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1. Doctor names top 10 ways to prevent excess gas
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Oct 22, 2008
Geriatrician Dr. Pamela Tronetti says one simple way to avoid getting gas is to breath through your nose, not your mouth, so air does not get trapped in your stomach. Her top 10 list of gas prevention techniques also includes chewing food thoroughly to help the digestive process and watching out for other common causes of gas, such as carbonated beverages, constipation or acid reflux. Florida Today (Melbourne) (10/13)
2. Peppermint oil, fiber sometimes best for easing IBS
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008
A study of more than 2,500 IBS patients found peppermint oil, antispasmodics and fiber were effective for treating IBS and showed no side effects. Researchers say these older treatments should be considered as first-line treatment for some patients. Yahoo! (11/13)
3. Author cooks up 1,000 ways to eat gluten-free
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2008
There's a new recipe bible for people with celiac disease or those who just want to follow a gluten-free diet. Author Carol Fenster, founder of Savory Palate, has put her 20 years of experience living with celiac disease into "1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes." She says going gluten-free has become mainstream and "no longer has to mean eating flavorless foods." Check out the article for recipes. cantonrep.com (Ohio) (11/05)
4. Web site offers info, coupons for allergen-free foods
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Oct 22, 2008
Kathleen Reale used her food marketing background to create BeFreeForMe.com, a new Web site offering people with food allergies information and a chance to try new products that don't contain gluten, nuts, dairy, soy and fish. Reale, who has celiac disease, says people who sign up at the site will get a monthly newsletter and coupons from manufacturers, retailers and restaurants that feature allergen-free items. Boston Herald (10/19)
5. Get festive with this recipe for gluten-free pumpkin bread
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Oct 22, 2008
Indianapolis Star, The (10/14)
6. Gluten-free diet gains popularity beyond celiac patients
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2008
Surveys show 15% to 25% of people shopping for gluten-free products don't actually have celiac disease. This group includes undiagnosed celiac patients and people with gluten sensitivity who test negative for celiac disease but still feel better eating a gluten-free diet. Most nutritionists say avoiding gluten is not particularly risky for people who don't have celiac disease. U.S. News & World Report (10/31)
7. Gluten-free holiday party:
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008
MyRecipes.com is featuring a recipe collection of seven gluten-free appetizers perfect for holiday entertaining.
8. Pediatric celiac disease diagnosis often missed
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2008
Physicians often miss diagnosing children with celiac disease, which can have long-term health consequences, including depression and anxiety. Only about 1 in 50 cases of pediatric celiac disease are diagnosed because the symptoms often are vague, including abdominal pain and diarrhea. Other symptoms, such as joint inflammation or skin rashes, can be confusing and throw the diagnosis off track. King 5 TV (Seattle, Wash.) (11/08)
9. Cooking gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner easy as pie
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008
Cooking a gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner isn't as difficult as it may seem. Buy an organic turkey to avoid the gluten in the broth of most commercially grown birds and use gluten-free bread or wild rice for stuffing. A gluten-free mix helps make an easy pumpkin pie crust. Check out recipes for festive gluten-free holiday dishes. Celiac.com (11/12) MLive.com (Mich.) (free registration) (11/10)
10. Bars, clubs offer more gluten-free drinks and fare
Digestive Health SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2008
More bars, clubs and restaurants are offering gluten-free drinks and fare, helping Happy Hour live up to its name for people with celiac disease. "The awareness level has increased dramatically," even in the last year, author Suzanne Bowland said. Arizona Republic (Phoenix), The (10/22)
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