“Gluten Toxicity” E-Book Giveaway Contest
The first five people to comment on this blog post will be given a free “Gluten Toxicity” e-book:)
This contest is now closed (I have 5 comments).
Thank you,
Shelly Stuart
A New Book Review For “Gluten Toxicity”
A new book review for my book, “Gluten Toxicity” has been posted. It was written by a registered nurse, Wendy Cohan, and can be found at the www.celiac.com website.
Thank you Wendy for your feedback!
Best Regards,
Shelly Stuart, R.N., B.Sc.N.
Update: The Winner Of “Gluten Toxicity”
In a previous blog post, I announced that I was going to do a book giveaway today.
After much debate, my 3 children decided to choose the number 11. Number 11, in the list of comments on the giveaway post, is Jason.
Congratulations Jason, I hope you enjoy my book! I’ll be contacting you today by e-mail to discuss the details:)
Best Regards,
Shelly Stuart
Update: My Book, “Gluten Toxicity”, Is Now Available At The “Without Sugar Shoppe” In Courtenay, BC, Canada
I am pleased to announce that my new book, “Gluten Toxicity”, is available at the “Without Sugar Shoppe” in Courtenay, British Columbia (on Vancouver island). You can find this store at 104-1025 Cliffe Ave, Courtenay, B.C., Canada.
Phone: 250-338-8488
Website: www.withoutsugarshoppe.com
Part 1 Of 5 Part Series: Could A Gluten Intolerance Cause Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Or Lou Gehrig’s Disease?
I would like to dedicate this series of posts to my grandfather, Jack, who died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) when I was in my early teens. He was a tall thin man who was always smiling and maintained a positive outlook even in the midst of ill health. His daughter (my mother), my daughter and I all have celiac disease (one type of gluten intolerance). I have to wonder whether his symptoms were really associated with a gluten intolerance. Over the past six years, I have come across a great deal of research linking neurological symptoms to immune reactions to gluten. This peaked my curiosity. Did the ingestion of gluten trigger a cascade of immune reactions, eventually leading to the development of ALS in my grandfather. This is an intriguing question and I believe the connection is very possible. With all forms of gluten intolerance, it seems very plausible that autoimmune factors (anti-neuro antibodies), inflammation, and malabsorption of nutrients could lead to the neurological symptoms associated with ALS.
Eva Markvoort’s Legacy: To Increase The Availability Of Organs For Patients In Need And To Support Research For Cystic Fibrosis
I am writing this post today to help honor the wishes of Eva Markvoort, a young woman who had a mission to increase the availability of organs for patients in need and to support research for cystic fibrosis. Eva Markvoort knew how to live life well despite her battle with the debilitating respiratory symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis. Her friends and family describe her as a fun loving, very energetic, and extremely creative soul who knew how to celebrate the essence of life and who fearlessly embraced new opportunities with an unbridled enthusiasm.
Book Review And Interview: Gluten-Free Cakes From Around The World By Pat Browne
I just received a new cookbook, “Gluten-Free Cakes From Around The World”. I really enjoyed this book and liked the cultural aspect of the recipes. This book offers a collection of cake recipes from cultures that naturally make gluten-free cakes for a variety of reasons.
Thank You Dr. Wangen For Coming To New Westminister, British Columbia And Speaking About Gluten Intolerance
Dr. Stephen Wangen came to New Westminister last Sunday, February 13th, 2011 to speak about gluten intolerance. Dr. Wangen gave a very informative talk and shared his views about gluten intolerance, some information about diagnostic practices and his views around follow-up care. Throughout his presentation, he shared many studies with the group, a number of case examples, and I really liked the way he explained everything to the participants with an easy to understand approach that everyone seemed to enjoy. He has a very good sense of humour too!
Update: Canadian Proposed Food Allergen/Gluten Labelling Regulations Moving Forward With Exemption For The Brewer’s Industry
According to CBC News, the Canadian Food Allergen/Gluten Labelling Regulations are moving forward and should hopefully should be in effect within 18 months. This is great news, however, there is still a concern with brewed products since an exemption is currently being made for the brewer’s industry. For more information, click on the following link to view the article, “Stricter Food Label Rules Target Allergens”.
Update About Dr. Wangen’s Visit To New Westminister
In a previous post, I mentioned that Dr. Stephen Wangen is coming to New Westminister BC, Canada to speak about gluten intolerance. This post is just a reminder to register with the Vancouver Celiac Association before attending as space is very limited. There may not be any seats available at this time, please contact info@vancouverceliac.ca for more information.
Thank you,
Shelly Stuart
