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The Celiac Sprue Association, as a service to the membership and celiac community, provides the following opportunity to participate in Alba Therapeutics clinical trials with larazotide acetate (AT-1001). Of special interest to Alba are people who have been diagnosed within the past year. This is the first drug therapy to reach this stage of clinical trials. Participants from all parts of the United States are needed.

If you are looking for a gluten free bakery Coco Charlotte in Grand Rapids Michigan has the best GF Bake goods and you don't have to worry about contamination because she only cooks Gluten Free. She is open on Wednesday 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, and Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm. There address is: Coco Charlotte2481 32nd Street SEGrand Rapids, MI 49512 So if you are traveling in town or live in the area stop in and see. Also it is worth the trip!! Website is: http://www.coco-charlotte.com/contact.shtml

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All of the following medications are gluten free unless otherwise noted (Iwould still contact OTC companies to make sure nothing changed, and have Pharmacists contact prescribtion meds@@) Abilify Accolate Accupril Acetaminophen w Codeine 30 mg (Teva) Aci-Jel Aciphex Actifed Actonel Actos Acular Acyclovir (Teva, Roxane,Schein, Novapharm) Adalat Adderal (all strengths) Adrenalin inj Advair Advil Aerobid Afrin Aggrenox AK Mycin Alamast Alavert (all forms) Albee w C Albuterol tabs (Novapharm) Aldactone Aldoclor Aldomet Aldoril Alesse Aleve Alka Seltzer Gold Alkeran Allegra Allegra D Allopurinol (Mylan) Almora Alocril Alomide Alprazolam (Novapharm) Altace Alupent (tabs/syrup) Alupent inhaler Amaryl Ambien Amerge Amicar (tabs,syrup) Aminophyllin tabs (West-Ward) Amitriptyline (Geneva) Amlodipine/Benazepril (Teva) Amoxicillin (Apothecon,Novapharm,Teva) Amoxicillin chewable (Novapharm,Teva) Amox/Clavulanic Acid (Prasco) Amoxil Anafranil Anaprox Anaprox DS Angiscein Antivert Anturan Anusol HC C

Ingredients: For corn salsa: 1 Tablespoon vegetable or canola oil 1 Tablespoon butter 3 ears corn on the cob, kernels cut from cob 4 scallions, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh salsa Kosher salt to taste For steak: 4 New York or Rib Eye steaks, trimmed of fat Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions: Prepare a grill. For corn salsa:Add oil and butter to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, red pepper and onions and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and salsa and season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue to saute for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are softened and the corn begins to turn a golden color. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and sugar. Sprinkle spice mixture over both sides of steaks. Grill steaks over high flames for gas grill or hot coals for charcoal grill for ab

Pecan Caramel Topped Brownies Ingredients For brownie: 6 ounces semi-sweet gf chocolate, chopped 2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into pieces 4 large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup gf brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup gf all-purpose flour For caramel: 1 stick unsalted butter 1-1/2 cups gf brown sugar, packed 1/2 light corn syrup 1 cup whipping cream 1 teaspoon vanilla 1-1/2 cup pecans, chopped Directions Place a rack in center of oven and heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13"x9"x2" baking pan; lining bottom with parchment paper. Butter the top of the parchment paper. For brownies: Place a saucepan or bottom of a double boiler with about an inch of water over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Place the chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler or a metal bowl and place over the pan of simmering water. Melt and stir the chocolate butter mixture with a rubber spatula until almost melted. Remove from heat and continue to stir until comple

I am starting to write up a magazine for Celiac and Gluten intolerence people. If you have anything that you would like to see in the magazine or if you have written an article and what to put it in something. I would like to know what all you Celiacs would like to see in a magazine. You can email your responses to sn11386@gmail.com Thanks!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEt5s6Gb-S4 Thanks you for making this Gluten Free Food Fair a success. On May 17 over 1,000 people came to this wonderful fair. They got to try amazing products. I can't wait for next year!!

