Increasing awareness of gluten-related disorders in central KY
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There is strength in numbers. Your tax-deductible membership fee or donation works to create public awareness, make the gluten free lifestyle more liveable, and ultimately, helps to find a cure. It strengthens our local group and supports the national Celiac Disease Foundation. Membership in GFL is only $35 per year. To join or donate, please make your check payable to Celiac Disease Foundation, and mail to:
Gluten Free Lexington
P.O. Box 2251
Lexington, KY 40588
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Newbies: Need help with your crazy new gluten free diet? Oldies: Want to be a mentor, and encourage others who are new to the GF lifestyle? Click here to check out our mentor programs and support groups.
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CD on TV
Need a quick video summary of Celiac Disease? Dr Peter Green, Director of Columbia University's Celiac Disease Center, appeared on The View, with hosts Joy Behar and Elisabeth Hasselbeck! Click here to watch.
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Gluten Free Lexington (GFL) is the central Kentucky chapter of the national Celiac Disease Foundation. We use public meetings, support programs, special events, & outreach initiatives to provide support & guidance to those with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy, or who for any reason are following a gluten free diet. We welcome anyone who can benefit from the resources & fellowship we offer. To learn more about GFL, click here. Or, just join us at our next activity!
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Rod-shaped Bacteria in Proximal Small Intestine Tied to Celiac Disease in Children
Research indicates that rod-shaped bacteria, of the species Clostridium, Prevotella, and Actinomyces, in the proximal small intestine may contribute to some cases of celiac disease in children.
Collagenous Sprue Update
Patients with collagenous sprue typically show a severe to variably severe "flattened" mucosal biopsy lesion with distinctive sub-epithelial deposits in the lamina propria region. These deposits contain collagens, as demonstrated by both histochemical stains and ultra-structural studies.
Great Specialty Company Owner Arrested for Selling Contaminated Gluten Free Bread
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Paul Seelig, the owner of the Great
Specialty Products bread company in Durham, North Carolina, has been
arrested and is facing felony charges for intentionally deceiving
consumers by selling bread which he promoted as gluten free, when
evidence shows it was not.</p>
Characterization of IL-17A-Producing Cells in Celiac Disease Mucosa
Celiac disease increases production of IL-17A by cells that also make IFN-gamma. Recently, a research team set out to characterize the expression of IL-17A-producing cells in celiac disease.
White Chocolate Chips & Macadamias Nut Gluten-Free Cookies
Ever since my husband diagnose with celiac disease, he was a little
bit depressed because he could not just simple go and grab something to
eat. At the beginning, he tried to keep an open mind and went to stores
that sell gluten-free products. Most of the time, he was disappointed
with the taste of the products.
Bready Gluten-Free Bread Machine
Fresh baked, great-tasting gluten-free bread has long been the Holy
Grail for those of us with Celiac disease. That search is coming to an
end with the introduction of Bready®, a robotic baking system developed
in Sweden.
Kettle Cuisine for Gluten-Free Soups, Gluten-Free Chili, and Gluten-Free Chowder
Kettle Cuisine offers ten chef-inspired varieties that are all natural
and all gluten free. These savory gluten-free soups, hearty
gluten-free chilis, and rich gluten-free chowders are available in
convenient, single serving bowls and can be found in your grocer's
natural food freezer.
Food For Life for Gluten-Free English Muffins and Breads
Food For life is a family owned and operated bakery located in the
foothills of Corona, California. For more than 50 years, we have been
serving the health conscious consumer with natural "specialty needs"
products made from only the finest natural ingredients.
Frequency of Autoantibodies in Celiac Disease
A team of researchers recently set out to compare levels of glutamic acid decarboxylase antibody (anti-GAD), islet cell antibody (ICA), thyroperoxidase antibody (anti-TPO), thyroglobulin antibody (anti-TG), antinuclear antibodies (FANA), antibodies to double-stranded DNA (anti-ds DNA), antibody to Sjögren syndrome A antigen (anti-SSA), antibody to Sjögren syndrome B antigen (anti-SSB), Smith antibody (anti-Sm), smooth muscle antibodies (ASMA), and antimitochondrial antibody liver-kidney microsome (AMA-LKM) in patients with celiac disease against healthy control subjects, and autoimmune hypothyroid patients.
Celiac.com Podcast Edition - Episode 23 - Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Diet News
In this episode we talk about the wheat toxin gliadin, mind-body techniques for celiacs, childhood type 1 diabetes, nerve ataxia, the new upgrades to our Gluten-Free Forum, a response to a recent New York Times article, and delicious fruitcake for everyone!
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All information on this web site Copyright © 2008 by Gluten Free Lexington. All rights reserved. This web site is intended to provide basic information about gluten-related disorders, and the gluten free diet. Gluten-related disorders include gluten intolerance, Celiac Disease/Dermatitis Herpetiformis, and wheat allergies. The information contained herein is not intended to provide, nor does it constitute, medical advice. Dietary changes based on information on this web site should not be initiated without first consulting a physician. Celiac (or coeliac) disease is also commonly referred to as celiac sprue, or non-tropical sprue. It should not be confused with gluten intolerance or wheat allergy, which are separate medical conditions. Gluten Free Lexington also serves Frankfort, Georgetown, Richmond, Nicholasville, Versailles, Winchester, Paris, Harrodsburg, Lawrenceburg, Mt. Sterling, Danville, Lebanon, Berea and all surrounding areas.
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