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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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