Difficulty: EasyMakes 4-6 Servings Ingredients: For chicken:2 chicken breast halves, boned & skinned 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperFor pasta:8 ounces gf penne pasta 1 medium garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh tarragon, minced 1-1/2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped About 1/4 cup feta, crumbledFor dressing:1 Tablespoon good quality balsamic vinegar 3 Tablespoons good quality olive oil 1 teaspoon gf dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Directions: Prepare a grill. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish. Cut small slits throughout chicken breasts to allow marinade to quickly penetrate into meat. Drizzle chicken breasts with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Turn chicken breasts so that they are covered with marinade. Let sit for at least 5-10 minutes before gr

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MarketplaceGluten-Free Grocery opens in WestchesterShop caters to those with celiac diseaseBy Susan Taylor Special to the Tribune May 21, 2008 Cindy Erwin was tired of having to shop at numerous stores to find gluten-free items. So Erwin, who has celiac disease and cannot eat gluten, opened Gluten-Free Grocery, a 1,400-square-foot storefront in west suburban Westchester. "We're carrying strictly products that serve as substitutions for products that have gluten in them," Erwin said. (Thus, you won't find produce or dairy items here because they are naturally gluten-free and readily sold elsewhere.) While many grocery chains might carry a few items from brands specializing in gluten-free food, Erwin sells a fuller line of products such as cookies, crackers, cake mixes, cereals and pastas from brands including as The Cravings Place, Pamela's Products Gluten-Free Pantry, Glutino, Enjoy Life, Bob's Red Mill and Kinnikinnick. In addition, the store has fresh baked

Difficulty: Easy Makes 4 Servings Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanuts 1 Tablespoon honey 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 inch piece of ginger, peeled and minced 3 Tablespoons gf soy sauce 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes 1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined 2 teaspoons gf soy sauce 1 Tablespoon sherry 1 teaspoon salt 8 ounces gf spiral or penne pasta 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1/3 cup red onion, chopped 2 celery

General Mills has just emailed me about the Corn Chex Mix. It is not Gluten Free due to having Barley in it. But the Rice is still ok. Please always read labels!!!

What would you do in the event of a natural disaster such as flood, earthquake or other natural disaster? Keep in mind that in a disaster you may not have personal transporation. You may also lack monetary resources or not be able to return to your home for days or weeks. Once allowed back into your home, you will be cleaning you in an unsanitary enviroment. The electricity may be off, or you may lack running water. The free meals dropped off at disaster sites usually contain gluten in them. List of ideas you may want to consider: 1) Create a food emergency kit and store in up HIGH in a temperature place, like the upper shelf of a coat closet near your most used door. 2) The kit should be small enough, and light enough, that with food you are able to carry it a good distance. A knapsack or small, light rolling duffle are some ideas. 3) Inexpensive plastic pencil box (new, not used) to store plastic utensils, a paring knife, and a can opener. A box of disinfectant wupes or hand cleaner

Gluten-Free Product of the Day: McCormickLemon Butter DillSeafood Sauce

Oven Fried Chicken (Contains NO: wheat, gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, soy or dairy.) Ingredients: 3 Enjoy Life® Original Bagels 1 tsp poultry seasoning1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp salt 1 tsp parsley flakes 2 tsp vegetable oil 1/4 cup water 3 tbsp tapioca flour 2 whole boneless chicken breasts, cut in half (4 pieces total)* Directions: 1) Split bagels in half. 2) Dry out bagels. Let them air out over night or heat in the oven. For the oven method, preheat oven to 200° F. Place bagels on cookie sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or until bagels are crunchy. Cool. 3) Increase oven temperature to 375° F. 4) Place the dried bagels in a food processor and blend into fine crumbs. If you prefer, some larger pieces can be left (about pea-size) for added texture. 5) Add seasonings to bagel crumbs. Mix in oil with fork until coated. Place the crumb mixture in a shallow pan or plate and set aside. 6) In a separate bowl, mix together water and tapioca sta

