Resources
General Gluten Intolerance Info
Do you live in the Bay Area and think you or someone you love is gluten intolerance?
I recommend calling this clinic run by gluten intolerance specialists, Drs. Vikki and Richard Peterson, to figure out the best route to get tested. They offer a free initial consultation:
The info the people on the forum of this web site saved my life when I started to suspect I had Celiac Disease and had no health insurance:
If you live in the SF Bay Area and are a Celiac or Gluten Intolerant, join the forum on this site to be informed about local monthly potlucks:
My favorite gluten-free products:
Vita-Mineral Green SuperFood Powder
Drink this incredibly potent superfood powder straight up in water upon rising, or put in in your green smoothies. This is the best tasting green powder I have ever had and using it has greatly improved my energy levels and digestion.
Low-glycemic, high protein flour that makes awesome breads, muffins, and cookies.
Tropical Traditions Coconut Flour
Low-carb, super-high fiber flour full of the “good” saturated fat natural to coconuts you need to stay healthy!
My sweetener of choice for baking. The regular (not raw) agave nectar is higher glycemic, so I recommendd raw. Amazon has a great price + free shipping!
The best gluten-free pasta out there in my humble opinion (if you can tolerate rice)
Where I go to get inspiration on what to make for dinner:
Gluten & Grain-Free sites:
Amazing gluten, grain, and dairy-free recipes for using low-glycemic almond and coconut flour and low-glycemic, natural sweeteners. Elana is publishing an almond flour cookbook that will be available very soon.
Tons of savory main dish and salad recipes as well!
http://lucyskitchenshop.com/cookbook.html
Gluten-Free Goddesses
www.glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com
Raw Food with many gluten-free recipes:
http://www.learnrawfood.com/newsletter9_soup.htm (direct link to article about how to make raw food soups)
Where I go to nourish my spirit:
www.yogaisyouthfulness.com (I love Amy’s Sunday Anusara class)
www.dhamma.org (these FREE 10-day Vipassana meditation retreats transformed my relationship with food)
SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self -Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web
Bodyworkers: many folks with gluten intolerance have physical, mental, and emotional pain that sticks with them despite adherence to the gluten free diet. Bodywork can work miracles to alleviate all sorts of pain and suffering. Here is my short list of really talented folks I trust with my body:
Margie Ford, Healing Touch Energy Therapist
Margie is an expert at helping people release chronic physical and emotional pain. Her peaceful, joyous, and compassionate presence will help you instantly relax and release disease and discomfort from your body. She has worked with many people with breast and other cancer recover from the side effects of chemo rapidly. Email Margie directly at htet4u@gmail.com to make an appointment, she has offices an Los Altos and San Mateo.
Aska Yoshizu, Certified Massage Therapist and founder/owner of Lotus Seeds Therapy.
I have never seen Aska without a beautiful, welcoming, radiant smile on her face. Aska is very gifted at helping people regain joint mobility and reduce chronic pain. Aska is also a gifted yoga and meditation instructor. She teaches a wonderful beginner’s yoga class at Yoga is Youthfulness in downtown Mountain View. Her massage therapy office is located in downtown Mountain View. To find out more info about her yoga classes and massage practice, go to her beautiful web site: Lotus Seeds Therapy.
Dr. Shiva Pourazima, Licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Quantum Biofeedback Specialist
Dr. Shiva is an expert at restoring the body to balance from many of the health issues gluten intolerant and Celiac folks suffer from using state of the art testing methods and healing technologies, such as Quantum Biofeedback. Dr. Shiva sees Quantum Biofeedback as an integration of Quantum Physics and Naturopathic Medicine and as an amazing way to help awaken our innate healing abilities and wisdom. She uses non-invasive treatment methods that are painless and don’t leave you with nasty side effects. She has helped people heal from a wide variety of Endocrine Disorders, Mood Imbalance issues, and has an innovative program for Smoking Cessation. Dr. Shiva can be reached via her web site: http://www.quantumhealthbalance.com
