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About admin

Graduate of Cornell School of Hotel Administration MS in Bio/Nut, RDN, LDN, AFMCP Former paramedic, chef, baker, ski patrol leader, Master Trainer- MenuTrinfo and AllerTrain, Director- Board of Directors, National Celiac Association, In private practice

Gluten level rule making by FDA

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Time is short. All gluten sensitive, celiacs, Crohn’s, IBS, IBD, DH, any auto immune disease people and their supporters should respond to this proposed rule. By some definition there are over 3 million with CD and 18 million with gluten … Continue reading →

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An Alternative Approach to Allergies

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Sometimes an answer lies in history, recent and ancient. Often we become entrenched in false belief and defend that stance vehemently. Perhaps that action is easier than learning new stuff. It is difficult to invest a lot of time learning … Continue reading →

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gluten free/ celiac support group meeting

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

This week, 20 July at 7pm, Flayvors of Cook Farm, 129 South Maple Street, Hadley, MA. This is our bimonthly area meeting. We are meeting at Flayvors because the Cong. Church is under renovation and because it is the middle … Continue reading →

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Celiac, Gluten Free Support Group meetings, events of interest

Posted on May 24, 2011 by admin

CELIAC & GLUTEN FREE SUPPORT GROUP OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS May Meeting: 25 May 2011, 7 p.m. First Congregational Church of Hadley 102 Middle Street, Hadley, MA 01035 Park across the street in the school lot Come early for open networking … Continue reading →

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Celiac disease and anemia in seniors

Posted on March 13, 2011 by admin

Lab results for the senior (geriatric) population frequently shows low iron measurements. The most common parameters are Red Blood Cells, Hemoglobin, and Hematocrit. From these iron deficiency anemia may be diagnosed. Ferritin, a value reflecting iron reserves, is usually not … Continue reading →

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Celiac Disease and Elders or Seniors

Posted on February 13, 2011 by admin

“Celiac disease doesn’t only affect the young”…”but can strike a person for the first time later in life” begins a story from Reuters, 24 Jul 09: Celiac Disease May Strike the Elderly Too. Their facts come from BMC Gastroenterology, online … Continue reading →

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