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Corn Chex Mix and Rice Chex Mix is Gluten-Free!! Ginger Rice Crunch Mix Honey and Ginger add and Asian Twist to a fruit and nut rice cereal snack. Prep Time: 10min Start t0 Finish: 1 hr 15 min Makes: 24 (1/2 cup each) Ingredients: 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup honey 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger or cardamom 6 cups Rice Chex® cereal (gluten free) 1 cup dried banana chips 1 cup unblanched whole almonds 1 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries or dried pineapple Preparation Directions: 1.Heat oven to 250°F. Spray large roasting pan with cooking spray. 2.In 1-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter, honey and ginger to boiling. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Into roasting pan, measure cereal, banana chips, almonds and coconut. Stir in brown sugar mixture until evenly coated. 3. Bake 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on waxed paper or foil; cool about 15 minutes. Place in serving bowl; stir in cranberries. Store in airtight co

Rice Chex is now Gluten Free!! Yaaah!!!

It is summer time and now lets get out and do some workouts. I was reading an article and it told how much calories you burn every 30 minutes: Walking: 95.87 Running 290.52 Running in Place: 232 Swimming: 203.37 Bicycling 232 stationary bike 203 Hiking 174 Backpacking 203 Tennis 232 Golf, Cart 101 Carry clubs 130 Elliptical Trainer 188 Circuit Training 232 Aerobics 145 Water Aerobics 116 Weight Training 87 Jumping Rope 290 Yoga 72 Pilates 142 Common Activites Burned in 30 minutes of moderate effort Clean House 87 Play w/ Children or pets 116 Mopping floors 101 Dancing 130 I thought this was very interesting.

Easy Recipe. Ingredients: 2 portobello's, stemmed & rubbed clean 3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 Tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped 1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped 1-1/2 Tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 slices red onion 2 slices beef steak tomato 1/2 cup mixed greens 1 ounce gf feta cheese Balsamic varnish Directions: Place portobello mushrooms in a baking dish, gills up. Drizzle each equally with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Allow mushrooms to marinate, at room temperature, for 20 minutes. In a small bowl, combine thyme, rosemary, parsley, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Preheat grill. Place mushrooms on grill, gills up, for 5 minutes. Flip and continue to grill for 5 more minutes. Remove from grill and transfer to

I just wanted to tell you all that Grand Rapids, MI 49508 is having their annual Gluten Free Food Fair. It is at the Kyuper College on the Beltline. It is free to attend. The fair has lots of information on Celiac Disease and lots of free food. I say that it is wonderful to go to, so you can try things with out purcasing. I always hate when I spend $7.00 or more dollars on something I find I don't like. The Date is Saturday May 17 at 10:00am to 2:00pm

I checked out a book about a girl who suffered from Celiac Disease. In her book she said that that day she went gluten free, by night she saw results and felt better. But I don't know about you, it never was that quick in feeling better. The said part I have been on the diet now for 8 years and have not had any result, but my blood tests look alot better now. Also in her book she didn't indicate that Celiac Disease is an Auto Immune Disease. She says that she is an expert of knowing alot of about Celiac Disease, but after starting to read her book, I really don't believe it. This summer I am starting to write a book about my suffering with Celiac and it has been hard suffering for me. I should get you all up to date. In the Fall I weighed 54 pounds and went to Mayo with no help. All they wanted to say was that I had an eating disorder. So all fall I was in and out of the hospital. I had a pick line. In September they told me I only had two weeks to live. My mom wanted

I have just been recently diagnosed with Chronic Pancreatitis . My doctor is trying me on different meds , but not having much luck. I am still losing weight and people are thinking I have anorexia because of the Pancreas not working. I am tired of looking this thin! I am also sick of doctors just taking their sweet time helping me.

www.pfchangs.com an actual chinese resturant. http://www.adobogrill.com/oldtown/menu.aspx?s=65 in chicago http://www.vincichicago.com/menu.aspx?s=62 in chicago http://csagc.park-ridge.il.us/restaurantlist.htm

I thought I should post to tell a little bit about what I have been going through: It all started in October 2006. I have been extremely exhausted. I get about 10 hours of sleep and still want more. I went to U of M to find out what is going on. After 4 or 5 blood tests, ct scan, bone density scan, colonoscopy and endoscopy, four breath tests, camera capsule. They finally came to some of the diagnosis. 1. I have Nonresponsive Celiac Disease. the disease is not going in dormant stage like it should when a person is on a Gluten-Free Diet. Also it is attacking all over. From my heart, lungs. 2. Positive Antibody for either Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis . 3. I have to have hiatal hernia surgery because of the sever heartburn and chest pain I am getting. Nexium doesn't help anymore. My surgery is coming up and then I will have to go through lots of tests for Lupus and RA. Hopefully this will come to an end. This will be my eighth surgery in four years.

