I am proud to announce Gluten Free Works has created a brand new Facebook group – Gluten Free Classifieds!
Our brand new Facebook group focuses on gluten free companies and their products.
It is a place to trade news about new products, where to find your favorites, deals, coupons and more!
We encourage gluten-free companies to interact with Read More »
Celiac Disease Support Groups Are Priceless
I was diagnosed in 1996 when “celiac” and “gluten free” were still foreign words. I remember the first conversation I had with a fellow Celiac. I sat on the floor in my bedroom, confused and overwhelmed, listening to the kind voice on the other end of the telephone talking me through gluten free condiment options. She introduced me to our local support group and within a few years, I was standing as the president.
Support groups serve a great purpose of providing grass root support from others in a similar situation. This is priceless for newly diagnosed Celiacs and those who love them. There can be an initial overwhelming sense of confusion and helplessness. The good news is that even though there is a learning curve, it gets much easier! And local support groups can be a huge help in the process.
Whether you want to start a support group or improve an existing one, these tips can help get you motivated and succeed. Read More »
FOR THE NEWLY-DIAGNOSED CELIAC AND DH’er STEP-BY-STEP: BEGINNING THE GLUTEN-FREE LIFESTYLE©
by Janet Y. Rinehart, Houston, and Lynn Rainwater, San Antonio
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A definite diagnosis of Celiac Disease (screening blood tests plus endoscopic biopsies) and/or Dermatitis Herpetiformis (skin biopsy) means a lifetime commitment to a gluten-free diet.
Photo: Simply Gluten Free Magazine
There is a new magazine dedicated to gluten and allergen-free living set to hit the market this Fall called Simply Gluten Free. Carol Kicinski, author, blogger, and speaker, is behind the new bi-monthly publication and its mission to provide knowledge and support to those seeking optimum health for themselves and their families.
The magazine, which will also be published in digital format, will be loaded with easy-to-prepare recipes with page-after-page of food photography. Wendy Gregory Kaho will serve as the editor of the magazine and a pool of very familiar and talented gluten-free bloggers will serve as the Read More »
Have you been told that along with Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance, you also have Fibromyalgia? If you have, you’re not alone. What exactly is Fibromyalgia? Well, there are certainly a lot of theories out there about what it is, and how it should be treated. Up until recently, it was considered an “invisible disease” (much like Celiac), and doctors would often diagnose it if they couldn’t find anything else wrong with you. In other words, instead of telling you, “you’re a hypochondriac,” they would say, “You have Fibromyalgia,” and give you an anti-depressant like Cymbalta, to help ease your symptoms.
We will meet the third Thursday of every month from 6-8pm in the Harvest Cafe at Natural Pantry.
Meetings are located at 3801 Old Seward Highway Anchorage, AK 99503. My website is www.livingwithoutgrain.org. There, people can find more information about the group meetings and Alaska resources.
Contact: Brandy M. H. Wendler
E-mail: Brandyhumphrey@gmail.com
Phone: 678-357-2550.
The Celiac Disease Resource, Inc., (TCDRI) is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 and incorporated in 1999. Our organization is dedicated to providing educational information to the general public by regular meetings, special events, printed literature, telephone and e-mail support.
Contact Information:
www.CeliacResource.org
UpstateCeliacs@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 621, Glenmont, NY 12077 – 518-461-7065
We are a group from St. Mary’s County, Maryland.
We meet at St Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD.
Our leader is Teresa A. Andrasik, RNC and we meet on the first Thursday of each month from 7-9pm in the St. Mary’s Hospital.
We are a group of people who have Celiac Disease, gluten sensitivities, and food allergies.
Contact information:
Teresa A. Andrasik, RNC – tandrasik@md.metrocast.net
For anyone who lives in or near the Central Valley… we will be having our first Gluten Free in Fresno support group meeting THIS WEEK!
Here are the details:
When: Wednesday, January 26th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: Whole Foods Market Fresno, Salud Room
Who: ANYONE who is living or is interested in living a Gluten-Free diet Read More »
We currently have 338 members and have held 84 meetups since October 2003
The purpose of this group is to share experience, strength, and laughter with other Celiacs while enjoying gluten free meals at area restaurants. Our dinners are lots of fun & a great way to learn tips and information about living gluten free! Sometimes our best resources are each other!
If you enjoy dining out and meeting new friends, then this group is for you! We are always looking for the best places to eat gluten free in the Atlanta area. We have more options now than ever before as restaurants learn how to accommodate a gluten free diet. The options for us grow every year! Things we thought we couldn’t have anymore (pizza, pasta, Asian cuisine, even fried food!) have once again become part of our diets.
A great resource is our Message Board where you can join in a discussion on a gluten free topic or ask a question.
Website: http://www.meetup.com/atlantagfdinnerclub/
Contact: 2011 Organizer – Andrea Harrison, 404-403-3307, atlgfdinnerclub@comcast.net
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