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	<title>Gluten Free RN</title>
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	<description>RN On Call's, Nadine Grzeskowiak is a national speaker and expert for Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease from Corvallis, Oregon</description>
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		<title>Gluten Free Pet Food</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Almost a year ago, I started our dogs on gluten free dog food, mostly for my own benefit.  I wanted to remove as many gluten containing products from our house as possible to limit my exposure.  At that time, we had three dogs, now we have four.  I never said I wasn't crazy.

Back to the dogs. The oldest is Slugs, she just turned 14 years old this September.  She is an old black lab that lays around the house and wakes up to eat, goes outside, then back to sleep.  Prior to going gluten free, Slugs could very capably clear our house of any breathing beings simply by 'breaking wind'.  A foul odor was...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Almost a year ago, I started our dogs on gluten free dog food, mostly for my own benefit.  I wanted to remove as many gluten containing products from our house as possible to limit my exposure.  At that time, we had three dogs, now we have four.  I never said I wasn&#8217;t crazy.</p>
<p>Back to the dogs. The oldest is Slugs, she just turned 14 years old this September.  She is an old black lab that lays around the house and wakes up to eat, goes outside, then back to sleep.  Prior to going gluten free, Slugs could very capably clear our house of any breathing beings simply by &#8216;breaking wind&#8217;.  A foul odor was emitted from Slugs back side that reminded us, on the receiving end , of nothing pleasant or good.  Our eyes would water and we would open windows to clear the grey-green toxic cloud from the house.  But, it was a heavy stench and it tended to linger so we would bring out the fans.</p>
<p>We also realistically figured, &#8216;hey, she&#8217;s a 14 year old lab, she can&#8217;t live forever&#8217;, but she lives on and on&#8230; But she no longer drops the BOMBS on us.  No kidding.  A change in her diet, going gluten free, hasn&#8217;t made her completely fart-free, but it sure has made her pleasant to be around. And she is healthier, her coat is shiny and she doesn&#8217;t shed enough hair to cover another dog everyday!</p>
<p>The dog food I use is called <strong>Taste of the Wild.  </strong>The website for the company is <a href="http://www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com">www.tasteofthewildpetfood.com</a> and their phone number is 1-800-977-8797.  I buy 30 lb. bags of the &#8216;High Prarie Canine Formula with Roasted Bison &amp; Roasted Venison- A Grain Free Diet&#8217; at Big B Feed and Seed in Albany, Oregon for about $43.  A bag lasts roughly a month with the black lab, a small roguish mix named Ernie, Pumpkin the long-haired dachshund and our newest member Pepper, a senior rescue dachshund.  Denson&#8217;s feed store here in Corvallis said they would carry it if enough people requested it.  We try to keep an extra 5 lb. bag of this dog food on hand; something easy to grab in case of emergency or disaster events.  Always be prepared.</p>
<p>The dogs all need treats when they are good, which happens at times, so I also pick up <strong>Natural Balance - Potato &amp; Duck formula treats</strong>.  They are available in small and large breed size.  The website is <a href="http://www.naturalbalance.net/">www.naturalbalance.net</a> and their phone number is 1-800-829-4493.  I have found these products at every major pet store in the area.</p>
<p>The diet change for the dogs, as for people, is not a cure-all.  Slugs still has a seizure once in a while, but still seems to recover to her baseline.  Slugs had a check up with the vet recently and he said she is in great shape for her age. The other dogs play like puppies and are fun to have as part of our family.</p>
<p>Interestingly, our newest addition Pepper, came to us with a lipoma or fatty tumor on her back.  My daughter was grosssed out by the lumpy bump and wanted us to have it removed.  Well, it&#8217;s not completely gone, but it is less than half the size it was a few weeks ago.  We are adopting the &#8216;wait and watch&#8217; approach to see if it goes away completely.</p>
<p>I am told by my friends that have cats, the same options are available to them for gluten free cat foods.  Since I don&#8217;t have cats I don&#8217;t know what the effects would be, perhaps fewer hairballs?</p>