Yes: Foods made from grains (and grain like plants) that do not contain harmful gluten including: corn in all forms (corn flour, corn meal, grits etc..) Rice in all forms (white, brown, basmati and enriched rice etc..). Also amaranth, buckwheat (kasha) Montina, millet, quinoa, tef, sorghum, soy. The followinig ingredients: Annatto, glucose syrup, lecithin, maltodextrin, plain spices, silicon dioxide, starch, food starch and vinegar (only malt vinegar might contain gluten). Also citric, lactic and malic acids as well as sucrose, dextrose, and lactose; and these baking products: arrowroot, cornstarch, guar and xanthum gus, manioc (tapioca flour) potato starch flour and potato starch, vanilla. The following food: Milk, butter, margaine, real (not processed) cheese, plain yogurt, and vegetable oils inlcuing canola. Plan fruits, vegetables (fresh, frozen, canned) meat, seafood, eggs, nuts, beans, and legumes and flours made from them NO Wheat in all forms including spelt, kamut, tritical

A small percentage of patients diagnosed with celiac disease fail to have a long-term favorable response to a strict gluten-free diet. These individuals continue to have symptoms and histologic abnormalities or have symptomatic relapse despite treatment with gluten-free diet and ultimately develop a potentially life-threatening disease known as refractory sprue. Based on data reported in recent studies, the majority of patients with refractory sprue have abnormal intraepithelial lymphocytes and a poor prognosis. The current hypothesis is that refractory sprue represents a transition state to intestinal lymphoma. The true prevalence of this disease entity is unknown. Future multicenter trials are therefore warranted to estimate its prevalence and establish clear therapeutic guidelines. I ntroduction Celiac disease (CD) is a gluten-sensitive enteropathy with a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations. Based on current knowledge, the initial step in disease pathogenesis is the deamidatio

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Online Gluten Free Stores glutenfreemall.com shopglutenfree.com vitacost.com organicvalley.coop www.wellnessgrocer.com http://www.glutenfreemeals.com/default.asp?kw=gluten%20free Hiller's Markets www.hillersmarkets.com Kroger www.kroger.com Meijer's: www.meijer.com Ann Arbor, MI Arbor Farms Market2103 W. Stadium Blvd734-996-8111 Hiller's Market3615 Washtenaw Ave734-677-2370People's Co-op (January 2005 update) www.peoplesfood.coop Trader Joe's (January 2005 update)2398 East Stadium Blvd. (In the Lampost Plaza)Ann Arbor, MI 48104 734-975-2455 Whole Foods www.wholefoodsmarket.com Auburn, MI Good For You! Health Products100 W. Midland RdAuburn, MI 48611989-662-4177 Berkley, MI Hiller's Market3052 W. 12 Mile Road248-546-6599 Brighton, MI Taorello's 1007 Grand River Avenue 810-225-

Wheat Rye Barley Bulgur Spelt Triticale Kamut Semolina malt extract malt flavoring Oats premarinated meats, poultry, and fish cold cuts made with gluten stabilizers, unidentified starch modified food starch (unless its made in US)

myth: Celiac Disease is simply a gastrointestinal disease that causes chronic diarrhea. Fact: 1.There are 256 symptoms and related conditions that indicate a patient may have celiac disease. 2. Screening for Celiac Disease requires correct use of the available serological markers. 3. The gold standard for diagnosing celiac disease is and EGD with multiple biopsies of the duodenum and jejunum. 4. A gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease and it is a lifelong treatment. 5. Delay in getting diagnosed with celiac may result in the development of other autoimmune disorders. 6. Celiac Disease may present a weide variety of complications: neurological, psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy, ataxia, depression, learning and behavioral difficulties; gynecological problesm such as adverse effects on pregnancy, repeated miscarriages, and infertility; skeletal problems, including osteopenia, osteoporosis, and related fractures; and liver disease.

