Merri Bright & Celiac Sprue- True Story and History

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 […]

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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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Perrigo’s New Gluten-Free “claim” on Drugs

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 […]

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Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten

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. […]

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New York Times- Celiac is Underdiagosed!

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

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I, Tina Turbin Share a Recent Real Story as a Celiac

I, Tina Turbin Share a Recent Real Story as a Celiac

I am sharing my story open hearted with everyone here. I want you to know I get nothing for writing this. This is simply my recent success as a celiac: I was diagnosed celiac many years ago and despite being off of gluten I still lacked “something.” I was on vitamin B injections to help […]

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Celiac Disease Research Needs Support

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 […]

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Proceeds from Danny the Dragon CD Supports Celiac Disease

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 […]

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October Winner Of My Contest-Anthrolopogy Apron!

October Winner Of My Contest-Anthrolopogy Apron!

Tina here is my story to share with you about my precious daughter, Leah: Celiac Disease and 18 Month Old  Leah! A new mom, feeding journals, diaper journals, sleep schedules… all trial and error! Leah’s precious life started with a week in the NICU, but as a fighter she bounded out and has been that way […]

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My Gluten-Free Cupcake Parties Are Really Fun!

My Gluten-Free Cupcake Parties Are Really Fun!

There is so much happening and such wonderful people reaching out to us to come to schools, events, hospitals and venues.  Thank you everyone! I am heading to Los Angeles right after my very popular  Halloween Cupcake Party I am hosting with a terrific team of children and parent bakers. I only have 100% Gluten-Free Parties! […]

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Listen to Tina Turbin- Every 2nd Monday on this Radio Show

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 […]

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Dr. Maureen Ellis, Ph.D. Connects Up With Tina Turbin- Part 1

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 […]

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Autoimmune Difficulties May Be Helped With Enzymes

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 […]

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Clues to Solving Autoimmunity

Clues to Solving Autoimmunity

Study of a potentially fatal food-triggered disease has uncovered a process that may contribute to many autoimmune disorders Key Concepts Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by ingestion of gluten, a major protein in wheat, or of related proteins in other grains. Research into the root causes indicates that the disorder develops when […]

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