<p>Keep me posted.  Let me know your thoughts.  What works for humans not surprisingly sometimes works for animals.</p>
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		<title>A Gluten Free Adventure in Vancouver, WA and Portland, OR</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Several months ago, I purchased tickets for the July 11th  THE POLICE and Elvis Costello concert at the Clark County Amphitheater, just north of Vancouver, WA.  My lovely husband, Brad and I drove up to Portland from Corvallis after work.  We planned to eat dinner at <strong>Andina</strong>, a fabulous restaurant that my 12 year old daughter, Hannah and I 'discovered' a few weeks earlier.  Brad and I both agreed it was one THE GREATEST meals we have ever eaten, gluten free or not.  We were presented with an entire Peruvian gluten free menu on arrival.  I choose the 'Conchas Senor De Sipan' aka scallops and Brad's main course was the special of the day,...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Several months ago, I purchased tickets for the July 11th  THE POLICE and Elvis Costello concert at the Clark County Amphitheater, just north of Vancouver, WA.  My lovely husband, Brad and I drove up to Portland from Corvallis after work.  We planned to eat dinner at <strong>Andina</strong>, a fabulous restaurant that my 12 year old daughter, Hannah and I &#8216;discovered&#8217; a few weeks earlier.  Brad and I both agreed it was one THE GREATEST meals we have ever eaten, gluten free or not.  We were presented with an entire Peruvian gluten free menu on arrival.  I choose the &#8216;Conchas Senor De Sipan&#8217; aka scallops and Brad&#8217;s main course was the special of the day, Filet Mignon&#8230;WOW!  The food was incredibly flavorful and very well presented.  DO NOT, under any circumstances, miss out on dessert!  I opted for the &#8216;Plato De Creme Brulee&#8217;, not one, not two, but three lovely cups of the flavors of the day: vanilla, guava and chocolate, oh my!  Brad chose the &#8216;Flan De Queso De Cabra&#8217; , which was quite rich and fabulous.  <strong>Andina </strong>is located at 1314 NW Glisan, Portland, OR.  503-228-9535. Reservations are recommended, but not required.  I would be happy to carpool up for a meal at any time!  I would love to have an Andina sister restaurant here in Corvallis&#8230;STRONG hint!  Please please please please&#8230;.think about it.</p>
<p>The concert was great!  Not often enough do I get to sing/yell songs from my young adulthood with 30,000 other middle-agers (ouchhhh. I can&#8217;t believe I just had to write that)&#8230;  Our friends, Deb (GF) and Frank, met us at the concert, with plans to stay overnight in Vancouver.  Let me just mention, we are all too old to stay up until 2 am, but we did!  Saturday morning we met for coffee, then headed to <strong>Lingonberries Market </strong>located at 6300NE 117th Ave., Vancouver, WA 98662, phone 360-260-7459 or 866-420-4411, <a href="http://www.lingonberriesmarket.com/">www.lingonberriesmarket.com</a> .</p>
<p>Kids in a candy store. For those of you who don&#8217;t already know, <strong>Lingonberries Market</strong> caters to the gluten free and food allergy crowds. There we were, four adults gleefully shopping for gluten free food!  Harold graciously answered all of our questions and allowed us to photograph ourselves fighting over boxes of  GF cereal.  We filled up 3 sacks with totally SAFE food and it didn&#8217;t take us hours to shop.  Thank you Dee and Harold for setting the standard for GF shopping.  The Lingonberries Market brochure pointed us in several directions for lunch&#8230;</p>
<p>We decided on the <strong>Corbett Fish House </strong>located at 5901 SW Corbett, Portland, OR,  503-548-4434.  Our waitress was very fun and helped us make several gluttonous, NOT glutenous food decisions.  The menu utilizes rice flour only, so all of the soups, chowder, french fries, sweet potato fries(YUM!), and fish are all GLUTEN FREE.  Another big WOW!  The <strong>Hawthorne Fish House</strong> is their sister restaurant and is located at 4343 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland OR 97215, phone 503-548-4434.</p>
<p>FYI: The restaurants noted above do very well at accommodating GF diet requests; however, they are not strictly GF eating establishments.  I ate extremely well at both mentioned restaurants without any problem.  Please make sure you verbalize clearly to your server that your food and drink must be GF.  If there are any questions, ask to speak to the chef/cook.  Be your own advocate and enjoy some of the best GF restaurant meals in Portland.</p>
