they hope […]

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Gluten-Free: Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet

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 […]

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Tampa Area Celiacs a Support Group- Janet Heitler

Tampa Area Celiacs a Support Group- Janet Heitler

  There are many ways we with celiac or gluten intolerance can help others. One way is to head a group. Jane is an exceptional woman with her story and running a group for many years now. Here is her story and a link to a news article about her and her experiences. Really worth […]

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Gluten -Free General Mills UPDATE

Gluten -Free General Mills UPDATE

General Mills has launched a GLUTEN FREE site with this purpose: Our goal is to help you live your life without gluten… freely. Did you know there are more than 200 great-tasting gluten-free products from General Mills? It’s true! Hundreds products are already gluten free, plus they are working hard to add more to the […]

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