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2007 6th Annual Community Awareness Event
Hosted by Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group of Whatcom County, Washington
On Saturday, November 3, 2007
From 11 AM to 3 PM
At Ferndale Senior Center, Cherry St., Ferndale, WA
Admission: FREE
The annual Community Awareness Event is the crown jewel of our public
outreach program.
The 2007 speaker is Dr. Wendy Ellis, ND is an associate from the Tahoma
Clinic, founded by Dr. Johnathan Wright, well-known physician/advisor/writer for
Prevention magazine. Her topic will be "Gluten Intolerance " Not Just a
Digestive Disorder!" Gluten allergy and sensitivity has been on the rise for many
years now. Fortunately, both alternative and mainstream medicine are
beginning to recognize this is not "just" a food allergy, but is indicated in many
physiological symptoms outside of the gastrointestinal tract. It is my goal to
work with patients to not only help them understand that this is not just
your typical allergy, but a disease that has significant impact on the complete
human physiology. I believe that one of my most important roles as a medical
practitioner is educating patients on their condition and the methods of
treatmet - Dr. Wendy Ellis, ND
This event is focused primarily to the general public in an effort to
increase awareness for this very serious condition. Each year we feature a guest
speaker/presenter (past speakers have included Bette Hagman, the Gluten Free
Gourmet; Cynthia Kupper, Exec. Director of GIG; Yvonne Gifford of Glutenfreeda;
Dr. Mystique Grobe, ND, Bellingham; and Kaili McIntyre of Wheatless in
Seattle. Last year this event was attended by over 150 individuals. With an
undiagnosed rate of 95% for Celiac Disease, we hope that more and more people can be
helped by learning about this condition.
Other activities include a manufacturer goodie bag for attendees, gluten
free book and bake sale, gluten free refreshments, silent auction and a
reference table. Last year our "ask the nutritionist" corner was so popular that we
have added "ask the naturopathic physician" to our resource area. We are also
introducing a panel discussion for a question and answer period with health
care individuals who serve on our board and Dr. Wendy Ellis. Ron Hoggan, MA,
co-author of Dangerous Grains, will also be sitting on the panel.
The Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group (BGIG) serves the NW corner of the
state of Washington including Whatcom, Skagit and Island Counties as well as
individuals from British Columbia, Canada. BGIG offers support, recipes,
information and networking for those suffering from reactions of any sort to
wheat, rye and barley, in addition to those who care for those individuals. We
welcome everyone to attend our meetings and events. You do not have to be a
member to join us.
For more information on Celiac Disease:
_http://www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm_
(http://www.digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/celiac/index.htm)
Dr. Wendy Ellis, ND: _http://www.tahoma-clinic.com/index.shtml_
(http://www.tahoma-clinic.com/index.shtml)
Contact Information: Kelle A. Rankin-Sunter 360-332-7435
Bellingham Gluten Intolerance Group (BGIG)
Post Office Box 28894
Bellingham, WA 98828-0894
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