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		<title>Everyone on a Gluten Free Diet?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2008 19:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I have thought for a long time about this very question.  Who would suggest such a thing?  I would.  The main reason I would dare to make such a statement is because we have been so negligent in recognizing and treating people with celiac disease.  Not a day goes by that I don't hear about or speak to someone directly who has suffered needlessly for years.  The other main point I want to make is that NONE of the currently available testing is 100%.  The blood tests and endoscopic biopsies are great tools if they are positive.  If they are negative, I have heard of too many people tell me 'I don't have...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have thought for a long time about this very question.  Who would suggest such a thing?  I would.  The main reason I would dare to make such a statement is because we have been so negligent in recognizing and treating people with celiac disease.  Not a day goes by that I don&#8217;t hear about or speak to someone directly who has suffered needlessly for years.  The other main point I want to make is that NONE of the currently available testing is 100%.  The blood tests and endoscopic biopsies are great tools if they are positive.  If they are negative, I have heard of too many people tell me &#8216;I don&#8217;t have celiac disease, my blood test/biopsy was negative&#8217;.  This is a major cause for concern to me.  Both of these tests do not confirm you don&#8217;t have, or will never develop celiac disease.  First, neither test is 100% reliable.  Second, both tests are simply a snapshot of right now.  I have also seen test results that are clearly positive for celiac disease, but read as negative by a medical provider that does not understand what the results mean.  The genetic testing is great and it is my first choice when testing people.  The test is a cheek swab, I get results in one week and it is covered by most insurances.  I utilize Kimball Genetics in Denver, Colorado,  <a href="http://www.kimballgenetics.com/">www.kimballgenetics.com</a>.  I have run into this scenerio in the past week: a 12 year old on a gluten free diet for several months, a remarkable recovery from many symptoms while on the gluten free diet, and yet, she tests negative for DQ2 and DQ8.  Is she at risk for celiac disease if she eats gluten?  Are there other genes that could be looked at?  I am gathering more data on this because nothing is black and white with gluten intolerance, there are many grey areas.  Other than, of course, the need to be on a strict gluten free diet for the rest of your life if you have celiac disease.  Not much grey there.</p>
<p>So, this leads me back to the original question: everyone on a gluten free diet?  In my perfect world, the answer would be a resounding YES!  If people would simply try the gluten free diet for a month, most, if not all of those people will feel better.  It remains simply a diet change.  Change your diet and feel better, doesn&#8217;t that sound appealing.  To some yes, and to others, not really. Not without the proof that they need to change their long held diet and lifestyle habits.  It also sounds quite un-American to say &#8216;I can&#8217;t eat wheat, barley, rye and oats&#8217;, by extension, bread, pies, cakes, beer and pizza.  My most recent convert to a gluten free diet, said to me, &#8220;You know I don&#8217;t even miss the bread anymore, it doesn&#8217;t even appeal to me, I feel so much better on the gluten free food&#8221;.  This is a woman who has had symptoms for most of her 76 years and I had a hard time convincing her to try the gluten free diet for a month.  She is convinced now.  I can tell many stories with the same happy ending.  I can also tell you that most men have a harder time changing anything, let alone their diet, than women.  Trust me, I am a nurse and I have no reason to lie to you.  Try it.  Go gluten free for a month and contact me with your results.  GO!</p>
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		<title>Questions That Need Answers Regarding Celiac Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2008 02:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[These are some of the many questions I am interested in exploring myself, or perhaps YOU know the answer.  I encourage you to THINK and to ASK questions.
