Tag: Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center
Listen to My NABBW (National Association of Baby Boomer Women) Teleseminar on Celiac Disease
I had the honor and pleasure of being featured in a NABBW (National Association of Baby Boomer Women) teleseminar on celiac disease with Anne Holmes, the “Boomer-in-Chief” of the NABBW, National Association of Baby Boomer Women. Follow the link below to have a listen or download the teleseminar as an MP3: http://attendthisevent.com/?eventid=14823489 Enjoy! Tina Turbin […]
Understand Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity- VIDEO – Warren Medical Center- children and adults
This video discusses everything from diagnosis, impact on adults and children, and helpful diet tips. First of all thank you to Prometheus Labs for their help in funding this video and Warren Medical Center for their expertise. This video will help us understand celiac disease and give you a heck of a lot of informative information in an easy to […]
The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook by Lisa Lundy
Cooking without gluten and dairy and all the other most common allergens can be a daunting experience, especially when dealing with an allergic child. The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook is an empowering book full of answers to your child’s or any allergic person’s needs, including the celiac’s. This cookbook contains 132 pages of Lisa’s discoveries […]
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 […]
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 […]
A Gluten-Free Bakery with New Menu – Tampa
Viitals Bakery Ivan Nikolov- owner Viitals Tampa, Fla. October 7, 2009 Viitals owner Ivan Nikolov announced the opening of his new retail storefront, which offers gluten-free healthy choices for those trying to live a healthier lifestyle. The bakery had been strictly wholesale until its grand opening. This bakery offers gluten-free, hypoallergenic, high in protein, organic ingredients […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gluten-Free Manufacturers Giving Back
Tricia Thompson, M.S., RD is a nutrition consultant, author andspeaker specializing in celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. This week I would like to recognize manufacturers of gluten-free food who are generously helping out our gluten-free friends in need. Please support these companies by purchasing their products. If you are a manufacturer of gluten-free food, […]
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 […]
Dr. Oz, Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Dr. Peter Green Expose the Celiac Epidemic!
The topic of today’s Dr. Oz Show (airing across the USA) will be on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, and an amazing story of a woman who lost 80 pounds as a result of cutting out gluten, with special guests Dr Peter Green and Elizabeth Hasselbeck. Visit the show website here and be sure to check your local listings (available […]
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 […]
Resounding Success at the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!
Between the terrific press coverage and the wonderful turnout and the lovely musical performance, the Sesame Street Halloween Concert at Pasadena City College was a resounding success! (Please see blog entry from 10/27/09 for full details about the Concert). View a sample of our press coverage here at one of the many news sites that covered […]
Sesame Street Halloween Concert – Tonight is our Big Debut!
Today is the big day and we’re absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Sesame Street Halloween Concert! To have this opportunity to introduce my Danny the Dragon children’s series (new audiobook/CD entitled: Danny the Dragon DREAMs – profits from the CD are donated to Dr. Peter Green’s Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical […]
Tina Turbin to Raise Celiac Awareness at the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!
As many of you know, I will be participating in the “Sesame Street Halloween” Concert (performed by the Pasadena City College Orchestra) at Pasadena City College on October 30th 2009, at which I will also be raising awareness about celiac. At this point the excitement is indeed mounting as this is Pasadena City College’s biggest and most […]
Tina Turbin to Announce her Cause at Pasadena City College Orchestra Concert
John A. Sexson Auditorium – main performing arts venue on the campus of the Pasadena City College. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work with the distinguished conductor of the Pasadena City College Orchestra. On October 30th, as part of a very special “family” concert that the Orchestra will perform to an audience of 2,000, we […]