Lone Star Celiac GIG (A GIG Support Group) The Lone Star Celiac GIG is an nonprofit organization in Dallas, Texas devoted to information dissemination and sharing to help those who have Celiac disease cope with this life changing disease. GIG has numerous needed programs. GIG needs your help to address funding needs supporting their mission. For monthly meeting times and other events. Our President would like to welcome you to our site and extend an invitation to join us. message You definitely want to check out the GIG Conference (Registration Form) coming to Dallas this summer...the chance of a lifetime! Print the flyer to give to anyone who you believe may want to attend. For those who could volunteer their time in support of the conference, fill out the Volunteer Form. For a list of speakers, take this link. A Vaction In Texas flyer is available for those who want to combine this event with pleasure. OK! I have got this disease. What do I do about it? Well, one thing you do not do is to continue eating Gluten! Where do I shop and what do I buy? Where do I find answers to my questions? Well, you have come to the right place for answers. There is a much brighter day coming and a light at the end of the tunnel. You need to take action and join a support group. The benefits of such a group are many.  The Lone Star Celiac GIG, located in Dallas, Texas has monthly meetings that vary in content from informative speakers, cooking classes, sharing of food prepared by Celiacs for Celiacs, and good old fashioned Dallas fellowship. Membership gives you access to our online newsletter, recipes, meeting audio, special reports, membership roster, find a Mentor roster, etc. For example, check out this Quick & Easy Recipe List or the GF_Candy_List_October_2007 to get started. In addition, we have speakers such as Dr. Yates (DSL/Cable, Dial-UP) who spoke to our group 7/16/07 about an experimental treatment for celiac disease.  Click on the appropriate link to view his presentation. Making a lifetime commitment to Gluten Free dining is essential. The incidence of celiac disease in the United States, just released in the study of Fasano and Catassi, is 1 in every 133. Testing for celiac disease is now recommended for people with many symptoms which have been unsuccessfully treated. For more information on the symptoms, consult our many links on this site. For a short discussion of some of the symptoms, read our What is Celiac. Print this Guide for Dentists and take to your Dentist. He will appreciate this information. Did you know that most Celiacs have a hormone imbalance that plays havoc with your body that must be treated to restore your health and well being?  This usually includes an inadequate amount of Progesterone which some treat with hormone therapy. Check out two informative newsletters about Hormones by visiting http://www.bk2health.com/newsletter.php. Click on Hormones(part 1 and part 2) under 2007 Newsletters.

Celiac in some Detail....

A little detailed in medical terminology, there is an interesting article for anyone with celiac disease to read.  Consider taking a copy to your doctor (especially your gastroenterologist, rheumatologist or internist) should you be going soon.  It would be very interesting reading for them and even offers CME credits. The link.....

Testing is Critical.....

Symptoms vary widely but the cause is simple to diagnose. If untreated, your health will deteriorate and your quality of life will suffer. more...
 

We can Help.....

We have a Mentor Program for those who are overwhelmed by this seemingly insurmountable problem. We meet almost every month to teach and share food and coping skills. Join Us
 

Eating out .....

What can I eat? We can help. You will need to become an informed consumer and in some cases, educate the restaurant. We have compiled a list many restaurants in the Dallas area where you can eat, some have a Gluten Free Menu. Restaurant Listing.....
 

Grocery Shopping.....

There are many pitfalls to selecting food at the super market. Many foods unexpectedly have gluten in them. Looking for the label ‘Gluten Free’ is a most comforting label on your food. We have compiled an extensive list of Super Markets and Mail Order places where you can find Gluten Free Food  more.....
 

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New GIG Recipe Service...

With over 170 recipes, the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America launches the Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange site at http://www.gluten.net/recipes/ . A place to find new recipes, share your favorites and give feedback on those you find here. Sign in to share your favorites or just browse the site for a new exciting recipe.