<ol>
	<li> Why isn't there one study in the whole country on the incidence of Celiac Disease in the Native American population?  I asked this question,  a search was completed that came back with no published research data and no current studies in progress.   How can this be?</li>
	<li>I have offered to give presentations or inservices to every physician group I know.  Not one physician group has taken me up on my offer. WHY NOT?</li>
	<li>How come in 2004 the NIH launched a Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign and no one...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>These are some of the many questions I am interested in exploring myself, or perhaps YOU know the answer.  I encourage you to THINK and to ASK questions.</p>
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<li> Why isn&#8217;t there one study in the whole country on the incidence of Celiac Disease in the Native American population?  I asked this question,  a search was completed that came back with no published research data and no current studies in progress.   How can this be?</li>
<li>I have offered to give presentations or inservices to every physician group I know.  Not one physician group has taken me up on my offer. WHY NOT?</li>
<li>How come in 2004 the NIH launched a Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign and no one heard about it? Not one healthcare professional I have spoken to knows about this campaign OR Celiac Disease.</li>
<li>Why are physicians so sure that even if they DID diagnose Celiac Disease, the diet is SO hard, no one would follow it?  I have had this conversation many times, with many doctors.  One even professed to have tried the diet and failed, (See &#8217;stupid things doctors say&#8217;).</li>
<li>Are Asian people at risk for Celiac Disease, or not?</li>
<li>If the rate of Celiac Disease in Sub-Sahara Africa is 1:65, why are we feeding the starving children wheat?</li>
<li>Is anyone going to start telling African-Americans that they have a higher risk for Celiac Disease?</li>
<li>Why are the pharmaceuticals spending MILLIONS of dollars to develop a PILL for Celiac Disease?  The treatment is a diet change.</li>
<li>How DID an entire disease process, known to the rest of the world, get hidden by the United States for over 120 years?</li>
<li>Why is the media SO slow to pick up this humiliating story and give it the coverage it deserves?</li>
<li>To the doctors:  How many patients in your practice have you diagnosed with Celiac Disease?</li>
<li>To the nurses:  I  challenge you to be patient advocates and learn the symptoms of Celiac Disease.</li>
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		<title>Associated Disorders of Celiac Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:59:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Anyone with these associated diagnoses should be tested for Celiac Disease OR should consider a Gluten Free Diet for at least a month.
<ul>
	<li>IBS/IBD, GERD, Any Gastrointestinal Disorder</li>
	<li>Chronic Anemia, Blood Disorders</li>
	<li>Migraine Headaches</li>
	<li>Neuropathy</li>
	<li>Any Skin Rash, Eczema, Psoriasis</li>
	<li>Osteoporosis/Osteopenia</li>
	<li>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome</li>
	<li>Fibromyalgia</li>
	<li>Arthritis</li>
	<li>Lymphoma</li>
	<li>Cancers, Bowel and others</li>
	<li>Turner's Syndrome, Down Syndrome, William's Syndrome, IgA deficiency</li>
	<li>Infertility</li>
	<li>Any Other Auto-Immune Disorder (Thyroid Disorders, Type 1 Diabetes, Sjogren's Syndrome, Liver Disease, Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Cardiomyopathy, Addison's Disease)</li>
	<li>Aphthous Stomatitis/ Canker Sores</li>
	<li>Allergies</li>
	<li>Asthma</li>
	<li>ADHD, Austism, ODD, ADD</li>
</ul>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Anyone with these associated diagnoses should be tested for Celiac Disease OR should consider a Gluten Free Diet for at least a month.</p>
<ul>
<li>IBS/IBD, GERD, Any Gastrointestinal Disorder</li>
<li>Chronic Anemia, Blood Disorders</li>
<li>Migraine Headaches</li>
<li>Neuropathy</li>
<li>Any Skin Rash, Eczema, Psoriasis</li>
<li>Osteoporosis/Osteopenia</li>
<li>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome</li>
<li>Fibromyalgia</li>
<li>Arthritis</li>
<li>Lymphoma</li>
<li>Cancers, Bowel and others</li>
<li>Turner&#8217;s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, William&#8217;s Syndrome, IgA deficiency</li>
<li>Infertility</li>
<li>Any Other Auto-Immune Disorder (Thyroid Disorders, Type 1 Diabetes, Sjogren&#8217;s Syndrome, Liver Disease, Arthritis, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Cardiomyopathy, Addison&#8217;s Disease)</li>
<li>Aphthous Stomatitis/ Canker Sores</li>
<li>Allergies</li>
<li>Asthma</li>
<li>ADHD, Austism, ODD, ADD</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Signs and Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance / Celiac Disease</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:38:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a listing of some of the major signs and symptoms of gluten intolerance and celiac disease.
