Hard to find Tabitha Jones Bakery products

Here is a link to purchase those hard to find Tabitha Jones Bakery products.  This is a link to purchase clothes, mugs, mouse pads, and a few other items. The holidays are coming and how great it would be to give that special gluten free someone in your life a wonderful gift basket with a shirt and some homemade cookies. Happy shopping.


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10 WAYS TO RAISE AWARENESS EVERY DAY!

10 WAYS TO RAISE AWARENESS EVERY DAY!

MAY is NATIONAL CELIAC DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

 

  1. Share “Are You The ONE?” color FLYER with friends and family who are unaware of celiac disease and its symptoms Download PDF here OR give them the new "Are You The ONE?" color BROCHURE Download PDF here
  2. Write your Congressperson and them ask to co-sponsor/support H. Con. Res 70 as Celiac Disease Awareness Month GO
  3. Contact the health editor of your local newspaper and ask them if they know about celiac disease. Write them a letter and share your story.
  4. Read the latest on the Celiac Diet Series - articles from Practical GastroenterologyGO Print out one of the articles from PG and give it to your doctor, dietician or pharmacist. Include a color flyer – Is Your Patient The ONE? For your doctorDownload PDF here
  5. Suggest that employees at your company have a “Pay $5 to wear jeans to work on Friday day” to raise awareness and funds for CDF at your office.
  6. Request CDF brochures from the national office and ask your doctor and dentist to place them in their reception area. [CDF brochure is also downloadable from CDF website] GO
  7. Request CDF brochures and Quick Start Diet Guides and give to teachers and healthcare providers at your child’s school or day care center. Download PDFs Quickstart Diet Guide GO CDF Brochure GO
  8. Find out if there is a health fair coming up in your town and offer to set up a table with information on celiac disease and how to get tested.
  9. Have a dinner party with your friends – celiacs and non-celiacs – and make a delicious gluten-free meal – complete with dessert! 
    Show them gluten-free is fabulous!
  10. When you visit a friend or neighbor in the hospital, take the opportunity to talk to doctors, nurses, healthcare workers and dieticians to help increase their awareness of celiac disease and the gluten-free diet needs of celiac patients during their hospital stay.
Courtesy of Celiac Disease Foundation

Posted in: , on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at at 7:51 PM 0 comments  

Autism Commercial

I recently saw a commercial for Autism.  It seemed to be taking the angle that the prevalence was shocking. Fourteen years ago, only 1 in 10,000 children was diagnosed with autism.  Today, that rate has soared to 1 in 150.   It is great that they are getting the awareness for Autism to the general public.  It may be good for Celiacs and those with gluten intolerance as well.  The diet that some are recommending for Autism includes eating gluten and casein (protein found in dairy) free.  I look forward to the day when I turn the channel and there is a commercial to tell the world that 1 in 133 people have Celiac Disease, 98% are undiagnosed.  That day will come. 

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Gluten Free website for kids


I just found this site and it is from the Shaer company, the makers of Dr. Shar products.  The site is for gluten free children.  What a great idea! Here is the address, please check it out with your little one. http://www.123milly.com/en/

Posted in: , , , on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at at 5:12 PM 0 comments  

Celebrity Celiacs or those eating gluten free

These are celebrities that have been stated to have celiac or family members with celiac.  I think that it is great that they let it be known about their association with Celiac Disease.  Maybe it will help others come to terms with their disease.

Rich Gannon's (NFL Quarterback) daughter, Danielle
Keith Olberman (a newsperson on MSNBC "Countdown with Keith Olberman")
Elisabehth Hasselbeck  (Co-Host of The View and former Survivor contestant)
Joe C (Kid Rock's Friend and Rapper)Mickey Redmon (former pro hockey player,  hockey commentary for Fox Sports Detroit)
Jane Swift (Former State of Mass Lieutenant Gov.)
Katherine, Dutchess of Kent

It is unknown if these are living with Celiac Disease, but it has been said that they have been known to eat gluten free.  More and more people are eating gluten free, including celebrities. 

Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice)
Sarah Vowell (Comedian, Spokesperson, voice of Violet from Incredibles)??
John F Kennedy ???
Terence Stamp (actor Star Wars Episode 1); 
Lady Antonia Frasier (noted author of historical novels) 
Amanda Donohoe (actress LA Law)
Dannii Minogue (gluten intolerance, pop star/actress/model )
Dr. Phil's wife Robin (eats gluten free)
Goldie Hawn (actress)?????
Juliette Lewis (actress)????

Posted in: , , on Monday, October 6, 2008 at at 6:58 AM 0 comments  

Newly diagnosed & The 7 Stages of Grief

Looking back at when we began down this gluten free path, I keep seeing similarities between this path and the path of grieving.   When we lose something or someone so dear to us, we naturally grieve. This is the same when going through the diagnosis of Celiac Disease.   Years ago I had a cancer scare, and went through the steps of grieving at that time.  When my son and I started down this path, again I went through the steps.  If someone would have told me then, that this was a natural part of the Celiac process, it would have made it a little easier.  So, with that said, I am posting the steps in hopes that it may help someone. 

Here is the grief model called "The 7 Stages of Grief":
 
1. SHOCK & DENIAL-
You will probably react to learning of the loss with numbed disbelief. You may deny the reality of the loss at some level, in order to avoid the pain. Shock provides emotional protection from being overwhelmed all at once. This may last for weeks.

2. PAIN & GUILT-
As the shock wears off, it is replaced with the suffering of unbelievable pain. Although excruciating and almost unbearable, it is important that you experience the pain fully, and not hide it, avoid it or escape from it.

You may have guilty feelings or remorse over things you did or didn't do. Life feels chaotic and scary during this phase.

3. ANGER & BARGAINING-
Frustration gives way to anger, and you may lash out and lay unwarranted blame for the loss on someone else. Please try to control this, as permanent damage to your relationships may result. This is a time for the release of bottled up emotion.

You may rail against fate, questioning "Why me?" You may also try to bargain in vain with the powers that be for a way out of your despair.

4. "DEPRESSION", REFLECTION, LONELINESS-
Just when your friends may think you should be getting on with your life, a long period of sad reflection will likely overtake you. This is a normal stage of grief, so do not be "talked out of it" by well-meaning outsiders. Encouragement from others is not helpful to you during this stage of grieving.

During this time, you finally realize the true magnitude of your loss, and it depresses you. You may isolate yourself on purpose, reflect on things you did, and focus on memories of the past. You may sense feelings of emptiness or despair. 

5. THE UPWARD TURN-
As you start to adjust to life without gluten, your life becomes a little calmer and more organized. Your physical symptoms lessen, and your "depression" begins to lift slightly.

6. RECONSTRUCTION & WORKING THROUGH-
As you become more functional, your mind starts working again, and you will find yourself seeking realistic solutions to problems posed by life without gluten. You will start to work on practical and financial problems and reconstructing yourself.

7. ACCEPTANCE & HOPE-
During this, the last of the seven stages in this grief model, you learn to accept and deal with the reality of your situation. Acceptance does not necessarily mean instant happiness. Given the pain and turmoil you have experienced, you can never return to the carefree, untroubled YOU that existed before this tragedy. But you will find a way forward.

You will start to look forward and actually plan things for the future. You will once again anticipate some good times to come, and yes, even find joy again in the experience of living. 

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Welcome

Welcome to my blog.  A place for sharing information about living a gluten free lifestyle.  It doesn't matter why you live gluten free.  Whether you have Celiac Disease, a gluten intolerance, or just have made it as a life style decision, here is a place for information to make living gluten free easier, healthier, and maybe even a little fun.

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