A Therapeutic Pill for Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance? Researchers from the University of California at Davis and the University of Washington have discovered a naturally occurring enzyme that breaks down gluten to a non damaging level in those without Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance, but not for those with the conditions. This article discusses that using Read More …
I was recently sent this article from a friend with Gluten Intolerance which discusses the Lesley University and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Agreement. For those not familiar, students sued Lesley University because their required meal plans offered limited options for those with Celiac Disease and food allergies. Through the ADA, the students won the Read More …
I am not sure if I’ve mentioned this in a previous post, although I believe I did, but for the past year since February 1st 2012 Mike and I have been Pescatarian. We decided to cut out meat, rather than meat and fist, for a multitude of reasons: 1. The rising concerns about non-labeling of Read More …
Here is another article from my Social Justice Solutions Inc. writings related to food allergies, eating disorders, and the holiday season. The last link in the article is also a piece written by myself for those with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, but the tips are relevant to any food related illness. How do you feel about Read More …
This past year has been a year of change and excitement. There were big things: I graduated and became a Licensed Master of Social Work, I embarked on what some called impossible and planned an entirely gluten free wedding (which is now less than 3 weeks away!), and I started spreading my autoimmune disease/food allergy Read More …
After eleven days without power we finally got it back last Thursday but all of our food was a loss. Our insurance will most likely not repay us for the 300$+ of gluten free food lost. Luckily, we are able to restock most of that on our own, although at a slower pace due to wedding Read More …
You may have noticed my recent reference to another venue for which I write so let me give you a bit of detail. I have recently become a staff writer for a project, now an Incorporation, titled Social Justice Solutions (SJS). Our mission is: To create a forum for social workers to promote the exploration of social welfare Read More …
Back in July I started working for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America as an Information Specialist in their Information Resource Center. What this means in non Not-for-Profit and social work terms is that I provide educational and supportive resources to patients, physicians, families, friends, and others regarding Crohn’d Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. It Read More …
Vendor Fair View from the door The words for this post have been roaming around in my head and while this is an overdue post, being posted a month after the event, I still felt I needed to share the experience and do it justice so here goes. Sometimes in blogging, the words are in Read More …
May is a month with lots to celebrate! For me, it’s two years since I started blogging and the month in which I will graduate with my Masters in Social Welfare. Rudi’s has asked to partner with me to bring you guys a fun-filled Cinco De Mayo themed Giveaway that helps celebrate some other big occasions: Read More …