<ul>
	<li>Chronic Anemia</li>
	<li>Thyroid disorders</li>
	<li>Osteoporosis</li>
	<li>Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea, Farting, Burping, Vomiting,  Acid Reflux, Heartburn</li>
	<li>Irritability, Depression, Mood Disorders,</li>
	<li>Weight Loss OR Weight Gain</li>
	<li>Allergies</li>
	<li>Asthma, Breathing Problems</li>
	<li>Short Stature</li>
	<li>Itchy Skin, Skin Rashes</li>
	<li>Joint and Muscle Pain</li>
	<li>Infertility</li>
	<li>Dental Problems</li>
	<li>Bruising, Nosebleeds</li>
	<li>Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies</li>
	<li>Lymphoma and Cancer</li>
	<li>Mental Health Disorders</li>
	<li>Hair Loss</li>
	<li>Headaches, Migraines</li>
	<li>Fatigue</li>
	<li>Eating Disorders</li>
	<li>Lactose Intolerance</li>
	<li>Neuropathy, Numbness and Tingling</li>
	<li>Foggy Brain, Unable to Concentrate, Difficulty Focusing</li>
	<li>Insomnia, Difficulty Sleeping</li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a listing of some of the major signs and symptoms of gluten intolerance and celiac disease.</p>
<ul>
<li>Chronic Anemia</li>
<li>Thyroid disorders</li>
<li>Osteoporosis</li>
<li>Bloating, Constipation, Diarrhea, Farting, Burping, Vomiting,  Acid Reflux, Heartburn</li>
<li>Irritability, Depression, Mood Disorders,</li>
<li>Weight Loss OR Weight Gain</li>
<li>Allergies</li>
<li>Asthma, Breathing Problems</li>
<li>Short Stature</li>
<li>Itchy Skin, Skin Rashes</li>
<li>Joint and Muscle Pain</li>
<li>Infertility</li>
<li>Dental Problems</li>
<li>Bruising, Nosebleeds</li>
<li>Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies</li>
<li>Lymphoma and Cancer</li>
<li>Mental Health Disorders</li>
<li>Hair Loss</li>
<li>Headaches, Migraines</li>
<li>Fatigue</li>
<li>Eating Disorders</li>
<li>Lactose Intolerance</li>
<li>Neuropathy, Numbness and Tingling</li>
<li>Foggy Brain, Unable to Concentrate, Difficulty Focusing</li>
<li>Insomnia, Difficulty Sleeping</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Women&#8217;s Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[2nd Annual

<strong>Women's Festival </strong>

at <em>The Thyme Garden,  Alsea, Oregon</em>
Sunday, May 18th, 2008
10 am- 5:30 pm
FREE

Visit <a href="http://www.womensfestival.info/">www.womensfestival.info</a> for much more information regarding this wonderful day!