Applebee's Resturant: Kids Burger/Cheeseburger Grilled Chicken Sandwich (w/o bun) Applebee's Riblets Chips and Salsa Cheesy Bacon Tavern Chips (no sauce) Baja Potato Boats-- all okay Nachos (no beef) Brisket Chedder Melt Sandwich (no bread) Clubhouse Grill Sandwich (no bread) Veggies (celery, carrots, broccoli) House Salad (no croutons, no dressing) Bistro Bella Vita 44 Grandville Ave. Appetizers- Antipasta Steamed Mussels Carpaccio White Bean Hummus Soups and Salads- Caesar Greek Salad Bistro Chopped Salad Prosciutto and Apple Arugula Salad Maison Entrees- Atlantic Salmon Paella Rotisserie Chicken "Pulet De Provence" Duck Two Ways Grilled Portobello Mushroom Pork Tenderloin "Boeuf Bourguignonne" Filet Mignon Bennigan's: American Burger (no bun) Big Irish Burger (no bun) Cajun Salmon Pork Chop Bacon and Cheese Chicken Sandwich (no bread) Grilled chicken ceaser salad (no croutons) Bob Evans: Breakfest- Grits Scrambled Eggs Bacon Smoked Ham Sirloin Steak a

Best Gluten Free Products I have tried: 1. Glutino- Gluten-Free Spinach and Feta Pizza 2. Glutino- Gluten-Free Alfredo Pasta (TV Dinner) 3. Glutino-- Gluten-Free Duo Mushroom (TV Dinner) 4. Glutino- Gluten-Free Cereal Honey Nut 5. Glutino- Gluten-Free Cereal Apply and Cinnamon 6. Glutino- Gluten- Free Crackers ***(These are awesome, reminds me of Ritz) 7. Glutino- Gluten-Free Breakfest bars- Apple, Blueberry 8. Glutino- Gluten-Free Pretzels *** (Taste like Real Pretzels) 9. Kinnikinnick- Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread *** (Love it) Best cook on the stove with a dab of butter. 10. Kinnikinnick- Gluten-Free KinniToos Chocolate Sandwich cookies ***(Taste like real oreos!!) 11. Kinnikinnick- Gluten-Free KinniToos Vanilla Sandwich Cookies !!! 12. Kinnikinnick-Gluten-Free Chocolate Dipped Donuts (Taste like real donuts!!) 13. Kinnikinnick- Gluten-Free Vanilla Dipped Donuts **** 14. Kinnikinnick- Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Donuts*** 15. Enjoylife- Gluten-Free Caramel Apple snack bar 16. Enjoylife

Celiac disease affects people differently. Some people develop symptoms as children, others as adults. One factor thought to play a role in when and how celiac appears is whether and how long a person was breastfed -- the longer one was breastfed, the later symptoms of celiac disease appear, and the more atypical the symptoms. Other factors include the age at which one began eating foods containing gluten and how much gluten is eaten. Symptoms may or may not occur in the digestive system. For example, one person might have diarrhea and abdominal pain, while another person has irritability or depression. In fact, irritability is one of the most common symptoms in children. Symptoms of celiac disease may include one or more of the following: Recurring abdominal bloating and pain. Chronic diarrhea. Weight loss. Pale, foul-smelling stool. Unexplained anemia (low count of red blood cells). Gas. Bone pain. Behavior changes. Muscle cramps. Fatigue. Delayed growth. Failure to thrive in infants

People with celiac disease tend to have other autoimmune diseases. The connection between celiac disease and these diseases may be genetic. These diseases include thyroid disease systemic lupus erythematosus type 1 diabetes liver disease collagen vascular disease rheumatoid arthritis Sjögren's syndrome http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm#9