Does a Gluten-free Diet Protect Celiacs Against Heart Disease? Or-Does-it-Hurt?This article discusses the conflicting research related to gluten-free dieting and cardiovascular health. Research is split suggesting both that eating a gluten free diet decreases risks of heart disease and that it increases risks. Read on for some interesting debate. Doctors Caution that Gluten Free Diet Read More …
Chuck E. Cheese’s Gluten Free Menu Released We’ve likely all heard the hype. In this video the company discusses how they ensure a ‘true gluten free experience’. It is great to know that chain restaurants are going to such measures to ensure ‘normalcy’. I enjoy that the products are still sealed, ensuring that you KNOW Read More …
I know I know, my Colorado visit was MONTHS ago and these posts should have been posted then. I have no excuses for the delay other than life so I am going to get right into the meat of it all. Vacationing can be a hectic time for us gluten free folks, especially if we 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 …
These past two weeks have been crazy, and stressful, to say the least. Following Hurricane Sandy the Northeast got smacked again by a Nor’easter that the Weather Channel dubbed Athena and was were left under a blanket of about 9 inches in my town on Long Island. It took down more powerlines and trees, and Read More …
Seven days ago my town got hard hit by Hurricane Sandy. Many lives and homes in the New York and New Jersey area were lost, but luckily my house and those of my friends and family came off with minimal damage. Since the storm it has been a scary few days full of no power, Read More …
So the East Coast is prepping for another Hurricane, or what many of the weather channels are calling it the Perfect Storm, now named ‘Frakenweine”. That being said, I may be without power, and thus posting ability for some days. For now, here is this week’s round up including a few Halloween links! Refractory Celiac 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 …
Celiac Disease Future: A Device that Detects Gluten in FoodA research group in Barcelona has created a sensor with a rather sci-fi name: “electrochemical magneto immunosensor for the sensitive detection of gliadin – and small gliadin fragments – in natural or pretreated foods.” This device, although still in the research stages, could be the first step 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 …
