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The Gluten Intolerance Group of N.A. and North Texas Gluten Intolerance
Group are proudly hosting this year's conference in the Fort
Worth/Dallas area.  Take advantage of early registration savings by
registering now for the 2008 GIG National Education Conference to be
held this year on June 6-7 at the DFW Marriott, Irving, TX.  Early
registration ends May 21.  Save even more on registration costs by
becoming a member of GIG, which you can do online at www.gluten.net
<http://www.gluten.net/> .  Some of the featured speakers are:

-   Dr. Alessio Fasano, Professor of Pediatrics and Founder and Medical
Director of the Center for Celiac Disease Research, University of
Maryland Medical Center.  Dr. Fasano is the leading expert in the field
of celiac disease research.

-   Dr. Edward Hoffenberg, University of Colorado at Denver and Health
Sciences Center, who studies epidemiology and the clinical features of
celiac autoimmunity in early childhood, inflammatory bowel disease and
inherited polyposis syndromes, will address "Diabetes, Thyroid,
Endocrine Disorders and Celiac Disease."

-   Dr. Michelle Pietzak, pediatric gastroenterologist at the University
of California at Los Angeles, will present "Life Lessons from Celiac
Pediatrics."

-   Dr. Jean Layton, a Washington state licensed physician trained at
the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, will
present "Inflammatory Process and the Role for Probiotics and Glutamine
in Gluten Intolerance."

-   Dr. Stephen Wangen, a licensed and board certified physician
received his doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine from the
internationally renowned Bastyr University.  He specializes in digestive
disorders and food allergies and has first-hand experience with IBS,
having been diagnosed with it in 1994.  He is co-founder of the IBS
Treatment Center in Washington State and author of the book, "The
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Solution."  Dr. Wangen presents "Diagnosing
Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance."

-   Andrea Levario, J.D., Executive Director of the American Celiac
Disease Alliance will provide an update on "Labeling GF and Allergen." 

-   Dr. Megan Tichy, PhD, Chemistry, Texas A&M University will present
"Making Sense of Science."

Highlights from the Friday sessions:

-   Cathy Breedon, PhD, RD, Clinical Nutrition Specialist at MeritCare
Medical Center, Fargo, ND who specializes in identifying and correcting
nutrition problems related to chronic complex medical conditions,
infants and children with special health needs, and pregnant women who
have medical problems, will talk about "Super Foods for Super
Nutrition."

-   Carol Fenster, PhD., Carol is regarded as one of the leading experts
on gluten-free cooking.  She is the author of seven gluten-free
cookbooks, she also develops gluten-free products for leading
manufacturers and is an international culinary consultant.  She is a
contributing writer for Better Nutrition magazine.  Her next book, "1000
Gluten-Free Recipes," is to be published by Wiley in Fall 2008.  Carol
will present "Getting into the Whole Grain Habit." 

-   Shelly Case, RD, a leading North American expert on celiac disease
and the gluten-free diet, a frequent guest on television and radio, and
author of numerous articles in leading health journals, will present
"Managing Weight on a GF Diet."

-   Danna Korn, founder of GlutenFreedom, is considered one of the
foremost experts on the gluten-free diet and medical conditions that
benefit from it.  She is the author of "Wheat-Free, Worry Free: The Art
of Happy, Healthy, Gluten Free Living," "Kids with Celiac Disease:  A
Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy Gluten Free Children" and "Gluten
Free Living for Dummies."  She also founded R.O.C.K., Raising Our Celiac
Kids groups.

On Friday night, we will host a Texas Hoe Down at the famous Circle R
Ranch, with authentic Texas BBQ, a professional line dancing teacher and
music by The Singing Cowboy.  The entire family is welcome to come have
a fun-filled evening with us on Friday night.  Bring the kids!  We
expect a large number of gluten free vendors to be in the Exhibitor Hall
with the latest and greatest gluten free products available to the
gluten free community.  Check online to see the full slate of speakers
and other exciting plans we have for you at the conference.  The DFW
Marriott Hotel is just minutes away from DFW International Airport and
offers free shuttle to/from the hotel.  Information about the conference
and the registration brochure is found on www.gluten.net
<http://www.gluten.net/> , where you may register online.  With the
line-up of speakers, you don't want to miss this year's conference! 

If you would like to receive a separate brochure highlighting the family
vacation opportunities available in the State of Texas to extend your
stay here, please email me at [log in to unmask]
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and I'll be happy to send you a brochure. 


Betty Barfield, President, North Texas GIG


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