Gluten Free RN / RN On Call, Inc. will have an informational booth and display.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>2nd Annual</p>
<p><strong>Women&#8217;s Festival </strong></p>
<p>at <em>The Thyme Garden,  Alsea, Oregon</em><br />
Sunday, May 18th, 2008<br />
10 am- 5:30 pm<br />
FREE</p>
<p>Visit <a href="http://www.womensfestival.info/">www.womensfestival.info</a> for much more information regarding this wonderful day!</p>
<p>Gluten Free RN / RN On Call, Inc. will have an informational booth and display.</p>
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		<title>Welcome to Gluten Free RN!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi, my name is Nadine Grzeskowiak and I am a registered nurse with 16 years experience in emergency and trauma nursing.  I realize now, in hindsight, I have had symptoms of celiac disease my entire life.  When I was finally diagnosed correctly, at the age of 40, I gave myself 6 months to live.  My body was dying and I couldn't figure out the cause, and I am a nurse... Had I listened to the doctors I saw over that period of time, I would be dead, certainly by now.  "The celiac serology was all normal.  I assume the dermatologist will talk to you about alternative causes of herpitiformis dermatitis(sic)."  Some of you are laughing already.  I have the paper that...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi, my name is Nadine Grzeskowiak and I am a registered nurse with 16 years experience in emergency and trauma nursing.  I realize now, in hindsight, I have had symptoms of celiac disease my entire life.  When I was finally diagnosed correctly, at the age of 40, I gave myself 6 months to live.  My body was dying and I couldn&#8217;t figure out the cause, and I am a nurse&#8230; Had I listened to the doctors I saw over that period of time, I would be dead, certainly by now.  &#8221;The celiac serology was all normal.  I assume the dermatologist will talk to you about alternative causes of herpitiformis dermatitis(sic).&#8221;  Some of you are laughing already.  I have the paper that was sent to me by one of the doctors I saw, if you ever want to see it.  This happened to me.  I am horrified every day by stories I hear about other people.  Nice people that are trying to be good patients, don&#8217;t know the questions to ask and naively believe their doctors. </p>
<p>My goals are simple. Get EVERYONE on a gluten free diet, at least for a month.  I will test anyone that wants or needs to be tested.  Hopefully, through education, people will start asking to be tested for celiac disease FIRST, and not have to wait until they are almost dead to find out the foods they eat every day are killing them, literally. </p>
<p>Please know that first and foremost, I am a nurse.  My DUTY is to be a patient advocate at all times.  I will find and get the most accurate, up to date information from all over the world.  Sometimes I will be wrong.  Please bring errors to my attention, and we will have a discussion.  I want YOU to ask questions.  My main question is &#8216;How can you hide and pretend an entire disease process doesn&#8217;t exist?&#8217;  Celiac disease was officially recognized as a disease in 1888&#8230;I, as a nurse, didn&#8217;t hear about it until I got diagnosed, in November 2006.</p>
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		<title>Gluten Intolerance &#038; Celiac Disease Presentation: Saturday October 4th 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:28:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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<p align="left"><strong>Learn about Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease-</strong></p>
<p align="left"><strong>How it affects you, your family and your friends!</strong></p>
<strong>Saturday, October 4th                1:00 pm- 3:00 pm</strong>

<strong>Corvallis-Benton County Public Library</strong>

<strong>645 NW Monroe Ave</strong>

<strong>Corvallis, Oregon 97330</strong>

To pre-register call (541) 602-1065 or email <a href="mailto:Nadine@GlutenFreeRN.com">Nadine@GlutenFreeRN.com</a>
$25.00 per person registration.  Pre-registration appreciated, but not required.
Space limited to 120 participants.
<h3>Who should attend this presentation?</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Health care professionals (especially physicians!)</li>
	<li>Parents</li>
	<li>Teachers</li>
	<li>Dietitians</li>
	<li>Restaurant owners &#38; food industry employees</li>
	<li>Anyone who eats or prepares food</li>
	<li>Everyone interested in gluten intolerance and celiac disease</li>
</ul>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left"><strong>Learn about Gluten Intolerance and Celiac Disease-</strong></p>
<p align="left"><strong>How it affects you, your family and your friends!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Saturday, October 4th                1:00 pm- 3:00 pm</strong></p>
<p><strong>Corvallis-Benton County Public Library</strong></p>
<p><strong>645 NW Monroe Ave</strong></p>
<p><strong>Corvallis, Oregon 97330</strong></p>
<p>To pre-register call (541) 602-1065 or email <a href="mailto:Nadine@GlutenFreeRN.com">Nadine@GlutenFreeRN.com</a><br />
$25.00 per person registration.  Pre-registration appreciated, but not required.<br />
Space limited to 120 participants.</p>
