Breaking News about Gluten
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BREAKING NEWS ABOUT GLUTEN |
| Are you Gluten sensitive? How would you know? For over 10 years, I have been using a Gluten Free diet to help treat many chronic health problems. There is so much confusion on this topic, and I am excited to share a study in the Wall Street Journal today, that is finally beginning to answer and validate what so many of you have experienced for yourself and family members.
By Melinda Beck, The Wall Street Journal, March 15th, 2011 “For the first time, we have scientific evidence that indeed, gluten sensitivity not only exists, but is very different from celiac disease,” says lead author Alessio Fasano, Medical Director of the University of Maryland’s Center for Celiac Research. The news will be welcome to people who have suspected a broad range of ailments may be linked to their gluten intake, but have failed to find doctors who agree. Read more>> OUR APPROACH TO GLUTEN AT BLUM CENTER FOR HEALTH
Because gluten sensitivity is so common, we believe most people should be tested to see if they are sensitive to gluten. This is our specialty. The simplest way is through an elimination/challenge test, which can be done as part of one of our Medical Detoxification programs, or as a simple medical visit. Our patients have had significant positive results in their health when putting them on a gluten free diet. Please view the video clip below, as featured on Channel 7 Eyewitness News, to hear about a highlighted success story of one of our patients who went gluten free as part of her treatment plan.
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In addition, 95% of our cooking classes are gluten free, and a perfect way to explore how to use healthy substitutes. Everyone can benefit from reducing the amount of gluten in their diets by learning how to use the ancient grains like millet, quinoa, and amaranth. Here are a few of our highlighted gluten-free classes for the month of March and April. Click here to view full calendar of all our classes.
March 2011
Friday, 25th – 12:30-2:30pm -Best Vegetarian Protein
Tuesday, 29th – 6:00 – 8:00pm – Foods for the Thyroid
Thursday, 31st – 12:00-2:00pm – The Healthy Gut
April 2011
Wednesday, 6th – 6:00-8:30pm – Spring Detox
Friday, 8th – 12:30-2:30pm – Gluten Free Asian
Tuesday, 19th – 11:00-1:30pm – Foods for Thyroid
PUBLICITY HIGHLIGHTS
Dr. Blum and Blum Center for Health have been featured in the following blogs and articles for this month: