A book titled The Gluten Effect makes a few interesting points. In one study of 123 patients with fibromyalgia, 73% were suffering from IBS. While 2% of the population has fibromyalgia, 9% of patients with celiac disease have the condition, much higher than the normal population. This link actually argues that fibromyalgia is NOT associated with ...
The latest statistics say that 1 in 91 children have a diagnosis of autism. At the same time, it is now estimated that 1 in 100 individuals has celiac disease. Both of these conditions have paralleled each other in their increasing diagnosis over the years and recently, parents have been making the link, putting their ...
Last week was the Celebrating Corvallis Celebration- a chance to recognize businesses and individuals who have had an impact on our community. I was looking forward to the event, but was dismayed that I would not be able to partake in the pre-ceremony dinner buffet. However, this led to an idea- bringing my own gluten ...
[ November 30, 1999; 12:00 am; 12:00 am; January 30, 2010; 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. February 13, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] As someone who has been diagnosed with Lofgren's Syndrome in the past, I was curious as to whether this acute form of sarcoidosis might be linked to my more recently ...
GIG is hosting two kid’s camps over the summer- one of which is right here in the North West! The camps operate “as a part of mainstream camping programs… Kids are playing and living in a real world situation, where they must still be aware of what foods are safe and not safe during different ...
For doctors to recognize Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance in their patients in all of its forms. And then, for doctors to actually recommend the GFD as a treatment instead of scoffing at it as being “too difficult” to follow. For restaurants and food companies to understand the importance of adhering to gluten free regulations and guidelines if ...
Have you been thinking about joining a Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), but haven’t had the time to find one? Well, here’s your chance. Below is information on contacts and meeting times from the GIG website, Gluten.net. Support your local group while finding out useful information about living with Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease within the community: Bend: Central Oregon ...
Last week the Corvallis-Benton Chamber crew stopped by for a ribbon cutting at the new office. A great group of people and an exciting milestone for Gluten Free RN. ...
I’ve joined the world of Twitter and invite you to follow me at @GlutenFreeNurse. ...
Well, I haven’t been laying around eating bon-bons, that’s for sure. I might lay around and eat bon-bons if they happen to be verified as gluten free…sounds mildly appealing. The Gluten Free RN has been busy. I have now been officially, federally trademarked as the Gluten Free RN. There is much work to be done ...