<h3>Who should attend this presentation?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Health care professionals (especially physicians!)</li>
<li>Parents</li>
<li>Teachers</li>
<li>Dietitians</li>
<li>Restaurant owners &amp; food industry employees</li>
<li>Anyone who eats or prepares food</li>
<li>Everyone interested in gluten intolerance and celiac disease</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Gluten Intolerance &#038; Celiac Disease Presentation</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 01:04:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[<strong>Saturday, February 23, 2008
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Community Room of Fire Station #5 on Walnut Blvd
Corvallis, Oregon</strong>

To pre-register call (541) 602-1065
Admission is $50
Space limited to 65 participants
<h3>Who should attend this presentation?</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Health care professionals (especially physicians!)</li>
	<li>Teachers</li>
	<li>Dietitians</li>
	<li>Restaurant owners &#38; food industry employees</li>
	<li>Anyone who eats or prepares food</li>
	<li>Everyone interested in gluten intolerance and celiac disease</li>
</ul>
Enter the raffle to win a DNA/Genetic test form Kimball Genetics and free samples of gluten-free products!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Saturday, February 23, 2008<br />
1:00pm to 3:00pm<br />
Community Room of Fire Station #5 on Walnut Blvd<br />
Corvallis, Oregon</strong></p>
<p>To pre-register call (541) 602-1065<br />
Admission is $50<br />
Space limited to 65 participants</p>
<h3>Who should attend this presentation?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Health care professionals (especially physicians!)</li>
<li>Teachers</li>
<li>Dietitians</li>
<li>Restaurant owners &amp; food industry employees</li>
<li>Anyone who eats or prepares food</li>
<li>Everyone interested in gluten intolerance and celiac disease</li>
</ul>
<p>Enter the raffle to win a DNA/Genetic test form Kimball Genetics and free samples of gluten-free products!</p>
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		<title>Gluten Free health and beauty products</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:39:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Nadine Grzeskowiak</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you really need to worry about health and beauty products such as shampoo and hair spray? How about toothpaste? Do these products even contain wheat, barley, rye or oatmeal. The simple answer is 'yes' they can all contain gluten and can cause symptoms, especially for people that are exquisitely sensitive or have the rash DH. Certainly, if you have asthma related to gluten intolerance and you use hairspray that contains wheatgerm oil, it could trigger an asthma attack or at least cause wheezing.  People with gluten intolerance, celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis ARE sensitive to gluten in the personal care products.  The wheat germ oil that is in shampoo, for example, does get absorbed into your skin.  So people...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Do you really need to worry about health and beauty products such as shampoo and hair spray? How about toothpaste? Do these products even contain wheat, barley, rye or oatmeal. The simple answer is &#8216;yes&#8217; they can all contain gluten and can cause symptoms, especially for people that are exquisitely sensitive or have the rash DH. Certainly, if you have asthma related to gluten intolerance and you use hairspray that contains wheatgerm oil, it could trigger an asthma attack or at least cause wheezing.  People with gluten intolerance, celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis ARE sensitive to gluten in the personal care products.  The wheat germ oil that is in shampoo, for example, does get absorbed into your skin.  So people that have an itchy scalp need to review the ingredients in the shampoo and other products they buy.  I use a products from North Dakota called Savonnerie and Dakota Free.  These companies can be reached at <a href="http://www.gfsoap.com/">www.GFSoap.com</a> and <a href="http://www.dakotafree.com/">www.DakotaFree.com</a> .  If you live in the Corvallis area, we have a local distributor, Deb Savageau.  She can be contacted at <a href="mailto:DebonairEnterprises@comcast.net">DebonairEnterprises@comcast.net</a> .  Of course, I always encourage people to develop their own gluten free products, market and sell them!</p>
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		<title>Change your diet and change your life</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:54:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[An article I wrote in the HEALTH insert of the Corvallis Gazette-Times in Sept 2007:  <a href="http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2008/02/25/lifestyles/to_health/tyh06_dietchange.txt" title="Sept 2007 Corvallis Gazette-Times">Change your diet and change your life.</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An article I wrote in the HEALTH insert of the Corvallis Gazette-Times in Sept 2007:  <a href="http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2008/02/25/lifestyles/to_health/tyh06_dietchange.txt" title="Sept 2007 Corvallis Gazette-Times">Change your diet and change your life.</a></p>
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