March 2016 Meeting Summary

The Prescott Area Celiac and Gluten Free Support Organization met  on Tues. March 8th, 2016 from 12-2PM.

Dr. Gemie Kohler McCloud NMD, of Innate Wellness of Prescott, spoke to twenty six members of the  group at the Prescott Valley Public Library.

Her topic was "The Benefits of Food Allergy Testing As a Tool to Heal and Restore GI Function in Celiac and Those With Gluten Intolerances." Dr. Gemie did a great job explaining about the differences of wheat allergies, celiac, and gluten sensitivity/intolerances.  She presented some very informative slides with graphics on what damage to the gut looks like with each of these conditions. 

She also spoke about how finding out your food allergies/intolerances by simple blood testing and then how avoiding those foods, would help heal Leaky Gut and your immune system. 

It was a great presentation and the group was very grateful to Dr. Kohler McCloud for her care and concern and for taking valuable time out of her busy schedule for them. 

The next meeting of the PACGFS organization will be held on Tuesday, April 12th form 12-2PM at the Prescott Valley Public Library.

DJ/LC

February 2016 Meeting Update

The Prescott Area Celiac & Gluten Free Support organization met Tuesday, February 9th from 12-2PM at the Glassford Hill Room located on the first floor of the Prescott Valley Library.

The group covered a variety of topics, and also discussed the latest issue of Trader Joe's Fearless Flyer. Trader Joes carries many gluten free items. Special note was made of their knowledgable concern when referring to their Gluten Free Rolled Oats. Pick up a copy when you go to TJ's. http://traderjoes.com/dietary-lists/gluten-free .

Member Carrie mentioned that she still has GF Girl Scout Cookies @ $5.00 per box. 928-830-9702

Member Sharon E is very involved with the GMO Free Prescott organization and wanted all to know that Costco has committed to carrying GMO Free Salmon. Verify at the local Costco or at www.gmofreeprescottaz.org .

February is one of two times per year that the gluten free candy list is updated.  Check out

https://celiac.org/live-gluten-free/gluten-free-lifestyle/valentines-day-candy-list/

There is another valuable website for new nationwide GF restaurant updates and travel updates. Check out https://glutenfreetravelsite.com .

Lastly, don't forget to mark calendars for next month's meeting. March 8th the group will host Dr. Gemie Kohler as guest speaker. Dr. Kohler will have a one hour presentation on "The Benefits of Food Allergy Testing" as a tool to heal & restore GI Function. The meeting will be held in the Prescott Valley library auditorium on the first floor and will start promptly, because the library has another function immediately following the GF support group!

DJ/RR