It’s no secret that gluten-free packaged food is oftentimes more expensive than its gluten-containing counterparts, but did you know you might be eligible for a tax deduction to help make up the difference? If you have never filed for a tax deduction for your gluten-free food purchases, there are some important things you should know before…
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 BEGIN 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. Take full advantage of your local chapter membership. …
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. …