Celiac disease is associated with a fourfold increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Click here to read the summary.

Characteristics of people prone to indigestion

Click here to read the article by Patricia Hill, Winston-Salem Digestive Health Examiner

See you on August 6!

Hi everone,
I've been busy trying to purchase a farm and have neglected my blogging and site updates for a week or so. Sorry about that. I'll try to catch up this weekend.
Don't forget about the upcoming NCPTGIG August 6th meeting and picnic. Dr. Jillian Teta will talk about celiac disease and osteoporosis. Check the Meetings/Support page at yadkinvalleyglutenfree.org for details.
Hope to see you there!

Next NCPTGIG meeting August 6, 2011

The North Carolina Piedmont Triad Gluten Intolerance Group will meet on August 6, 2011 at the Wachovia Scouting Center (6600 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston Salem, 27106) from 11:00 AM to ~1:00 PM. Dr. Jillian Sarno Teta, ND will speak on celiac disease and osteoporosis. A gluten-free cookout will follow, so bring your favorite picnic fare (and 12 copies of your recipe, with a list of potential allergens). Hotdogs, burgers and buns will be provided. Check the blog for more details and to RSVP.
See you there!

Researchers and clinicians from across the world discussed the hot new topic of gluten sensitivity

View the summary here.

The impact of agriculture on the global diet: gluten intolerance and celiac disease

Click here for the summary and links to the article.

Study links celiac disease to an increased risk of cataracts

Researchers at the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden have discovered that persons with celiac disease have a slightly higher risk of cataracts, compared to non-celiac controls. Co-existing autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes, or nutritional deficiencies may be associated with the increased risk. Click here to read more.

Consider celiac disease in autoimmune disorder patients

Link to full story here.

Should athletes without celiac disease go gluten free?

Link to full story here.

1 of every 13 children in the US have food allergies

Read more on the YVGF blog and at ScienceDaily.

Studies affirm role of food sensitivity in skin and GI disorders

See blog for link and story.

Grieving gluten?

Be sure to read "Grieving gluten: the five stages of loss of gluten, plus a new one". Great post on this important topic from the Gluten Free Easily blog. Very inspirational and beautifully written!

Untreated celiac disease results in early menopause

A new study by clinicians at the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Federico II University of Naples, has characterized the influence of celiac disease (CD) and the gluten-free diet on the fertile life span and onset of menopause among a cohort of 103 women. Read the summary.

Gluten causes GI symptoms in non-celiac individuals

In a study by J.R. Biesiekierski et al. "Gluten Causes Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Subjects Without Celiac Disease: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial", investigators at the Monash University Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology have found evidence that gluten intolerance can cause gastrointestinal symptoms in non-celiac individuals. Read the summary.

Am J Gastroenterol. 2011 Mar;106(3):508-14; quiz 515. Epub 2011 Jan 11.

Betty Crocker® Baker’s Challenge Gluten Free Recipe Contest

Calling all gluten-free bakers! Get an early taste of the holidays with the Betty Crocker^® Baker’s Challenge Gluten Free Recipe Contest!
We’re looking for the most creative and inspired gluten-free holiday recipe made with a Betty Crocker Gluten Free dessert mix or Bisquick^® Gluten Free baking mix. Share how you’ve made your classic favorites work for a gluten-free holiday celebration or created new traditions of your own! It’s your turn to shine!
Entry deadline is June 30, 2011, so grab your favorite mix and get creative! In September, ten finalists will be announced and the Gluten Freely community will vote to decide the $5,000 grand-prize winner.